February 2011
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Book: Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty
The book focuses on McQueen’s most iconic designs of his career, highlighting the sophisticated structures of his designs and extravagant runway presentations. The book also includes in-dept studies of six collections as well as an interview with the new creative director, Sarah Burton.
RRP: £30. Click here to pre-order at £22.50 via Amazon.
Edit: The book is to accompany the “Alexander McQueen:...
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Wish list: Christian Louboutin for Marlon Gobel,...
Beyond amazing collection created for Marlon Gobel’s Autumn Winter Show 2011 during New York fashion week. Along with other shoes with spikes, rollerballs, denim, the gold studded shoe (pictured above) is my favourite. Let’s hope the shoes get put into production, if not I shall be attempting my own.
Picture via getty images.
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Wish list: Prada ‘Minimal Baroque’ Sunglasses, S/S...
Everyone who knows me would know one of my weaknesses is Sunglasses (in addition to shoes, bags jewellery and other things). The quirky ‘Minimal Baroque’ capsule Spring/ Summer collection was illustrated by three up and coming illustrators - Marcela Gutierres, Andrea Tarella and Ivo Bisignano. The illustrations make up the collection lookbook and were hired by Muccia Prada herself. Definitely...
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Exhibition: Yohji Yamamoto
The exhibition showcases the work of designer Yohji Yamamoto exploring his challenging work, including oversized garments and fabrics not usually used in fashion design. The V&A will be housing over 60 of his creations, including his Menswear collection for the first time. Look out for other installations further across London with satellite installations at the Wapping project...
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TV: Good taste in Glee?
After watching Mondays episode of Glee (the Duets Episode), was quite surprised to see Kurt, played by actor Chris Colfer, wearing a Alexander McQueen look alike jumper from the Spring Summer 2010 menswear collection. However, after some investigation, it seems like it is a genuine sweater from the collection as its the same print as the shirt from the look book. Impressive taste.
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Gifts: Prada Valentine's Day Gifts
Not a huge believer on Valentine’s Day, think it’s completely over hyped. However, one can always be convinced with a bit of Prada. Including key chains, iphone covers, wallets, bracelets, and many more gifts. I’ll have a plain black Saffiiano leather bracelet thank you.
Click here to view 2011 Prada Valentine’s Day collection.
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Fashion Film: The Krass by Nick Knight
‘A futuristic ode to retro’, describes the new fashion film at SHOWstudio directed by Nick Knight featuring the work of designer Kat Marks. The jewellery features details of art deco style collars and ‘dickey’ bow ties, all with reference to menswear items with an industrial design as adornments for women.
To see film click here.
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