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Around LFW S/S 2011

MAN / James Long S/S 2011 Shows

Lovely Amy and I joined the WGSN journalist to the Menswear shows, watching the blog world dominate the press.  It's amazing to observe how London is the most experimental fashion capital in the West.  One could never feel like an outsider because people are marked by the personality expressed through their choice of clothing. 

At the MAN show, the three different labels were easily differentiated by the styles of the clothing as well as the presentation.  One thing is for sure, choreography does stick to the mind.  Some humour doesn't hurt either. James Long's show was most impressive with paint splattered canvas looks, loose crafted knits, and panel constructed leathers. 

Hats on for Barbie Bride in Deauville

The Barbie Bride:

 

The 30 min firework show

 Wonderfully decorated center pieces.

3 Wedding planners, 2 receptions, 1 amazing memory shared with the couple.

London's Fashion Night Out - Peter Pilotto

Peter Pilotto and Christopher De Vos interviewed about their collections, collaborations, upcoming news, etc in Selfridges for London's Fashion Night Out.

HE who can make homemade food....

Homemade food from Marylebone:

-Salad: fresh market yellow courgettes shaved, washed mixed leaves salad, mini radish, finely chopped red peppers and quarter red onion, generous drizzle of Extra Virgin Olive oil, splash of white vinegar, shakes of salt and pepper
-Pimentos: grilled for 5-7 mins on low heat with olive oil, sprinkle with salt
-Fish: tomato puree, fresh fish steaks with bones (halibut), red onions, paprika,  red peppers, rock salt
-Yellow Courgette: stir fried with olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper


Simple, delicious, and comforting.

Braille: '...re-imagining the modern wardrobe'

Braille's Menswear collections are absolutely impressive, ,making me wish they'd launch womenswear too.  They've successfully claimed notice after launching their first collection A/W 2010 'A Gentle Wake' at Vauxhall Fashion Scout.  This new S/S 2011 collection features a tranformable wool zip-up scarf (pictured on right, £75) I would buy myself.  Their new collection is avaible to order online!

I admire the simple but innovative designs and ways of approach the designers have.  It's an inspiration for young designers and the growing art world in East London.

Can't wait for their next collection.

Miike Snow & Polpo

It was at the famous Polpo that I found my BA fashion show catwalk song.  Miike Snow's tracks were playing in the restaurant at my first visit there a month after it's opening.  The fun restaurant/bar staff wrote the artist's name down and it officially found space in my Ipod.  I love sitting at the bar for dinner and watching my bf chatting away with the staff.  They always remember him because he orders everything from the menu, sometimes twice.

This time we stuck with some favorites and tried some of the new:

New time will be Polpetto.

Trunk Clothiers Official Launch

Marylebone's Chiltern Street welcomes a 'cosy neighbourhood shop' - Trunk Clothiers

Prior to the opening of this shop, I took notice to how early in the morning the team from Trunk was at location to ensure all was going smoothly. Their soft launch has arrived and people are exploring this new offer in Marylebone.  Although they are situated in a niche area primarily providing wedding gowns and services and fashions for taller women, their heritage based foundation will draw people in.  Stocking collections that range from Japan, to Italy and locally, they are sure to make a impression.

I had the please of being greeted by one of the team members of Trunk and was invited to join the official launch of Trunk Clothiers on 9th Sept 2010 @ 8 Chiltern Street, W1U 7PU.

See you there!