tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73887968643869045822024-03-27T06:37:56.715+00:00Cristo Clear Fashion Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08158262842577997034noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388796864386904582.post-25729493939122323482013-09-13T08:50:00.003+01:002013-09-13T08:50:56.980+01:00Now is the time....London Fashion Week SS14<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Y</span>o yo!!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Long time no type I realise but life is back on track just in time for <a href="http://www.londonfashionweek.co.uk/">LFW SS14</a> Womenswear collections. New York Fashion Week is already concluded and the second of the fashion week months has already begun. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Keep a look out for show reviews on here, along with live updates and photos on my <a href="https://twitter.com/CristoJohns">twitter @CristoJohns</a> and Instagram @cristojohns</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hope you enjoy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">T</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">ennis and fashion have had a longer companionship than many may realise. It was long before the Williams sisters strutted out onto the grass courts of SW19 clad in oversized earrings and self designed outfits that players were being judged on what they were wearing, and how what they were wearing influenced the masses watching.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The tennis dress, a staple of many a woman's wardrobe over the summer was first conceptualised by the mother of modern fashion: Coco Chanel, who in her own words "freed the body" radically altering female sporting attire from full length dresses complete with trains and underskirts to the loose fitting, drop waist designs in jersey or light crepe, traits which remain fundamental until this day. Chanel pioneered modern day leisurewear. She invented sport suits for herself, desiring ease of movement in her outdoor activities and yet initiated a global phenomenon as others pulled inspiration from the designs she had devised. Chanel's work lead to the 1920's flapper dress (essentially an extravagantly embellished early tennis dress), the shortening of hemlines and loosening of the waist in general daywear and exposing women's arms to the shoulder for the very first time. Driving such an alteration in accepted style can be easily overlooked today where thanks to celebrities style fads can be established overnight, but what Chanel achieved is the rough equivalent to someone making the mankini acceptable beachwear or finding a valid reason to wear Crocs. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">With its middle class aura tennis is a sport that particularly inspires luxury design. Wimbledon, tennis' most prolific competition, dictates an all-white dress code which in addition to being a colour that generally keeps one cool in the sun has a history with much less practical roots. The impracticality of wearing white was used to exclude the lower classes from playing in the early days, leaving the game exclusive to those with money who could be so decadent as to wear clothes that stain incredibly easily. This further extended to other 'upper class' sporting activities. Look at the sports that require a uniformed white outfit and they will most likely have royal backgrounds. Fencing and cricket for example. The elitist aspect of 'Tennis Whites' has gone on to inspire today's luxury fashion designers, the Spring/Summer 2010 collection from French fashion house <a href="http://www.hermes.com/index_uk.html">Hermès</a> had tennis at its core. <a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/S2010RTW-HERMES">See the full collection here</a>.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">This <a href="http://www.alexandermcqueen.com/gb/">Alexander McQueen</a> spine lace dress has an elegant loose pleat and ends halfway to the knee, available half price at <a href="http://www.matchesfashion.com/product/137784">matchesfashion.com</a> for £625.<br /><br /></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">For those wanting the tennis look, but fear accentuating your hips with the dropped waist, try a loose waist a la the early Chanel tennis dresses with this simple shift from <a href="http://www.joseph.co.uk/">Joseph</a> at <a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/373730">Net-A-Porter</a> for £295. Wear with smart flats for day or an ankle exposing heel for night. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">The Paris based couturier Azzedine Alaïa uses the dropped waist tennis style dress as his signature piece. The dress comes in a range of muted colours, white, black, navy, pale pink and neck lines and arm lengths vary slightly. The dresses are heavy and made to last a lifetime. However you will need to shell out with this particular Calypso dress coming in at £2,020 from <a href="http://www.matchesfashion.com/product/155206">matchesfashion.com</a>.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">If those are a touch pricey, mid level or high-street equivalents can be found in the likes of <a href="http://www.matchesfashion.com/product/155206">Lacoste</a> and <a href="http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/TopCategoriesDisplay?storeId=12556&catalogId=33057&geoip=home#slide1">Topshop</a>. The tennis look can be achieved by remembering to keep the outfit:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Whilst the <a href="http://www.ft.com/home/uk">Financial Times</a> reports weekly on the disproportionally low percentage of female directors in FTSE 100 companies, within the fashion world women power ahead with ferocious success, championing an industry that is worth over £20billion in the UK alone. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Chairperson of the Prada Group which owns Prada, Miu Miu and Church's. Miuccia Prada is, in monetary terms, the most successful female designer in the world. The group's revenue is approximately £2billion per annum and whilst the position of CEO belongs to Patrizio Bertelli, as Mrs Prada's husband there is little worry of her top position being usurped. Mrs Prada has become famous for making the weird and the obscure fashion's most wanted. It was Prada who was the trailblazer of the oversized chunky heel back in AW12, it was then mimicked across the high street and became favourites of Urban Outfitters and Topshop. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The American CEO of <a href="http://us.burberry.com/store/">Burberry</a> has this month been confirmed as the highest paid CEO in the UK, raking in £16million (without taking into account share options). Ahrendts has proven she is not just filling a directive quota. Burberry's share price has tripled during her reign at the helm of the business, which she along with creative director Christopher Bailey largely responsible for. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The recently departed creative director of <a href="http://www.mulberry.com/">Mulberry</a> has made her might known. Leaving over <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 19px; text-align: left;">"disagreements with management over creative and operational strategy" the departure has caused a resultant tumble in the leather goods powerhouse share price. They say hell hath no fury like a woman </span><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">scorned, and who has the right to say she shouldn't do otherwise having rocketed the brand into global awareness, creating the 'Alexa' and 'Del-Ray' bags and making the postman's lock the iconic feature on the "it" bag for both men and wome<span style="font-size: 14px;">n. </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Having had the pleasure of interning at Roksanda Ilincic I personally attest the power of the Serbian born designer, with her designs draping the shoulders of even more powerful and influential figures: Michelle Obama, Samantha Cameron.... Harper Beckham (Ilincic's blossom line for girls). The global success is masterminded by a team of women from the designer's London base. The dedication of Ilincic and her surrounding female team have been rewarded winning The British Fashion Awards Red Carpet Award in 2012, adding to the many received before it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The women who I have worked for and with succeed because they work with disregard for the idea that there is any inequality which is a wonderfully simple ideology that could be emulated across other industries. I have been surprised to hear women in fashion critique those in other industries. Stating that women who have children choose to do so and special allowances shouldn't necessarily be made for them. An extreme view this maybe, however, when it comes from those in positions of power who have succeeded in an industry which is ferociously competitive and gruelling at the bottom and subsequently had children, makes it difficult to disagree with them. Simply do not give the thought of gender inequality the time of day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We sadly live in a contradicting world that pushes for more women in the top corporate positions, yet equally criticises women who choose to not pursue motherhood, the primary reason for leaving leaving work. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Parents tell their children to ignore bullies in the playground and I feel a similar ideology can be scaled upwards to adult life. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">All I can advocate is the concept that positivity breeds success. S</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">o when the <a href="http://www.ft.com/home/uk">FT </a>or other newspapers report that women need more representation on boards of directors, I recommend that the women trying to get there should draw inspiration from the women of the fashion world. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">T</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">here are very few of us who can say that we have been charged with tax evasion on €1 billion worth of income and produced an internationally acclaimed fashion show in the same week but that is exactly what former lovers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana have been through. The design duo are known across the world as providers of luxury Italian fashion and their resultant fame has seen their names referenced in pop songs and hollywood movies. With a client list as glamourous as the clothes produced </span><a href="http://www.dolcegabbana.com/" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Dolce & Gabbana</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">'s empire pulls in a revenue that edges ever closer to £1.5billion. Believe the tax evasion charges or not (the pair have appealed the ruling) the designers have spearheaded a successful business plan which is enviable in an industry where </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ready-to-wear" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">ready-to-wear</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> is majorly loss making. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So what of the fabric and thread that they sent down the runway for their <a href="http://www.dolcegabbana.com/dg/fashion-show/man-runway/catwalk-video/">Spring/Summer 2014 Menswear show</a> (Consider SS13 officially dead)? This is the third season that draws upon the isle of Sicily as its primary inspiration. D&G have stated that they feel so inspired by the Italian paradise they could continue on forever, putting a proverbial sock firmly in the cynical critics mouths who claim to be bored with the Greco-Roman stimulus. Personally, while repetition of inspirational material is unusual for top level designers so long as <a href="http://www.dolcegabbana.com/">Dolce & Gabbana</a> continue producing such superb quality merchandise time after time, long may Sicily bear fruit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Super slimline tailoring was shown beside Zeus-Apollo prints that appeared across shorts, wide cut tops and bomber jackets. My favourite looks from the comprehensive 76 look collection can be seen here. The sleek silhouette is a favourite figure of mine and is typical of Italian tailoring. The waist cinching jackets can be very unforgiving, so I would advise the larger man to avoid these in general. But the squared tops and shorts enhance a masculine profile and can be worn by most with relative ease. Every season <a href="http://www.dolcegabbana.com/">Dolce & Gabbana</a> find a unique niche with their accessories and this season I believe the notable footwear will be emulated by the likes of <a href="http://www.zara.com/">Zara</a> and <a href="http://www.hm.com/entrance.ahtml?orguri=/">H&M</a> come next year. The Roman style leather sandals and waxed canvas lace-ups completed the looks, magnificently suggestive of the Sicilian afflatus. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The models were a team of men scouted on the streets of Sicily, giving a raw element to the overall aesthetic. All I can say is if these are "non models" Sicily certainly has more to offer than lemons!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;">T</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: center;">hese are my astutely named "sassy pants" purchased for the respectable sum of £59.99 from <a href="http://www.zara.com/">Zara</a> womenswear last year (I am perfectly aware that I am man). The fabric is a light cotton/elastane blend and the cropped linear leg shape is dynamited by the geometric print with a stark colour blend of red, white and black. The Yemeni palette of colourant is bold and dramatic. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: center;">I bring these trousers to light because in spite of these trousers being explicitly sold in the ladies department I have noticed an interesting development. It is common for us as beings of interaction to comment on others clothing, whether these be compliments or insults we have all partaken in vocalising the slimming abilities of that black dress or actioning what I like to call the socks and sandals raised eyebrow. I have received a disproportionately large number of compliments when wearing this particular piece of fast-fashion tailoring, from both men and women and few from either gender can tell their original feminine origins.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This goes well beyond friend and family observations to perfect strangers at cafes and restaurants in London, where in the normal way talking to strangers is on the same social scale as kicking a puppy. Ego boosting facade aside, what nags at my curiosity is why people feel compelled to praise print with such veritable sentiment. Of course there is the possibility that people think these trousers are hideous and that when caught starring they feel compelled to cover their tracks with a seal of approval yet the frequency of comments over such an extended period of time leads me to an alternative elucidation. The majority of people are scared of print and colour in clothing, especially when used in combination and thus feel the need to make their feelings known. Monochrome designs are somehow less intimidating than a <a href="https://twitter.com/MaryKatrantzou">Mary Katrantzou</a> myriad of abstract visual features. Utilising plain blocks of muted tones seem the staple for most. Significantly in the affordable menswear bracket one can observe a lack of colour or pattern. Cough cough <a href="http://www.next.co.uk/">Next</a>, cough cough <a href="http://www.burton.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/TopCategoriesDisplay?storeId=12551&catalogId=33052&geoip=home">Burton</a>. With <a href="http://www.londoncollections.co.uk/men">London Collections: Men</a> having come to a close earlier this week it can be seen that this is not the case at the forefront of fashion, with newcomers <a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/S2014MEN-AGISAM">Agi & Sam</a> to stalwart <a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/S2014MEN-AMCQUEEN">Alexander McQueen </a>utilising print resoundingly well, but I refer to the common (without intending to sound homocentric) heterosexual man who relies too heavily on denim and an array of suppressed colours used in isolation.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Now do not get me wrong, I don't think flamboyant patterned bottoms are suitable for everyone or for every occasion. A world of Liberace imitators is not required. I stand firm on my personal credo that any man can look good in a pressed white shirt, well fit jeans and polished shoes. However, I feel an ache of dejection that more men who have the bodies for print lack the confidence to adorn themselves with it. The suitability of print can often only be judged on a case by case basis particularly with the likes of abstract designs that uniquely incorporate hundreds of shapes and hues. As a general rule printed trousers will look impacting on anyone and a cut or design can be found that will showoff the wearer in their best light.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My advice to men (or women) wanting to try printed trousers is to pair them with very plain tops and shoes that are a featured colour of the print. For example when wearing my sassy pants I will always team with a black shirt or jumper and black shoes. By using a colour that is an integral part of the design the outfit will remain cohesive and not be too overwhelming. It is about keeping the individual looking sleek and not a mess of colour and shape.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A foray into the world of printed trousers is one that requires cojones. Expect attention and comments, but follow my advice and this will only be positive because an added benefit of wearing print is it makes you feel good. Certainly in my experience I feel happy to have stepped out of the proverbial box and into the literal dressing up box of print and pattern that is available. I am confident that those of you who do to will feel the same. The colour yellow is widely accepted to induce happiness yet it is common knowledge that wearing yellow can be tricky. So skip the clothing equivalent of prozac and go straight to valium in the form of stripes, periodic swirls and repeated triangles. </span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08158262842577997034noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388796864386904582.post-83335709952073651282013-04-11T23:01:00.000+01:002013-04-11T23:01:35.165+01:00The Long Hard Slog (A bit self helpy but there is fashion content in there) <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">S</span>hould you have followed my explicit instructions and checked out <a href="http://www.twenty6magazine.com/">TWENTY6 Magazine </a>you would see that not only is it as wonderful as I had described but that my name is credited on several shoots. And while this is a sickening display of blowing my own trumpet I am honoured to work for the magazine and am extremely proud of the work that has been produced. Plus I am only a small part out of the group that went into producing the issue and I wish to celebrate everyone. Working in the fashion industry is in no way glamorous and I am not saying that for sympathy or to make my life sound more dramatic it is simply the way it is. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We will all naturally complain about aspects of our work, that is human nature, and yet there are so many who do not realise how lucky they are. If you can go to work, survive the week coming home with enough money to survive and (once home with a cuppa or a pint) think things are ok. That is all you can really ask for.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Too many people expect too much for too little. The one thing interning and the fashion industry has taught me is that no one owes you anything, you really do reap what you sow, get what you ask for etc. I work harder now than I ever did at school because unlike having to achieve in order to jump through a hoop simply because you have to, I am trying to achieve something for myself. A state I find stressful but oddly addictive. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I am quite happy to plainly state that working in the fashion industry is without doubt on one level more exciting and glamourous than say financial auditing is. I will also state that the fashion industry does not require the academic prowess of a medical professional. However we are not saving peoples lives! Sure there are those that act like we are but that is in most cases an expression of passion. I admire those that pursue fashion with such furore. The industry is one of the most competitive in the world and one of the worst paid and those who do not attack each working day will quickly fall by the way side, either forgotten or pushed out by someone with more dedication and desire. Stick in second gear and you will fail quite frankly.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My point is that those in fashion work exceedingly hard and I will not be told that we have it easy. The showy exterior of fashion takes an incredible amount of work to maintain. That analogy of a swan looking graceful on above water while its legs kick fiercely beneath springs to mind. It is a combination of long hours, genuine enthusiasm and networking. I am not alone in worrying continuously about money and continuously looking for work, but I love what I do. So long as I can continue to survive then I have very little to actually complain about. I finish by specifying that I am not implying those outside of the fashion industry don't work hard, just that it is possible to "cruise" along in a steady job and fall into a steady monotony, a comfortable luxury that does not exist in the world of la modé. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Appreciating that was a tad sombre please excuse me while I go dance around the living room listening to various sassy pop diva remixes. Nothing like living to a stereotype to cheer yourself up. And while I do that, enjoy the pieces I worked on this issue. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Story: <a href="http://www.twenty6magazine.com/issue-h/fashion/hot-hot-heat">Hot Hot Heat </a></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My favourite look from <a href="http://www.twenty6magazine.com/issue-h/fashion/hot-hot-heat">Hot Hot Heat</a> truly channeling some sex appeal.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Story: <a href="http://www.twenty6magazine.com/issue-h/fashion/hallucinate">Hallucinate</a> </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">My favourite look shot through a crystal to create ghostly distortion.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Unless you happen to stumble upon the magic money tree or secure considerable financial backing, launching any form of print media is becoming increasingly difficult. Following the same path as hand writing, CD's and the ability to communicate, magazines are swiftly moving online. Media giants like <a href="http://www.condenast.co.uk/">Condé Nast</a> and <a href="http://www.hearst.co.uk/">Hearst Magazines</a> survive having been established in a time when they did not have giants to compete with and have the financial stores to maintain themselves. With the oligopoly-styled construction of the fashion media industry the internet provides a solution for new talent looking for a platform of promotion and expression. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.twenty6magazine.com/">TWENTY6</a> last week published the H Issue. The eighth instalment of the magazine brings an eclectic selection of fashion and beauty stories that exhibit high-end creativity and impact with their raw and beautiful content. Contrasting wonderfully to more commercial titles such as <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/">Vogue</a> and <a href="http://www.elleuk.com/">Elle</a>. <a href="http://www.twenty6magazine.com/">TWENTY6</a> displays stories with titles that include: <a href="http://www.twenty6magazine.com/issue-h/fashion/hot-hot-heat">Hot Hot Heat</a>, <a href="http://www.twenty6magazine.com/issue-h/fashion/hi-ya-huh-ha">Hi-Ya Huh Ha</a>, <a href="http://www.twenty6magazine.com/issue-h/beauty/hellraiser">Hellraiser</a> and <a href="http://www.twenty6magazine.com/issue-h/beauty/house-dolls">House of Dolls</a>. There are video interviews with designers who have an initial "H" giving insight into the likes of <a href="http://www.fashionfringe.co.uk/">Fashion Fringe</a> winner <a href="http://www.twenty6magazine.com/issue-h/lifestyle/haizhen-wang">Haizhen Wang</a> and stalwart shoe designer <a href="http://www.twenty6magazine.com/issue-h/lifestyle/terry-de-havilland">Terry De Havilland</a>. The magazine is cleanly constructed and wonderfully creative without being pretentious. Just what you want from a modern fashion magazine quite frankly: accessibility and shit-hot content! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">ps. don't be a douche and ask me what will happen after Z Issue, who knows what the future holds :) </span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08158262842577997034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388796864386904582.post-7856217874204577102013-03-29T11:17:00.000+00:002013-03-29T11:35:46.200+00:00Press Preview Picture Premiere<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">S</span>o I like alliteration, what's new? Let's move on. Fashion week has happened and that was marvellous. Those working in the industry will have either attended/seen online literally hundreds of shows. Some will have excited them while others will go forgotten. And so Press day season begins to allow those working for in the fashion media, editors, stylists etc. to remind themselves of what they loved and to examine the pieces in detail preliminarily selecting the pieces that they will want to use and promote to the world in the upcoming season.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The media side of the fashion industry runs on average 6 months ahead of time (with the design side more 9months - a year) so the Autumn/Winter 2013 press days occur late March/early April to then be available to be used by press who prepare and compile their winter issues over the summer. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Having the pleasure of working for <a href="http://www.twenty-6.co.uk/">TWENTY6 Magazine</a>, I have been able to attend the first wave of press days before Easter and have managed a few snaps of what most caught my interest. Which is your favourite?</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Leopard print - <a href="http://www.luluguinness.com/homepage.aspx">Lulu Guinness</a></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Interlinking rings - <a href="http://www.jennypackham.com/">Jenny Packham</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">New menswear line - <a href="http://www.alexismabille.com/fr/">Alexis Mabille</a></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A lone shoe at the entrance - <a href="http://www.manoloblahnik.com/">Manolo Blahnik</a></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Python boots - <a href="http://www.rupertsanderson.com/">Rupert Sanderson</a></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Stacked sequins used to replicate cable knit - <a href="http://www.jennypackham.com/">Jenny Packham</a></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Varied collection - <a href="http://www.albertaferretti.com/en">Alberta Ferretti </a></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Chain fringe on delicate lace - <a href="http://julienmacdonald.com/">Julien MacDonald</a></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Petrol effect Water-snake folded clutch - <a href="http://www.jennypackham.com/">Jenny Peckham</a></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Bejewelled sweatshitrts - <a href="http://www.tatanaka.com/">TN Tees, the diffusion line of Tata Naka</a></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Selection of pale pink - <a href="http://www.roksandailincic.com/">Roksanda Ilincic</a></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Intricate embellishment - <a href="http://www.albertaferretti.com/en">Philosophy Alberta Ferretti</a></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Metallic Hi-tops with chain details - <a href="http://www.rupertsanderson.com/">Rupert Sanderson</a></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Pony skin accessories - <a href="http://www.whistles.co.uk/">Whistles</a></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Clean cut pony skin clutches - <a href="http://www.jennypackham.com/">Jenny Packham</a></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Python and crocodile bomber jackets - <a href="http://www.billionairecouture.com/en/index.php">Billionaire Couture</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /><br />Just a wee selection to get you excited for Autumn/Winter, not that we have had a Spring/Summer yet! </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Just as well fur is THE trend of the winter to come. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span></div>
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In this blog I strive to go beyond explaining fashion in a "because its pretty" kind of way and don't get me wrong there is certainly plenty to discuss about <a href="http://www.jennyschwarz.com/" target="_blank">Jenny Schwarz</a>. However, with certain pieces/designs there is that indescribable element that taps into the non-objective part of your mind. The "screw the stitching, just give it to me!" factor. Much akin to the extra je ne sais quoi a dancer or actor may express that renders a performance truly moving such as Meryl Streep in practically any movie. It is this essence in combination with impeccable construction that <a href="http://www.jennyschwarz.com/" target="_blank">Jenny Schwarz</a> designs envelop.</span><br />
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After discovering <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jenny-Schwarz-Menswear/110045565723527?fref=ts" target="_blank">Jenny Schwarz on Facebook</a>, I got in contact and arranged an appointment at <a href="http://www.felicities.co.uk/" target="_blank">Felicities PR </a>in London to see if the garments in the photos were as effortlessly cool and well cut in reality. And hallelujah I wasn't disappointed. Menswear is often bland and Jenny manages to create unique an visually attractive garments using subtle detailing like mother of pearl buttons and texturised or ribbed fabrics as can be seen above. My mind was teaming with questions over the fabric choices, the inspirations, the details. So I did what seemed best to do in that situation and asked Jenny said questions: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1) What inspires you when designing a collection?<br /><i>I am usually inspired by history. I love wondering around National Trust properties or an antiques market for my personal pleasure and more often than not I will find something that inspires my work whether it be a great oil painting of a naval battle or a simple piece of antique lace. I am very lucky that the creativity of my personal life and job work together so well.</i><br /> <br /> 2) What fabrics do you most enjoy working with? <br /><i>So far I have kept most of the collections muted. Blacks and greys hold most of the collection together with occasional hints of rust or green. I don’t like to restrict myself though so I won’t say its always going to be like this. The next collection may be very different. I am also interested in the textural difference in a garment and that often works well when the colour is similar.</i><br /><br />3) How many people are in the Jenny Schwarz team?<br /><i> There are two of us full time running the business but there is so much more than this behind the scenes. We have freelancers who we outsource certain elements of our collections to and we have to draw on the support of our closest allies. Any young brand in this industry needs to have a strong supporting base. We find it very useful to work with other young companies who offer something we don’t have while we offer them something they don’t have.</i><br /><br />4) Your pieces are very wearable but have wonderfully innovative/unique detailing, is that an intention to stand out from the crowd?<br /><i>I definitely am drawn towards menswear because of the fact that the pieces have usually got to be more wearable. I do want to run a successful menswear line and for me that means not messing with the tradition of menswear too much, certainly in terms of its silhouette. I prefer for the innovation to be in the textures, the fabric and the detail. That is where I stand apart from other brands; in the way I juggle those elements.</i><br /><br />5) What are your plans for Jenny Schwarz in the near future?<br /><i>In the future I would simply enjoy the notion that I was brave enough to take a chance on my own business and it allowed me to earn a modest living and enjoy going to work every day. If anything more than this happens then they will all be bonuses. Oh, and a private plane would be nice. And a ship. </i><br /><br />6) What do you love most about fashion/the fashion industry? <br /><i>I love the designing, the construction and the creating. The part that transforms something from an idea into a wearable piece. I love seeing a garment take shape or a textural difference contrasting in exactly the way I intended. This is why I do what I do.</i><br /><br />7) What annoys you/ do you dislike about fashion/ the fashion industry? <br /><i>I would love to see more young brands coming together to help each other out. In this age of social media it could be so easy to share simple and helpful tips on where to source fabric to where to produce quality without it costing the earth. I think people are scared to let out their secrets but truthfully I think there is more to gained by everyone if people were more open with how they are going about things.</i><br /><br />8) You’re look books and shows are styled beautifully, do you do this yourself? <br /><i>I work very closely with a number of extremely talented young people. It is my concept and I bring the design, the garments and the inspiration but I do bounce ideas of people I trust and people who work with the same aesthetic. It is very important to do this so that everyone who works on the look book is coming at it from if not the same angle.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><br /></i>9) Who is your ideal customer, who is the Jenny Schwarz man? <br /><i>I never design with a particular person in mind and rather bizarrely we have seen our pieces worn by a huge range of people. Whether it be the country school Maths teacher or the young fashion conscious graphic designer. Although together the pieces may take on an avant garde look, they can be separated nicely so that when worn with other styles they lose some of the extreme. </i><br /><br />10) What is the one thing you want to make Cristo Clear about Jenny Schwarz?<br /><i>There is no ‘t’ or ‘d’ in my last name. It is not ‘Jenny Shorts’ or ‘Jenny Skorts’ If you’re unsure just copy and paste…J This will get more confusing when we launch our beachwear range, Bermuda Schwarz and our cheap line Penny Schwarz.</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So that's the deal! The vibrant Jenny is selling her archive pieces through her Facebook page at a ridiculous, and by that I mean brilliant, discount! I purchased three pieces myself. A dark grey shirt with mother of pearl buttons, grey tailored jersey shorts and a light blue mohair jumper which is soft to the level where feels like I am being cuddles by a team of happy kittens! </span><br />
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does it imply we have attended some hideous rodeo but it also means something
has come to an end. The latter is true with London Fashion Week done and
dusted two weeks ago. Milan has also rocketed by and we are just left with Paris as is the
status quo every 6 months. So before my mind is frosted with the delights of
the French fashion houses I'll bring you my views from the catwalk side seats,
they were great seats to which I am indebted to my wonderful Fashion Director
Tilly Hardy at <a href="http://www.twenty-6.co.uk/" target="_blank">TWENTY6 Magazine</a>.</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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spectacle in itself without even considering the actual shows. The wonderfully
dressed buyers, editors and their assistants parade through the majestic
setting of Somerset House with resplendence. Bloggers, photographers and
fanatics, snap photos of their favourite and most bizarre street style muses,
conduct interviews or just gawp in sheer fascination. The action taking place
outside the show spaces is as eagerly anticipated as the creations London's premier
womenswear designers send down the runway on the backs of the world's most
beautiful walking coat hangars. </span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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exciting pieces from the graduate collection of Hong Kong designer Jean Chan
which drew significant attention. There are many critics of fashion show
attendees dressing for peacock-purposes, making a spectacle to claw scraps of publicity
for themselves. And whilst there are those who undoubtedly fit this profile, it
is actually rather splendid to see the creativity and expression of some people. Additionally, being so highly publicised the event provides an excellent platform to endorse
new talent. I was wearing Jean's clothes to promote him, the side effect of
having my photo taken a lot did incur a small dose of childish glee at being
centre of attention (I'm only human) but that was not my intention when I got
dressed in the morning. Jean's brand image was spread directly as a result and
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back and it is impossible to see every designer but those that have been missed
can generally be seen online later. I spent my days jumping between
venues, the majority of shows being split between Somerset House and
Freemason's Hall, which involved a speedy run up Drury Lane to the amusement of
theatre goers. Queuing for the shows takes as long as it takes. Fashion
shows notoriously start late, in fact it is surprising to start on time and
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span lang="EN-US">A disembodied voice
hushes the crowd, the music begins and the lights flare to the point of retinal
pain and judgement begins. Phones and iPads aloft the show is instantly
scrutinised, ultimately the clothes yes, but also the models, the music, the
make-up, the hair. Does it fit? Does it all come together? Why is she walking
funny? What fabric is that? Is that blue or purple? That's crap! That's nice
but unwearable, good for a shoot though! </span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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runs through my mind as the show goes on. The final walk through of all the
models is concluded with the designers bow and boom, the show is over and cue
stamped for the exits. If there is time I race to the nearest wifi spot and
type up my review. From the media's perspective whoever can get their review up
the fastest wins. </span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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varied in quality, some I adored such as knitwear specialist <a href="http://www.markfast.net/" target="_blank">Mark Fast</a> (see below) whose
garments involved thousands of knitted ostrich feathers dyed fuchsia and black.
Set on the roof of the <a href="http://www.melia.com/hotels/united-kingdom/london/me-london/index.html" target="_blank">ME Hotel</a>, the panoramic views and natural beaming
sunshine (the weather that day was a real godsend) came together in the
intimate location making the small collection of 10 highly intricate garments
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up to expectation and understandably there is bound to be the odd model trip
and not everyone can afford top calibre models, but seeing labels on the
bottoms of shoes or seeing an unfinished hemline is inexcusable when you are
presenting yourself as the height of luxury fashion. Plus top model or not it
aggrieves me to see a model walking like Bambi. Walking in heels is a big part
of your job, you get paid to do it, so learn! I'll teach you if
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show reviews please see the <a href="http://twenty6magazine.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">TWENTY6 Magazine blog</a>, they are all linked by
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08158262842577997034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388796864386904582.post-66317019177256633722013-02-11T10:19:00.001+00:002013-02-11T10:19:10.983+00:00Giving you the heads up...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">I </span>told you last year in my post <a href="http://cristoclear.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/hat-solutely-fabulous.html">Hat-solutely Fabulous</a> that hats are the next big accessories trend and my my haven't we seen that come to fruition in a big way, I for one have noticed an increase in people venturing into headwear tentatively trying their first fedora. The popularity of hats is of such a level that a small exhibition of catwalk millinery is on display at The Fashion Space Gallery just off Oxford Street at The London College of Fashion. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; text-align: -webkit-auto;">The exhibition is indeed small but it is well worth by-passing if you happen to be in the area, and if you don't live in London, well the whole exhibition is pretty much here for you to see. </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">John Rocha SS13, Millinery by John Rocha, oversized floral creation.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Katsuya Kamo, Silver head for Junya Watanabe SS13, the piece was made of hundreds of individual silver shards and fine silver chain fringing.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Lara Jensen, ‘Vanitas' Leather Rose Headpiece SS13, replica roses crafted from ox leather. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Yiqing Yin W12, Millinery by Paul Stafford, scarlet red hat that incorporates itself into the accompanying dress, wonderfully clever. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">AF Vandevorst AW12, Millinery by Stephen Jones, integrated scarf and hat covering the face and creating a gothic-demon style look. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Fyodor Golan SS13, Millinery by Zara Gorman, royal blue plastic moulded hat.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Donna Karan AW12, Millinery by Stephen Jones, grey layered trilby variation.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Yohji Yamamoto SS04, Millinery by ITOYAMA-DESIGN, japanese inspired woven hat. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hannah Marshall SS10, Millinery by House of Flora, ginger hair recreation.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So do I expect to see you all wearing something resembling a UFO on your head come tomorrow? No I do not, just appreciate these hats as the art pieces they are. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; text-align: -webkit-auto;">ps. my favourite hat of the moment (even forgoing my beloved </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">veiled beanie) is the peaked cloche hat. These bell shaped hats are versatile as the general shaping is delicate but the peak adds a military slant which can be emphasised with additional styling (epaulettes, a statement belt, brooches etc.) The one I got is <a href="http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=1&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33057&storeId=12556&productId=7998415&langId=-1&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=208549&parent_categoryId=204484&pageSize=20&refinements=category~[966602|208549]&noOfRefinements=1" target="_blank">£25 from Topshop</a> and is a simple felt with a matt finish, is very hard wearing and has survived much wind and rain so far in 2013. </span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08158262842577997034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388796864386904582.post-47720895495059908122013-02-04T15:50:00.000+00:002013-02-04T15:50:05.171+00:00Chic Freak (Pronounce it "chick" and I WILL slap you)<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">T</span>he launch of anything is rather exciting be it a spaceship or a new concept store. Today we are concerned with the latter for on Thursday 31st January at around about 6pm saw the official launch of Chic Freak, Portobello Road's newest gem in a crown of creative wondrousness...Ok I'll tone it down! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">But in all sincerity I was truly impressed by this new venture and am excited to see how it is developed. Described by owner Tamarisk East-Rigby (who is a down-to-earth delight) as half make-up, half art, half fashion, this grown-ups dressing up box is an Aladdin's cave of clothing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The clothes are indeed directional and those of a more conservative disposition may not understand why you are presented with sequinned handbags in the shape of a leg of lamb and gold skin tight jumpsuits. And therein lies the rationale of Chic Freak. More than a shop. It is also a studio space, a space where stylists and industry professionals can come to gain inspiration, use the garments in photo shoots, customers can have their make up done and in the summer have coffee on the pavement and enjoy the surrounding Portobello appeal. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: xx-small;">A selection of items from the store, including these wonderful Julian Hawkes and Terry De Havilland Shoes</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">There are many Art/Fashion mergers out there after all the two naturally compliment each other. In certain contexts fashion can most certainly be defined as medium of art extending beyond mere utensils for covering oneself (Haute Couture for example). However when taken into a retail setting I have seen many stores selling nice paintings next to nice clothes. Sure that is great, but really lacks any sort of cohesion or actual purpose even if they are paintings of clothes. Chic Freak manages to find purpose and balance by combining the retail side of fashion with the technical industry side of fashion. A marriage that which will hopefully bring an injection of vibrancy and modernity back to Portobello Road. A space to showcase new designers and also just have a nice time ogling at fantastical products that will be a wonderful addition to any wardrobe.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Is that <b><i><span style="color: magenta;">CRISTO CLEAR</span></i></b>?</span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08158262842577997034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388796864386904582.post-26829030669762901192013-01-27T16:52:00.000+00:002013-01-27T16:52:25.418+00:00John Galliano Take 2<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">S</span>candal and gossip are the best kindling for a good story and nothing really gets more scandalous than fashions's premier creative genius having a drunken anti-semitic rant, having it caught on camera and being completely disgraced and fired from his enviable position as creative director at Dior. And so I introduce Mr John Galliano.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A quick summary of Galliano's career up until his downfall can be found here: <a href="http://www.biography.com/people/john-galliano-20656947?page=1" target="_blank">www.biography.com/johngalliano</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Yet more intriguing than witnessing an individual's fall from grace, is seeing them return to prominence. A pleasure that is just a sick facet of human nature I suppose. So cue salacious excitement from fashionista/o's when it was announced that Galliano will be returning to fashion with a 3 week stint at Oscar de la Renta in preparation for New York Fashion Week (beginning 6th February).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">de la Renta, who has dressed every single first lady since Jackie Kennedy, was trained under Cristobal Balenciaga himself and has nurtured a career as elegantly spectacular as his creations, without publicised drama or misconduct. The partnership with Galliano seems well matched with both designers favouring to create spectacularly intricate gowns that use the most complex of construction techniques. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So what of Galliano's return? Is it too soon? Should he be forgiven? Naturally these are the questions that have flared up from the press and two obvious camps of "for" and "against" Galliano's come back have formed. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Rather than rolling through the argument and counter-argument and arriving at a neutral/pointless conclusion, I am going to plainly present my opinion so that we all no where we stand. I have always felt "playing devil's advocate" is a game for pricks quite frankly, a way of hiding what YOU actually think so to speak.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hence, I do declare:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>"I am happy to see the return of John Galliano to the fashion world" </i>- Cristo 2013</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Galliano's "I Love Hitler" rant is horrendous, a man in his position of power should know better and alcohol is no excuse however I feel in this case talent must prove superior to regrettable drunken wrongdoing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This is not a Paris Hilton-Lindsey Lohan type case where fame has been used to take shortcuts, reduce punishment and speed the process back to power. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Fame comes with great benefits as well as considerable negatives. Were Galliano not famous his anti-semitic slander would never have been so widely publicised. It is unfortunate but true that far worse is spoken by many everyday yet goes unacknowledged. I stress that I am <b>not</b> for a moment condoning his behaviour what so ever but merely expressing that I feel his behaviour on that evening is not connected to his abilities as a designer, which are unmatched in terms of creativity, theatrics and vision. It would be a shame to lose these forever more. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Lastly, Galliano has spent the last two years in rehabilitation for alcoholism and has publicly expressed repentance for his actions. My mother's favourite phrase is "credit where credit is due" and I feel this is a time to live by this expression. Apology accepted John (from me anyway, do you agree?), now show us why you are known as a rare gem of creative talent.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Is that <b><i><span style="color: magenta;">CRISTO CLEAR</span></i></b>? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">T</span>he snow has begun falling, society descends into chaos and
like a shining beacon providing hope and warmth I am going to run a wee
competition. And yes I have Scottish blood in me so I have every right to use
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I follow the general credo of “When it’s cold, wear
cashmere” because quite frankly fleece is a fucking disaster! </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Investing in a good cashmere jumper is worth the money. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Cashmere is incredibly warm and won’t make you
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Therefore I am happy to announce the opportunity to win this delicious grey crew neck jumper from luxury cashmere brand Gladys & Pixie.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: xx-small;">The cashmere is from Mongolia if that makes you more interested!</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: xx-small;">Look at that detail!! The Mongolian cashmere fibre is one of the finest in the world.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The jumper comes in a size S. If you are a size S woo hoo, if not or a boy what an incredible free present you'll be able to give and claim that you bought, or option number three...ebay! (and there's no point in keeping it from you its original retail price is £145).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">To enter, simply like the Cristo Clear Fashion Facebook page and share the Cashmere Competition post. To be entered twice follow Cristo Clear Fashion on twitter. Links below. Why wouldn't you? A winner will be drawn at random on Monday 22nd January 2013 at midnight. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: blue; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/cristoclearfashion" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/cristoclearfashion</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CristoJohns" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/CristoJohns</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Is that <b><i><span style="color: magenta;">CRISTO CLEAR</span></i></b>? </span></div>
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<!--EndFragment-->Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08158262842577997034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388796864386904582.post-58508155533693410682013-01-17T09:11:00.000+00:002013-01-17T09:11:45.091+00:00London Fashion Week Countdown Begins<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">C</span>lear the diaries and note the date for the countdown to London Fashion Week begins (again)! LFW will officially begin in just under a month, commencing on Friday 15th February and running until Tuesday 19th February. But that's not a week I hear you cry...well tough, that's the way it has always been so find someway of coping.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In February we will see the Autumn/Winter 2013 collections and I for one look forward to what London's designers have to offer, especially bearing in mind that black (the staple colour of winter) is a major trend for this summer and I am sure the highly fashion conscious will be looking for something new.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The preliminary schedule has been released (<a href="http://www.londonfashionweek.co.uk/schedule_aw13.aspx" target="_blank">www.londonfashionweek.co.uk/schedule</a>) and I have made two lists below. For each day of LFW I have selected two designers. One that I feel fashionista/o's will appreciate (The Miranda Priestly choice) and then one that I think those who feel they don't know/understand fashion should check out (The Andy Sachs choice). If you've never watched The Devil Wears Prada, firstly shame on you! And secondly you will struggle to understand those references. Photos below show the designer and examples from their last collections. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Friday 15th February</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Miranda's Choice: <i>Central Saint Martins MA </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The elite postgraduates selected by fearsome course director Prof Louise Wilson OBE, will send their graduate collections down the runway for the first time. This show is a must see for those scouting new talent and looking for the success stories of the future. Expect the weird and wonderful but an assured display of talent in every garment. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Andy's Choice: <i>Zoë Jordan </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Awarded WALPOLE Brand of Tomorrow in 2012, the designer has gone from strength to strength. Her aesthetic is built on sleek and clean lines that whilst highly feminine has an androgynous edge that provides a powerful vibe. Her designs are highly wearable and always use a fantastic colour palette. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Saturday 16th February</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Miranda's Choice: <i>Thomas Tait</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The Canadian designer who debuted just last year, is the wonder boy of structure. The garments hold incredible curve silhouettes, and the garment construction techniques are obviously complex but effortlessly accomplished. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Andy's Choice: <i>House of Holland</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Henry Holland's bold and colourful collections have resulted in collaborations with Topshop in the past and is a great designer to watch if you are looking for fun without the "why are they wearing boxes on their heads" aspect that a more directional designer might cause. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Sunday 17th February</b> - THIS IS THE BEST DAY IN MY OPINION AND I COULD HAVE PICKED SEVERAL! I know that I am going to be settling in with my popcorn and notepad and watching the live streams of pretty much every show. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Miranda's Choice: <i>Jonathan Saunders </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Having won the Elle Designer of the Year Award 2012 and the Vogue Fashion Fund Award 2012, Saunders has a lot of pressure on his shoulders to deliver a knock out collection. I am confident that he will, having fallen in love with his menswear collection I don't see why this cannot be repeated for womenswear. Master of print and colour and an exquisite artisan using silk I am sure the collection will be worth a gander at the very least. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Andy's Choice: <i>Mulberry</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Creative Director Emma Hill has transformed the brand since she took the supple leather reigns in 2007 increasing profits to nearly £50million. The show is always strongly themed has seen the addition of bicycles and poodles accompanying the models down the runway in previous seasons. This show will definitely express the entertainment side of fashion shows. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Monday 18th February</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Miranda's Choice: <i>Tom Ford</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Prior to his menswear show held last week Tom Ford was the last designer to refuse press access to his shows. Instead choosing to release a few selected images well after the show. Whether this had diva-ish intent or not, his attempt to keep his shows exclusive somewhat backfired when influential press and bloggers began slating him. Once again the power of the internet crushes a traditional set up, however in this case I am rather happy about it. Ford produces collections of rarely-rivalled quality which is widely known, but this season you can see it as it happens as opposed to waiting a week, which after all in thus day and age might as well be a year! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Andy's Choice: <i>Burberry Prorsum </i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The undisputed crown jewel of LFW, and to be frank, why wouldn't it be? In numbers, Burberry is London's most successful brand by...well... tens of millions. As a global super brand Burberry draws attention from the press, buyers, a sneaky chav or two who thinks they can still pull it off. Everyone! Expect a big budget show littered with celebrity front row occupants. Watch this show if you want to get the gist of what shows are all about. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Tuesday 19th February</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Miranda's Choice: <i>Haizhen Wang</i> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Pronounced "Hi-jen", I speak Mando so don't mess yeah :p Those immersed in the fashion world sould be eager to see what this Chinese designer, who won the Fashion Fringe Award in September 2012, has to offer. Unsurprisingly with circa 1.4billion people China produces a fair few designers but few have achieved international acclaim. With China becoming more and more influential in the world in every aspect, I am eager to see what Wang can bring to the table. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Andy's Choice: <i>Roksanda Ilincic</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Admittedly having worked for Roksanda I could be accused of being biased in my decision. Well you are wrong, cause even with this in mind as the queen of colour, Roksanda's collections will surprise and gently challenge the fashion fearful amongst us. Combining classic draping with contemporary colour and fabric choices results in consistently well received collections. Some pieces you may love and some you may hate (cue marmite analogy) but regardless deserve your attention. </span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08158262842577997034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388796864386904582.post-79252532935840061502013-01-15T15:40:00.000+00:002013-01-15T15:40:21.878+00:0051 Is The Magic Number: PPR & Christopher Kane<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">F</span>or those who follow the fashion industry you will probably already know, in which case just continue reading for my hilarious banter which is O so entertaining. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">For those who do not, remember how I did a post about the rumours of who would take over the creative helm of Balenciaga and that Christopher Kane was most likely to be the successor? If your having a tumble weed moment you can remind yourself by following the link on the right ----------> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Christopher Kane was presumed for the Balenciaga role after he split from designing for the Versace diffusion line Versus and had meetings with <a href="http://www.ppr.com/en" target="_blank">PPR</a> executives (the French luxury goods conglomerate that owns Balenciaga), the plot thickens. Then Alexander Wang was announced with the role and we all get very confused again, until today when it is officially announced that <a href="http://www.ppr.com/en" target="_blank">PPR</a> has bought a controlling share in Christopher Kane. The business is estimated at $27million, you do the maths! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So what does this mean exactly? Well, it is hardly going to affect our day to day lives but it is a positive step for British fashion.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Christopher will now be officially secured into fashion's elite. Even with the likes of McQueen and McCartney, </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">British fashion, encompassing it's home grown and imported London based designers, is held in a somewhat disjointed regard by the global audience. London Fashion Week for example, whilst gaining more and more support and admiration is still considered the runt of the litter in comparison to the Cujo's that are Paris and Milan. By PPR purchasing a dictating share in the brand, Christopher Kane, a British brand will be propelled exponentially into global awareness.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Being bought by PPR is essentially like being hand selected to win the lottery. Naturally colossal amounts of work will be required to make Christopher Kane a global name but and I'm not naively suggesting that the funds are endless but money will no longer be the worry that it once was for the brand that was only conceived in 2006. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://www.ppr.com/en" target="_blank">PPR</a> owns the following brands:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Bottega Veneta </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Gucci</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Yves Saint Laurent</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Alexander McQueen</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Brioni </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Stella McCartney </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Sergio Rossi</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Boucheron</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Girard - Perregaux</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Jeanrichard </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">and now Christopher Kane</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">To steal Jane Fonda's line from the L'Oreal advert "Not bad, huh?". The plan is to follow the standard expansion protocol of establishing a stand alone store (then another and another), increase market budgets tenfold and introduce a diffusion line.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: xx-small;">Check out Christopher Kane past collections here: <a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/2013PF-CKANE" target="_blank">www.style.com</a><br />Or shop the collection at Net-A Porter: <a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/Shop/Designers/Christopher_Kane/All" target="_blank">www.net-a-porter.com/Christopher_Kane</a></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Kane's work is undoubtedly impressive and talent has assured him a successful career that lead to him being hand selected by Donatella Versace to lead Versus. Akin to the Versace family, Christopher Kane the brand is directed by Christopher and his sister Tammy. I am excited to see how the company grows with external (French) influence and hope the aesthetic this sibling management team have developed remains strong. Regardless I will most avidly be waiting to comment. </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08158262842577997034noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388796864386904582.post-75300611240585850832013-01-15T09:37:00.000+00:002013-01-15T15:42:36.357+00:00Acting Fabulous: The Golden Globes Fashion <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">C</span>learly the Golden Globes are a big deal in the acting world. Actors account for a large percentage of A-list celebrities in the world. Celebrities are a major marketing tool in terms of endorsement. Therefore if a major celebrity wears a particular designer on the red carpet it is a huge promotional boost. And so the circle is completed: The Golden Globes are big deal in the fashion world.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Like or hate the above theorem, celebrity idolisation firmly exists and one must resign oneself to the fact that the essential question from the press to red carpet walkers is: "Who are you wearing?". </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Having spent yesterday reviewing every single outfit and doing my tax return (major productivity points) I have selected three looks that stood out as being appropriate, stylish and set to reward the brand. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Comedy Actress Amy Poehler walked the red carpet in a <a href="http://www.stellamccartney.com/gb/donna_subhome?gclid=CO-Z79GE6rQCFefMtAodp1cAsw&tp=43364">Stella McCartney</a> tuxedo. By going shirtless she confidently pulled off the plunging neckline of the tailored jacket which was a major feature of the <a href="http://www.ysl.eu/en_GB#!%7B%22countrycode%22:%22GG%22%7D">Saint Laurent</a> SS13 collection. It is worth mention that this is an amazing alternative to wearing a dress to your next big event, it is simple and easy to recreate, just make sure the jacket fits damn well! <a href="http://www.stellamccartney.com/gb/donna_subhome?gclid=CO-Z79GE6rQCFefMtAodp1cAsw&tp=43364">Stella McCartney</a> will no doubt gain sales having covered the shoulders of a co-presenter of the awards and was the only non-dress look of the evening (excluding all the men). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Anne Hathaway</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">White, clean, delicate. The clothing choice Anne Hathaway's stylist made worked perfectly. Thanks to her scalping for her role in Les Mis, Anne has brought the "pixie" look to attention. The look was so aesthetically pleasing that <a href="http://www.isubscribe.co.uk/news/fashion-magazines-2/anne-hathaway-leads-harpers-bazaars-a-list-2524/?localPageObjectId=77">Harper's Bazaar</a> featured Anne as their cover model for the February issue. The red carpet outfit is actually taken from <a href="http://www.chanel.com/en_GB/">Chanel's</a> SS09 Haute Couture show but the look comes together so well on Anne that I think white and two pieces are going to be propelled back into popularity and secures <a href="http://www.chanel.com/en_GB/">Chanel's</a> position as a market leader that produces timeless pieces. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Julianne Moore</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Julianne revealed on an interview with E! that she requested <a href="http://www.tomford.com/#/en">Tom Ford</a> make her a dress and I am pleased that she was so audacious to do so. The result is a monochrome dress with long sleeves and a high, flat cut neckline with an elegant dropped back. Monochrome is massive for SS13 and while many state we should not be dictated by trends, I would call monochrome a classic style and this dress is a prime example of how monochrome is wonderfully flattering and timeless. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'd try out one of these looks at your next big event, although you might have to settle for the budget version, not all of us have <a href="http://www.tomford.com/#/en">Tom Ford's</a> direct email address...Lucky bitch! :))</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Highlight the brand/products' unique selling points </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Exude class and sophistication </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It must be aspirational </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It must hit the target market</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Yet accessible </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It must be visually attractive</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">With January being a time of fresh starts and failing resolutions, I am going to review the fresh batch of ad-campaigns and propose a failure and a success story. All views are naturally my own but I shall support why I make such decisions. Let me know if you feel the same or disagree by commenting below. Enjoy: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Intricacies: the noting of the set designer in the bottom left corner indicates that the set was commissioned adding an element of elitism that is quintessential of <a href="http://www.louisvuitton.co.uk/front/#/eng_GB/Homepage">Louis Vuitton</a>. The smaller the font of the brand name the stronger the brand, the subtle placement of the words <a href="http://www.louisvuitton.co.uk/front/#/eng_GB/Homepage">Louis Vuitton</a> in the bottom right corner is discreet and is a direct marketing ploy forcing you to remember the image and associate it with the name, so as soon as you see checks you go "O that's <a href="http://www.louisvuitton.co.uk/front/#/eng_GB/Homepage">Louis Vuitton</a>". </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A* <a href="http://www.louisvuitton.co.uk/front/#/eng_GB/Homepage">Louis Vuitton</a>, you have achieved the checklist. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Last season <a href="http://uk.burberry.com/store/?selected=Y">Burberry's</a> ad-campaign for its most luxurious line (<a href="http://uk.burberry.com/store/?selected=Y">Prorsum</a>) was glorious (see below), the black and white cinematographic styling oozed luxury and british class. This season rather than maintaining that, a gimmicky disjointed campaign has been produced with a heavily featured Romeo Beckham.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The models are starkly posed with every image containing a wide smiling Romeo. Not that I wish unhappiness upon the boy but it just doesn't fit. I also have issues with the retouching. Overdone on the face to almost mannequin levels of unnaturalness, yet not matched on the hands and legs resulting in an uneven finish. Lastly the metallic shirts and trench coats that I deemed sensational when I saw the show back in September and still believe having checked them out in store, have been shot in a way that makes them look thin, uncomfortable and cheap much like a thermal sheet you see wrapped around marathon runners or natural disaster survivors. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Now don't get me wrong, the use of David Beckham's son translated marvellously into column inches as I am sure it will into sales. I have read numerous articles commenting how little Romeo is following in his mother's fashion footsteps and so the Burberry name is spread. Many have noted how Romeo stole the show and brought energy into the campaign. Call me cynical but would this have been so if it were anyone but David Beckham's son, I am inclined to say no. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">And perhaps I am too emotional over a few images, but everything has a knock on effect. As much as this pains me to write this I think using easy celebrity-hyped publicity isn't fitting for one of the world's most successful luxury fashion brands. Technically this ad campaign will produce good results but is it fantastic fashion imagery?!?!</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08158262842577997034noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388796864386904582.post-68269162153294355802012-12-10T12:40:00.000+00:002012-12-10T12:40:37.660+00:00The Launch<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">C</span>learly I have been shirking my blogging responsibilities for which I apologise! I was not even ill! I was merely lazy, but I have had a severe word with myself and I endeavour not to miss a post again.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Now in true AGM fashion having started with the apologies I move onto the main points of business. The launch of my business <a href="http://www.cristojohns.com/">Cristo Johns Personal Style Consultancy</a>. The event took place at <a href="http://www.dukeofrichmond.com/">The Duke of Richmond Hotel</a> in Guernsey. The resident's lounge was taken over to provide the perfect background for champagne and cake with a collection of luxury womenswear from <a href="http://www.start-london.com/">START</a> and <a href="http://www.trilogystores.co.uk/">TRILOGY</a> boutiques from London. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">Guests could enjoy everything while relaxing over the latest editions of VOGUE</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br />It was a fabulous launch to my business and a joy to host. As I said in my speech. <a href="http://www.cristojohns.com/">Cristo Johns</a> is not shopping with your friend. It is shopping with a professional. Men and women will pay a hairdresser or a masseuse huge hourly rates without a second thought. By comparison the services of <a href="http://www.cristojohns.com/">Cristo Johns</a> are perfectly accessible. Clothing and our presentation is the first port of call for judgements, and like it or not we live in a world ruled by first impressions. I am not claiming that you must wear Gucci to look good, but there are ways and means of presenting yourself to the best of your ability regardless of price point. To those who say, I don't care what I look like. I think A) you are lying and B) that is a real shame. It is not a bad thing to present yourself well. It is only when appearance becomes your only care in the world that it can be worrying. </span><div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08158262842577997034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388796864386904582.post-11669314579491924692012-12-04T20:28:00.001+00:002012-12-04T20:28:58.438+00:00Well slap me and call me psychic!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">I</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">t has now been confirmed and it is all clear. As predicted in my post "Balenciaga Saga', the successor of Nicholas Ghesquière is Alexander Wang. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I told ya! And whoop whoop for Wang! More frequently it gets harder to find quality clothing that is not covered in branding or liable-to-snagging embellishment. The Alexander Wang Ready-To-Wear lines and diffusion line T by Alexander Wang act as simple saviours. Have a look at the current collections at <a href="http://www.alexanderwang.com/">www.alexanderwang.com</a> and see what you think. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This is a very short post as I have been very busy with the launch of <a href="http://www.cristojohns.com/">Cristo Johns</a> but I promise I have a lot planned for December. There will be treats for you I promise! </span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08158262842577997034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388796864386904582.post-69005203417850342182012-11-30T09:20:00.001+00:002012-11-30T09:20:40.220+00:00CRISTO'S COVETABLE ITEMS OF THE WEEK (2)<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">T</span>his week has clearly been a big deal with regards to fashion. The British Fashion Awards took place at London's Savoy Hotel on Tuesday night and the very best of this year's fashion was celebrated with a suitably extravagant affair and I officially launched my own business which was just wonderful (<a href="http://www.cristojohns.com/">www.cristojohns.com</a>). And please DO NOT get me wrong. I am not one for modesty. If you have done a good job, celebrate it, and what better way than to fill yourself seven eights full with champagne! Any excuse! Hoorah for British fashion. The industry had done extremely well this year with many new designers launching their own labels and existing brands going from strength to strength in spite of the harsh economic climate. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">The coat above or rather Full Length Jacket (FLJ) is what I think should be considered as the male equivalent of the Little Black Dress (LBD). Classic, stylish and a little bit special. Jonathan Saunders, seen modelling his own design above won the Emerging Talent - Menswear award on Tuesday thanks to his debut collection earlier this year. The FLJ is easily my favourite piece of his collection. I saw Jonathan wearing this coat at the Roksanda Ilincic show back in September and it looks exquisite. The blue hues really shine under bright lighting and the wool/cotton blend of the fabric hangs from the body in a relaxed way whilst maintaing a wonderful shape and is also extremely warm. The FLJ is available from <a href="http://www.thecorner.com/gb/women/full-length-jacket_cod41319988xi.html">www.thecorner.com</a> for £805, which is reduced from the original £1,150. The covet-ability of this garment is increased exponentially thanks to Saunders' award win and it is only available in size 38 or 40 so there is no better time to buy or at least ogle at this wonderful piece of outwear. </span><br />
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Roksanda Ilincic. Serbian born, London based Roksanda won the BFA's Red Carpet
Award, which is given to the designer who is considered to have created the
best global awareness of their designs through the media. And having spent
nearly 5 months of this year interning for the great R.I. I feel that I can say
with justification that this award is wholly deserved. The celebrity following
of Roksanda's clothes is staggering having been worn frequently by the most
powerful women in the world including Michelle Obama, The Duchess of Cambridge
and Lady Gaga. This particular dress is my favourite from the Resort 2013
collection. The dress is unlined which I don't normally like but in this case
makes it extremely light. It is made majorly from an extremely comfortable
crushed tintunita wool with a fabulously unique coated tweed (the black bit).
The full back zip is an attractive detail and allows the dress to come apart completely.
The colours are blocked well to make a dress that can be worn almost anywhere.
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08158262842577997034noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388796864386904582.post-47703223647472780332012-11-28T18:44:00.000+00:002012-11-28T18:44:33.742+00:00CRISTO JOHNS <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">C</span>learly this post is hideous self promotion but I implore you to keep reading! Tomorrow is an extremely important day for me as it is the official launch of my personal shopping and styling business:</span><div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I have been working hard developing my business plans for some time now and am happy to announce I am finally going for it, and I am ready to launch. <a href="http://www.cristojohns.com/">CRISTO JOHNS</a> offers gradating levels of service dependent on your price point, whilst at all times maintaining a luxury service regardless of budget. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The key concept about <a href="http://www.cristojohns.com/">CRISTO JOHNS</a> is that it is not shopping with your friend! It is shopping with a professional. Someone who watches every single fashion show each season. Analysing the trends seen on the runway and translating them down into whatever region of fashion you are shopping in. Someone who knows brands and stores and can pinpoint where/what/who is best for you. The services are highly tailored to each individual client and the level of service provided is unlike any other. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I hope you enjoy the site and wish to see you as clients soon. As you will see the services are currently tailored to women. In order to ensure the best possible quality, the men's side of the business will be officially launching in the first half of next year, however I will most happily arrange services gentlemen looking to establish themselves as style mavens before then. </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08158262842577997034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388796864386904582.post-77859212703987646192012-11-26T16:36:00.001+00:002012-11-26T16:36:11.376+00:00Using Vintage to your Advantage<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">C</span>lear your minds and repeat after me. Just because it's old, doesn't mean it's vintage!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Vintage is an overused word that can be applied to a large bulk of clothing. There is fabulous vintage haute couture for example available from the likes of William Vintage (<a href="http://www.williamvintage.com/">www.williamvintage.com</a>) in London's Marylebone where you will pay thousands for the rarest of past designer pieces. However vintage also applies to mass available fashion, for example Beyond Retro (<a href="http://www.beyondretro.com/">www.beyondretro.com</a>) the vintage retail chain that sells cheap and cheerful vintage from the 20th century. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Now don't get me wrong I love a pair of dungarees or "granny knit" jumper as much as the next fashionista but one must be careful not to be drowned in the mire of mass vintage availability. Every which way you look there is another vintage store each claiming to be the real deal. And if you believe that they are, you probably also think Cher hasn't had any plastic surgery. (Sorry, the gay references just seep out of me, I can't control it). However, there is a lot of great vintage out there and I think some clarity must be made. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Just because it is from the 90's or prior does not mean you can wear it with just cause. Just like the millions of different items of clothing produced today, there was a lot of shit produced in those decades as well. Below are my 4 guidelines for buying and wearing vintage. That's only 4 simple rules! Memorise them, like a pin number!</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Check for damage</i>. Vintage clothes are old that much is obvious, but that shouldn't mean you are buying garments with holes in or broken seams. Damaged Vintage will just make you look like a tramp and that is never good, so stop it!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Haggle</i>! This is not going to be possible if buying vintage couture (but to be brutally honest that will probably not apply to you) however with your standard vintage store which is essentially a glorified, fashionably edited charity shop go right ahead. My tip is to ask for the best "cash price" (a little tip from my papa there!) you should in general be able to get 10% off. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Don't wear head to toe vintage</i>, now this rule does not so much apply if you are privileged enough to be wearing a vintage Balenciaga gown or Dior suit. But wear vintage from the 90's all over and you run the risk of looking, well, from the 90's. It is not the 90's and you are not at a halloween party so it is not appropriate. Use vintage as a statement piece and blend with modern day pieces. Put a vintage knit with simple jeans to look effortlessly stylish. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Wear it with purpose and confidence </i>or don't bother buying it. Vintage is meant to be a bit different from the norm, so wear it with pride. You have been daring so be a trendsetter not a follower. If you are going to recoil when people stare at your chunky knit unicorn intarsia cardigan, then stick to something more simple ok dear? </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This is my latest vintage purchase which I adore! It was from ROKIT Vintage in Brick Lane, they have two other stores in Camden and Covent Garden as well as online at <a href="http://www.rokit.co.uk/">www.rokit.co.uk</a>, and it came in at a tidy £36. I told them I was a student, which is all lies so sue me, and got 10% off (see Rule 2 working to excellent effect). The beading is intricate but very sturdy, I am not constantly in panic that a slight knock will send the embellishment cascading over the floor. I do recommend ROKIT Vintage very highly, the staff are attentive and the selection is of great quality. </span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08158262842577997034noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388796864386904582.post-29318499522780784452012-11-23T09:44:00.001+00:002012-11-23T09:44:48.411+00:00CRISTO'S COVETABLE ITEMS OF THE WEEK<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">F</span>riday's are quite often a point of elation for most people, it signifies the end of the working week, a break from the jobs you hate and for those "over 18" the evening is usually laced with some sort of spirit. And, now there is another reason to be o' so joyous, an additional benefit to the TGIF manifesto if you will. For Friday is the day where I will present to you two items, one for men, one for women. I will use every possible resource to find you what I consider the pieces of clothing/accessories that will make you want to sleep with your boss in order to afford them! And in my way, I will be explaining why these pieces are so damn fabulous. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">"But there is no way I can afford that, what's the point in showing us?" Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! I can't afford an original Monet, but that doesn't mean I spit on his paintings at the National Gallery! It's about being aspirational and appreciating something for the individuality and craftsmanship. Plus if you happen to get an amazing bonus, win the lottery or wealthy aunt with more money than sense finally clocks it, well maybe you can treat yourself with some retail therapy. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">These midnight blue velvet slippers by Giuseppe Zanotti are the epitome of style for men. The tasseled slipper has been hugely popular this year and sales are set to continue well into 2013 thanks to the quintessential gentleman feel to slippers/loafers which is ultimately classic and is a lasting style statement. The shoes are leather soled and lined, with grosgrain piped edging as well as the crystal appliqué tassels on the upper surface. Zanotti has this week opened his first mens only store in Milan so now is the perfect time to learn about this master shoemaker. These slippers are available from <a href="http://www.luisaviaroma.com/index.aspx?#getData.aspx|CallType=Product&prodId=0331&des=&cat=&gender=men&group=&vendorColor=&season=actual&seasProdID=56I">www.luisaviaroma.com</a> for £453 with free international shipping.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">The women's item of the week is a tad more expensive than the men's but it's covet-ability is simply through the roof. This is an amethyst matt alligator Birkin bag by Hermès. Made in 2009, this bag is on sale at Christie's Vintage Couture and Luxury Handbags auction next week on the 29/11/2012 and is estimated at £28,000 - £30,000. Hand crafted by the master artisans at Hermès in Paris, average Birkin's take 48 hours of work to complete, with rare material versions such as this one considerably longer. The bags are in such demand that Chinese tourists (who have gone mad for the Birkin) are restricted to buying one per year! I had the pleasure of visiting the Hermès Leather Forever exhibition in London earlier this year and saw one being made, the work that goes into these bags is astonishing and their scarcity is a major factor in the final sale price. Auctions of so many Birkins are uncommon and my guess is that the final price will be well beyond the upper estimate. This bag is Lot 24......if you are interested.</span></td></tr>
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