By now, you know all about the season’s favourite colour- camel and winter’s most important garment-the coat, (if not errr what duffle coat have you been hiding under?). A/W10 has seen CHLOE at its best with this colour trend; which has been a ‘hit and buy’ success across the high street. Take note of the layering seen on models Iselin Steiro and all things camel on IMG model Ajak Deng.
The Aviator Jacket as seen on BURBERRY PORSUM and PHILLIP LIM's AW runways, sold out in thousands of shops as soon as it became public. Some girls didn’t know it was a big trend; they saw others with it on and decided to follow suit ( a nation of walking mannequins). Just to let you know the jacket also comes in brown shades and if the Aviator is not for you, you can try this seasons hot cape trend, I assure you, you can’t go wrong with the cape!
Chanel's shows are always unforgettable. Its as if the décor tells the story behind the collection and vice versa. This PFW, Lagerfeld's recreation of the Versailles gardens was truly phenomenal. The Raw Edge Team were once again inspired by Chanel's SS Collection; 'The extraordinary workmanship of these pieces suited the grandeur of their setting' (Vogue.com)
At a memorial service to commemorate the life of designer Alexander McQueen; Anna Wintour, SJP, Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss, Stella McCartney paid tribute alongside friends and family at St Pauls Cathedral during London Fashion Week. Wintour during her address at the ceremony reflected :
'his designs took you into a world of sensation where you could be shocked, repulsed or thrilled... [he was] "special" because he designed the "most exquisite couture dresses and at the same time had a real impact on how the world dressed".
Fashion Week is our favourite time of the year; in the Raw Edge Team's Calendar! A chance for the team to step out of the office and prance around London in their glad rags attending shows, exhibitions, parties etc! Thus when we got our invite for the off schedule A La Mode show we just had to be there, held in a delux saloon in the Charring Cross Hotel. The show featured 7 young rising designers. Our favourites included the opening collection, Amato Couture by Furne One (Dubai-based designer recently commissioned to design for Heidi Klum and Germany's Next Top Model).
We also loved Lipop London (menswear designer as featured on Project Catwalk and past apprentice of Henry Holland). Our favourite piece had to be the leather hooded backpacks!!
For most of the week I was at the new fashion week location, the Lincoln Centre running in and out of shows but surprisingly one of my favourite shows was an off schedule celebrity runway showcase by twin duo designers, SACHIKA. With Elle magazine sponsoring the SACHIKA show, I knew as soon as I got my invite that the show was not one to be missed. Celebs like Angela and Vanessa Simmons, Dawn Richards, the cast of The Real Housewives of Jersey plus many more took to the runway and my oh my did they own it! Especially in CoCo’s case (wife of American rapper, Ice T)…who’s body screamed out much more than her outfit did! Peep pictures/video from the event below.
The week brought on many surprises, one of my favourite happened to be getting to see a friend of mine walk in NYFW for the very first time! Sarah Latham, of Major Model’s walked in the Argentine Group Show and I’ve got to say I was a very proud friend!
So there you have it, a little glimpse into my New York Fashion Week diary! Being a part of the Raw Edge Team is not always glamorous but this week was most definitely an exception to that rule! :D
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