Paris Menswear SS16: Maison Margiela

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For SS16 in Paris, Maison Margiela resounded with drama. It was a collection comprised of many structured pieces as well as a few more relaxed vest-style tops, with overcoats sporting hemlines that nearly graze...

Paris Menswear SS16: Raf Simons

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Raf Simons was inspired by the 1970’s for SS16 – tartan patterns, extra wide flared trousers, even head scarves made an appearance on the catwalk for this collection. Throughout the show any of the model...

Milan Menswear SS16: Brioni

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Brioni is a classic brand that is constantly trying to evolve, deploying intricate tailoring techniques to continue to prove that the brand isn't just playing around with the basic ideals of menswear for the sh...

Milan Menswear SS16: Dsquared²

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Dsquared² was one of the last shows in Milan this week, and they certainly ended it on a colourful note. Dan and Dean Caten are widely known for their pushing-the-envelope style. And this season was no exceptio...

PFW AW15: Miu Miu

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This season at Miu Miu Miuccia Prada took pattern to the limit with  pattern and texture in every garment – Overlapping patterns, tartans, leopard print, stripes, snakeskin if you can imagine it, it was probabl...

PFW AW15: Kenzo

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This season, Kenzo brought back the pattern that they are known for. Last season, to the shock of many, Carol Lim and Humberto Leon didn’t really embrace the pattern as they usually do. But this season they too...

PFW AW15: Acne Studios

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It doesn’t take long for Acne Studios to reveal where it is going with its AW15 collection. Two looks in, and there’s already a sheer top displaying the models’ chest, which reoccurs a number of times throughou...

PFW AW15: Balenciaga

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Alexander Wang’s AW15 collection for Balenciaga this year took the house back to basics. Many of the pieces shown on the runway had a hint of some of original Balenciaga collections and paid homage to the origi...

PFW AW15: Vivienne Westwood

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This week in Paris for AW15 we were reintroduced to the circus that is Vivienne Westwood. Models came down the runway wearing hats the mad hatter would kill for, and sporting make-up Frida Kahlo would be proud ...

PFW AW15: Elie Saab

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When the lights dim and the first few looks of Elie Saab’s AW15 collection walk down the runway in Paris today, you can almost hear ACDC’s Back in Black playing in the background. Saab’s recent couture collecti...

PFW AW15: Maison Margiela

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Paris Fashion Week continued today with Maison Margiela’s idiosyncratic take on AW. This show has been greatly anticipated because it was to be John Galliano’s first Ready-to-wear for Maison Margiela. The show ...

MFW AW15: Fendi

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Fendi is a brand that has been in existent since 1925, one of the names that’s survived the 20th century and continued to build on its heritage and expand. Now the house has released their collection for MFW AW...

LFW AW15: Phoebe English

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Phoebe English began her show at LFW by flicking on the lights and allowing calming tribal-like beats to echo through the small room in the BFC presentation space. The atmosphere was tranquil and soothing as he...

NYFW AW15: Donna Karan

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Donna Karan’s latest collection seems to be inspired by the very city that she is showing in. New York has a reputation for its towering skyscrapers and concrete jungle aesthetic, and Karan seems to be echoing ...

NYFW AW15: Alexander Wang

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Alexander Wang sticks with his signature black, of course, for his AW collection for New York fashion week but overall the collection does not exactly scream “ready to wear”. As each model steps out on the runw...
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Haute Couture Spring 2015: Elie Saab

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Elie Saab is definitely referencing his past as a wedding gown designer with his Spring Couture collection. Every garment is dripping in feathers, embroidery, beading or lace, all done to an exquisite standard....