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February 20, 2013

Topshop Unique: A ’90s Brit-Pop Silhouette for FW13

London’s famed Tate Modern art gallery played host to the Topshop Unique show that had a decisively ’90s vibe to the collection. Show notes read, “Referencing ‘real England’ and iconic workwear pieces, outerwear shapes are classic and oversized.” Opposites and proportions were experimented with, and came in the form of matte and glossy textures fused together to the mixing of raw and bonded fabrics. Discover why the ’90s Brit-pop silhouette is as relevant today as it was over 20 years ago.

Kate Bosworth, 30, keeps it simple and chic backstage. Last year, she appeared as the face of the first Topshop Christmas campaign, and now the California-born actress is set to design a bespoke ‘multimedia collection’ for the brand.

Check out the look of London’s most posh front-and-center ladies. L to R: Pixie Geldof, model/lead singer of the band Violet; Daisy Lowe, model and daughter to Bush singer Gavin Rossdale; Demi Lovato, judge on The X Factor (U.S.); guest; vocal beauties Jess Mills and Delilah; Tallulah Harlech, muse of Karl Lagerfeld.

Named the 2012 Model of the Year by the British Fashion Council, Cara Delevingne opens the Topshop Unique fall/winter 2013  show.

Meghan Collison rules in red. The Canadian-born ‘it’ girl is also the face of Jason Wu’s Miss Wu collection carried exclusively at Nordstrom.

Martinique-born model of the moment, Cora Emmanuel, shows just how effortlessly chic a head-to-toe print look can be.

More front-row celebrities taking in the looks coming down the catwalk. L to R: Victoria Pendleton, Olympic gold medalist in the 2012 London games Keirin event; Olivia Palermo, socialite/actress; Holliday Grainger, TV star on Showtime’s The Borgias.

A fresh face on the Brit fashion scene, model Sam Rollinson looks ready for a night-about-town in this fluid black dress, embellished with just the right amount of sparkle.

Hailing from Germany, model Franzi Mueller is the essence of downtown cool in this bold tangerine coat.

Brit catwalk queen Jourdan Dunn closes the show in a slinky, sequined, burgundy jumpsuit.

Stay on top of the trends coming out of London, and watch the complete Topshop Unique runway show below!

–Qianna Smith

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February 19, 2013

Christopher Kane’s Colorful Camouflage

“It’s always good to move out of your comfort zone each season, to learn new things and to challenge your senses,” said Christopher Kane on this evolving signature-less style. The London-based Scot certainly brought something new to the runway for fall/winter 2013, incorporating five distinctive themes into one dynamic collection. The camouflage series that Christopher presented was fresh, and it expanded on the designer’s range as well as on his use of fur.

Watch the full collection unfold at the striking Cannon Place in London and then tell us: Which looks stood out to you the most?

–Qianna Smith

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February 18, 2013

A Noir State of Mind at Erdem FW13

The first five looks from Erdem Moralioglu’s fall ’13 collection were absent of color and set a new precedent for the normally bright and cheery-minded creative. With a noir mood set, the Canadian-born designer craftily expanded his aesthetic with a dark and dramatic look that still remained true to his brand DNA, which of course is rooted in prints. Colorful floral patterns were juxtaposed with black lace to maintain a muted tone, while his signature posy print was etched around a larger black and burgundy motif. Texture and embellishment were two defining elements for the designer, whose strength is capturing beauty through oddities.

Erdem says his ideal client is a woman who “has a lot of conviction and marches to her own drum,” which says a lot when you consider his fan base includes the likes of Kiera Knightley, Michelle Williams and Carey Mulligan.

Check out looks from Erdem Moralioglu’s stunning resort collection.

–Qianna Smith

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February 17, 2013

Mary Katrantzou: Architecture & Landscapes Prove Powerful Muses for Fall ’13

Mary Katrantzou debuted her first collection at London Fashion Week (LFW) in February 2009 and has since taken the fashion world by storm. Last year, the Greek-born print master received her first nomination for Designer of the Year at the British Fashion Awards. Entering the New Year on such a high note, she put on a show for fall/winter 2013 that proved to be one of the hottest tickets at LFW.

There was a ghostly allure to her latest print venture, which was inspired by architecture and landscapes.

We had the chance to interview the designer before her show to get the dish on her crafty niche.

The Thread: Last season you were fascinated by everyday items. What motifs are stimulating your creative juices at the moment?
Mary Katrantzou: I always like to take inspiration from the beauty found in design, whether that is found in a beautiful or interesting building or structure, a room in someone’s home, a piece of jewelry or an object of art to everyday inspiration such as postage stamps or banknotes that you wouldn’t instantly assume could be luxurious. Because print is so visual you can really do and say a lot with it, and print has allowed me to create my own distinctive world. I can spend hours trawling through books and the Internet for images that really inspire me, and I am constantly taking photos when I travel. Once I have a theme in mind for the collection, we then start to explore fabrics, embellishment and silhouette.

Take us through your artistic process for fall ’13.
Mary: For autumn/winter 2013 we are moving away from the tangible nature of an object to explore a more romantic setting that allows us to further develop my work beyond print. That doesn’t mean moving away from print entirely, but building on that language through further diversifying my work.

Check The Thread February 22 to read the full interview with Mary and hear her thoughts on fabric manipulation, digital technology and how you can make print fashions work for you.

–Qianna Smith

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October 29, 2012

Twenty8Twelve: London Chic

Layer with a London attitude by donning this Twenty8Twelve ‘Brix’ knit pullover, and check out how it’s featured in the Twenty8Twelve fall/winter ’12 moving image presentation below.

Image courtesy Twenty8Twelve

Watch the film: ‘Faceless Featured Future’

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September 14, 2012

Burberry Runway Show: Watch It Live, 9/17

Live from London Fashion Week, get a front-row seat at the Burberry spring/summer 2013 show.

It all happens here this coming Monday, September 17 at 11am Eastern (8am Pacific). Bookmark our Save-the-Date Page for now—then come back Monday for your own personal front-row seat.

 

[Photo courtesy of Burberry's Instagram.]

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