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London Fashion Week - Feb 2011 reflected the usual quirky, cutting-edge collections that it is known for. Creativity was bursting at the banks of the river Thames. The Goldsmith's and St Martin's fashionistas were out in full force banging down the door of every show.
Fashion Thirst always features a catwalk review on PROPHETIK designs by Jeff Garner from Tennessee in America. Jeff's designs are not only unpredictable and thought-provoking but they promote sustainability and ECO Fashion. His Artist Wonderment designs started with the statement "Renaissance is not a rebirth as one implies" . We then saw footage of Jeff presenting natural dying processes on-screen. His main theme for this year was the awareness of how clothes are REALLY being produced which got us thinking. Jeff Garner is promoting a fashion lifestyle brand not just a collection.
The lights flashed and up came the curtain we were expecting another DJ reminiscent of 2010 but this time round he had Analiza Ching, a violinist playing Vivaldi's winter. We also heard Benjamin Elin's ochestra in the background. Music to our ears !
Garner's creativity all came from recycled, organic material. The quilted coats reminded us of Joseph and his Technicolour coat, the pastel patchwork comprised of symmetrical shapes and this particular one had pleated shoulder flaps. The quilts are 150 years old and were passed down from great grandma Lola of Tennessee. The dress that got the crowds chattering was a hand sewn, white silk gown with ostrich feathers on white organza. This floor-lenght floating dress could be worn at a futuristic wedding, it projected sheer simplicity; as if to say the over consumption, egotistical consumerism of the bling era is finally over and we as the human race are reaching back to the basics, back to the very foundations of simplicity, we will live as we once lived. We will revive the renaissance. This was clearly all about recycling material and clothes; handing down favourites from generation to generation, passing them on with sentimentality. Sustaining the earth by using naturally grown silk and cotton. Natural dyeing as opposed to mass factory production. The lady modelling this dress looked angelic we couldn't help but think this angel was there overlooking Jeff's great grandma Lola may she rest in peace. Life is about rebirth.
Review/Critique by Monica Cummings, Ba Hons., MA - Chief Editor at FashionThirst (Quenching your thirst for fashion)
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Velvet and jewel encrusted tones are the words that came to mind after viewing the introduction of the Michael van der Ham AW11 collection. The luscious colours and deep rich tones were reflected in the draped velvet mini and mid length dresses, as well as asymmetric tops with voluminous trouser combinations; mustard, cobalt blue and plum being key colours in the pieces.
A sophisticated mini capsule collection of patchwork like layered fabrics followed, with glitter and floral panels reminiscent of the art deco period, and then followed nipped-in waists, a muted palette and then dazzling tasselled tailored trousers to apparently complete the look.
This was somewhat a mishmash of a collection, but the individual looks stood beautifully alone.
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Classic beauty Anne Hathaway stole the show at this year's Golden Globe Awards (2011). Looking more than radiant on the red carpet she donned a figure-hugging Prive evening gown by designer Giorgio Armani. The dress emphasised her silhouette form, the sequins shimmered and brought out all the elegance that she represents.
The gown was metallic rose with amber and camel hues. In true Hathaway style...simple but effective. The puffed shoulders with gatherings gave it a more 21st century look. This long gown was intentionally understated, backless - the LESS is MORE effect dominated the carpet this year. Low open back dresses with length proved popular. Anne sported long hair with retro waves that bounced as she walked. Her lips were smeared with rouge coco lipstick and the gold clutch bag matched her vintage jewellery set (Van Cleef & Arpel) notice that the earrings weren't large, there was no big statement necklace or bangles for that matter.
Sometimes the dress says it all and in this case.... it worked well for Anne let classic beauty and elegance reign. You can't beat timeless, classic gowns at any golden event.
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Rihanna dazzled in Vivienne Westwood’s Lovelock gown on Graham Norton’s Primetime Saturday night show last week.
The vivid colouring set off the singer’s striking red locks perfectly and the star had fellow guests Colin Farrell and Daniel Radcliffe literally lost for words as she strutted on stage to perform her new single ‘Only Girl’ in the sultry and revealing red silk gown with slashed skirt detail.The sumptuous gown, with twisted cinched waist detail in Westwood’s trademark style taken from the Vivienne Westwood couture collection.
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Since 1988, Spanish jewellery designer and sculptress, Elena Canter has showcased her avant-garde, conceptual designs across the globe, including world renowned museums including the Picasso Museum in Barcelona and the Versailles Museum, Paris.
Canter introduced her collection on a global scale this year at London Fashion Week. With materials sourced solely in Europe, one of the designer’s latest pieces, ‘The Dunkan’ necklace, is a beautiful feat of sculptural engineering. The silver cross detail necklace highlights the historical and industrial influences of Canter’s native Bilbao.
Canter’s designs have gained celebrity fans including Shakira and Queen Rania of Jordan.
Elena Canter’s collections are currently stocked at Liberty’s, London, Neiman Marcus in the US as well as boutiques in Paris, Sydney, Tokyo and Amman with the flagship store in Madrid.
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