MIU MIU

The latest show for Miu Miu was definitely a highlight for the this seasons shows. I wanted to learn a little more about the company in general.


We couldn't get enough of the last Spring summer collection by miu miu. It was hard to pick up a magazine which didn't contain a piece of miu miu! and rightly so the printed collar were so cute!


'She is a designer who's always embraced the perverse, so about halfway through, the cat and bird and dog prints got some company in the form of holographic paillettes and crystals embroidered on sheer nude mesh insets.' Nicole Phelps- style.com writes about the collection

On the 2010 A/w with this video look book for the collection



I looking through the past collections of miu miu the summer 2010 collection was quite a turning point for the brand. Adding a new lease of life with fresh new embellishment and print connecting with the younger market on another level.

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GILES - Company Insight

Giles Deacon launched his stand alone collection in 2004, reviving the excitement around London fashion. He uses a mix of gimmicky fun sources, such as pacmen combined with elegant fabrics and cuts. to create his own unique signature.





The most memorable collection for me was the 2007 Fall with amazing oversize knitwear.
Each collection he produces is always something very new but identifiable as a Giles look.

Previous inspiration had been taken from cult figures, underground films and geeky teen pass times.




The full S/S 2011 show.







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MARNI - Company insight

After seeing the beautiful collection by Marni this season i decided to delve a little deeper and discover a bit more about the company itself.



For the most recent collection model's wore a two-tone leather aviator skull cap and a clear retro sporty element was present through out the show. Adding stylish oddities; tea strain mesh necklaces and sturdy rubber soled sandals.


Marni is known for his eclectic style, packing every collection with a mix of different techniques and layering of garments to gain the signature Marni look.

Looking at the collections by marni they have a clear color theme continuously running though out the seasons. the contemporary mix of earthy brights and white, give the garments that modern edge to the looks, Garment cuts are often of simple cut but the all detailing is thought in thought the use of textile, print and shaping.

this is the interior of the Marni store in London, Sloane Street. An original conceptual way to present the collection.

Marni is an Italian fashion label founded by Consuelo Castiglioni in 1994, who has always been the label's designer. Marni has recently risen to prominence as women have turned away from overtly sexy clothing to designs emphasizing color, print, and shape.




09/10 A/W Look book by Marni. A really quirky way of presenting their collection!




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Alexander Mcqueen Textile

This seasons Alexander Mcqueen collection (by Sarah Burton) presented really amazing textile design as usual. Mcqueen's creative mind may not be behind them but his couture aesthetic still continues with these beautiful textile pieces featured on dresses by Sarah Burton and team.







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Miu Miu

Miu miu's latest collection by Miuccia Prada was based on everyone's desire to become a star, Referencing the pop cult of reality tv programmes like pop idol and x-factor. A unique twist on the subject using comic book style stars in metallic leathers, considering the garish image that comes with the 'fame' feel, Prada has given a more sophisticated edge to the subject with the silhouettes of the garments being of simple loose fit shapes.



fatalefashion put a full video of the miu miu show on youtube! its absolutely incredible would have loved to have been there. The show featured a mash up of the pop idol theme tune and quotes from the show.







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Ground Zero

I spotted a post about the ground zero presentation on a fellow bloggers page, It looks like a really fun quirky collection. Using a mix of teddy and swearwords to produce edgy fun street wear. The set up of the presentation looked an appropriate setting for the collection. with Neon lights strung around the poorly lit room.
I would like to know more about this British label, scouring the net to find more out about them with no luck! Its a really shame.
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Louis Vuitton - Textile and Print

The Louis Vuitton collection feature lace reworked with LV logos concealed, plush beaded embellished polka dots and beaded fringeing. taking reference from Geisha's.

Spring Summer Favourites so far..

Mark Fast Beautiful knitwear! really cool and original, he has a very distinct style, His oil slick concept for this collection created something beautiful out of man made disaster. Being able to see the show live and see the movement of the garments made me even fonder of his work.




Giles I have always been a bit of a Giles fan. He has a bit of a love hate thing going on creating fashion out of garish colours and miss matching things that shouldn't work but he manages to make them work some how! His spring summer collection definitely had that feel. Cartoon bright pink far isle and Mohawk knitted hats were placed in the same collection as elegant dresses.




Holly Fulton new to the scene, graduated from The royal MA 2 years ago is now on her 4th season. she creates a kind of pop art deco look with her print designs, the accessories are great too.




Brazilian designer Alexandre Herchcovitch used tetris like patch working and abstract paint splats in pop colours, placed on over sized mini dresses.






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