Line Up

My illustrated line-up with fabrics swatches (well the latest one) Drawings by Vig :)

Isabel Marant Spring/Summer 2011 R-T-W collection

A Few days ago I posted a magazine article on the up and coming designer, now I've finally had time to get pictures of her spring/summer ready to wear 2011 collection and paste them together. So you can get the 'feel' of her collection. I love the collection because it contemporary,wearable and there's a nice mix of fabrics, but I personally wouldn't have the 'fishnet' vest top. Just because I don't like it being so exposed, probably my conservative side coming through.

Images from Style.com

Vest with High waisted shorts also the pain...

The vest is going to be paired with the high waisted shorts and the blazer/jacket on top. I also changed the shorts to be more fluted in the shape and I'm considering to make the shorts even more high waisted. Today I've been working on the blazer/jacket which is a pain, why?! Lining! my worst nightmare has once again come alive! (going to ask for help on Tuesday)

Issey Miyake -Icon

Icon Magazine : November 2010 issue

Features Issey Miyake: Japan's fashion Master Breaks his Silence

Thanks to my friend, E-Chan for sending this lovely article to me!

America's Next Top Model Cycle 15 !! ....And the WINNER is......

Ann VS Chelsea And The WINNER is ANN!!!!!!! check out some of her amazing editorial shoots below!
Photographer: Patrick Demarcheli

Photographer: Anne Menke

Photographer: Matthew Rolston

I ve always loved ANTM and watched pretty my all of the cycles because its entertaining but also you get to watch all these different concepts for editorials and runway shows that I could ever probably only imagine in my head but on the show you get witness all these great ideas and beautiful photos. This cycle was also the biggest in prizes which included a spread in Vogue Italia and Beauty in Vogue Italia!! So Congratulations to Ann!

Source: ipressmyword.wordpress.com

The "Packing Dress"

The "Packing Dress" designed by Isabel Toledo (shes also famous for dressing Mrs. Obama), the dress is surreal and simple but ever so cleaver with the construction. The "Packing dress" is two simply circles sewn together with head, arm and leg holes and I think it creates a lovely shape. Also because the pattern is so unstructured, it can be worn front or back. As seen above.

Source & Image : Wornthrough.com

Sagittarius- Fashion Star Sign

Sagittarius- 23 November-21-December

UP, Up and away! The statuesque archer is spirited away by her mythical steed.

Image from Vogue UK December 2010

Isabel Marant!!

Isabel Marant her designs are young and wearable, which is exactly what I want my collection to evoke too! So after having a look at her spring 2011 Ready to wear collection, it made me think of how I could make my collection contemporary and fresh like hers so that young women would want to buy! I also love that she uses lots of bright colours and prints in her collection !

Images: Look Magazine-6th December 2010 issue

Keeping it warm with caramel !

caramel the new fall colour trend, which it is quite nice compared to the usual darker shades! Saw these photos and love the coats and looks very stylish but warm! Designs by Italian company Arnaldo Bassini

and some leopard print to brighten up a cold day! Source & Images from allkpop.com

The journey of .....the Vest top

This is the vest top is going to be with outfit 1 which is the blazer jacket and high waisted shorts. Had troubles with it at the being because the folding over technique can get confusing at certain points.

But I figured it out in the end with the help from my tutor, had to change my original pattern and was kinda strange but turned out nice I think ! Photos by Vig

The Collection so far...

Photos feature my beautiful friend Charlotte Messer in my toiles, Thank you! :)

Fashion Feast From the East

Today I visited the Future Beauty:30 Years of Japanese Fashion

This is the first exhibition in Europe which displays the avant-garde Japanese fashion, from the early 1980s till now. Showcasing the pioneers of Japanese fashion which mainly concentrated on Comme Des Garcons's Rei Kawakubo, Yohji Yamamoto and Issey Miyake, there was also work by the next generation of designers including Junya Watanabe, Jun Takahashi, Tao Kurihara and Mint Designs who all offer a true contemporary vision towards fashion.

One of my favourite piece has to be Rei Kawakubo Beige wool felt coat for the Comme Des Garcons’s Autumn/Winter 1983-84. I just loved the shape and Silhouette of the coat, it was beautiful and it was fascinating how the garment looked like when it was flat and not displayed on the body. Makes you think how does it actually work?!

A very simple drawing I did of the flat shape of the coat.

This section blew me away, it features Issey Miyake's work which is actually quite recent (2010) : it's polyester fabric pressed with metal foil and the collection is called 132 5. Which is a series of intricately folded polygons made from recycled PET (polyethylene terephthalate which transform into clothing when placed on the body. It is just amazing!! Not only are the garments itself beautiful and innovative, it also seem quite wearable plus its made from recycled material ! I just have to say the man is a genius to be exact!

Source: Barbican.org.uk

Images from Dezeen.com & Phaidon.co.uk

Planning to see 30 YEARS OF JAPANESE FASHION!!

Planning to go to this exhibition tomorrow after marketing! Very exciting cos it looks really good and a remarkable exhibition to check out! Especially when many of the Japanese fashion designers are very creative with pattern cutting as well as having a strong aesthetic to their vision towards contemporary fashion. Also check out the short video from telegraph.co.uk for a better understanding what the exhibition features:

Image from wornthrough.com

Video from Telegraph.co.uk/video

Valentino For GAP !

Hmmm..when I first read the Title on Vogue.co.uk I was like really?!... but seems like high street retailers are pulling in well known fashion houses to help them boost sells for the Christmas season. After having a look at the clothes, they actually look really cool and contemporary but very accessible for the high street shopper. As Vogues describes 'Valentino reworks Gap classic basics - the parka, the hoodie, the T-shirt and the cargo pant - for its new collaboration.'

Check out some of the pieces below:

Source & Photos from Vogue.co.uk

Lavin Arrives At H&M !!

Trendy high street retailer H&M once again makes high street history by having another collaboration with fashion house LAVIN. Check out the video (from Vogue.co.uk) below of shoppers hitting the store to get their affordable designer wardrobe!

The journey of .....the dress

I made up the first dress and it didn't turn out they way I wanted, also didn't really like it and it didn't go that well with the rest of my collection. So I designed a new dress and made the pattern but my tutor said that I should make it as one piece with , which I thought could be cool . Then I started sketching and came up with this idea , then made it up with calico. I actually really love the dress because it simple but interesting and I can imagine people wanting to wear it !

Photos by Me

Wrap up warm in BOHEMIAN ^.^

Keep warm in a chic bohemian style for the winter, Love this concept as it's casual but quirky at the same time also very on trend with the faux fur! You can look good but stay warm at the same time!

Source + Photos: Nate (Elle Girl Korea)

Leighton at the CMA

Leighton Meester at the 44th Annual Country Music Awards on November 10th and stunning in Emilio Pucci. I love the way there's a sophistication but also a sweetness to the dress as well as the silhouette in how it's short at the front but has a train in the back.

Photo from Getty Images

Working Process

Working process of my collection, still have lots of changes to make but it coming along!

Photo by ME !

"The September Issue" - Official Trailer [HQ HD]

No Way ! There's a film documentary that goes behind the scene of what happens with the editor in chief of Vogue- Anna Wintour, it was filmed during the September issue in 2007 and the film was actually released in 2009 but I just found out about it now, because I don't think they properly released it in the UK. But no harm in watching now !