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Jumpsuit of the Day: Temperley London at London Fashion Week
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Temperley London brand, and to celebrate, designer Alice Temperley staged her Fall/Winter 2011 Ready-to-Wear runway show at the British Museum in London– a fashion week first! Models strutted their glamorous garments down the runway, and then struck statue-like poses at one side of the grand staircase. For her colour palette,…
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Jumpsuit of the Day: Akris at Paris Fashion Week
Designer Albert Kriemler showcased the brand’s Fall/Winter 2011 Ready-to-Wear collection on March 6th at Paris Fashion Week. The Akris clothing company was founded in 1922, and started out making only simple kitchen aprons. It is now the largest Swiss clothing producer in the world. Kriemler used a variety of both rich and subdued shades in his fall colour palette. Golds,…
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Jumpsuit of the Day: Topshop Unique at London Fashion Week
At the Topshop Unique Fall/Winter 2011 Ready-to-Wear runway show last month at London Fashion Week, Dalmatian-printed garments were spotted on the runway, including this steel-grey jumpsuit. The collection also featured a variety of other funky prints paired with various colours and textures. This deep maroon jumpsuit gives off a quirky and youthful vibe, with its sleeveless…
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Jumpsuit of the Day: Jean-Pierre Braganza at London Fashion Week
Oversized collars, eye-catching colours, bold prints and metallic fabrics gave a futuristic feel to Jean Pierre Braganza’s Fall/Winter 2011 Ready-to-Wear runway show that took place on February 18th at London Fashion Week. Jean-Pierre Braganza was born in London to an Irish father and Asian mother. He moved to Canada at a young age where he completed a fine arts degree,…
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Fall/Winter 2011 Fashion Trend: Skirts with Fringes & Feathers
With the close of fashion weeks for the Fall/Winter 2011 season, the time for trend forecasting is complete, and runway analysis is well underway. While leather, velvet and colour-fading fabrics have been declared as trendy materials this coming fall season, it looks like fringes and feathers will be the “it” embellishments. Designers in New York, London, Milan and Paris created gorgeous gowns…
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Jumpsuit of the Day: Alexandre Herchcovitch at NY Fashion Week
Alexandre Herchcovitch showed his Fall/Winter 2011 Ready-to-Wear collection at New York Fashion Week last month. His clothes were bold and gothic, with an overall theme of what appeared to be ‘band diva meets female military officer, meets grunge glamour.’ Blacks, browns and army shades made up the colour palette, along with some bright yellow. His dresses…
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Fall/Winter 2011 Fashion Trend: Velvet Pants
Designers at fashion weeks last month showcased their Ready-to-Wear collections for the Fall/Winter 2011-2012 seasons. While some covered their models in bright colours and luxurious leathers, others opted for a less vibrant look– velvet. As usual, designers brought forth an expected dosage of velvet tops and dresses…but they didn’t stop there. Audience saw tapered trousers,…
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Jumpsuit of the Day: St. John at NY Fashion Week
The St. John Fall/Winter 2011 Ready-to-Wear collection was shown at New York Fashion Week early last month. Creative director George Sharp illustrated dramatic elegance in designing the garments–Fur accents, calf-length dresses, tailored bell-bottoms and flowy maxi skirts, embellished with belts, bows and striking costume jewelry. This lavish maroon colour of this jumpsuit makes it a perfect outfit…
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Fall/Winter 2011 Fashion Trend: The Fade Effect
The last few weeks of the winter season can be excruciating…who wants to make the effort to dress up, only to go out side and tackle the cold weather, heavy winds, ice rain and black slush? Staying in and browsing through fashion week photos to spot trends is so much more favourable. The fade effect…
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Jumpsuit of the Day: Anne Valerie Hash at Paris Fashion Week
Anne Valerie Hash showed her Fall/Winter 2011 Ready-to-Wear collection on March 2nd at Paris Fashion Week. Before starting her own line, she had designed for Nina Ricci, Chloe and Chanel. Her F/W colour palette combined soft creams, silvers and neutrals with striking golds and dark navy shades. This jumpsuit exudes a comfortable and effortlessly fashionable look.…
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