Moschino Cheap & Chic, House of Holland, and Issa
Hello from London! London fashion week is in full swing and we’re doing our best to cover it all. Check out our new show reviews and galleries from Moschino Cheap & Chic, House of Holland, and Issa.
Sunday February 17th, 2013
House of Holland Fall 2013: Shaken Not Stirred
In lieu of regular paper invites, Henry Holland sent out old school audio tapes, printed with his show information, for Fall 2013. (The Manrepeller’s Leandra Medine and I wondered if they had any actual music on them but, alas, like every other show goer, we didn’t have access to a Walkman.)
It was the perfect introduction to a collection that was equal parts ’90s raver girl nostalgia, tongue-in-cheek kitsch, and modern street style bait.
Friday February 15th, 2013
Dueling Yves Saint Laurent Movies, Grammy Red Carpet Mini Me’s, and Kate Upton’s Exercise Regimen
Two different Yves Saint Laurent biopics are in the works, and the rivalry is starting to heat up. Who do you think will come out on top? {WWD}
While everyone else is talking about the looks they can’t wait to wear from the New York fashion week shows, here are the wildest and least wearable ones. {HuffPo}
The red carpet mini-me’s we saw after the Golden Globes are back with a Grammys edition, and they’re just as cute. {US Weekly}
Ever wondered how a Sports Illustrated swimsuit model prepares for her big cover? Here’s what Kate Upton did to look her best. {People StyleWatch}
Friday October 5th, 2012
We Break Down the Top Trends from the Spring 2013 Runways
Click through to see what trends heated up this season–and start planning your spring wardrobe accordingly.
Wednesday September 19th, 2012
Trendspotting: Sheer Panel Skirts
Showing skin is taking a turn for the demure. London has been chock full of skirts with sheer panelling, a more cautious take on the sheer trend, though no less suggestive. There is certainly no shortage of options, either.
Sunday September 16th, 2012
House of Holland, Issa, and Preen
Cheerio! We’re hitting the London shows and we don’t want you to miss a single review! We checked out House of Holland‘s 90s inspired runway, Issa‘s tropical prints, and Preen‘s quietly gorgeous collection.
House of Holland Spring 2013
The Clothes: Henry Holland went all-out, unabashedly 90s–think overalls and belly shirts. Holland likes to take patterns and blow them up really big (see: last season’s houndstooth); this season he did “oversized shadow checks.” He’s also not afraid to apply a lot of color; purple metallic floral jacquard was interspersed with tie-dyed silk pieces. It Read more →
Thursday May 24th, 2012
British Designers Dress Their Model Muses In Some Crazy Outfits to Meet the Queen
They may disagree on the season’s must-have accessory, or which color is “in,” but British designers are united on at least one thing: Their love for the Queen. So, to show their devotion in the most fitting fashion (literally), the UK’s leading designers dressed up their model muses as a ‘living example’ of their work Read more →
Wednesday February 22nd, 2012
London Fashion Week: Fashionista’s Top 10 Collections
Fashion month is halfway over now, with London and New York behind us. London was a whirlwind of shows, many of which took place over President’s Day weekend. In case you missed the coverage, we’ve rounded up our ten favorite collections from what was a very innovative and colorful five days in London.
We saw a diverse bunch of fall 2012 collections, from established British heritage designers to buzzy wunderkinds, and even a high street label or two. London fashion represents a lot of different lifestyles, and this season’s shows had something for everyone to love.
Click through to see our 10 favorite collections from London fashion week, in no particular order.
Saturday February 18th, 2012
House of Holland Fall 2012: Get On Your Houndstooth and ‘Ride It’
If there was ever a reason to give up my beloved Blackberry and finally get an iPhone, the Henry Holland-designed iPhone cover-cum-show invitation would be the reason to do it. Featuring an oversized houndstooth print in pink, purple, red, and white, it was an intriguing hint of things to come.
But first to answer the big question on everyone’s mind: Was Rihanna at the show? I was craning my neck at every pop of the flash bulb, but sadly RiRi didn’t show. The front row was made up of a gaggle of Henry Holland friends and the usual London it-girls–Pixie Geldof, Poppy Delevigne, Leigh Lezark, and newly-anointed ambassador of British fashion, Alexa Chung (wearing paisley pants in a way that totally proves she deserves her ambassador title). And while Rihanna didn’t show up, Azealia Banks did!
Thursday January 19th, 2012
Henry Holland and Mary Katrantzou Win British Fashion Council Awards
A big congrats to Henry Holland, Louise Gray, Mary Katrantzou and James Long (the sole menswear designer) who have just been announced as the recipients of the British Fashion Council’s Fashion Forward scholarship. Long is the first menswear designer to receive the award. Each designer will receive financial and ‘business’ support for two consecutive seasons to show at London Fashion Week. Last year Peter Pilotto, Meadham Kirchhoff, and Todd Lynn took home the prize.
Wednesday September 21st, 2011
London Fashion Week Spring 2012: The 10 Best Collections
London fashion week is over, seemingly in the blink of an eye. But before Milan swoops in and steals all the glory, we wanted to give a shout out to the 10 collections we loved most in London. Brit designers gave us a lot of pastel and florals, a lot of color, and a lot of cheekiness.
Click through to see the ten best spring 2012 collections from across the pond.
