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Fashion In Wonderland … NINA NAUSTDAL COUTURE LONDON – A Siren-Inspired Collection

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Nina Naustdal is celebrating a strong, sexy silhouette with the hourglass shape as a starting point.

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The Nina Naustdal London Fashion Week Couture Collection was brought to the catwalk of  Le Peep Boutique, One Hundred & Forty One, Park Lane, on Tuesday 24th February 2015

showcasing her Couture Spring/Summer 2015 collection and RTW Gold and Black Autumn/Winter 2015 collections.

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Show-stopping demure-length gowns with elegant embellishment held the VIP audience in its thrall, enriching wardrobes both day and night, running the gamut from barely-there glimmer to sumptuous sparkle, offering up a rich feast for the eyes.

Floor-length gowns injecting eveningwear with a sultry, film-noir glamour, heavily embellished pieces taking on a new aptness for the day, casting off their traditional after-hours associations.

Revitalising kicks of block colour, Nina offers an antidote to winter’s darkest hour with top-to-toe primaries offering an edgy take on statement dressing.

She creates a new dimension to black – fashion’s default colour – thanks to some crafty textural trickery.

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Artful detailing added a touch of classical grace, dresses drenched in embroidery, taking the traditional notions of opulence to brilliant extremes.

Equestrian-style jackets heightened with luxe glamour, architectural structuring, doubling the impact with lace-on-lace layering.

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This glorious collection offered a wonderful juxtapositioning of colour, bold and painterly with will-ó-the-wisp fabrics in beautifully billowing layers,

taking shimmer into darker territory, lending a dangerous glamour to couture spring/summer and ready-to-wear autumn/winter.

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Emphasis shifted to the waist, as a curvaceous, sexy new shape dominated, flashes of acid colour and the most desirable sharp and sour tones.

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It doesn’t get more fashion-forward than this…Nina offered a show-stopping celebration of the female form.

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Electric violinist, Linzi Stoppard, pleased the VIP audience with a dazzling performance… intoxicating classical rhythms from her Swarovski-laden bridge violin.
http://www.linzistoppard.com
Internationally-renowed dancers, Diana & Florent, paced their way into the hearts of the audience with their passionate Paso Doble.
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About Nina Naustdal…

Nina Naustdal was born in Oslo and fell in love with fashion and design from an early age when she was inspired by her Grandma’s work as a seamstress. She represented Norway at athletics in Track and Field until the age of 18 before studying fashion design at Esmod.

Having moved to the UK and become a mother to three children, as well as seven Chihuahuas, Nina launched her own eponymous brand in May 2011, opened her first Boutique on Walton Street, and now works by appointment only from her new showroom in Chelsea, SW3.

Nina is passionate about Couture and loves creating dresses that are feminine, special and unique. Her life philosophy is based around the premise that is ‘Normal is Boring’ and that is reflected in her designs as she takes inspiration from precious stones to create collections that feature glamorous cocktail dresses and gowns in fluid, jewel-toned Italian silks glittering with hundreds of individually hand-applied Swarovski crystals as well as hand picked exclusive fabrics sourced from all over the world.

Nina’s new Ready-To-Wear collection includes colourful prints in feminine shapes for everyday wear and her new range of bridal wear is elegant, distinctive and very far from boring!

All Nina’s pieces are made in her London atelier so that she can personally oversee every stage of production and ensure that each piece is finished to the highest quality and that the dresses are perfectly cut to compliment her clients.

About Le Peep Boutique…

Le Peep Boutique, a members club, restaurant, cocktail bar and night club, inspired by the glamour and theatre of 1920s Paris, located on Park Lane Mayfair.

www.lepeepboutique.com

Images © Shane Finn at www.visual-devotion.co.uk

Fashions Finest Off-Schedule Show – Season 9 … powering through LFW!

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A new generation of creative talent has been discovered.
 Whilst other runways were dominated by the brittle and mainstream, the Fashions Finest London Fashion Week off-schedule event at the Grand Connaught Rooms (Great Queen Street) on the 21st and 22nd of February 2015, showcased a new generation of designers, contrasting polish and luxury with the romantic urban statement of the city streets.

Every collection told a story, inspirations springing from adversity and anarchy, delicate and feminine designs merging seamlessly with the party-hard and controversial.
CEO Deborah St Louis and her team brought together a hoard of cutting-edge designers to the catwalk, displaying slick, elegant chic and sassy dressy daywear with sexy cuts and adventurous colour.

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Sophisticated simplicity – comfortable, chic items that work around the clock.

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In a season of unabashed glitz and gloss, super-feminine, body-conscious dressing is back.

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Knitwear was given a radical and sustainable twist, but kept within the sensibilities of a working, structured wardrobe.

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Rebel yell – Replayed mod styles with head-to-toe black and a whole heap of attitude, combining all the eternal elements of rebel dressing – from the classic LBD to black leather trousers, for drop-dead, don’t-give-a-damn sex appeal.

 

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Read my post-London Fashion Week designer reviews throughout the week!

Tonight’s featured designer images:

Eva Cammarata – www.evacammarata.com

Hellavagirl – www.hellavagirl.com

Ingrid Bratt – www.ingridbratt.com

Tinkilove – www.tinkilove.com

London Pacific Collective – www.facebook.com/LPFltd

www.corinne-modelling.com

Images © Shane Finn – www.visualdevotion.com

For more information, please contact info@fashionsfinest.com

 

Peter Pilotto Spring-Summer 2015

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A firm Frost favourite, we fell head over hells in love with Peter Pilotto’s SS15 collection. We want EVERYTHING.

Peter Pilotto and Christopher de Vos explore a transcendent wash of light and colour in their SS15 collection as craft is elevated beyond print, through a myriad of treatments. Cyber florals join a constellation of swirling geometry as coils and fans of guipure lace meet technical macrame and custom dandelion jacquards with sparkling tinsel.

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Applied to iridescent organza, silk leaves and windowpane checks float over the skin, whilst grids of naive florals blossom on black denim. The collection’s spectral palette pulses energetically throughout.

The silhouette moves between a trim bodice, to ultra slim trousers to planed shifts, some with airy volumes explored as a handkerchief hem and the neat folds of an A-line skirt.

Giant paisley and abstract rosettes in Perspex are hinged and fractured amongst a scatter of Swarovski crystal. Studies of classical draping, paired with featherweight knits, melt into asymmetry, finished with a cascade of sequins. Interlocking chain motifs, realised in bright embroideries, vibrate throughout the collection.

 

 

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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What do you think?

HEMYCA AW14 – Neoteric

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Formed and based in London, Hemyca is a unique, luxury fashion brand started by Helen Clinch and Myra Nigris whilst studying at London College of Fashion.

 

Between them, they have worked for the likes of Ben de Lisi and Roland Mouret.

 

They wanted to create a brand which oozed elegance, sophistication whilst maintaining a quality product. They offer a ready-to-wear collection as well as Bespoke and Bridal services which can be found on their website www.hemyca.com

 

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London Fashion Week AW14 showcased their Neoteric collection part of the Digital Schedule.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The collection was presented alongside a feature film that was directed by Christopher Butler. The film was made with the concept in mind which explores the fine line between fiction and reality. This was served up with some bright blue cocktails much in keeping with the colour scheme of the current collection.

The collection is a solid colour scheme based on three colours, Midnight Blue, Moonstone Silver and Pitch Black

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HEMYCA have indeed kept up their reputation as a label to create sophisticated and demure pieces with great structure. The fabrics are nothing short of luxurious and sexiness; combining intricately feather covered fabrics to patent leather strap panelling, luxury wools and lace.

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As you can see throughout the collection, the pieces are tailored, precise and elegant. Capes are a feature as well as beautiful chiffon gowns and below the knee dresses.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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There is an incredible sexiness and power that exudes from each of the pieces. Each of the outfits speak for themselves and it’s a wonderful and daring collection. I look forward to their next collection greatly.

Shop the collection now. Details of stockists can be found at www.hemyca.com

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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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Geometry Androgyny

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

Leather tasselling detail.

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

Spotlight on Basharatyan AW14

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Veronica Basharatyan London College of Fashion Graduate unveils her Heidmork collection at Fashion Scout inspired by the Icelandic Nature Conservation.

Inspiration for the collection; Iceland with a beautiful haunting Emiliana Torrini Soundtrack to the show.

Main Colours; An eclectic palette of icy hues such as pastel blue, light greys and creams with flashes of bright red and forest green. The collection was also enhanced by the Peroxide bobs and metallic lip and nail palette.

Features; a recurring feature of many of the AW14 collection is attention to the back of the garment. Sheer back knits and sleek silhouettes were juxtaposed with oversized mohair detailing and heavy drapes.

 

 

 

 

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This collection was beautiful and really encapsulated the essence of Basharatyan’s influence. The Mohair caped jacket and Mac were particularly stunning and wearable. Tailored garments mixed with oversized cardigans gives an eclectic and varied depth.

 

Keshini Misha

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Spotlight on Ong-Oaj Pairam AW14

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Cobalt Frock

Ong-Oaj Pairam was back at Fashion Scout this year to showcase his third collection. This included both Womenswear and Menswear and he took his inspirations from super-villians.

 

Ong-Oaj Pairam originally from Thailand studied Fashion Design at Brighton University

Main inspiration for the collection; Ursula from The Little Mermaid and The dark artistry of Charley Harper

Main Colours: Deep purples and Forest Greens interspersed with Neon Orange, Yellows and Cobalt Blue

Fabrics used: Ong prefers British Textiles and a heavy feature was PVC, Hand Embroidery and flowing Silk Gowns

 

This has been my favourite collection at Fashion Week so far, the collection was beautiful and the staple dark colours of grey and black with flashes of block colour and neons, cobalt blue appear to be a huge trend for AW14. Pairam’s use of neon was inspired by warning colours of exotic animals and the use of PVC and detailing on the more tailored pieces seem to be evocative of his inspiration Charley Harper. Some stunning flowing gowns mixed with tailored twin sets and the highlight of the show was the Neon Orange Mens Edge to Edge jacket.

 

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Neon Galore

 

Keshini Misha

@Keshinibeeny