CHRISTOPHER KANE RESORT 2013

Christopher Kane Resort 2013 is giving me “Garden Party Chic” full of pastels, oversize paint stroke and rose prints, and lace with hints of leather; a multitude of skirts and dresses in every length possible, mid-thigh, above the knee, below the knee, midi, and maxi! Knife pleats were a large feature in dresses, shirts, and skirts always teamed with a flat asymmetric jacket, asymmetric tailored vest, and bodice. The heels looked great but the flats not so much, it looked as though they were ready to climb Dunn’s River Falls!

Stand out pieces were the leather dress and jacket for sure, the entire look with the printed lace J Brand jeans (sans shoes of course), along with the oversize shirt with pleat detail and the brush stroke pleated maxi.

What were your faves?

GIVENCHY RAVE AD CAMPAIGN AW12/13

Welcome to the Givenchy Rave! Riccardo Tisci asked models Stella Tennant, Stef van der Laan, Daniela Braga, Simone Nobili, Jarrod Scott, and Rodrigo Braga to bring their best dance moves for his latest ad campaign; shot by high fashion ad campaign faves Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott and styled by fashionista fave Carine Roitfeld!

“It is about happiness and the freedom of expressing yourself with your body. It shows a dynamic, happy and fun world, which is what fashion needs,” the designer told WWD about the fractured images. “Stella represents modernity, elegance, masculinity and femininity at the same time, together with a dynamic, energetic beauty.”

The spots are slated to break in September issues of various international editions of Vogue, as well as Harper’s Bazaar and W.

DIOR ADDICT MINI FILM FT DAPHNE GROENEVELD

Super model Daphne Groeneveld stars in Dior’s latest mini film for the fragrance Dior Addict. The feature is reminiscent of films from the early 60s, you know those Technicolour films with the hand cut fonts and the cute girl that’s innocently sexy yet extremely flirty? The film was shot by Jonas Akerlund on a beach, with Daphne soaking up in the sun in a hot black vintagesque bikini. Later on we see her strutting through Mediterranean streets in a black tee and capri pants a la Audrey Hepburn, and sipping on a Cranberry juice with a cat on her head.

CHLOE Vs FASHION UNION!

The digital print floral shirts are a huge winner this season and this one from Chloe is no exception. Online fashion boutique Fashion Union have taken inspiration from Chloe’s SS12 collection for their white floral print shirt, and it’s a snip at just £25!!! Snap yours up here.

TRIUMPH LAUNCHES NEW STORE IN WESTFIELD STRATFORD!

This weekend, Triumph opens the doors to its brand new London store located within retail mecca Westfield, Stratford. Bringing the craftsmanship of their insightful tailoresses and expertise gained from shaping women for over 125 years to life through an innovative ‘INSIDE: OUT Catwalk Show’

Open to the public with press and VIP previews. Distinctive, sculptural designs will meet desirous Triumph lingerie to offer a unique insight into everyday styling. The conceptual catwalk will not only showcase this season’s direction for transparent fashion and sheer styling but also offer a unique opportunity to view the artistry and innovation behind Triumph’s finest lingerie collections, while educating consumers on creating their end look.

As the ‘Master Tailoress’, Celebrity host Brix Smith Start combines her styling prowess with the ingenuity of Triumph’s craftsmanship to show you how to best work your wardrobe. Each design in the INSIDE: OUT catwalk show details just how the right underwear can create the right look, encapsulating Triumph’s ethos that your lingerie choice is the ‘Foundation to Fashion’.

The inspirational ‘INSIDE: OUT Catwalk Show’ will take place at 12.30pm 2.00pm, 4.00pm, 6.00pm and 8.00pm throughout the day on Thursday 21st June, Friday 22nd June and Saturday 23rd June.

To view the INSIDE: OUT show and find out more about the Stratford store launch please visit www.triumph.com.