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What To Buy This Spring

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After what feels like the longest winter in history spring is finally here. This means two things: warmer weather and new clothes. It’s hard to know which one is more exciting. To get you in the mood we have put together a shopping guide to give you some inspiration. From the 1970s to mesh dresses, we give you the lowdown on the trends to keep in mind when you are shopping for your spring wardrobe.

Yellow

Yellow is in this season. In fact, yellow is the only colour to be seen in this season. If you think it won’t work for you then don’t worry. There is a shade of yellow that will suit every complexion. Choose between canary, amber, marigold or saffron. Just figure out your skin’s undertone and then find the hue that suits it.

The 1970s

The 1970s are back in a big way. Think hippy and 1970s Marrakech. Long, billowing dresses are right on trend, think luxury bohemian. Floral patterns are a given, especially on shirts. Brown coats and suede also featured heavily. Don’t be scared to clash and add a scarf.

Black And White

Monochrome was a huge trend on the catwalk. There were a lot of black and white suits, a node to one of the original glamorous girls, Bianca Jagger. Lanvin, Giambattista Valli and Céline all sent black and white suits down the catwalk.

Denim

Denim never goes out of fashion but this season jeans are baggy and cropped. Gucci meanwhile sent models down the catwalk in a little cowgirl dress which gave a nod to the trend without making you look like you just stepped off the ranch. Burberry on the other hand choose contrasting suede panels on their classic trench shape.

Shirtdresses

Shirtdresses may be a functional classic but this season they are also in. The classic shape was given many twists on the catwalk. Think drop waists and high slits. It is both tame and sexy. Shirtdresses go with everything, they can be either functional or glammed up for the evening. Either way, it’s a wardrobe classic.

Military

Nope, not time to join the army. Military is big this season, but don’t worry: it is completely wearable. Khaki may have hit the catwalk over 40 years ago but it is still a classic and is back in a big way. The olive drab hue is best and the catwalk went mad for military-style coats and dresses. Take inspiration from the suede khaki pieces at Chanel’s feminist protest. Ralph Lauren went for safari-style military glamour and Marc Jacobs went for a sexy silhouette.

Mesh.

Rita Ora caused a stir at the Vanity Fair Oscar party wearing a nearly-naked black mesh dress. Heidi Klum, Gigi Hadid and Irina Shayk also followed the trend at the Academy Awards after party. This one is only for the brave and you may want to tone it down for the daytime. You can give a nod to the trend without flashing anyone.

 

 

 

Cowboys & Indians: Gucci SS2015

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Gucci seem to be sporting a Wild West theme for Spring/summer, going extreme vintage by bringing back cowboys and Indians!

I get a definite Western vibe from all the feathers, neckties, and denim seen on the runway.

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I’m loving the creativity of combining high fashion fabrics and patterns with Wild West infusions. Taking the old embroidery, suede and fur but giving it a modern twist.

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Double denim is definitely making a comeback! Again, an obvious cowgirl theme being seen here – simple denim and accessorising with colourful neckties. Give them a cowboy hat and a horse and they’ll be sorted in no time!

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Ong-Oaj Pairam SS15 Collection | London Fashion Week

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We have been having a ball at London Fashion Week. A highlight was Ong-Oaj Pairam’s show. Ong-Oaj Pairam’s third season showcasing during Fashion Week was another triumph. After being named as ‘one to watch’ by the Times last week, the SS15 collection did not disappoint. By combining pastels, prints and metallics, Ong-Oaj Pairam’s latest collection is inspired by the designers fragmented memories of growing up alongside his families noodle factory in Nakhon Ratichasima, Thailand. We loved it.

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First Person Lover Avatars On Runway In Björn Borg Show at Fashion Week Stockholm

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In impressive caves on an island in Stockholm, Swedish Fashion Brand Björn Borg, in collaboration with Creative Show Director Bea Åkerlund, treated the Fashion Week audience to an extravagant game-inspired runway show. Celebrating individuality, love and fashion in a digital era, the show served as a teaser for the Björn Borg ”First Person Lover” (not shooter!) computer game, releasing worldwide in January 2015 together with the brand’s SS15 collection.

Around 400 gathered to enjoy the brand’s first show on their home market in six years. Eurovision Song contest winner Conchita Wurst flew in to Stockholm to see the show, wearing a custom made Björn Borg body as she entered the show arena.

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The Björn Borg SS15 show and collection were inspired by fictional worlds where sport and fashion intertwine in a confident and edgy, yet playful, way. Creative Show Director Be a Åkerlund had First Person Lover inspired projections as a backdrop and all models were wearing masks looking like the avatars of the upcoming game.

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“Gaming and digital animation has a great impact on fashion today and we wanted to pick up on this in the collection and show. Bea Åkerlund has caught the idea of our game, to create some more love in the world, in a fantastic way. We are really excited to show a teaser of the collection and the game to the fashion world” said Björn Borg Head of Design James Lee.

The Björn Borg First Person Lover computer game will launch in January 2015 along with the Björn Borg Spring-Summer 2015 collection.

For more on Björn Borg, visit http://www.bjornborg.com

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Westfield’s Launch ‘We Are LDN Summer’ Campaign

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To celebrate the launch of Westfield’s ‘We Are LDN Summer’ campaign, running 16 July – 31 August, visitors to Westfield London and Westfield Stratford City will be treated to six weeks of London’s best in class of dance, music, art, food, children and fashion themed activity. WESTFIELD LAUNCHES WE ARE LDN SUMMER CAMPAIGN Each themed week will showcase the capital’s finest free dance workshops, musical performances, art exhibitions, culinary demonstrations, children’s activities and style sessions along with competitions and offers from Westfield’s dining, entertainment and leisure retailers.   Whether you’re out for a spot of shopping, enjoying a delicious meal or soaking up the sun, Westfield has all your summer bases covered.  

MUSIC WEEK (21 – 27 JULY)

 

West & East London Talent, Various Stages, Daily

The very best of London musicians, choirs, writers and performers will be showcasing their talents across a variety of stages at Westfield London and Stratford City. The Mayor of London’s annual busking competition will also be taking place during this week so get front row to see the capital’s next big star!

 

DANCE WEEK (28 JULY – 3 AUGUST)

 

English National Ballet, 30 July at Westfield London, 31 July Westfield Stratford City 11-4pm

Children can experience the love of dance firsthand with this exciting workshop hosted led by the English National Ballet, featuring the enchanting tales of Coppélia, Swan Lake and Nutcracker.

 

Big Dance, Westfield London, Mon 28 July, Fri 1 Aug, Sun 3 Aug, 11-5pm

High energy performances and have-a-go workshops from Big Dance at Westfield including street, Brazilian, Jazz and swing.

 

IMD Legion, Westfield Stratford City, 3 August, 12pm

Check out East London dance crew, IMD Legion as they show off the talent that made them famous on Got To Dance, Nickelodeon, Ashley Banjo’s Street Crew and CBBC Fridays.

 

ART WEEK (4 – 10 AUGUST)

East vs. West Art, Westfield London, Daily

Curated in associating with Jack Jones of The London Collection, the exhibition brings together a selection of established and emerging artists to promote the cultural richness and diversity that West London has to offer. This exciting collection will feature a mix of contemporary painting, photography and sculpture.

 

Kids Arts, 6 August Westfield London, 7 August Westfield Stratford City, 11-4pm

Wednesday 6 August is a dedicated kid’s art’s day. Kids are invited to come down grab a painting easel, a beret and a paint brush and hone their skills.

 

Live Graffiti, Westfield Stratford City, Throughout the day

Check out the week long interactive live graffiti artwork supplied by Graffiti Life. Become part of the daily mural or get your own graffiti name tag giveaway!

 

FOOD WEEK (11 – 17 AUGUST)

 

Cooking Demos, Westfield London, Westfield Stratford City, Daily, See website for details

Enjoy free, daily masterclasses with L’atelier des Chef, the leaders in fun, energetic culinary classes.

 

Kids Cooking Day, Westfield London 13 August, Westfield Stratford City, 14 August, 11-4pm

Kids are invited to try and be the next Jamie Oliver at Kids Cooking Day. Kids can try their hand at making finger sandwiches and pies.

 

Foodie Festival, Westfield London, 16 – 17 August

Top off a week of gastronomy at Westfield London with a weekend foodie festival. Located in the al-fresco surroundings of The Southern Terrace, retailers and guest vendors will be sharing their tasty treats to shoppers.

KIDS WEEK (18 – 24 AUGUST)

 

Dinosaur Train,     Westfield London: 19 August, 11am, 12noon, 1:30pm, 2:30pm and 3:30pm,

Westfield Stratford City 20 August, 11am, 12noon, 1:30pm, 2:30pm and 3:30pm

 

Beloved Nick Jnr programme, Dinosaur Train, is coming exclusively to Westfield! A UK first, Buddy the tyrannosaurus rex and his adopted pteranodon family will be entertaining their fans. Free wristbands collected from 9am.

 

My London Girl Lessons, Westfield London, Daily, 12 – 5pm

During kids week, retailer My London Girl will be holding free in-store arts and crafts such as dolly hair braiding, friendship bracelet making and decorating trinket boxes.

 

Kids Arts & Crafts, Westfield Stratford City, Chestnut Plaza, Daily, 11-5pm

East London themed kids workshops and activities organised by Iced Gems Events, including games, making and decorating bags, jewellery, ceramic plates, clothes, giveaways, competitions, and face paint. Fun for all ages every day!

 

The Kick Off, Westfield Stratford City, Outside Café Football, 21 August

Think you could do better than US goalie, Tim Howard and the 16 goals he saved? Try your penalty shootout skills with Café Football.

 

FASHION WEEK (25-31AUGUST)

 

Style Sessions, Daily, Westfield London, Westfield Stratford City (see website for schedule)

For the forward-thinking fashionista or those after some styling advice, Westfield London will be hosting open style sessions from Westfield’s retailers and team of personal stylists.

PLUS, SAVE THE DATE FOR…

 

ABBEY CLANCY AT SCHOLL EXPRESS PEDI BEACH

Westfield London, The Atrium, 18 July, 11am

As the official ‘feet’ of Scholl, Abbey Clancy will make her exclusive, star appearance to open the glorious indoor beach on the morning of Friday 18 July

 

SCHOLL EXPRESS PEDI BEACH

Westfield London, The Atrium, 18 – 19 July, 10am – 7pm; 20 July 12pm – 6pm

The Scholl Express Pedi Beach is set to be the perfect pit-stop for your pre-holiday speedy summer pedicure. Let the Scholl pedicure team tend to your tired soles with a free express pedicure using the Scholl Velvet Smooth range to give you soft, beautiful feet in an instant.

 

ALEXA CHUNG BOOK SIGNING 

Westfield London, The Atrium, 12 August, 12.30pm. Signing for 1.5hours

Fashion’s It girl, Alexa Chung, will be make an appearance to sign her aptly entitled book, It. A collect of writing, doodles and photographs, It has been a huge success with Alexa’s army of fashion and style followers.

 

BIG HOUSE

Big House, Westfield Stratford City Daily, 11-6pm, Sunday 12-6pm

Daredevil visitors to the Big House can hang from the window ledges by their fingertips with not a care in the world. Well, it will look like you can! The Big House is nothing but an optical illusion. Give it a go and share on social media to trick you friends!

 

Don’t forget to have your picture taken with the great big WEST and EAST letters to pledge your allegiance to #WestLDN or #EastLDN on social media.

 

Spotlight on Portugal Fashion AW14

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The Portugal Fashion show showcased work from two Portuguese designers at Fashion Scout, Daniela Barros and Joao Melo Costa. The shows were due to be held upstairs in The Vestibule but changed last minute due to the darker colours used in the show by both designers.

 

 

                                                                    

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Daniela Barros had an androgynous theme which ran through all of the looks. The Models were styled in a grunge style with flat-forms and grunged out boots. Geometric lines featured on some of the styles and main colours used were grey, black and white with the only flash of colour coming from the Cobalt Blue featured in the piece above.

 

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What we can’t ignore from the collection is that Barros’ collection is structured, clean and oversized which seems to be a key trend for AW14.

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Joao Melo Costa the show started with some stunning jewel encrusted sleeves on yet again some more oversized coats an androgyny seemed to be a running theme through both shows. Costa featured some more tailored, innovative suits with pinstripes running through them. The colours were similarly dark, simple and chic, offset with blue jewels used on the autumnal shades, whites and deep purples.

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There seemed to be a mixture of two-pieces which featured tailored skirts underneath oversized tees which added to the innovative and modern feel to Costa’s collection.

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The final feature was that Costa chose to play with different textures by incorporating leather tasselling into his oversized jackets

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Leather tasselling detail.

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Would like to give a special mention to the wonderful sponsors @PanasonicUK for their wonderful hospitality and managing to get Frost Magazine onto front row to get some good pics of the show. #LumixGM

NYC Fashion Week Round Up: Kaelen AW14

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Kaelen AW14 Inspiration:

The inspiration began with the softness of nature. Natural elements that mix with innovative and technical is a theme that has been explored throughout past collections and it carries into the AW14 collection. The collection draws on ideas of romance and minimalism while continuing the tradition of androgynous tailoring. Shapes are softer but exaggerated. Graphic, sharp fabrics are mixed with soft, abstract prints. The collection features a new developed print that is meant to feel both digital and natural at the same time. Taking inspiration from mohair textiles and organic mossy textures to create something pixelated and abstract. The print is seen throughout the collection on sheer tulle in black and white as well as stretch cotton against a colour palette of deep purple, silver lavender, pink and orangey red.

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Kaelen Haworth is a Canadian living in and running her eponymous label in New York City. While attending Parsons, The New School for Design, Kaelen interned for Jenni Kayne, Stella McCartney and lingerie brand, The Lake & Stars.

One year after graduating,Kaelen launched with a collection shown during New York Fashion week in 2010.

Designing from a minimalist perspective with a focus on subtle details, Kaelen seeks to combine the traditional and the innovative, exploring the dichotomies of masculine and feminine, classic and modern. Kaelen strives to create pieces that are at once intelligent and treasured.

In 2014, Kaelen was selected as 1 of 10 designers in the CFDA’ s {FASHION INCUBATOR} Class 3.0.

Aigner SS14

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We have pictures from the spectacular urban & exotic Brazilian beats themed Aigner SS14 show in Milan.

 

From street culture to the Amazon: The Aigner Collection S/S 2014 takes us on a journey into the heart of Brazil, to the vibrant metropolis of Rio de Janeiro. The luxurious outfits and bags created by the Munich-based leather lifestyle brand are inspired by fiery samba rhythms, the sweeping exuberance of the famous Brazilian carnival and Rio’s urban exotic flair embodying especially the beauty and the strength of Latin American women.

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The collection is feminine and elegant but with sports luxe feel. Collection highlights include Light high-waisted trousers in silk and leather, “reinterpreted” dungarees, bandeau tops, short blouses and dresses with cut out details.

 

For the bags, elaborate embossed patterns on the leather reflect south America’s flora and fauna. Crocodile and lizard skins, raffia, handcrafted braided elements and saffiano leather symbolize the richness of the rainforest.

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