An appreciation of ethereal life...

Sitting here in a quiet yet unostentatious house - in the suburbs of London, I'm reminded of a sobering fact; every minute of every hour, people are too focused on their shallow and busy lives to truly appreciate the world around them. As the summers day descends into a ostensibly winters evening, the near un existent sound of raindrops keep my mind wandering away from the objective. In a seemingly heedless world - it is only now I start to appreciate the beauty of the world beyond my window.

Most people don't necessarily appreciate the beauty of the world, but rather the distortion. They tend to focus on metrical problems and not those, truthfully poisoning our minds. Today, playing homage to Polish designer Nika Danielska - we see not beauty, but pain. She specialises in a designing a unique range of body couture...

In a world of fake hope and pretentious lifestyles, Nika Danielska uses her designs to create a truly amazing perspective on life. Her series of work 'Caged' are best described as a Macabre of skeletal braces designed to contort and restrict the body from natural and human movement. Thus giving a fetish edge to design, however encrusted with diamonds, gold and silver also gives us the impression - this is for the upper class. An almost homage to Elizabeth Taylor and Judy Garland in terms of appearance. The collection in its entirety blurrs the lines between pain and couture with it's frightening demeanour. These spindly creations can be worn peeking out from underneath a jacket, or on top of a gorgeous gown, both ways making for some eye-popping fashion statements that are sure to be the talk of any gathering. These intricately wrought pieces are lavish enough to be worn instead of other accessories and jewels.

Giving a Tim Burton feel to the fashion world, Danielska is an expert in her field, if not the only one in her field. Needless to say, these haunting designs become slightly more chilling, as the sun sets over a long plain of luscious grass, and darkness falls across the chilling London skyline.

Oh, to be a fabulous royal.

   


When it comes to a female British HRH her image is everything, with fashion being at the forefront and centre of that. Since Queen Elizabeth I right through to our own Queen Lizzie, every appearance has been sordid by an array of very smart statement frocks.  Looking back at the beautiful Princess Diana, you of course see this trend relayed with her image being based at the heart of British fashion. This idea then transcends into our fabulous Princess - Kate Middleton. Of course by no margin of comparison between the two, she has embellished our hearts with her free reign of style and amazing eye for detail, modelling some of the best in British fashion.

In some aspects she looks like she has taken style tips from Marina Diamondis and stepped out from a castle. In others she could have just given Alan Sugar the slip back in his office.

Since her wedding to William back in 2012 - we have seen Mrs M wearing worldwide designers, with a particular emphasis on British fashion culture.  If course keeping in well order and wearing only conservative and traditional piece., she still manages to add a flare to her wardrobe we haven't seen in the royal family before or since Diana.

I always feel women should dress one of two ways to be impressive. Inspiration taken from a bloodied up, cocaine wridden, NY hooker is the first, as this is the second. A great combination of flat jackets and pencil skirts that manage to eventuate a figure without looking like a pair of curtains. Not forgetting her wardrobe of dream coats by some amazing top designers, that I'm sure a lot of us are in awe of.

A true British style icon, Kate Middletpn is certainly one to look out for in the future, that is if she divorces William - or Prince George comes out as gay. On that topic, I can surely imagine Buckingham palace bedazzled with cheap drinks on a Thursday. Needless to say, she is still a princess, and needs to dress like one, but just for once, be dating and show is a nipple?

Feet need sex appeal too

Shoes are a necessitie - fabulous shoes are a basic human right. More than we should, we all throw on a pair of trainers on the way to work or an old, squashed pair of kitten heels on a night out. Obviously excluding myself - many people commit this atrocious act.

Back in the 70's and 80's, hookers developed an eccentric style which added to their essential sex appeal, and in turn their profits. Well here's  a reality check. Prostitutes dress better than you. Designers have started to realise that and are creating a hybrid of this style and artistic mentions. Below are a few styles I sketched from well known designers, who really understand the aesthetic of women's feet.

Fashion needs Art to survive

To understand fashion, you have to understand a lot. Most importantly is the art of the human body. For this reason I have decided to combine my passion of Art and Fashion by doing a little research by getting into the 'feel' of the human form, and develop a visual aesthetic on a personal level. Here are three of my own interpretations.