Showing posts with label LFW. Show all posts
Showing posts with label LFW. Show all posts

Saturday, 15 February 2014

Still at the top: Westwood MAN SS14












Vivienne Westwood is if course the epitome of British fashion. She is the one designer you can always count on to defile, characterise and break the boundaries of current fashion trends. Short in short she hates modern day conventions when it comes to fashion. You can of course see that in her work, needless to say it doesn't always prevail, however this collection says otherwise.

As soon as designers think of SS collections, many automatically assume everyone will be out wearing shorts and floral prints. Being in the UK that isn't the case for most of us, and it's not for Westwood either. Forming to convention, Viv introduces her impeccably tailored suits, which are oversized, opulent and unique. The slightly oversized idea seems to be a key point with her tailoring this year. Of course paired with her signature MAN trousers, consisting if a slightly high rise jean and a slightly low drop belt, giving a very stylised feel to the outfit. In true Westwood fashion, Viv throws her beautiful and unique, signature jewelry into the mix. Not to mention the timeless and striking collection of shoes. The classic 'Orb moccasin' being one of my favourite pairs. 

The rest of the collection is again oversized and slightly tailored in areas. This is a slight reminisce of her 'Anglomania' collection she did a few years ago. There is an amazing contrast this year between the shoes and the rest of the outfit. She shows us all that you don't need to match an outfit in its entirety, to make it look amazing. Yet again, this is Vivienne Westwood. A light baroque feel seems to be incorporated too, this adds a little for conformity to upcoming trend for the brand, however that's about it. The overall feel for the collection dons a true British gentleman swept over by a remarkable splash of an artistic era. A contrast between colour and monotone is also important, not to forget contrasting statement pieces alongside the beautiful tailoring, that remains, forever British.

The solitary part that I don't like, is the jumper tucked into boxers look, for me this feels like a reverse Justin Bieber. Or perhaps it's an ode to all of those wanting their ass pumped in jail. Apart from that one thing, everything else is beautiful, and if I had the money, I would wearing everything. For now I'll resort to buying the odd thing and using second had stores for the rest of my Westwood supplies. Praise London!


Thursday, 19 December 2013

Christopher Jayden - Post-Apocalyptic Warrior


If you've been keeping refreshed with the years up nod coming young designers, 'Haus of Jaydon' should be of familiarity. Tipped to be "The one to watch in 2014" and also having previous collections featured in Vogue, it's clear to see here it's only up from here for the young fashion haus. Head designer Christopher Jaydon really is starting to establish the brand within the industry. As all famous, luxury brands have endured tough hits in their climb to success, it's more than clear to see it's been a successful journey for the brand so far.

The latest collection from the punk inspired designer features an attempted rebirth of 1980's trends along with modern day infusions. The collection is titled 'The Blair Bitch Project' and seems to, in my opinion, do the opposite of most women's couture designers. Instead of embracing and complimenting the female form, this collections seems to empower and boast confidence. Something that hasn't been revisited since the modern day fashion reform between the 80's & 90's. While not insulting, I do think it is a brave move for a brand, still to be established within the industry. However brave it has certainly paid off for them.

Centralising on the outfit in its entirety seems to boast great aesthetic of all areas. From a styling perspective the piece all fits together perfectly, from hair and makeup to the colour palette and even the setting. Focusing on the design oft the garments is interesting. A lot of the time I would be very subjective about placing together a graphic print with a tie dye, however (as a rarity) on this occasion it really does  implement the integrity of female empowerment. The graphic on the red drip, tie die, crop tee bears religious implementations in regards to the crucifiction of Jesus, perhaps this also ties in (pardon the pun) with the flowing cascade of red and the extraordinary spiked collar? Perhaps it's getting too late and I'm thinking a little too much...someone fetch me a Starbucks...the mid waisted leather belt is a perfect division for the tie dye, this allows the outfit to be visually broken instead of clashing with each other too much. I do however think that a smaller belt with a prominent buckle, would give the outfit more of a glamorous touch, transcending back to reality.

Needless to say, the outfit and again, the collection in its entirety in for sure, one to look out for. Just make sure too many religious references aren't made so close to Christmas. Finding an Inn to staying on December 25th would be a nightmare!