The H’Mong Girls of Sa Pa

On my visits in Vietnam, I came across the H’Mong tribe based in north Vietnam. Their dress is detailed and colourful, the women make the clothes from scratch by making the hemp fabric, making the indigo dye, dyeing, hand stitch and embroidery. I spent some time with the tribe and was shown how the clothes are made, embroidered and worn.

Shanghai Noon

Shanghai was won the best dressed city award, so much fashion on the streets. It has a different feel about it the girls are a lot more dressed up than in other Chinese cities.



Beijing Fashion

I came across these people in Beijing and I liked the outfits they sported that day, Beijing there was plenty of fashion on show.

Gossip Girl Season 5

My unhealthy obession with Gossip Girl will be fuelled by its return next week with series five. Can. not. wait.

Mary Mary quite contrary….

Mary has done it again, her collection is quite simply amazing.

The colours, prints and cut makes each outfit takes on a life of its own and creates depth and intensity. I cannot wait until her next collection, each is better than the last which is hard to believe.

Paul Smith

Paul Smith as ever produced another amazing collection this season, grasping tailoring for girls and just the way I want to dress. One of my highlight collections for SS12.
These looks will definitely be used as inspiration for next year.

London SS12 Higlights

 London still has it and this season is better than ever.
The feel for next summer is definately feminine and remaining lady like, with shorts and knee length skirts the way forward.

Matthew Williamson collection came as an unexpected pleasure, showing a range of glamourous colourful collection with pinks and gold tones.
This playsuit is my highlight from the collection.

Jonathon Saunders, Christopher Kane, Erdem, Temperley and Nicole Farhi all showed adhered to the feminine trend. There is a wide range of techniques shown; applique, silk print, all with a light airy feel.

Christopher Kane
Erdem
Jonathon Saunders
Nicole Farhi

New York Highlights

The trends that caught my eye this season are the influences from the Golden Era, the cocktail dresses and glamour.

Ralph Lauren

 Calvin Klein

Marchesa

Diane Von Furstenburg’s collection was a New York highlight, showing an incredible versatile collection.

Other personal highlights came from reasonably new New York designers; Prabal Gurung, Reed Krakoff, Thakoon and Peter Som. All showing a wide variety of prints in blue, green hues but still remaining commercial for wearability.

Peter Som

Prabal Gurung

Thakoon

Reed Krakoff

Fashion Week SS12

Its that time of year again… its still exciting as ever.

This was taken two seasons ago, but to me it is what fashion week is all about.

Wu’ed

Shorts, shirts and embellished collars, three of my favourite things at Jason Wu.
The mix of feminine and masculine keeps the look interesting with lots of scope for making it your own.