FRIEZE ART FAIR 2011 VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS BY XXXX MAGAZINE Alive and kicking for almost a decade now, the Frieze Art Fair was as diverse as ever for its ninth year in London, UK. Situated in Regent’s Park, the art fair annually recruits over 170 exciting galleries from all over the world. Some of the attendees included Calvin…
EMANUEL UNGARO FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINEThe Emanuel Ungaro collection touched on all the house's codes of sexy, cowled, and ruched jersey dresses, and soft tapered silk pants and jumpsuits in splashy prints, inspired by NASA aerial images that looked like abstract florals. Ruffles on peplumed jackets and tiered skirt joined unembellished jersey dressed and a…
AMANDA WAKELEY - LONDON S/S 2012 FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE The British label Amanda Wakeley was set up in 1990 has become associated was classically elegant, luxury womenswear. The broadly influenced collection appeared to draw from historic and ethnic themes. Roman and Medieval references were evident in the loose toga-like dresses and green floor length…
AMINIKA WILMONT - LONDON S/S 2012 FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE Scandinavian duo Maki Aminaka Löfvander and Marcus Wilmont of 'Aminika Wilmont' deliver innovative pattern cutting and futuristic shapes juxtaposed with organic floral patterns and sheer fabrics. Since forming the label in 2006 they have created unconventionally feminine collections rich with avant-garde tailoring. The SS12 collection…
ANTIPODIUM - LONDON S/S 2012 FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINEThe Antipodium label was created by Australian born Geoffrey J. Finch in Shoreditch, London in 2003. Since launching their first collection 'Buttons Up' at London Fashion Week 2006 they have gained a following for their ‘wardrobe staples must-haves’. The SS12 collection is young, fun and hip,…
CORRIE NIELSEN - LONDON S/S 2012 BACKSTAGE INTERVIEW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE Born in Florida Corrie Nielsen moved to London in 2000 and was chosen by John Galliano as winner of Fashion Fringe at Covent Garden 2010. For SS12 she has created an elegant, gothic collection heavy with complex and structured tailoring. Where some pieces had a…
DANIELLE SCUTT - LONDON S/S 2012 FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE Danielle Scutt’s LFW collection had a British prêt-à-porter feel. There was knotted fabric detail, a ‘thug life’ t-shirt, knee length skirts with rolled up t-shirts and acid splashed denim teamed the plaid flannel shirts giving it a slightly masculine edge. The femininity was reintroduced with…
ELISA PALOMINO - LONDON S/S 2012 FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE Spanish born designer Elisa Palomino has worked for Moschino, Roberto Cavalli and Christian Dior before launching her first solo collection in February 2010. Her new offering was inspired by the ‘Victorian fairy painting movement.’ It is exceedingly feminine, with embellished fishnet body stockings worn under…
HOLLY FULTON - LONDON S/S 2012 FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE Scottish designer Holly Fulton’s collection was striking and bold. With hand-drawn graphic prints mixed with embellishment in perspex, sequins, fringing and metal. Fun, bright and feminine, the collection had a chic safari holiday feel with tribal and animal print alongside elegant fabric and…
IZMAYLOVA - LONDON S/S 2012 FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE Franco-Russian label Izmaylova’s show exuded luxury, with long silk gowns, shorts and suit jackets, long-sleeved bias-cut evening dresses, medieval style bodies and short dresses with long flowing trains and armoury panelling. The palette was warm and lavish, using rich caramel, muted gold and soft rose…
JAEGER - LONDON S/S 2012 FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE Mixing modern, cool and urban with the retro Jaeger aesthetic of the past, this was a classic Jaeger collection with an edge. The 70s inspired colour palette of mustard, orange, cream and navy was used on multicolour stripes, pockets, triangular cut-outs and scallop edged vintage…
JASPER CONRAN - LONDON S/S 2012 FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE Jasper Conran was among the first group of designers to show at London Fashion Week, he is renowned for his “Timeless, contemporary British style.” This collection saw simple silhouettes with varying necklines and lengths, completed with origami folds and wraps. There were shifts and bathing suits,…
JASPER GARVIDA - LONDON S/S 2012 FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE Jasper Garvida graduated from Central St. Martins in 2004. Here he used fabric printed with a geometric and animal print mix to make wearable long and short ruffled dresses and sharp jackets with oversized collars. In contrast the collection included long white gowns with…
JOHN ROCHA - LONDON S/S 2012 FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE Inspired by “Seaweed, sculpture and handcrafting” Rocha’s collection consisted of elaborate organically woven pieces, they looked natural and organic but had intricate fabric, fur and folded pleat detail. The pieces were dramatic yet simple creating solid silhouettes in black beige and white, with…
KRISTIAN AADNEVIK - LONDON S/S 2012 FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE Kristian Aadnevik is a London-based Norwegian fashion designer, who graduated from Royal College of Art in 2002. Opulent and glamorous. His SS12 show at LFW was a feminine and romantic with a slightly gothic feel, floating layered skirts set against sharp tailoring, white, grey,…
KTZ - LONDON S/S 2012 FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE KTZ is a collaborative label by Macedonian Sasko Bezovski and Marjan Pejoski and Japanese Koji Maruyama. Using graphic, prints and shapes to create youthful, bold pieces with and a visually exciting collection. Dresses and trousers were adorned with large, lustrous fabric bows. There were heavy…
LAKO BUKIA - LONDON S/S 2012 FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE Lako Bukia used a cool colour palate of greys and blues highlighted with deep reds the collection mainly consisted of tailored shorts, oriental necklines, sleek tops and billowing skirts. It was simple in its femininity, with chiffon and silk printed with large poppy-like floral…
MARIA GRACHVOGEL - LONDON S/S 2012 FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE Self-taught British designer Maria Grachvogel’s collection was contemporary and wearable with long lose flowing tops and dresses and simple shapes. Flowing fabric came in symmetrical gradient prints of snakeskin, lime green, taupe and coral. Fashion Week Coverage Directed by Indira Cesarine for XXXX MagazineCamera…
MEADHAM KIRCHHOFF - LONDON S/S 2012 FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE Meadham Kirchhoff is British Edward Meadham and French Benjamin Kirchhoff. The SS12 collection is heavily influenced by Courtney Love and the Babydoll aesthetic. Think colourful, girly, cute and twee, with layered and mismatched pieces with fur, lace, bustles and frills. Fashion Week Coverage Directed…
NICOLE FARHI - LONDON S/S 2012 FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE Anna Wintour was front row for the Nicole Farhi show. French-born, London-based designer Nicole Fahri’s collection was a contrast of soft chiffon and feminine prints juxtaposed with masculine shapes. Listing her SS12 inspirations as “Flowers, ice cream and lightness.” This collection looks light and fresh…
