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Monique Lhuillier, known mainly for her gowns, showcased her spring collection at New York Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week recently. There was a lace gown theme with crepe drapes, we also saw tulle overlays and one-shoulder tiered gowns in more crepe, some were embroidered with sparkly beads and had low backs others with strapless corsets, the palette overall included blues, greens, maroon, gold and a dash of purple. The scale of fish-scale prints was the highlight of the show, this outfit needed blown up scales with teal-colored chiffon layering. It reminded me of a corporate mermaid going to work in the height of the summer. Stiff, coarse and heavy material gave the fabrics shape and the appropriate impact most buyers look for. The gold, coral-embellished sculpted gown has got to be FashionThirst's fave outfit out of the collection. There was definitely a sense of sea, coral, sea shells, aqua variants, mermaids and oceanic waves throughout the show. Perhaps that's why the FashionThirst team felt like going for a swim straight after ! The monochrome swimsuits brought a long overdue, refreshing air of simplicity to swim wear. Bikini/Swimwear season maybe over stateside but for us in Europe holiday season is all year round we get generous annual leave entitlement (but how long for with the crash of the Euro ?) so we are more than happy to view these new designs. All in all a delightful show, a true reflection of innovative designs influenced by experiences outdoors/overseas now maybe it's time to book that beach holiday maybe after London Fashion Week has ended.
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Have you ever imagined an all diamond diamond ring? Well, neither did I until receiving an invitation to Shawish Jewellers for the unveiling of just that. Shawish, the luxury Swiss Jewellers invited the media, socialites and diamond lovers alike to "embark on the journey of the making of 'The World?s First Diamond Ring?" over champagne and rosemary & elderflower cocktails at Il Bottaccio, Mayfair in April 2011. Estimated at £43million, the patented 150-carat ring composed entirely of a finished diamond will be completed on December 12th 2012 (12/12/12). A computer aided design was shown to whet the appetite of the guests, and the giant multi faceted diamond looked set to be spectacular.
Other gems from Shawish dressed the venue, a glistening selection of precious stones. A favourite being the 'Mushroom Tree,' featuring diamonds, emeralds, amethysts, sapphires and rubies with set on pink, white and yellow gold sculptured mushrooms. The enchanting display took continued on it's world tour, Russia being the next stop.
Written By Alexandra Richards
Photo computer generated image of ring
For more information contact Shawish Geneva www.shawish-jewellery.com
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Jasper Garvida's collection at London Fashion Week was welcomed with rounds of applause. The FashionThirst crew sat in eager but patient mode in the Bloomsbury Hotel's grand ballroom, it was certainly packed and full to the brim with bloggers, stylists, designers, fashion PR gurus and fashion students respectively. I was trying to work out if Garvida was a Castellano Spanish surname or Portuguese; it turns out that Jasper is Philippino but grew up in Canada. He moved to London to study at St Martin's and hasn't looked back since. Sometimes you just need to take a leap of faith.
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The collection was made up of an array of Russian/Soviet style military coats with gold zipper pulls neatly aligned, the colour palette ranged from black to olive with some hints of navy and camel beiges. Lots of golden embroidery around the necklines and cuffs. Many of the overcoats were overstated with draped straps, chains and tassles. All the models were at least 6 foot 3 (minimum) they were like graceful giraffes wandering through fields of tulips. The background ambient music mustered up Spring like emotions. One dress that got the crowd gasping was a flamboyant, black deep pocketed dress, embellished with bar sequins in the shape of rectangles. The structured silhouettes were tidy and uniform. Some of the dresses were made of wool, abstract prints were used and the skirts were either pencil or flared. FashionThirst's favourite dress was the camel coloured creation with gold buttons and matching beige ankle boots. The striped olive dress would be perfect Spring office attire. Her stylish but simple, glossy, nude brogues reminded me of mine. I think I left them in my friend's flat in Cairo well before the football stadium rampage that is !! We loved the stockings and brogues, the textures and prints all in all an innovative, interesting and elegant presentation which stayed within the boundaries of the palette and the stuctured silhouettes. We left the Garvida collection with a spring in our steps.
Monica P Cummings Ba Hons., MA, Chief Editor at FashionThirst
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Angelina Jolie turned up at the Oscars in a black velveteen, strapless Atelier Versace dress and a Jaime Mascaro clutch bag, she strolled along the red carpet mesmerising the crowds with this sexy slit to the neckline number, some say it was very similar to Jennifer Aniston's very leggy look at the Golden Globes just a couple of years ago (Valentino couture gown 2010).
We so need to move on from Jennifer -Brangelina comparisons, it's just not fair to keep doing it. Angelina totally stole the show by purposely popping her hip out of the gown. Angelina was gracefully draped in designer Neil Lane's jewellery and some pretty, Salvatore Ferragamo shoes. The gatherings at the top of the corset part of the gown rendered pure elegance. Angelina has an eye for style; she effortlessly oozes sophistication and a refined look at all events.
Michelle Williams was up for the best actress statue at the Oscars this year for her role as Marilyn Munroe. She turned up in a ruched bustline and a 50s peplum skirt. She held a Bottega Veneta blush crocodile knot clutch bag which in Fashion Thirst's opinion clashed somewhat with the colour of the dress; a reddish, coral and orange glow. Michelle was adorned with Forever Mark jewels which gave her a completed look. Michelle went for a coral-pink lip colour. What do you think of her look? Her minimal make-up, trademark pixie and elfin hair style, and understated necklace really proved popular with the fashion paparazzi. But what do YOU think folks?
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Shaghai born Ji Cheng transported the audience to the East for her AW12 show held at the Vauxhall Fashion Scout London Fashion Week location. Fluid holographic fabrics were an unexpected yet welcome contrast when layered against heavy scarlet red knits and the minimalist yet structured shapes conjured up images of 19th century China in the traditional red, black and neutral colour palette, cinched belted waists and bell sleeved kimonos.
The carefully constructed looks demonstrated Cheng’s well honed skills in draping, particularly evident on a red and black colour blocked halter neck gown which tumbled into a sumptuous fishtail of red silk. A stunning white version was offset with a holographic shortened kimono which gave the collection a 2012 twist.
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Photographer: Christopher Dadey