Rio Fashion 2011

Hi guys,

A catch up of the Rio Fashion, Autumn Winter collections for 2011. It happened last week in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It was held from the 11 to 15 Jan and as usual I have a made a little compilation from some of my favourites looks.

AQUASTUDIO

It's party time for the Aquastudio collection, a lot of sequins and lurex were present this collection inspired by shapes and architecture.

ALESSA

The colourful prints were inspired by sweets in the sweet shops. Funky T-shirts with muffin print for example get mixed with sequined trousers or jackets and even with faux fur.

TECA

Always using pastel colours and feminine prints on their collection. This time around inspired by Japan, so soft flowers and beautiful Japanese inspired prints were used. The colour of the season, camel. The South hemisphere seems to be following the same trend as us this winter.




Detail of the DIY jewellery. Broken pieces of china combined with crystals were used as necklaces.

PATACHOU
A beautifully made collection in grey, black and white. I love the embelishments used here, a lot of beads, net, transparency and draping on this collection, which is right up my street. Ohhh and the shoes are amazing, I would love to have a pair too.

MARIA BONITA EXTRA

Another beautifully made and feminine collection, a mixture of silk camisoles and harem silk suits which are beautiful. Another favourite look of mine is the sequined short in nude, they which is gorgeous. I love the fact this collection is very neutral with a colourful twist on accessories, such as those great ballerina shoes.

BRITISH COLONY

A lovely and creative collection with much inspiration from Navajo/Aztec prints, which you guys know I am so into to. I really like the styled cowboy boots mixed with it, very cool.

MELK Z KA

Channeling Maison Martin Margiela big time, it's time for wig jacket on the Brazilian catwalks.

CANTAO:
A youthful collection with beautiful maxi dresses, some hand printed fabrics with a pinch of grunge and Missoni.

I hope you enjoyed!

See you soon.

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Jean Paul Gaultier says goodbye to Hermes

Hi guys,

I could not help myself, I just had to post some pictures from the Hermes Spring/Summer 2011 show. It's also Jean Paul Gaultier's last collection for the brand after 7 years as the artistic director of the women's ready to wear.

The show was absolutely stunning, beautifully capturing both essences, Hermes and Gaultier's. The equestrian chic style, which Hermes is strongly known for has just the right dose of Gaultier's kinky touches. Whips, harnesses and corsetry belts taking the catwalk with elegance along sheer fabrics and a lot of leather.







In Gaultier's words his work alongside Hermes was a 'love story' and I think it definitely was one, with a cinematographic end for sure.
Bravo!

See you soon.
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She Died of Beauty

Hello guys,

I am still posting pictures from LFW! And I know you must be wondering about this picture... supermodel Erin O'Connor was at LFW launching her brand new label.


'She Died of Beauty' is a new label created by Erin O'Connor with her friend stylist Kate Halfpenny.

It's based on a simple collection of 5 cool t-shirts and 2 bags, with a play on the brand name, in their own words, "the very visual nature of fashion is to manipulate and exaggerate almost everything".

The usual peep:







All pieces are made ethically and with organic materials. "After all, there�s no reason why style and conscience can�t co-exist!", say the duo.

Obviously, it was a huge surprise to see Erin O'Connor there... She was really, really lovely and kindly posed with me for the blog. A real star indeed!

See you soon.
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Kinder Aggugini at London Fashion Week Sept 2010

Hi guys,

These are my last pictures, from the shows of the weekend. I still have loads more to post about London Fashion Week... from amazing footwear to loads of street style pictures, a couple of fashion events and not forgetting I still have to announce the giveaway winner... so bear with me and stay tuned!

Tonight I'm posting pictures from Kinder Aggugini's show. The show was held on Sunday 19th, at Somerset House.

The inspiration for the designer was a book, in which an explorer travels to Africa. Therefore the use of print and colours was bold and very much present even in romantic dresses. I particularly loved the last dress pictured and the accessories, specially the huge African inspired ring necklaces, made all in leather.

- The usual click on the picture to enlarge.








And the last of my videos on LFW.



Hope you all enjoyed!

See you soon.
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'Fashion Mode' at London Fashion Week Sept 2010

Hi guys,

More pictures from LFW and also some videos (I'm getting addicted to videos now!)

Four new designers displayed their collections at the 'Fashion Mode', which is a London Fashion Week showcase in conjunction with Vauxhall Fashion Scout. The show was yesterday, Sunday 19th.

Let's go... 2 collections for the ladies and 2 for the gents. Yes! Boys get their turn at PPortobello.
Enjoy!
- The usual click on the image to enlarge....

Florian Jayet

Jayet describes his general style as inspired by the futuristic concepts of Paco Rabanne and Thierry Mugler. (Oh yes, I can see a lot of Mugler indeed!)
The inspiration was to use the garments as armour, much like an exoskeleton.



Amazingly constructed garments...





And a quick video, of the end of the show.

Carlotta Barone

The collection was called 'wear my skin' and it's idea is to fight against the racism.

I loved this 'tattooed' skin body, used throughout the show.



The designer Carlotta Barone on the catwalk with a model.



And another quick video!

...And some for the boys...

Elson Figueiredo

His collection was inspired by the people who would travel with circuses and amusements shows. He describes his pieces as a mish-mash of casual workwear and traditional tailoring.

James Hillman

James Hillman based his collection on the 'Teddy boy' look. Interesting choice of fabrics mixing perceptions of masculine and feminine through using silk, leather, chiffon and jersey.

So what do you guys think of the new designers? Have you already got a favourite?

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