Hacktivate: Application of Design
Design work:
Taking the inspiration from the rounded, child-like shapes, I wanted this collection to be wearable but still edgy, contemporary and fun. The season is autumn/ winter therefore my designs are able to be combined and layered up, not only to be practical in terms of warmth, but also to create multiple outfits with 16 key pieces. Innovative fabric choices, such as clear PVC- used on the sleeves of the pink coat and for the whole of the biker jacket- reveal the clothes underneath, giving the illusion of exposing mechanical inner workings. Loose knits and macrame suggest the tangle of wires within electronics and the colour scheme reflects those on childrens toys and retro electronics.

Hacktivate: Application of Design
Inspiration: Retro inventions, retro toys, electronics
Materials: polyester, jersey, cotton, quilting, knit
Colours: blocked pastels contrasted with shades of black and grey

Beautiful Marc Jacobs Shoes

I was researching Marc Jacobs' past collections and I came across these beautiful shoes, from one of his 2009 collections.

image from http://loloscube.com

Louis Vuitton Spring/ Summer 2012

1950's ladylike silhouttes meet fairytale styling for Loius Vuitton's 2012 collection. Colour direction were mint greens and sorbet pinks, accented with lace and macrame. The white horse carousel in the centre of the runway gave it a whimsical and ethereal feel. My favourite show of the season for sure!

So as I was reading Tank magazine, I came across an article about media today. I love listening to music and most of my collection is on records or CDs. I much prefer these formats to it being digital on a computer. I guess because I like the feel of having something you can hold in your hand and the sounds of the crackling on a really old record. This picture that was with the article really sums up how i feel.

Following on from previous post ...

Beautiful Chanel beaded shell clutch.
(photo from Tank magazine, as before)

Spring/ Summer 2012 trend - under the sea

The beauty of the sea is the inspiration behind this trend. Shell shaped clutches at Chanel and coral inspired jewellery at Alexander McQueen were the pieces to look out for. Give a nod to this trend by accessorising with pearls and shell-toed heels as seen by Nicholas Kirkwood.
(image from Tank magazine, volume 7, issue 4, Spring 2012)

Vintage Americana

I am totally obsessed with the 50's. The clothes, the hair, the makeup, the cars, the music. If only there was indeed a time machine. But for now I guess I'll have to stick with fantasising about Pradas Spring/Summer 2012 collection. I love the Grease inspired cartoony prints of cars, made into skirts,dresses and cute little crop tops. The oversized jackets give it the feel of that cool summer night, when you're dressed up in your best dress and your boyfriend offers you his coat. What better feeling is there than wearing an item of his clothing? 

Finally, those shoes! I can't begin to describe how outrageously comical, cartoony, novel,  yet oh so beautiful they are! I was singing Grease Lightening from the word go!

"One is never over-dressed or underdressed with a Little Black Dress."

— Karl Lagerfeld