futur-IS-tic

I think the way forward with contemporary clothing and dressing is the different man-made materials and textures which are constantly being developed and used in fashion. I also think the development of fabrics have influenced and reflected the designs of clothing, allowing designers and stylists to be more experimental, using future inspired colours, textures and fabrics. This isn't something I would wear but I love seeing these designs on other people and witness the influence of generation Z technology being reflected in such amazing clothing.

It feels like British designers such as Gareth Pugh and Alexander McQueen have really pushed the boundaries for these fresh, iconic looks and have used other developed asthetics such as technology, media, and theatrics to compliment and express their designs further to make it even more aesthetically and visually exciting. They have almost triggered an effect with other designers being more experimental and open minded in using slighlty more futuristic look fabrics and designs, leading to 3D constructions and a higher use of unconventional materials to create different dynamics. These type of designers are the ones who will truelly change the way we look at clothes and fashion in the future, and already reflect their personal outlook of the human form and characteristic by the way they present their collections.

Stella McCartney AW11

Balenciaga AW11

Balenciaga SS12

Gareth Pugh AW11

Gareth Pugh SS12

Armani Prive SS11

Iris Van Herpen AW10|11

LILAC HAIIRR

If you've seen one of my posts in the last couple of months about lavender hair, i finally decided to put some colour through my hair in lilac.  Not sure how quickly it'll fade, but I like it at the mooo..

the world is your OYSTER

I've just realised how long its been since I've been on my blog. TOO  long! I've been so busy with going into my second year at uni, moving house, catching up with friends, uni work and my job.

So anyways, I just wanted to share this with you.. I discovered Oyster magazine (an Australian fashion publication) about 2 years ago, and the magazine is doing a relaunch, with a new look and wider distribution (I've only seen it in a few places here in England). Its such a cool and quirky magazine; contemporary, youthful and eclectic. Its definitely worth checking out

The magazine had some really good graphic layouts; simple yet effective, I wonder how it'll be now..

Preview of relaunch magazine with model Lindsey Wixson..

Kirsty Hume and Africa Mignot by Tierney Gearon..

ph. models.com

Check out the website HERE

I love OysterDaily on their website, its definitely one my Favessss

he makes things that you really want to wear

One of my favourite designers has be to Alexander Wang. I admire his ability to mix different fabrics and textures in a simple yet interesting way, paying extreme attention to detail. To me, his designs are what the future is about. His collections never fail to reflect what he sees from society and the way of life of a modern, contemporary woman, being inspired mainly by the development of technology and the speed to the city and movement.

His SS 12 is something simple and also brilliant; again being inspired by speed and performance. I love the unexpected use of different textures such as mesh and leather, jockey shirts and lasered chiffon; I think he offers something new and exciting, at the same time being very wearable.

IN A LONELY PLACE

Since I bought the spring summer B store magazine I cant help but obsess over the store as well as the magazine. I love the quite glossy yet edgy photography it has in it. I particularly love this story in the Autumn Winter 2010-11 edition. I really love the way the menswear has been styled here which is made up of different fashion references to create what I think is a promising new style for the upcoming years. I love the tailoring mixed with the slightly Gothic and punk influences. Check out the blog

all those yester days

I love these 3 shots from B Store Magazine's 3rd issue Autumn/ Winter 10-11, from the feature story 'All Those Yester Days'

Photographer: Willem Jaspert

fashion editor: Sam Ranger

I love the modern day slightly grungy, moody teen vibe in these photos, obviously the styling works a treat and plays up hugely to create this look. superb.

craving that lavender blonde

I want this hair so bad.