Fashion Shows

London Fashion Shows

by Nao.

With all the bank holidays, the Royal Wedding and the summer holidays round the corner, many of you might be planning a little trip to the UK’s capital in the near future. If you are heading to London soon, and you were thinking of doing something a bit different and maybe need some inspiration for the huge shopping trip to Oxford Street you’ve already scheduled in, why not think about taking in one of the many London Fashion Shows or Fashion Exhibitions. There are a few really interesting catwalk events going on in the Big Smoke this year showcasing new designer collections which will inspire you to re-invent your look and your wardrobe! Check out a few of these:

Made in Clerkenwell: where up and coming designers showcase their new collections. (19th – 22nd May)
East London Design show: A history of Fashion and Design. (At the Design Museum until 22nd August)
Enchanted Palace: Kensington Palace is transformed into an enchanted fairy-tale palace in this stunning exhibition which features both fashion shows and unusual installations. (until January 2012)
London Fashion Week: Following on from the Autumn/Winter Collections at the London fashion shows in February, September’s event will showcase the latest styles created for Spring/Summer 2012. Details of who is appearing and when will be revealed this July and will be announced on the London Fashion Week, official website. (16th-21st September)
The Clothes Show London: The annual style feast showcasing the latest trends actually takes place outside of the capital at the NEC in Birmingham. As usual there will be big catwalk shows on stage, a peppering of celebrities and the chance to buy some of the fabulous dresses and accessories on display.(December 2nd until the 7th)

London Fashion Week – The Highlights

Mar 2nd, 2011

by Nao.

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What can I say about London Fashion Week except that I am really excited to see the high street interpret some of the catwalks on display, we’ll definitely be seeing a more demure silhouette with lines getting much cleaner and shapes more understated. I for one love the elegance of these new collections with something of the current economic climate being reflected in the fact that the designers are holding back from the extravagance that characterised the boom years of the nineties and noughties.

This is very exciting for those of us out there who want to look amazing on a budget as these shapes are going to be easier to replicate and channel.

My personal highlights and what I am going to be looking out for when shopping for next a/w are based on two catwalks which I think are going to inspire my collection: Burberry Porsum and Orla Kiely. I love the lego-like colours which appeared on the Burberry catwalk and I will definitely be on the lookout for a new coat in a bright colour to jazz up next winter and keep the sun shining, my model is going to be this bright orange bubble coat, I love the classic Burberry shoulders with this new understated shape, please please please make me one Topshop!

From Orla Kiely I love the cute little dresses, skirt suits, and as always the magic trousers which are back to make our legs look endless! I can’t wait for these to appear in the high street and I am placing my bets on Zara or maybe Mango to come up with some pretty good versions of them. I will also be watching H&M who will no doubt be teaming up with an exciting designer to bring us all the right clothes for a cutting edge understated wardrobe.

Get the London look!

Feb 18th, 2011

by Nao.

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It’s what everyone is talking about this week, Friday is the start the fest of London fashion shows which is LONDON FASHION WEEK (that needs to be read as said in a loud screech-y slightly manic voice!) and I am insanely jealous of every one who gets to be there for the event of the season, so to cure my green eyed monster I am having my own little fashion week. Here’s how you can do the same –

Step 1

Start planning and preparation the week prior to your fashion week, scope out the season’s trends, find a couple of looks you fancy trying out and organise some fun social events with friends, colleagues and anyone who will cast an appreciative eye on your efforts.

Step 2

Scope out your wardrobe: what key pieces have you got that could contribute to your looks? What do you need to add in? What items have you got that you haven’t worn in a while (or ever) that you can rejig to fit your looks.

Step 3

This is my favourite step, time to get shopping, but don’t get carried away, check items out online and work out how they fit in to your week’s look book and budget. Then go out and shop till you drop! Make sure you only buy pieces you will wear again but be adventurous, this is a good opportunity to be a bit daring with your wardrobe. And don’t forget accessories, they can make or break a look.

Step 4:

Get a haircut, mani/pedi and facial so you look and feel the part.

Step 5:

Enjoy! Parade your new looks and make the most of your week of fashion experimentation! Note what feels good and what doesn’t and rework your new items to fit into a few different looks so you get maximum use out of them!

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