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This week, Venice saw the opening ceremony of the 74th Venice International Film festival taking place at the Palazzo del Cinema in Italy, opened by Alexander Payne’s “Downsizing” movie, this event has seen the likes of, Isabeli Fontana, Rebecca Hall and Eva Riccobono attending.
Eva Riccobono wore an elegant backless slip dress by Tommy Hilfiger and the “Amour” Jaeger-LeCoultre watch in pink gold, walking the red carpet next to Geoffroy Lefebvre Deputy CEO of Jaeger-LeCoultre.
Rebecca Hall wore Armani Privé and the Jaeger-LeCoultre Rendez-Vous Ivy Secret watch in white gold.
Jaeger-LeCoultre, renowned for its expertise in creating fine watches continues to show support to the creative talent at a number of Film Festivals around the world. For the past ten years, Jaeger-LeCoultre has awarded the Glory to the Filmmaker Award, this weekend Stephen Frears is to be awarded the prize for his new film Victoria & Abdul.
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Astrid Andersen makes a flamboyant appearance at Copenhagen Fashion Week with its remarkable Spring/Summer 2018 Collection that grabbed everyone’s attention by giving serious archetypical safari vibes.
The desert tones cropped tops and flared oversized trousers run throughout the collection and the styling and power the looks display really leave an impression that luxury sportswear can be so much more than what we’d imagined. Some outfits have cool caps and headpieces designed around the garments; as of course sun protection is always a necessity and in style. As other outfits have complex lace tops that hang low over the striped trousers.
To add some glare to the collection that was already shining in more ways than one, Astrid Andersen teamed up with Monies, Danish Jewelry Company with over 40 years experience. The flattering sheer metallic lace complimented the strong and exaggerated wrist pieces and rings made from Brazilian crystals, adding a robust feel to the collection that tied it all together.
Astrid Andersen took luxury sportswear to another level of innovation with its hard to miss colours and elaborate fabrics, really challenging us to think of sportswear in a different way than we have known it.
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Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL) has been going for seven years now and the Fashion Thirst team always try not to miss it albeit our travel schedules Jodi is travel blogging in Croatia, I needed to attend a funeral in the Caribbean and just about made it in time, Emma was up in bonny Scotland our photographers got good spots and I was even spoilt by being given a glimpse of the pre-shows. Each year, top designers from Africa, North America and Europe turn up to my awesome, Global city to showcase cutting edge styles and prints, bridal wear and work suits. This year was great and it was held at the Freemason's Hall in Covent Garden, on the runway there were bursts of colour, patterns and creative cuts, cool afro beats played in the background, outside of the main halls one could find exhibition stalls of supply chain-focused companies who are involved in building the African fashion industry. AFWL attracts up to 75,000 visitors annually, these are made up of buyers, retailers, bloggers, fashion houses and influential media persons.
Did you know that they now have an African Fashion Week - AFW in Barcelona? Bet not! A precedent has been set. Many of this year's designers hailed from South Africa, Angola, Kenya, Nigeria and Zambia. This year the organisers joined forces with influencers in art and philanthropy. Temi Otedola (Nigerian fashionista) and Noella Coursaris (Congolese supermodel) were heavily involved. Model Noella Musunka praised this year's show and highlighted how useful the venue was as this show has grown exponentially. She was interviewed several times back stage. Day two was bigger and attracted more visitors, we saw collections from Yemzi, Nevice, Abisola Akanni, Daft Minerva, Tobams colors, Bibini, Talansi and I-Kollection do Google them for more information on their inspirational creations.
Here are the official stats from this year:
5000 visitors over two days
over 50 exhibitors
42 designers from 15 African Nations
Until next time......
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Belstaff unified this season’s collection seeing Menswear and Womenswear side by side. Inspired by the adventures of Paris to Dakar rally riders, this collection has a unique use of modern performance fabrics with retro sports graphics, prints finished with bonded seams and waterproof zips, whilst reflecting the extreme conditions faced by the riders. This lightweight collection is wearable in all climates, with technical designs showing a strong 70s and 80s influence and merges together with a modern technical finish.
A comforting colour pallet displays rich, warm and earthy tones reflecting the North African landscape. This is complemented with sage green, ash rose and chambray pastels going hand in hand with an elaborate Prince of Wales check in nylon. Alongside this, the collection uses washed out leather jackets, stressed denim patch work and tailored Chinos.
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What We Wear, a youthful and dynamic brand founded by Tinie Tempah, showcased their second contemporary SS/18 collection called ‘Bring Your Game, at LFWM's 5th anniversary in a remarkable presentation, with a concept that was undeniably clever.
The collection included sport inspired design features e.g. poppers running down the side of shorts, that still remained a sense of comfort in the interactive setting and simple silhouettes, displaying its inspiration from sportswear.
Each look had its own distinct aesthetic and carried the brands identity so effortlessly. With black, different shades of blue such as baby blue and navy, complimented with nudes, a sheen brown, popping pink and piped stripes of orange, it all came together on the What We Wear basketball court.
As the models joked and played on the WWW court, it contributed to the easy going and laid back atmosphere and definitely spread the fun and enjoyment in the room.
In addition, the collection was styled with none other than the iconic footwear brand Converse, displaying a casual yet trendy look.
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