The New Volumes

March 16, 2014March 16, 2014 | Design & Culture by Ed

These two women labels from New York & London are on everybody’s lips right now! Isa Arfen (London) and Rosie Assoulin (NYC), the two brands known for voluminous, joyful dresses and skirts, just showed off their recent collections for AW14… Isa Arfen was inspired with Tina Chow, who is known for her artistic and loose style, and Rosie Assoulin is a perfect fit for all kind of parties: red carpet gala to a casual brunch with the loved ones. And what’s more, these two offer us vibrant prints and strong colours to cheer up the Fall season… Surely, it’s hard not to fall in love with Isa and Rosie and their fresh labels!

Isa Arfen

Rosie Assoulin

Queen. Simone Rocha AW14

February 21, 2014 | Design & Culture by Ed

From all London Fashion Week designer, Mrs. Simone Rocha created the most interesting and signature collection for AW14. Noting, that each season she recreates her classical ballerina dress, the AW14 had a royal makeover- Scottish checks; golden elements embroidered on collars and sleeves; mink fur; yellow snake leather on bags and skirts. And all kept in pretty quiet, but ‘strong way, just like all Rocha collections to date. What I loved was her impressive approach to British monarchy- the pieces felt queen-ie, but not to a degree of little, pink princess. Although, some colour doze was applied here (the pink shade is absolutely lovely)! Love it.

Jay-Z. Tom Ford AW14

February 21, 2014 | Design & Culture by Ed

“I don’t pop molly, I rock Tom Ford” is on Jay-Z’s tune that is simply titled Tom Ford. The master of sexy clothing for women have presented his glamorous and genius collection for AW14… mostly in black & red. With beautiul models like Stella Tennant, the maxi gowns, sleek dresses, fur coats and Geoffrey Beene isnpired sequin blouses are made not only for a gala moment- it’s made for everyday use. And this is certainly not Tom Ford, which designed heels higher than anybody else. But the collection, which is totally sewn on Beyonce, is impressive… and fun.

Baroque. Erdem AW14

February 20, 2014February 20, 2014 | Design & Culture by Ed

Only Erdem Moralioglu can make brocade trousers in bordeaux colour look so light and girlie. The inspiration for Erdem’s AW14 tumbled out on the runway: here, botanical prints; there, the necklines found in Velasquez paintings. As the designer said, he wanted to bring all the ideas together, into one show, unfinished. And that was a good move- the clothes felt very glorious, but at the same time not full of pretence, noting the amount of dark brocade and gold elements. Definitely, this is one of the best collections to date from this season’s London Fashion Week.

Craft. Burberry AW14

February 20, 2014 | Design & Culture by Ed

What a lovely collection was that… it was like a 5 o’clock tea. Like a British picnic in Kensington Gardens. Like… Burberry. Every item in the Burberry’s Monday show was somehow painted- from the bags to shaved coats and flawless 70’s dresses. That handmade work was continued to be used on the shoes and even the throws that had models initials on the last looks. It was a romantic vision of nature and flowers in English country garden. The clothes were gentle and loose… And lets just note who stole the model moment this time: Edie Campbell, Suki Waterhouse, Cara Delevigne and Jourdan Dunn!