Ong-Oaj Pairam SS15 Collection | London Fashion Week

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Frostie

We have been having a ball at London Fashion Week. A highlight was Ong-Oaj Pairam’s show. Ong-Oaj Pairam’s third season showcasing during Fashion Week was another triumph. After being named as ‘one to watch’ by the Times last week, the SS15 collection did not disappoint. By combining pastels, prints and metallics, Ong-Oaj Pairam’s latest collection is inspired by the designers fragmented memories of growing up alongside his families noodle factory in Nakhon Ratichasima, Thailand. We loved it.

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Backstage With Ashley Isham at London Fashion Week

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Sarah Bacchus

I got to shoot backstage for Ashley Isham this season. Ashley is one of my all time favourite designers and having worked with him before I knew we where in for an amazing show. Here is what you don’t really see, the real roots of London Fashion Week. The blood sweat and tears…well not the tears as it was incredibly calm and wonderful backstage and the show was mind blowing!

I did manage to get a lovely snap of Ashley and his sister Khaty.

Ashley is delightful, very graceful and highly talented. He started making his own clothes aged 12. A lifetime of devotion, skill and passion has gone into each and every one of his shows, with each one getting better and better. I can truly say this one was something of pure beauty and the ravishing dresses had us holding your hands to our faces and gasping in utter delight.

Backstage was easy going, relaxed and almost spa like. What has happened to the dramatic, rushed hot and bothered fashion week I ounce knew. I Think it has something to do with the organisation from Selina at freelancetheworkspace.com as it was heaven to be part of. Don’t get me wrong there where a few people rushing about here and there trying to find models that where a little late coming from other shows but the cool calmness was apparent and Selina herself is such a wonderful calm person, I believe it has rubbed off!

Nails by Naomi Gonzalez Represented by Freelance The Work Space using The Body Shop

Hair by TONY&GUY session team directed by Daniele Angelis using Label m Professional haircare

Makeup by Nguyen Grealis using The Body Shop

Front row was full of excited and interesting people knowing they wouldn’t be disappointed.

Now for the show itself….are you ready!! It was marvellous and magical!!

A wonderful romantic show thats going to be hard to top!!

Jasper Conran Spring Summer 2015

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Frostie

We have completely fallen in love with Jasper Conran’s SS15 collection. We want it all for the perfect capsule wardrobe.

Photos: Jasper Conran.

First Person Lover Avatars On Runway In Björn Borg Show at Fashion Week Stockholm

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Frostie

In impressive caves on an island in Stockholm, Swedish Fashion Brand Björn Borg, in collaboration with Creative Show Director Bea Åkerlund, treated the Fashion Week audience to an extravagant game-inspired runway show. Celebrating individuality, love and fashion in a digital era, the show served as a teaser for the Björn Borg ”First Person Lover” (not shooter!) computer game, releasing worldwide in January 2015 together with the brand’s SS15 collection.

Around 400 gathered to enjoy the brand’s first show on their home market in six years. Eurovision Song contest winner Conchita Wurst flew in to Stockholm to see the show, wearing a custom made Björn Borg body as she entered the show arena.

The Björn Borg SS15 show and collection were inspired by fictional worlds where sport and fashion intertwine in a confident and edgy, yet playful, way. Creative Show Director Be a Åkerlund had First Person Lover inspired projections as a backdrop and all models were wearing masks looking like the avatars of the upcoming game.

“Gaming and digital animation has a great impact on fashion today and we wanted to pick up on this in the collection and show. Bea Åkerlund has caught the idea of our game, to create some more love in the world, in a fantastic way. We are really excited to show a teaser of the collection and the game to the fashion world” said Björn Borg Head of Design James Lee.

The Björn Borg First Person Lover computer game will launch in January 2015 along with the Björn Borg Spring-Summer 2015 collection.

For more on Björn Borg, visit http://www.bjornborg.com

Ripped Jeans

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Lottie Smith

Personally I love the ripped jeans look. It’s edgy, fun and can easily be pulled off with a simple tee or an oversized jumper. It says “I’m causal and carefree” but can also create a chic and stylish ensemble.
Worn with hightop trainers, classic pumps or statement stilettos, the ripped look can turn around that plain old boring outfit of jeans and a vest and give it an effortlessly laid-back yet high fashion twist.

What I particularly admire about ripped jeans is the versatility of accessorise that can be worn with them. A necklace – chunky or quaint. A handbag – clutch or shoulder. Shoes – flats or killer heels, the list goes on! Either way these jeans can make both a grungy hardcore look, or a sleek and polished one.

Like me, if you’re struggling to find that perfect pair, you can easily create your own by slicing and dicing an old pair that are maybe losing their fit or have faded on the knees – or maybe you can’t wait until pay day! This fast and effective way can bring that old pair of skinny jeans that you have fallen out of love with into the cool, chilled and fashionable pair you’ve been searching the stores for.

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The One Earring Trend

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Lottie Smith

Is this new trend of only wearing one earring likely to stick around? Or will it have the same effect as the ‘one sleeve rolled up’ trend that Made In Chelsea’s Jamie Laing has unsuccessfully tried to create which is try hard and quite frankly uninspiring.
Although stars like Emma Watson have adopted the new asymmetrical look, personally I think its all a bit bland.
Brands like Topshop and Zara have embraced the trend by stocking statement, dangly jewels to hang from just one lobe. However I have a hunch that this tacky way of accessorising will soon fade out and hopefully be replaced by something much more elegant!

To me it looks as if the poor girl has lost an earring, or maybe forgot to put the other one in .. either way if this bizarre trend starts showing itself in my local area I will be very amused. At least if you do unfortunately happen to lose an earring or embarrassingly forget to put the matching one in, you can pretend it’s intentional! Maybe that’s how ‘the one earring trend’ started!

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Handbag Must Haves

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Lottie Smith

The conversational clutch

Slogan clutches have become quite a craze, ranging from high-street stores like H&M and Dorothy Perkins to supermarkets like Marks & Spencer.
Well known french phrases such as “Tres Chic”, “Moi?” and “Apres Ski” have made it on to the trendy bags, along with popular slogans mostly seen on T-shirts and jumpers like “Going Out Out”, “Ready To Party” and “Love”.

I can’t wait to get my hands on an array of these quirky clutches! Strong in style and a sure way to get yourself noticed for all the right reasons, these brilliant bags are definitely a wardrobe must-have for this season.
They’re a quick and easy way to liven up an outfit that needs that little extra oomph, simply chuck all the essentials into one of these chatty numbers and feel bursting with style as you head out of the door.

For the Foodies

I cant get enough of these fast-food fabrics! Thanks to Moschino’s deliciously cool tribute of the french fry phone case and many more, now come this wonderfully clever arm candy brought to you by brands like New Look and George at Asda. Whether you’re a health nut or a junk food lover, these bags are catered for your every nutritious need!

Textured Totes

A variety of new and exciting fabrics and embellishments have now made their way onto the catwalks for this season. From fluffy feathers to colourful jewels, these statement handbags definitely won’t go unnoticed. They can be found in stores like Next, Miss Selfridge, River Island, New Look, Topshop and many more! Coming in a wide variety of bold and vibrant colours they wont be hard to spot!

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Kate Moss & Cara Delevingne Team Up For Burberry

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Frostie

Burberry has made a very smart marketing move: hiring two of the hottest supermodels for their new fragrance campaign. There may be an 18-year age gap between Cara and Kate but they are both super-cool and look great together in the campaign.

Credit: Mario Testino Instagram

The campaign is for Burberry’s first ever blockbuster fragrance: My Burberry. Photographed by Mario Testino, they both look stunning in Burberry trench coats.

Watch the video below for a behind the scenes insight into the campaign.

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Ong-Oaj Pairam SS15 Collection | London Fashion Week

Backstage With Ashley Isham at London Fashion Week

Jasper Conran Spring Summer 2015

First Person Lover Avatars On Runway In Björn Borg Show at Fashion Week Stockholm

Ripped Jeans

The One Earring Trend

Handbag Must Haves

Kate Moss & Cara Delevingne Team Up For Burberry