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Spotlight on Portugal Fashion AW14

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The Portugal Fashion show showcased work from two Portuguese designers at Fashion Scout, Daniela Barros and Joao Melo Costa. The shows were due to be held upstairs in The Vestibule but changed last minute due to the darker colours used in the show by both designers.

 

 

                                                                    

Geometry Androgyny

Geometry Androgyny

Daniela Barros had an androgynous theme which ran through all of the looks. The Models were styled in a grunge style with flat-forms and grunged out boots. Geometric lines featured on some of the styles and main colours used were grey, black and white with the only flash of colour coming from the Cobalt Blue featured in the piece above.

 

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What we can’t ignore from the collection is that Barros’ collection is structured, clean and oversized which seems to be a key trend for AW14.

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Joao Melo Costa the show started with some stunning jewel encrusted sleeves on yet again some more oversized coats an androgyny seemed to be a running theme through both shows. Costa featured some more tailored, innovative suits with pinstripes running through them. The colours were similarly dark, simple and chic, offset with blue jewels used on the autumnal shades, whites and deep purples.

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There seemed to be a mixture of two-pieces which featured tailored skirts underneath oversized tees which added to the innovative and modern feel to Costa’s collection.

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The final feature was that Costa chose to play with different textures by incorporating leather tasselling into his oversized jackets

Leather tasselling detail.

Leather tasselling detail.

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Would like to give a special mention to the wonderful sponsors @PanasonicUK for their wonderful hospitality and managing to get Frost Magazine onto front row to get some good pics of the show. #LumixGM

Spotlight on Basharatyan AW14

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Backless Cardi

Sheer Cardigan

Veronica Basharatyan London College of Fashion Graduate unveils her Heidmork collection at Fashion Scout inspired by the Icelandic Nature Conservation.

Inspiration for the collection; Iceland with a beautiful haunting Emiliana Torrini Soundtrack to the show.

Main Colours; An eclectic palette of icy hues such as pastel blue, light greys and creams with flashes of bright red and forest green. The collection was also enhanced by the Peroxide bobs and metallic lip and nail palette.

Features; a recurring feature of many of the AW14 collection is attention to the back of the garment. Sheer back knits and sleek silhouettes were juxtaposed with oversized mohair detailing and heavy drapes.

 

 

 

 

Tailored Two-Piece

 

This collection was beautiful and really encapsulated the essence of Basharatyan’s influence. The Mohair caped jacket and Mac were particularly stunning and wearable. Tailored garments mixed with oversized cardigans gives an eclectic and varied depth.

 

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Hiras Fashion’s Bespoke Tailoring: Individually Fitted and Personalized to Perfection

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Individually fitted and personalized to perfection is a mantra that Hiras Fashion has taken seriously.

For almost 60 years, the art of bespoke tailoring has been perfected and celebrated by the masters themselves. And to this day, Hiras continues to thrive and reinvent itself in the age of technology-driven economies and fast fashion.

You will get a chance to meet one of the master tailors, Chand Hira, in Hiras Fashion’s London trunk show from November 26th to December 12th, 2012 at the Waterloo Studio, Park Plaza Hotel, 200 Westminster Bridge Road.

Headquartered in Hong Kong, Hiras aims to maintain its global reach with its bimonthly visits to over 100 cities worldwide including Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Luxemburg, Finland, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and United States.

The finest bespoke suits, shirts, sports jackets, trousers, waistcoats, blazers, tuxedos, and topcoats are individually hand cut and stitched by hand for almost 40 hours in its Hong Kong workshop.

For its collection, Hiras only uses the best fabrics from Dormeuil, Wain Sheill, Scabal, Loro Piana, Holland and Sherry and Ermenegildo Zegna. It should be noted that the shirt fabrics are imported from Italy while the suit fabrics are mostly imported from Italy and the UK.

With its own style guide and over 3,000 fabrics to choose from, you will never run out of ideas for your custom made suit – and your inputs matter.

Hiras prides itself in fostering long-term relationships with its clients and ensures their active participation when creating their preferred bespoke garment. From the style, design, color, and fabric in the selection process – your preferences are welcome and necessary to complete your bespoke experience.

The launch of its online shop makes purchasing custom made clothing even easier in the comfort of your own home, office, or wherever you happen to be. Customizing your page and viewing thousands of fabrics in detail are just a few perks entitled to you once you register your account online. In addition, Hiras will reward you with a special discount upon checkout.

Whatever the occasion calls for, Hiras delivers great form and style with impeccably fitted custom made clothing for everyone.

They say suits make the man.

Hiras creates the suits and transforms the man into a stylish gentleman of sartorial fashion.

Shop online now or book an appointment at info@hiras.com

For more information, visit Hiras Fashion at www.hiras.com or call (+852) 2366 9700

Made To Measure Suits at a Reasonable Price

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Frost has come across tailoring company A Suit That Fits. They individually hand-tailor bespoke garments for men and women at affordable prices – starting from £259 for the bespoke suit. Which seems very reasonable to us.

They have over 30 locations nationwide whereby customers can visit a Style Advisor to have their measurements taken to design their perfect bespoke suit.

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National campaign to suit-up the homeless unemployed receives over 1000 donations

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National campaign to suit-up the homeless unemployed receives over 1000 donations

With nearly 80% of homeless people wanting to get a job and support themselves, this spring tailoring company A Suit That Fits teamed up with three homelessness charities to help their members get back into work.

In a climate with 2.63 million people unemployed in the UK, the pressure is on to impress at interview and studies have shown that first impressions, like what you wear, affect your fundamental judgement of a person.

For seven weeks, suits were donated to the Suit for Success campaign and donators were rewarded with a £50 tailoring voucher. Donated suits were gifted to homelessness charities Amber, Broadway and Emmaus, who all work with their members to help them support themselves.

Each charity offers work and learning outreach programs to their members to equip them with the skills and confidence they need to get a job and be able to fully support themselves. But they regularly find their members have nothing to wear to their interview, which affects their confidence and impacts that all-important ‘first impression’. By providing them with a smart suit we are making the process just a little bit easier.

F1 analyst and Amber supporter Eddie Jordan and television presenter Rick Edwards backed the campaign.

Paul Wilson is a trustee at Broadway – he is 57 and came to Broadway in 2008; Paul benefited from Eddie Jordan’s suit and is currently looking for work

In 2003, Paul was married with two children, and living in London, where he owned his own construction business with a childhood friend. When he caught his wife having an affair with his business partner, not only did his marriage breakdown, but it also signaled the end of his business. When he approached the council for help, he was informed that he was not a priority for housing, and he ended up sleeping on the streets. Due to the trauma of this, Paul started drinking heavily as a coping mechanism. After a long process of rehab, social services put Paul in touch with Broadway. Paul is now an incredibly active member of not just Broadway, but homelessness services throughout London. He is now living completely independently, and looking for a job.

A Suit That Fits’s co-founder, Warren Bennett says of the Suit for Success campaign, ‘wearing a suit has a massive effect on confidence – especially when looking for work. If we can help individuals to feel more confident when going to interviews, and therefore increase their chances of getting a job – then the campaign will have been a resounding success.’

Introducing Marwood: Men's Accessories – French Style

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This year is playing extra friendly to the theme of Lace, whether it be embodied in clothing, accessories and jewellery. One brand that is making its integral mark in the fashion market is brand Marwood.

Tha label is due to launch in preparation for A/W 2011. This is great timing, working perfectly in sync with the popular movement of lace through S/S 2011 – notably for women, but Marwood are creating a new balance.

As mentioned in my A/W Accessories article, craft-enthused accessories are a must for any fashion lover this year. Marwood expresses a similar hand-made facet in their design – showcasing a range of Ties and Bow Ties, created from fine fabrics, such as Woven Silk and English Spun Lace.

Marwood take immense pride in their craftsmanship, taking their inspiration from those who have showcased their techniques in the industry, both previously and current.

The French brand draw on traditional looks, and a rich and distinguished heritage. Appealing to a wide range of people – from those uber fashion-conscious vintage lovers, to more traditional followers of defined cut menswear suits and garments.

The range is simply exquisite, comprising of checks and lace. The bow ties are of particular beauty. Delicately handcrafted, they can be combined with both casual, vintage day wear, to a more refined look for the evening. Their unique look can even be something of a collectors item.

Intelligently created and rich in its flavour of style – Marwood is definitely a brand in 2011 to look out for!