Fashions Finest SS/15 LFW Show – No Fixed Abode – Anarchic denims…

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Corinne Tuddenham-Finn

Emma Mann has created a collection designed to test your cool genes. Extremely talented with a great business mind, she knows exactly what she wants to bring to the brand, luxury streetwear fashion direct from London, ‘in your face’ co-ordinates that shout anarchy. Part of the addiction of this collection must be the attention, not just to detail, but also the presence it exudes from the catwalk. Camouflage denim prints accentuated by crisp yellow edgings and padded linings, bright and muted colours fused together to create an intense collection. Edgy and controversial but doesn’t exclude the mainstream, a range of clothing which tells the story of a fashion moment, but will stand the test of time.

The No Fixed Abode SS/15 collection satisfies fashion’s current taste for androgynous aesthetics but also scores high marks for comfort and practicality, battle dress with a girlie twist. A celebration of what you are and who you are…

NO FIXED ABODE is a luxury streetwear fashion brand, designed and made in London. Unique, individual Fashion garments of premium quality for people that like to be different and get noticed, the rebels, the individuals. Founded and designed in the UK 2013, the ethos of the brand is ‘we live by individual anarchism, we are individual – we like to stand out from the crowd, do things differently. To be ourselves, to do things we like to do, freedom of expression to really be yourself. We are unique, exclusive and creative London based designer fashion brand. We do not mass produce and definitely there are no sweatshops in any of the making of our garments or collections! Our new SS14 Women’s Collection is completely Made in London. The T-shirts are made in LA by people that are paid decent wages and that have good working conditions’.

www.nofixedabodelondon.co.uk www.fashionsfinest.com www.corinne-modelling.co.uk Images © Shane Finn – www.visual-devotion.co.uk

Anna Wintour Answers 73 Questions And It Is Brilliant

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Catherine Balavage

Anna Wintour doesn’t give many interviews and has always been something of a fashion enigma. Which is why we absolutely love this amazing video where she is asked 73 questions whilst going about her business. She talks about Brooklyn, the Rumors, and the One Thing She Will Never Wear. Her favourite comedian might also surprise you but let’s just say, go Britain!

What did you think?

Shop For Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Frostie

Every year, almost 50,000 women in the UK receive the devastating news that they have breast cancer. That’s around one woman every 10 minutes. It’s time to put an end to this disease and that’s why Breakthrough is asking UK shoppers to help us stop breast cancer for good.

We’ve joined forces with high street favourites such as Debenhams, Laura Ashley and River Island, alongside beauty heavyweights Avon and ghd, to launch exclusive products to raise vital funds during October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Each item carries a minimum 10% donation to Breakthrough’s life-saving work and, with prices starting from as little as £3.15, the collection carries something for everyone; Avon and ghd have your beauty needs covered, delicious berry shades are showcased in fashion pieces from designers at Debenhams and Damsel in a dress and a statement t-shirt from River Island, with bright kitchen accessories and tea-time staples available from Laura Ashley and Debenhams.

As an extra treat, bottlegreen has become bottlepink with a limited edition Pomegranate & Elderflower Cordial, complete with scrumptious cake recipe for 2014’s Breakthrough Bake Off, and M&S has created the beautiful ‘In the Pink’ bouquet.

There are a handful of items not yet on the lookbook that I have also copied in below. Jewellery brand Stella & Dot’s Strength and Inspire bracelets are priced at £35.00 each whilst the delicate Hope necklace is priced at £32.00. Made in Chelsea’s Riley Uggla has also designed an exclusive Live Your Life heart sweater with How Do I Save the World, which will retail at £20.00.

1. ghd Coral Bird of Paradise Styler, £129.00 – £10 donation to Breakthrough Breast Cancer. Available at exclusive premier salons and www.ghdhair.com

2. Avon’s Ultra Glazewear lip gloss in Pink Watermelon, reduced price of £3.50 (R.R.P £6.50) for Breast Cancer Awareness Month -£1 donation to Breakthrough Breast Cancer. Available at www.avon.uk.com or through local representative

3. Bottlepink Pomegranate & Elderflower Cordial (500ml), RRP £3.15 – 10% donation to Breakthrough Breast Cancer. Available in all major supermarkets

4. Debenhams Floozie by Frost French Flower Statement Necklace, RRP £22.00 – Part of Debenhams’ Think Pink range with a 25% charity donation, which will be split 45% to Breakthrough Breast Cancer, 45% to Breast Cancer Campaign and 10% to Pink Ribbon Foundation. Available in-store and online at www.debenhams.com

5. Debenhams Think Pink Hangers, RRP £12.00 – Part of Debenhams’ Think Pink range with a 25% charity donation, which will be split 45% to Breakthrough Breast Cancer, 45% to Breast Cancer Campaign and 10% to Pink Ribbon Foundation. Available in sizes 8 to 20, in-store and online at www.debenhams.com

6. Laura Ashley Darcey Spot China Cup and Saucer, RRP £12.00 – 10% donation to Breakthrough Breast Cancer. Available in most stores and at www.lauraashley.com

7. River Island Fashion Is T-shirt, RRP £18.00 – 30% donation to Breakthrough Breast Cancer. Available in stores and online at www.riverisland.com

8. Damsel in a dress Obsession dress, £189.00 – 10% donation to Breakthrough Breast Cancer. Available from www.damselinadress.co.uk and in select John Lewis and House of Fraser stores UK-wide (also have lifestyle shot)

9. Stella & Dot Inspire Bracelet, RRP £35.00 – 20% donation to Breakthrough Breast Cancer. Available via www.stellaanddot.com or local stylists

10. Stella & Dot Strength Bracelet, RRP £35.00 – 20% donation to Breakthrough Breast Cancer. Available via www.stellaanddot.com or local stylists

11. Stella & Dot Hope Necklace, RRP £32.00 – net proceeds go to Breakthrough Breast Cancer. Available via www.stellaanddot.com or local stylists

12. Riley Uggla’s Live Your Life Heart Sweater, RRP £20.00 – 20% donation to Breakthrough Breast Cancer. Available at www.howdoisavetheworld.com

Peter Pilotto Spring-Summer 2015

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Catherine Balavage

A firm Frost favourite, we fell head over hells in love with Peter Pilotto’s SS15 collection. We want EVERYTHING.

Peter Pilotto and Christopher de Vos explore a transcendent wash of light and colour in their SS15 collection as craft is elevated beyond print, through a myriad of treatments. Cyber florals join a constellation of swirling geometry as coils and fans of guipure lace meet technical macrame and custom dandelion jacquards with sparkling tinsel.

Peter Pilotto Spring-Summer 2015 peter and christopher

Peter Pilotto Spring-Summer 2015 catwalk

Peter Pilotto Spring-Summer 2015 catwalkpictures

Applied to iridescent organza, silk leaves and windowpane checks float over the skin, whilst grids of naive florals blossom on black denim. The collection’s spectral palette pulses energetically throughout.

The silhouette moves between a trim bodice, to ultra slim trousers to planed shifts, some with airy volumes explored as a handkerchief hem and the neat folds of an A-line skirt.

Giant paisley and abstract rosettes in Perspex are hinged and fractured amongst a scatter of Swarovski crystal. Studies of classical draping, paired with featherweight knits, melt into asymmetry, finished with a cascade of sequins. Interlocking chain motifs, realised in bright embroideries, vibrate throughout the collection.

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.

What do you think?

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!!

London Fashion Week: Jamie Wei Huang

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Sarah Bacchus

The show was the first one of the day for us on Friday. The collection was fun vibrant and had the feel of industrial oversized garments that will be hugely sort after. Strong elements with cool design details and bold silhouettes. Jackets with additions of PVC pockets and fine detailing and edging. Puffball boobtube crop tops and billowing masculine trousers. The entire collection was original and fun. Brilliant use of materials and cutting to represent the modern girl about town. All in all wearable but slightly wacky.

Although one aspect of the show will keep tongues wagging for days…a few of the models where so tiny it created a stir amongst the crowd. Shocked and bewildered faces could be seen no and again. Its such a shame the British fashion council have not regulated this enough. This was the only downside to to show. The collection had many items that can and will fit into the fashion sets wardrobe we are sure.

Oversized bum bags and clutches caught our eyes and are one the wish list for Spring Summer next year.

The Lovely Kimberly Garner sat and watched the show dressed in a cute outfit of a loose black chiffon top, leather shorts and over the knee boots.

The crowd at the show was oh so very stylish and we couldn’t help grab a snap of them as we watched. Apart form these two astonished faces and the concerned looks of most of the people around us….We particularly loved this young ladies hat!

For more from our day featuring our very own fashion and style head over to www.slbstyle.com and check it out.