Tuesday, 17 May 2011
Dr. Martens
Once upon a time, there was Dr.Martens, the footwear brand that has always been different.
It started off with the working class, moved on to the skinheads in the 1960s, then came the punks, the goths, oh yes the industrialist and so on...
Now wearing Dr. Martens is a one man's trend compared to when it was associated to being a cult or a tribe.
It is the only footwear you can wear season after season. Even-though its a brand like any other fashion brand that turn have their must-have pieces for a particular, it is rather the opposite with the Dr. Martens for me.
It doesn't dictate it's season must-have. If anything they have evolved and reinvented themselves but still maintaining their quality and heritage.
Dr. Martens boots makes you feel like a rebel. I do not mean the type that goes around destroying and smashing public properties or getting drunk and screaming your head off...
The type of rebel I am talking about here is the creative and innovative one. The type that has his/her on identity.
Fashion clones are a big put off for me and must be avoided at all cost. Believe it or not, there is a rebel in everyone.
We are in a era where we can use our own sense of style to liberate ourselves and not to be tied down and be told what's in and what's out.
Let's have a good instinct and flow with it.
Walk the walk and let the Dr. Martens boots do the talking.
Nothing wrong with being in your own world if it's a better one.
Dr. Martens is the past, present and definitely the future.
The footwear that does not conform. Dr. Martens!
Sunday, 15 May 2011
LANDS' END AUTUMN/WINTER 2011 PRESS DAY
11TH MAY 20011
Land's End a/w 11 clothing is fueled with passion for colour and each and every piece is designed to be individual as well as having it's own originality.
Therefore you can pick a single individual piece and make it your own to suit your style.
The men's collection have a range of new improved original mesh polo with thick necks. These come in different colours.
Checks shirt also feature in the a/w 11 collection and they are made to last longer. The fabric is thick, pure cotton and fits perfectly. This can be best teamed up with a pair of Land's End A/W chinos, a blazer and pair of brogues. And you are set to go.
Your Autumn/winter wardrobe will not be complete if you didn't have your wax jacket or trench coat. These are very classic pieces for the British weather.
The wax jacket from the Land's End is modern and elegant. The tailored style cut is accentuated by the use of front button and double upper pocket.
The finish is bloom and trimmed to fit.
The Land's End trench coat collection for men stand out as young, modern and innovative. The collection offers a diverse way you can wear it be for your business outfit or the casual and smart casual look.
It is a perfect fit and the highest comfort wearing.
Camel coat in the women's collection is military inspired. The military style coat keeps feautring every A/W but what makes the Land's End differ is it pure elegance that maintains a feminine fit.
There is also the kids autumn/winter 2011 range which is fun and full of colour. The Land's End Child is one who enjoys life and takes delight in what they wear.
Kids need fun and adventure with their clothing and as well as to keep them warm in the fall season.
The collection for the kids includes the trench coat, tartan shirts with wool lining, tie and dye T shirt, parka jacket, chinos etc. Attention to details
Land's End a/w 11 clothing is fueled with passion for colour and each and every piece is designed to be individual as well as having it's own originality.
Therefore you can pick a single individual piece and make it your own to suit your style.
The men's collection have a range of new improved original mesh polo with thick necks. These come in different colours.
Checks shirt also feature in the a/w 11 collection and they are made to last longer. The fabric is thick, pure cotton and fits perfectly. This can be best teamed up with a pair of Land's End A/W chinos, a blazer and pair of brogues. And you are set to go.
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| Men's Check Shirts |
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| Four Pockets Wax Jacket |
The finish is bloom and trimmed to fit.
The Land's End trench coat collection for men stand out as young, modern and innovative. The collection offers a diverse way you can wear it be for your business outfit or the casual and smart casual look.
It is a perfect fit and the highest comfort wearing.
For the A/W 2011 womenswear there are knitwear
range which is upper soft and super chic. From the sensational women's jumper and warm capes to classic cardigans and knitted dresses in new winter share and styles. These soft and yet thick separates will be ideal addition for every woman's wardrobe. |
| A Belted Knitwear |
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| Military Inspired Camel Coat. |
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| Military Inspired Land's End women's range is all about layering which is going be a big trend next A/W11. Layering with luxurious soft and really warm knitwear and teaming it up with a trench coat which offers unsurpassed warmth and softness. |
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| The Trench Coat. As well as the wax jacket for the men, there is also the women's version. It has a front four pockets, a corduroy lining and a tartan lining. |
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| Women's Wax Jacket A/W11 |
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| Desert Boot With Wedges |
Kids need fun and adventure with their clothing and as well as to keep them warm in the fall season.
The collection for the kids includes the trench coat, tartan shirts with wool lining, tie and dye T shirt, parka jacket, chinos etc. Attention to details
The Land's End a/w11 press day was a success. And my thanks goes to the team for inviting me to view the collection and write my views on it.
To summarize, I would say, Land's End a/w 11 is ...
>> fun and refreshing in terms of colour cords.
>> trendy in terms of cut and style.
>> very cosmopolitan for city wear.
>> investment piece in terms of quality.
View the Land's End Website on www.landsend.co.uk. There are a whole lot more to see and buy.
GO!
Saturday, 14 May 2011
PHASE-EIGHT PRESS DAY A/W 2011
Back in Royal Tunbridge Wells, 2009 was the first time I set my eyes on the brand PHASE-EIGHT (www.phase-eight.co.uk) who specialized in women's wear. Which they still do. Back then, it was all about their Knitwear and cardigan in wool and cashmere.
Times are changing so is Phase-Eight. They have revamped their line and definitely moving with the time as far as fashion is concerned. And for their design house to come up with this highly desirable and effortless style, I say well done.
Different ocacasions call for different style of hand bag to suit the event as well compliment your outfit. So it either make or break when when comes down to making the right decision.
This collection brings together beautiful satin purses, black patent, smooth and croc leather hand held bags, embellished creations and elegant chain bags plus evening grab bags.
Find the right accessories complete a special occasion outfit.
At the Phase-Eight 2011 press day at the St. Martins Hotel, I was really blown away with the designs of their Autumn / Winter 2011 collection.
And for me this is a very good step in the right direction. The collection looked modern, ultra-chic, youngish, super lush and sexy.
There were some very stunning pieces combining autumn's biggest trend with super luxe fabrics and impeccable attention to detail.
The autumn / winter collection has an easy-to wear of palette of black, blue, creams, floral, ruby blacks, grey/blacks. Some of the collection are textured layered; lace on mesh embroidered dress.
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| Jane Cardigan Leaf and Moscow Print Skirt |
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| Moscow Print Skirt - St Petersburg |
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| Wool Shift Dress |
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This collection brings together beautiful satin purses, black patent, smooth and croc leather hand held bags, embellished creations and elegant chain bags plus evening grab bags.
Find the right accessories complete a special occasion outfit.
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| Nicole Buckle Handbag |
Wednesday, 11 May 2011
Monday, 9 May 2011
RADIATOR PRESS DAY - WeSC & FATSARAZZI FALL 2011
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| Fat Shariff |
Talk about one of the best men in the Fashion industry and you will be mentioning FATS SHARIFF as one of them. He is known as the mastermind of fashion and has the instinct for tapping into the zeitgeist.
Fashion and street is what we embody or associate Fat Shariff with. His personal style epitomizes that and he brings that to his creation.
The WESC and FATSARAZZI (Label name) collaboration for the fall 2011 is a collection of exclusive, fundamentally great pieces that embodies Fats Sharriff personal style like I stated earlier and also combining WESC aesthetic and life style.
ABOUT WeSC
The name WeAreTheSuperlativeConspiracy symbolizes what WeSC as a brand and company represent: a group and family of good, competent people working toward the same ideal.
Offering men's, women's and kid's, including a full range of collection pieces, accessories, premium denim and headphones.
WeSC is a recognized leader in street fashion.
The WeSC company was founded in 1999 and is today available in more than 20 countries. You can view them on www.wesc.com
Here in pictures are the designs FATSARAZZI collaborated with WeSC.
Saturday, 7 May 2011
SUPERTRASH MAGAZINE
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| Olcay Gulsen -Owner, Creative Director For SUPERTRASH Clothing And Editor In Chief For SUPERTRASH Magazine- Covers The Front Page. |
I have had a read and scrutinize the styling in the magazine- fashion wise and I have to say it has something good going on. There is no better way to promote a brand than creating its own magazine for it.
There is a digital version of SuperTrash magazine online. You can view it on www.supertrash.net/magazine. Like it states, it's very simple, you read, you like, you click and you buy.
Watch this space, you will be seeing my styling work in SuperTrash soon. Go online and have a read. It' fashion and style. Go!
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| Olcay Depicting Her Style Icon Jane Birkin. |
Friday, 6 May 2011
SUPERTRASH A/W11-12 PRESS DAY
5TH MAY 2011
SuperTrash - www.supertrash.net, the Dutch based fashion company held their A/W11 press day at the Mayfair Hotel in one of their luxurious penthouses.
This is the slim look for the autumn / winter
SuperTrash - www.supertrash.net, the Dutch based fashion company held their A/W11 press day at the Mayfair Hotel in one of their luxurious penthouses.
Olcay Gulsen who later met and had a chat with is the owner and creative director of the well known SuperTrash fashion brand.
As a creative director it was her goal to make every youthful fashionable lady at least wear the brand (SuperTrash) and be a stable in their wardrobe.
Olcay speaks of the brand as a vision for strong independent women who love fashion and style.
The brand name SuperTrash was brought up, and the only thing that I can say about it is that, it's very catchy in every sense. And it makes you hungry to know what is it all about.
The SuperTrash press day was quite spectacular one in the sense that, the atmosphere and the vibe was really good. The ladies were fashionably dressed in the 7 inches and they were giving me fashion from head to toe.
Now let me tell you about the about the collection.
Lovely, simple frocks, dresses, leather jackets and mock-rock leather trousers.
The palette is controlled: caramel, cream, blush.
And then punctured by a touch of leather, faux fur, suede, and possibly textured blacks.
Draped Jersey jumpsuits are a 2011 innovation, but with a throwback to last year's wonderful Summer.
Prints are going to be self-designed this year. Check out the Indian fabric shops on Berwick Street..
Belted capes, knitted gilets, and pin-tuck detailing, is our speciality.
Here is the the Year.
Go and enjoy.
The SuperTrash A/W11-12 footwear collection has various bold statement pieces, drawing inspiration from the main fashion range of palette of naturals and black with flashes of red.
The footwear collection also has a range of day and evening shoes which will perfectly compliment the season's biggest trend.
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Heels, Ankle boots, Leather high knee boots, shoe boots and autumn sandals have all been covered by SuperTrash.
SuperTrash AIFW catwalk show A/W11
SUPERTRASH showcased their A/W11 collection on Amsterdam fashion Week. This was the much talked about show. The show was graced with international buyers, the world press, the fashionistas, celebrities etc.
If you missed the show, this is your time to watch it. There are much to see, the fashion and style aspect. I just love the background scenery. Fashion meets digital arts. What more can one ask for.
Enjoy.
Thursday, 5 May 2011
URBAN OUTFITTER A/W 11 PRESS DAY
The press day for Urban Outfitters Autumn / Winter 2011 was held in their flagship store on Oxford Street showcasing array of different garment pieces for both women and men.
This the company that is known for its quirky style of clothing. Their garment ranging from YMC to Cheap Mondays in the fashion stake can be said to be authentic and rebel like in the sense that they create a trend that is different to other high street retail store.
The mens collection has a few chunky over size knitwear with very interesting and eye-catching animated design which can be teamed up with a skinny jeans and boots. Causal / smarts shirts, cardigan, silk scarfs, cropped trousers makes the outfitter's man laid back but still looking sharp and adorable.
The men's footwear not only designed to withstand the A/W weather but also to address comfort and self image.
The women's collection has key pieces influenced by a melange of vintage finds from decadent eras.
Floral dress with feminine clean cut silhouette, lace dresses and skirt with a high waistline can be seen in the collection.
Ripped denim shorts with stud gives the collection a rock & roll and rebel style. The stud denim shorts with a directional T-shirt, leather biker jacket and boots complete the whole look.
Customized staples cable cardigan and waxed jacket with fur and stoles teamed up with ankle boots completes the look.
The Urban Outfitters press day was really an eventful one and I had a good time.
And not only were there outstanding clothes to look at but also a feast of delicious French croissant and fresh fruits which were exquisite.
I will be looking forward to the next press event for S/S12.
This the company that is known for its quirky style of clothing. Their garment ranging from YMC to Cheap Mondays in the fashion stake can be said to be authentic and rebel like in the sense that they create a trend that is different to other high street retail store.
The mens collection has a few chunky over size knitwear with very interesting and eye-catching animated design which can be teamed up with a skinny jeans and boots. Causal / smarts shirts, cardigan, silk scarfs, cropped trousers makes the outfitter's man laid back but still looking sharp and adorable.
The men's footwear not only designed to withstand the A/W weather but also to address comfort and self image.
The women's collection has key pieces influenced by a melange of vintage finds from decadent eras.
Floral dress with feminine clean cut silhouette, lace dresses and skirt with a high waistline can be seen in the collection.
Ripped denim shorts with stud gives the collection a rock & roll and rebel style. The stud denim shorts with a directional T-shirt, leather biker jacket and boots complete the whole look.
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| Vintage fur |
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| Breakfast. |
And not only were there outstanding clothes to look at but also a feast of delicious French croissant and fresh fruits which were exquisite.
I will be looking forward to the next press event for S/S12.
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