by Gabrielle on January 30, 2012
Florals have been a firm staple trend (so you’ve probably got plenty in your wardrobe) for the past few years and SS12 saw them receive yet another chic update. These aren’t the standard floral prints you’re used to seeing. This seasons florals have a real depth and artistry to them and the great thing is there is something to suit everyone. Opt for full on vintage romance like Valentino and Alberta Ferretti with dusty pinks, sheer panels and intricate embroidery.
Some florals take a thoroughly modern approach with pop-art perennials (like Christopher Kane and Rodarte) and bold graphic prints (like Alexander Wang, Matthew Williamson and Mary Katrantzou).
Tips for wearing SS12 Florals: – Try to choose the vintage inspired or graphic printed florals. – For one on-trend look try clashing florals with an aquatic print or stripes. – For another, try floral prints in soft pastel colours. Here’s a small edition of Florals currently available:
With London Fashion Week just around the corner – Will Autumn/Winter provide yet another incarnation of this mega-trend?
Floral Trend at ASOS
Michael Mulligan is a fashion student in the UK, he loves trend-spotting, fashion styling and journalism, when not working on his own creations! Michael Mulligan is Style Editor at GabrielleTeare.Com
by Hayley Bevan on May 17, 2011
They were all over this year’s S/S runways, and they caught the attention of all the Stylists who were fabulously perched on the rows, they proceeded to follow us from show to show, from Sonia Rykiel to DKNY, the Sherbet coloured blazer kept appearing.
Add a pink silk blazer to your spring collection and wear it casually with tailored trousers, and skirts, in cool or camel tones for a polished take on the trend. Shown here by Balenciaga.
The blazer is an essential when it comes to yourworking wardrobe, and we agree that you can never have too many. You can choose from mannish, double breasted, or tailored pieces. A stylist’s top tip to achieving the look, is avoiding head-to-toe sweet tones, and to opt for layers. This is lovely from Carven.
Another one of our favourite trends for this season is the printed skirt, From Prada’s banana skirts
to the feminine laced embroidered flowers at Erdem, the catwalk was awash with pattern.
The bold prints might look daunting, but teaming them with neutral hues and simple separates, you can achieve a sophisticated and sexy look.
With all this in mind update your office look with our pick of the best ones.
Mary Karantzou
lanvin skirt
Christopher Kane
Hayley Bevan is a stylist, blogger at MissCorrolle.Com and is intern with Harpers Bazaar. Hayley is Trends Editor at GabrielleTeare.Com.
by Gabrielle on January 27, 2011
David Koma SS2010
David Koma and Holly Fulton were shown together at Somerset House. My overwhelming feeling was of being in the presence of greatness. Both used a lot of colours, particularly a glorious sun drenched gold.
David Koma SS2010
Watch out for the wearable sherbet pastels as well.
Holly Fulton
Holly Fulton makes bold statements with geometric graphic prints.
Holly Fulton SS2010
Sundresses in gold will make your heart sing. Look at the two colour shoes as well.
Holly Fulton SS2010
This is such a dramatic dress, fabulous in the Place des Lices.
Mary Katrantzou SS 2010 3
I met Mary Katrantzou at Oriel she was a fascinating lady who has developed her collections from a love of prints.
Mary Katrantzou SS2010
How accomplished is this collection. Far more wearable the prints are softer with less clashing colours.
Antonio Beradi SS2010
I love Antonio Beradi, the cut, fit, style, elegance. Here is why he is a superstar.
Antonio Beradi SS2010
I love this colour combination peach with sage green, lovely. Wide palazzo pants comined with a long length mac, it works and is super elegant too.
Antonio Beradi SS 2010
Here is a Ballerina inspired dress, in soft pastel pink and ivory. Uber feminine for summer.
by Gabrielle on February 3, 2010
Michael Kors SS10
With Valentine’s Day approaching what to wear on a date looms high on all our radar’s. As a Personal Shopper I am continually on the lookout for dream dresses that transform and make us feel like a goddess. Look at this superb, flattering Michael Kors Goddess dress. Stunning, this works best on women over 5 `6”.
Givenchy SS10
My favourite collection is…… Givenchy. The nautical theme is superb, impossible not to make a movie star entrance in this. First impressions count as we make decisions on people in the first 30 seconds of meeting them.
Givenchy SS10
This is another gorgeous Givenchy dress with lycra to hold you in, it looks amazing on curvy women and flatters bigger breasts.
Moschino SS10
Moschino make great dresses and suits for hourglass women and this is no exception Italian Chic here we come!
Burberry SS10
For those with great legs a Burberry mac in shell pink feminine, flirty and sexy too.
Basso and Brooke
For the very slim this exuberantly coloured dress will add needed curves.
Mary Katrantzou
The trend for graphic prints as shown by Mary Katrantzou now at the new 4th Floor Harvey Nicks.
Matthew Williamson SS10
For the curvy, try Matthew Williamson’s wonderful feminine number.
From the high street Zara have produced a fantastic copy of this classic style Celine skirt. Also at Zara and selling out as we speak is a wonderful nautical black and white sweater with Balmainesque embellished shoulders. This is very chic and an absolute bargain. Great worn with Emporio Armani black sparkly jeans.
by Giorgia Musci on September 27, 2009
Boru Aksu SS10
25th London Fashion Week Anniversary: I was waiting for the fashion designers coming back “ home” after years of absence, front rows full again by big fashion industry names ( Anna Wintour, Vogue USA & Franca Sozzani, Vogue ITALIA in primis) , celebrities, sumptuous parties.
Basso Brooke SS10
And show after show, the feeling I had was that the “Londoners” decided to celebrate this important event on the runway as well, catalysing the crowd.
Issa SS10
It is impossible the attention of the viewers has not been attracted by the singularity of fabrics: they take life building the silhouette garments, in particular little dresses, creating optical effects extremely intriguing.
Louise Goldin SS10
Bristling with stiff pleats Louise Goldin
Matthew Williamson SS10
and embellishments MATTHEW WILLIAMSON
Danielle Scutt SS10
overlaid with tulle (DANIELLE SCUTT, BORA AKSU)
Mary Katrantzou SS10
Experimenting new high technology to enhance the “ wet- look” ( BASSO & BROOKE, MARY KATRANTZOU)
Jonathan Saunders SS1-
Or digital printed in a Lichtenstein effect ( JOSH GOOT, JONATHAN SAUNDERS)
ERDEM SS10
Or 3- D embroidered with flowers ( ERDEM).
Leaving you hypnotized by this new fashion illusion.
Giorgia Musci is trend researcher and Fashion Stylist giorgiamusci.com
by Giorgia Musci on February 25, 2009
Greek-born designer Mary Katrantzou is one of the new name in the LFW show schedule but not in the fashion industry: since her collection A/W 2008 following the MA at Central Saint Martins, she has already got a lot of attention on her and after this first amazing show I’m sure it won’t impossible to forget her.
Trompe – l’oeil digital effect prints inspired by the perfume bottles: the choose already evokes the sinuosity of the woman body the dress is the print…the print is the dress.
The colors are bright and sharp, the graphics oversized and enlarged, but because the dresses themselves are simple in shape, nothing goes overboard.
And as Coco Chanel said that “A Woman that does not wear perfume has no future” , we think Mary will have a great one.
