A tribute to Sonia Rykiel

A tribute to Sonia Rykiel

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'In the mirror I see not only my face, but also who I am, who I have always been and hopefully will be for as long as possible. I don't think I'm beautiful, but I do think I'm special' - Sonia Rykiel, 'What I see in the mirror' The Guardian Yesterday, it was confirmed that the Queen of knitwear

Interview with Lydia Grace // Made My Wardrobe

Interview with Lydia Grace // Made My Wardrobe

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Today's post is something new, I'm starting a series of interviews with women in the design industry to be featured on my blog, for my first one we have the talented Lydia Grace, Lydia has experience in the fashion industry and a keen eye for design (the evidence is in her creations), she set herself the  challenge of designing and

All you need to know about Anthony Vaccarello

All you need to know about Anthony Vaccarello

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Last Monday it was announced that the successor to take over Yves Saint Laurent would be Anthony Vaccarello. Barely letting the dust settle after Hedi Slimane's departure, the latest creative director will debut his first collection in October- Spring/Summer 2017 Ready to Wear, but what are the top things to know about Vaccarello?... - He was born in

A Guide to Hedi Slimane at Yves Saint Laurent

A Guide to Hedi Slimane at Yves Saint Laurent

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Rebellious. Innovative. Scandalous. Just some of the ways Hedi Slimane was described by critics after 4 years of service to Yves Saint Laurent. Despite the day it was announced, it was no April fools joke (unfortunately), meaning Slimane became the fourth designer to leave his post after less then five years, joining Alexander Wang who left Balenciaga after

This Weeks Inspiration - Steven Meisel

This Weeks Inspiration - Steven Meisel

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I loved this picture, which I came across earlier today, by Steven Meisel. It was featured in 'Generation Gender Neutral' by editor Suzy Menkes at Vogue, which you can read here. Born in 1954, in New York City, Meisel obtained critical acclaim and popularity because of his photographs of Modonna in her book 'Sex' and for his photography

S/S Runway Trend - New Necklines

S/S Runway Trend - New Necklines

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A S/S trend trickling into the high streets is the low turtle-neck, seen on catwalks from Marni in sporty styles and bright colours to Valentino, in more authentic black suede, the baby polo is modern in any style, need inspiration? Look no further.. Valentino Isabel Marant Christian Dior Marni Instead of using the clothing to convey this trend,

Does Fast Fashion Kill?

Does Fast Fashion Kill?

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Photo Credit Fast fashion - low cost clothing based on high cost trends portrayed by luxury brands, or as many may know it, it's your shops like Zara, H&M, ASOS and Topshop. These labels rely on fast development cycles; speedy prototyping, small batches with large variety and efficient delivery which collectively make a traditional turn around time from

A Guide to Fashion's Most Influential Designers // Part 3

A Guide to Fashion's Most Influential Designers // Part 3

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I promise, this series of posts are nearly over, I hope you've enjoyed them. To catch up on reading about fashions most influential designers who shaped today's industry you can read Part 1 and Part 2 here.  Rei Kawakulubo - She founded Comme de Garcons in 1973 and began using the label unofficially. Kawakulubo created clothes influenced by little

Can a dress take your Breath away?

Can a dress take your Breath away?

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The answer to the title? Yes, yes it can. In fact Marchesa's pre-fall 2016 collection did this several times.. What a beautiful collection, what I would do to own one of these glamorous gowns, which are proof, bits of fabric can literally take your breath away..well mine anyway. Photo credit  Instagram | Twitter | Blog Lovin' The answer to the title? Yes,