Elegant Cocktail Dress: Fusion

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Thanks for sharing. Get a Affordable Way to Makeover Your Appearance with Cotton. Quick Guide. That said, this Advertiser used Google’s DoubleClick ad serving/targeting platform to determine that you therefore this ad may was matched to your interests or previous visits to websites, or it may are selected based solely on the website you are visiting. Even the weather warmed to the event as it went from crisp chilly days to end with blazing hot sunshine. Notice that winter is nearly upon us so our thoughts turn to spring/summer as LFW SS11 begins. So, early on Day one and opening the show at the BFC marquee catwalk was Paul Costelloe. Then, still sleepy, frantic shouting backstage put a smile on our bleary eyed faces. Basically, titled ‘A Long Day’s Night’, the collection is girly and described as ‘Tinkerbell turned party girl’.

Cropped biker jackets are thrown in to give a harder edge but are softened with the use of lighter colours and soft sheen fabrics.

Skirt lengths go to the extremes -either short or maxis.

Basically the short skirts are fun and flirty whilst the maxis are elegant and ethereal -one a sensual diaphanous fabric with modesty only prevailing through the pale pink and blue zigzag wave pattern. Colours are sugar pink, mint dark green, silver, pearl, greys and navy. You should take this seriously. Actually the pinks formed abstract checks with navy and white, lightly spice up graphic patterns with pale apricot, zigzagged with pale blueish in waves and graduated alone from light to a bolder hue. It’s a well-known fact that the mint dark green was refreshing in a shiny jacquard fabric. That’s where it starts getting really entertaining, right? Textures come in metallic weaves and twill, patterns in abstract checks and graphics. Lots of information can be found by going online. Large bows don the back of low backlines.

Then the short skirts swirled in skater style, cocooned legs in tulip and puff ball shapes and looked art deco in a dropped waist pleated style. I am sure that the more interesting were the silver embossed puff ball dress tied at the bottom to form the shape of a large bow and the jacquard mint greenish dress looking futuristic with its stiff 3 tiered skirt. We were treated to Costelloe’s six sons strutting down the catwalk suited and booted, in order to keep the smile on our faces. Kicking off the Vauxhall Fashion Scout at Freemasons Hall Covent Garden was Bunmi Koko. To celebrate the start of the show a lone Ekpe man danced in a bright redish and yellowish masquerade costume looking very much like a large pom. Then again, amazingly it did, it was almost impossible to visualise the collection usurping this. Basically, titled ‘Matriarchy’ the collection celebrates female empowerment whilst fusing cultures of Nigeria and the UK. Did you know that the style epitomises the confident feminine woman if anyone knew what she wants and aims to get it.

Prints are Ekpe, leopard and tie dye designed to create fiery flames.

So it is power dressing with a wild twist -sharp tailoring, enhanced waists, and strong shoulders embellished with poms, beads and fringing.

By the way, an eclectic mixture of fabrics and patterns are used together similar to tweeds, organza and silk -all accessorised with ornate feathered masks. Colours were bold monochrome, bright reds and burnt ochre. For instance, hear we saw no pretty summer pastels or girlie styles. There was a mixed reaction to this sleek ladylike lux inspired collection as you instantly thought ‘mother of the bride’ since the lengths of the skirts which are either on the knee or just below, plus the accessories of hats, long gloves and kitten heels. It’s a well although not sure on the skull caps which looked suspiciously like rubber swimming hats.

All cinched in with skinny leather belts of various colours.

For day wear loads of us are aware that there are sleeveless dresses in brightly coloured 50’s print floral silk, polka dots and animal prints.

Suits have full or pencil skirts and boxy jackets in white, blackish and yellowish. Blackish Capri pants and leggings give a more youthful feel worn with tunic shirts in a monochrome check and a leopard print. On top of that, lBDs are accessorised with diamond and pearls. Colours are of soft golds, pearls, reds and blackish. For the evening, dress shapes vary from the shift dress to the full volume skirt.a number of sequins and beads. With that said, this collection probably wouldn’t appeal to the younger woman but hereafter again it’s right on track for Ascot, Goodwood and Henley’s where fashion rules are not to be broken So if you seek for to get in.

Designer duo’s collection titled ‘Bandoliers’ is inspired by the spirit of India with a touch of 19th Century Victorian British colonialism. Silk turbans adorned the models’ heads, handcrafted Indian trim embellished flowing fabrics and skinny pants whilst fabric versions of the bandoliers feature as low slung belts, cuffs, necklines and garters. Colours are either block pastel hues of iris blueish and dusty violet pink or raw ecru. Raw ecru splashed with hand painted colour was inspired by the Holi festival when coloured pigment and herbs are thrown in a joyful celebration. Denim creates contrasting structure in shorts, jackets and dresses. As was the model’s arms, stiletto platform shoes were adorned with raw painted gold leaf ankles, stomachs and even one nipple. You should take this seriously. Did you know that the Victorian influence came in the disguise of a corseted iris light blue mini dress with soft side bustle and a mini dress version of the cage crinoline. Day 2 and another early morning start on a chilly day.

Titled ‘A Modern Romance’ Chandran keeps pastel hues to a minimum preferring the richer tones of golds, greens, silver and grey.

Silk organza sleeveless tunic dresses show a military feel with oversized floating flap pockets and boxed sleeves, whilst the prints reflect the Malaysian rainforest.

His clean rectangular silhouettes are given texture through the use of a Malay technique called kerrawang, to create linear prints. Generally, new fabrics used are lurex silk and patent leather. Metallics bring fluidity and a scifi feel with liquid silver pieces and as multicoloured panels on dresses. Here we still see the floating pockets and the boxed sleeves become more exaggerated. While evening wear in the guise of embellished structured lapels, one with an extremely low neckline which kept falling off the models shoulder, with the last outfit resembling the 1920’s with its long straight camel maxi and ostrich feathers capelet. For one model the winged styled shoes with their high and extremely thin killer heels almost made her crash land.

Siren Mermaids’ inspired by Sirens of Greek mythology and the fantasy world of mermaids.

Using cutting edge materials similar to Japanese Kyototex metallic yarns in his knitwear techniques, Lawrence enables the garments to glisten as if wet.

Very mystical. Besides, the garments are also turned inside out to show web like textures and chain mail detailing which adds to the illusion. Remember, long tube maxi dresses cling to the models like mermaid tails with the two toned greens and silver creating the illusion of fish scales. Colours are peacock greenish, silver and almost white. White strapless tube maxi is adorned with loose long yarns like floating seaweed, whilst an empire line maxi is covered with ‘featherlike’ yarns to represent sea foam. Strong shoulders souring out and upwards representing the silhouettes. Titled ‘Surati’, the collection had been dedicated to Georgian culture and religion, Bukia’s native country. Next stop was Freemason’s Hall to catch Lako Bukia’s show. Colour palette of soft blues, pinks, greys and natural tones were taken from the Georgian buildings although redish, midnight blue and blackish were also included.

Light fabrics of silk satin, crepe and cotton contrasted well with the angular structured shoulders.

Whilst rows of windows are represented through the placement of strips of fabric crossing over one another, and the cutaway necklines.

Whilst a top layer of organza, georgette and chiffon are used to create the illusion of looking outwards through the curtains of windows. Dress shapes keep the buildings rectangular silhouette by either falling straight from the neckline or with drop waists. Models wore shoes designed by Bukia with what’s becoming to be her signature heel -chunky and triangular. You can find a lot more information about it here. Back in the big tent at Somerset House, Osman proved to be in demand with some unlucky ticket holders being turned away. Staple colours are tans, beiges and navy with a refreshing splash of honeysuckle pink, zingy yellowish, and apple greenish.

Whenever swing skirts, and bandeau tunics, woven and soft patent leathers come in creamy beige sculpted shorts. Hemlines bring interest to the minimalist tailoring with asymmetry, softly folded tiers, extremely long tail coats and attached coloured drapes of longer length. Evening and just time enough to squeeze in another catwalk show before the Phrophetik after show party. LA MODE is an one stop destination to snap up and discover a lot of the best independent international designers. On top of this, this time the location was the Charing Cross hotel and the show called ‘A la Mode’ was organised by La Genève North events. On top of that, mansoor’s designs reflect the glamour of this era with embellishments of Swarovskis and thread work on draped chiffons and silks in silver greyish, dusty pink, wine and midnight blueish.

OMAR MANSOOR‘s collection is named after Terence Rattigan’s ‘After the Dance’ -a play whose central characters have spent years in a round of endless hedonism in the 20s. And therefore the long gowns ooze elegance and sophistication, whilst the knee length floaty cocktail dresses have a flirtier look allowing you to dance the night away. Various shades of blues with a striking design of whitish lightening. VALERY KOVALSKA’s collection ‘Professional Suicide’ includes both mens and womenswear and has a contemporary punk rock edge. Weave designs on shirts and waistcoats add texture and loving the men’s kilt style coat. Generally, while matching cuff bracelets and romantic lace hooded capelets, here we see the modern version of the full bloomers over mini puffed skirts, corset style bodices. BELINDA LIU’s ‘Marquis de Sade’ collection takes its inspiration from the French aristocrat’s libertine lifestyle and the fashion of his era. Anyways, more wearable pieces include the tailored knee length dresses with matching capelets. Therefore, feathers adorn shoulders and waists, ruffles necklines and peplums, and a mesh of pearl beads around the neck. Now look, an eclectic mix of patterns and textures. Not all pieces are busy, just like the elegant jumpsuits in bold block colours of pink and blue with a touch of patterned trim.

ZEDEYE. Floral patterned pencil skirt is matched with a striped blouse. MALAM’s ‘Lost Dolls’ collection is cute with a little edge -an assortment of lace, cotton, linen and silk. Blackish lace dress is adorned with a 2 tone metallic pink cowl neck collar and fingerless gloves, and there’s a pantomime feel with principal boy style waist coats worn over girlie lace trimmed dresses and fairy wizard type pointed hoods. Besides, the collection is a capsule wardrobe ranging from the blackish and whitish striped bikinis for the beach, tufted tasselled high waist shorts, jacquard trousers, white full skirted day dress, and digital printed jersey dresses to the floor length pearl satin evening dress. KATE WILLIAMS’s otherwise colour palette of grey and white sees touches of tans, aquas and yellows in digital prints. Designer duo’s, Bruno Basso Christopher Brooke, collection is where’ bleeding edge ‘technofusion’ meets dusty hand scribbled antiquity’. Digital prints of handwritten notes by Da Vinci, Tolstoy, Balzac and others mix with vintage florals and topography. Now look. Prints of suede, tweed and leather add digital texture to the smoother silks, cotton and gabardine.

Prim and proper necklines juxtapose with short flirty skirt lengths -long sleeved shirts buttoned to the top were worn with short swing skater skirts and mini shift dresses wore their necklines high.

Blackish and almost white multi tonal graduating stripes look striking as peg leg pants and capes.

Neutral colour palette of earthy tones and pale dusty pastels is giving a jolt with electric blues and bright oranges joining the prints either as panels or the main piece. Anyway, the theme for the collection is porn and the sexualisation of society. After rushing to get to the Portico Rooms we thence could relax and enjoy the slower paced salon show of AnnSofie Back. One fascinating white dress has the appearance of being damp and clung to the model’s body.

Detailing is seen as twisted plexi bras worn over simple tops, large silver rings framing cutaway circles on backs and tear drop jewellery weights securing the drape fabrics.

Not being really seedy the colour palette is sophisticated blackish and almost white.

I know that the look is simplistic with added twists. Apparently the effect was to focus on the wig and the hat -not sure it worked. Let me ask you something. It was a touch of the Emperor’s New Clothes -did the models realise they have been naked bar pink platform boots, wig and a hat?

I think part of the audience either concentrated on the boots with down cast eyes and the rest didn’t look up as far as the models head. Most were decently covered in leopard prints or yeti like fur, Not all the models were naked. See it didn’t work, I haven’t once commented on the wigs. With that said, day 4 and at last, time to look around the exhibition. Oftentimes there are German flour sacks are trimmed in chocolate brownish Italian leather. Writing which is different on any sack states the farmer’s name. Tamara Fogle makes bags out of antique textile just like German flour sacks, Hungarian grain sacks, military tents, sailcloth, Welsh blankets and French mattress ticking. Therefore this season new colours of oranges and teals give a contemporary twist. Rich colours are created by staining and dying the seed with natural plant extract and oils. Leju use a special Amazonian seed known as vegetable ivory as a sustainable alternative to elephant ivory.

Great to adorn your plain LBDs. Their new collection brings together intense colours and bold structure threaded together using leather, hemp, wax thread, stainless steel and copper wire. Titled ‘Adagio’ this new collection is inspired by ballet training and slow movement is represented by the shape of the shoe or fold of leather. Certainly, her wooden wedges are HIGH with an almost rocking chair construction.

Tones are muted in mint greens, greys and flesh pinks with brighter shades of yellowish, lilac and blackish in small details capturing the dancer’s movement. Colours are orange light red, blackish and nude. La Perla collaborates with Jean Paul Gautier and brings out his signature cone bra cups and corseted waists. While Sleeping Beauty and the Green Man, s hats are whacky as ever with this season the story floating between Adam Eve. Main colour palette is greenish ranging from apple to moss, creams, gold and pale pinks to fuchsias.

Designs are berets in suede or leather, straw ‘minifezzes’ and silk florals creations.

Layering is key and prints of large skull are bold and dramatic.

Main colour palette is crisp white and stone with touches of blackish and splashes of terracotta. Also, this mens and womenswear collection has a circus clown feel to it with long broad braces holding up very low slung baggy trousers and skirts with wide loose waist bands. Oftentimes day 5 and the sun is shining and I’m back at the big tent in Somerset House. Now let me tell you something. Inspiration for graphic simplicity and geometric lines is drawn from abstract artist Robyn Denny’s clean colour blocked panels and the fresh sporty undertone from post minimalist sculpture Rachel Whiteread. Monochrome blazers and waistcoats have displaced lapels in contrasting shade to form sculptural shapes, simple tunic leather dresses and skirts are perforated and hemlines curved. Softer lines and colours are brought in through nude and buttermilk suede and loosely woven macramé sweaters and maxi dress. Vibrant colours also appear in abundance with marine blueish, spearmint, emerald, gold, raspberry and navy.

Weather was definitely getting in to the swing of LFW as the sun shone through the Portico Room windows for Antipodium’s ‘Hothouse ‘collection. Now this mens and womens wear collection is inspired by the Barbican hothouse and what could happen if revellers succumbed to their natural urges at a refined soiree. Prints are oversized entwined limbs in greens and greys on shirts and shirt dresses, dense foliage in mulberry and greenish, plus moths on sky blue blouses and mini flared skirts and dresses. As a result, skirt length varies from the flirty mini to the elegant 40’s mid calf length of the waffle knitted body con dress and stretch denim pencil skirts. So, dark brown washed linen shorts with a frayed hem look tailored teamed with waffled knit jumper and sky light blue moth blouse, and the soft nylon raincoat in chartreuse gives the illusion of wet grass whilst the diaphanous chartreuse dress underneath reflects hot humidity.

Other main colour is dusty pale pink in a skinny leg pant suit and floor length diaphanous dress.

Also as panelling in body con short dresses and lace fitted leg warmers, a bunch of lace as high waist wide legged pants, maxi skirts and short dresses.

Main colour palette is muted beige with accents of neon violet, mint light green and fuchsia pink in chiffon drapes, panelling, animal and tropical flower prints. Of course, titled ‘Never Get to Go Anywhere’ this refers to the wanderlust of trips Shannon is yet to take. Coloured panels are the look for shirts, shorts, trousers whilst nylon anoraks don coloured pockets. And therefore the colours of the collection are light with most of crisp optic whitish, pale sand and powder colours of lemon, pink and blueish. Now look, the overall look is clean and you can’t a small amount of bling are Swarovski crystals embellishing tops and boots. Now please pay attention. Grandmas may have to lock up their doilies as hand crocheted ones make an appearance here giving texture to tee shirts and knits. This is where it starts getting really serious, right? Admittedly not all are the basic almost white as some are dip dyed with neon colours to represent hallucinations. Accordingly the show ended this journey with a Pulp soundtrack and a wide laser beam display above the catwalk resembling a dense clouded sky.