The Concept Korea fashion show is an event that brings the best Korean design talent to the runway of New York Fashion Week. The participating brands this Fall/Winter 2013 season were Choiboko, Cres. E. Dim., Kye, Lie Sang Bong, and Son Jung Wan and they are set to take the American fashion market by storm.…
FASHION WEEK VIDEOS
CRAIG LAWRENCE – LONDON – SPRING / SUMMER 2013 FASHION SHOW Craig Lawrence’s goal of “Knitting with unconventional materials to create voluminous, fluffy and shiny knits” was thoroughly achieved, and on display at London Fashion Week. Knit dresses that shimmered and shone in metallic hues, with matching leg and arm warmers were notable. A full-length…
CHARLIE LE MINDU PARIS S/S 2012 FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE The Charlie Le Mindu SS12 collection named Burka Curfew was made into a grand spectacle at the new On|Off venue in Paris with famous French actress Rossy de Palma closing the show. Inspired by Arabia and the film “Dance of the Seven Veils”, Le Mindu…
PPQ – LONDON S/S 2012 FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE Launched in 1992 in London by Amy Molyneaux and Percy Parker, uber cool PPQ have created a SS12 collection that is cute, cool, young and girly. Using fresh pastel ice-cream colours, denim with cute appliqué patches, lots of frills and vintage-Versace-inspired yellow-gold buttons, belt buckles and…
SWEDISH SCHOOL OF TEXTILES – LONDON S/S 2012 FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE Twenty-one designers from The Swedish School of Textiles Showcased their MA collections at the Vauxhall Fashion Scout Venue. Fashion Week Coverage Directed by Indira Cesarine for XXXX Magazine Camera Operator: Olivia Hart Video Editor: Ric Servini
CRAIG LAWRENCE COLLECTION VIDEO Originating from Ipswich, Suffolk, Craig Lawrence had studied at Central Saint Martins and had created knitwear for designer Gareth Pugh before graduating and setting up his own label. For his Spring / Summer 2011 collection, he showcased beautiful slender long and short dresses with a fine knit woven resembling cobwebs…
DAVID KOMA COLLECTION VIDEO David Koma received a Newgen sponsorship for this season. His collection gave a softer approach with inspiration from ‘The Ballet Russes’. He showed ballerina style dresses made of soft white leather and python skin with fabric inserts emphasizing hour glass body shapes mixed with body-con dresses in black and white with…
ELLIOT J. FRIEZE COLLECTION VIDEO Welsh born designer, Elliot J. Frieze launched his debut collection with an indulgent treat of illustrations, candy colors and British tailoring. Inspiration combined of his childhood and his muse, ‘Boy’ by Roald Dahl and Quentin Blake illustrations also played a heavy influence in the overall collection. Women were dressed in…
FALGUNI & SHANE PEACOCK COLLECTION VIDEO Falguni & Shane Peacock had something for every occasion from graphic print maxis to hard-wear studded body con dresses. Inspiration from animals ‘under the threat of extinction’, graphic prints resembled scales and tiger stripes. A yellow and black graphic print body with oversized studded perspex shoulder pads was…
FASHION EAST COLLECTION VIDEO Fashion East is a non-profit organization set up in 2000, by The Old Truman Brewery. Every season, young designers are given the opportunity to show off their work and get the help they need to launch their own labels. Some previous designers of Fashion East include brilliant orginals like Gareth…
HANNAH MARSHALL COLLECTION VIDEO Born in the UK, Hannah Marshall had studied at Colchester School of Art & Design and later studied tailoring at Central Saint Martins. Her inspirations were “control, privacy and technology.” She opened this season’s show with a fashion film by renowned photographer Rankin, followed by a more traditional catwalk show.…
HOLLY FULTON COLLECTION VIDEO The title of this Season’s showing was “Holly Says Relax” filled with Holly Fulton‘s trademark prints and mouth-watering candy colors. Inspired by Joan Collins on a cruise, the collection referenced Eighties pop. Bold geometric printed garments with luxurious, simple accessories and gigantic jewellery providing visual punctuation. Fulton’s shift dresses and…
HOUSE OF HOLLAND COLLECTION VIDEO Designer Henry Holland‘s inspiration for this season was 1970’s glamour, disco and New York nightlife which made for a playful, directional collection. A banana leaf print was prevalent throughout the bright dresses. Colors popped out from the catwalk whilst greens, pinks and blues took centre stage. We loved the…
ISSA LONDON COLLECTION VIDEO Brazilian born, Daniella Issa Helayel, was influenced by Colonial India for her latest collection. She used a rich palette of warm colors, royal blue and fuchsia. Helayel’s delicate draping of silks and jersey accompanied by the colorful turbans, and precious stones made her collection very chic with a modern translation…
JAEGER LONDON COLLECTION VIDEO Stuart Stockdale, Design Director of Jaeger London showcases the Spring / Summer collection inspired by art movements including as modernism, surrealism, and minimalism. A few of the highlights for the show were the sand colored, bell sleeved trench coat with buttoned-back lapels that was paired with black pleated shorts, and…
JASPER CONRAN COLLECTION VIDEO Jasper Conran‘s collection was fresh and polite with a Classic English summer theme. There were below knee hemlines, full pleated skirts with wide belts and cute flat plimsols, for that 1950’s classic vibe. Outfits were teamed with Stephen Jone‘s wide brimmed floppy hats with pulled back hair for an all…
JASPER GARVIDA COLLECTION VIDEO Project Catwalk winner Jasper Garvida took inspiration from Paris back in 1951, with his ‘Belle’ collection being the epitome of femininity. The collection’s theme embraced ballet dancers and their gracefulness; plenty of voile, brocade and pink candy floss headpieces. We saw modern pleated ballerina skirts, soft layering with muted pastels,…
JOHN ROCHA COLLECTION VIDEO John Rocha‘s inspiration for the coming season came from the bohemian travellers of the last century. The pieces that came down the runway all black or white with deconstructed tulle skirts, corseted bustiers, pale silks and raw-edged soft tweed jackets. The girls wore delightful oversized tulle hats. There was a…
JULIAN J. SMITH COLLECTION VIDEO Julian J. Smith‘s obsession with prints, patterns, contrast and color, comes out again this season with his Spring collection. He is known for creating vibrant dresses that celebrities like Victoria Beckham like to wear. Inspired by the abstract impressionism of Willem de Kooning, the prints covered pieces in full or…
J.W. ANDERSON COLLECTION VIDEO Born in Ireland, Designer J.W. Anderson showcased his collection at the BFC Catwalk Show Space. His inspirations were “Euphoria, change and freedom.” Walking down the runway was a combination of washed-out, psychadelic, eastern-influence and indie collection. There was a diverse mix of patchwork shorts, string mesh jumpers, and tie-dyed t-shirts…