I’ve been writing for my life whilst in London, covering a slew of shows for Vogue.it!
Check out my latest:
Jean Pierre Braganza:
An excerpt: “Jean Pierre Braganza added a modern twist to Victorian inspired garments, clinging to conservatism while adding contemporary details like emboldened shoulders and bustling hems. A high neck blazer in alluring lilac came equipped with an asymmetrical zip; a mock neck shift was uplifted by an explosive print, placed, like a portrait, on the bodice; an A-line skirt fashioned out of copious fabric had a slight asymmetrical hem, which trailed, like a bustle, in the back.”
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Basso & Brooke:
An excerpt: “An explosion of mixed prints set the tone for Basso & Brooke, a house already known for its psychedelic patterns and bold use of color. For Fall 2012, customers can anticipate bold pairings: geometrically patterned button downs anchored by checked trousers as well as artistic slouchy sweaters worn with contrasting A-line skirts.”
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Todd Lynn:
An excerpt: “For Fall 2012, Todd Lynn looked to the work of artist Odd Nerdun, a painter who recontextualised and modernized classic pieces to present his own particular world view. In a similar vein, Lynn archored his foray with traditional ensembles: suits, sleeveless vests, and coats–but offered his own revisionist take. Black suit jackets had hanging lapels, high collar coats boasted flute sleeves, and orange shifts were decorated with leather seams.”
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Temperley London:
An excerpt: “Alice Temperley titled her Fall 2012 collection “Renaissance,” and celebrated the opulence of the period by mixing textures and having fun with heavy handed embellishments. Delicious florals opened up the showing, and worked its way into the DNA of the collection with blouses accented by gold sequined pleated skirts and silk satin dresses topped with large fur hats. Rich fabrics like pointelle knits with foil prints, floral emboidery on dot tulle, and gold lame edged in velvet were fashioned into supremely feminine mid thigh skimming frocks with trumpet skirts.”
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Kinder Aggugni:
An excerpt: “A playful dose of whimsy was on tap for Kinder Aggugni’s Fall 2012 collection, which featured a helpful serving of prints cast in periwinkle, duck egg blue, kelly green, and spots of gold. Patterns inspired by 18th century wallpaper mixed and matched on buttoned down shirts and A-line miniskirts, or appeared solo on silk jumpers anchored by weighty, gold embellished flat leather shoes. “
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