tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37105970302066933622024-03-14T16:09:56.150+00:00Bleu06Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17865502757893720369noreply@blogger.comBlogger84125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3710597030206693362.post-2055606545117681462013-05-24T15:11:00.001+01:002013-05-24T15:11:38.358+01:00PRE VIEW: REISS AW 13<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Reiss lifted the lid on their Autumn Winter 2013 collection this week and I was lucky enough to be attend the press day. Reiss is one of the few British labels that deftly balances luxury, high end quality with much more affordable prices.<br />
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My preview of the new collection started off with a Reiss benchmark: fine tailoring. I really liked the modern, slim fit silhouette for the season, cut in a variety of luxe fabrics and colourways. I was immediately drawn to a soft grey three piece suite in Prince of Wales check, styled with a matching houndstooth military overcoat. It's just quintessentially British and totally on trend when you look at some of the other great winter collections. The colour palette for tailoring and the collection as a whole expands to include deep, inky blues, crisp wintry whites and rich shades of brown and green.<br />
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My favourite part of the collection has got to be the outerwear. It's usually the backbone of any great winter collection and Reiss really knocked it out of the ball park with their offering. It's a great mix of formal overcoats and trenchcoats to more casual options like quilted biker jackets and this year's breakout wardrobe favourite, the bomber jacket all presented in fresh contemporary cuts and fabrics.<br />
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Aside from the clothes, I was really impressed with the new fragrance line from Reiss. It's made up of two perfumes, Black Oud for men and Grey Flower for women. The fragrances were created by Reiss founder, David Reiss and perfumer, Azzi Glasser. I tried both of them and I think they are truly a feast for the senses. As much as I love both of them, I preferred Grey Flower. The scent is surprisingly musky for a women's fragrance. It's not flowery or frou-frou but quite mature with a spicy kick. The perfume range took over two years to develop and from what I can tell, the outcome was worth the wait. they've got the look and feel of luxury and decadence without breaking the bank. Look out for Black Oud and Grey Flower when they launch in September.<br />
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Looking back at the collection it's clear that Reiss are looking at creating timeless pieces. Pieces that will sit well in your current wardrobe and transcend seasons without looking dated. With so much disposable fashion at both ends of the scale it's great to see a brand that understands what true style is all about.<br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Three seasons on and the buzz surrounding the East London designers is phenomenal. Releasing an exclusive collaboration with high street powerhouse, TOPMAN is a stroke of genius. With London Collections: Men fast approaching, this is the perfect time to introduce their label to a much wider audience. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The designers took inspiration from their East London neighbourhood and the sporting spirit of the 2012 Olympics as the starting point for their 20 piece collection. What better place to start than Britain’s favourite sport? Yeah we’re talking football! The duo created a complete kit for their imaginary team, ‘The Owls.’ Watercolour feathers, speckled egg shells and owls are motifs used across the entire collection. I really love the way they’ve taken a stereotypically masculine idea of sportswear and supercharged it with their tongue-in-cheek humour and expertise in print and colour. Aside from the sportswear, the collection boasts a strong range of suits and shirting in slick silhouettes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As a HUGE fan of the watercolour ducks and chickens that punctuated their <a href="http://agiandsam.com/collection/aw12/">AW12 runway collection</a> I’m chuffed that they've added a charming avian touch to this new capsule collection. I’m totally obsessed with the white, owl print football jersey and that double breasted suit in the speckled egg print. ‘The Owls’ collection launches on <b>June 4th</b>.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Diego Vanassibara is an emerging mens shoe designer. The </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">half Brazilian, half Italian designer studied at the prestigious Cordwainer's College of Footwear and also has a background in Architecture. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I came across Diego and his collection at London Collections earlier this month. I was drawn to the pieces of polished wood crafted onto each shoe. They looked so different compared to a lot of the footwear that's out at the moment. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">His Autumn Winter 2013 collection </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">is made up of six different models, have a closer look at them below. Diego</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> takes inspiration from traditional shoes like the Oxford and Derby, combined with a modern, contemporary twist. Diego chose a rich, autumnal palette: deep shades of coal grey and midnight blue and earthy tones of brown and olive. Traditional Javanese techniques and fine Italian craftsmanship are used to shape each hand-carved wooden component. The wooden components are made of Lacquered Mahogany and New Guinea Rosewood.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The level of craftsmanship seeps through every part of his collection, from the finely polished wooden parts and hand painted leather to the intricate woven leather panels (one of my favourite things ever!). The collection is all about individuality and youthfulness and this obvious in the different silhouettes. The hybrid Derby/Oxford shoe are sophisticated yet fashion forward and the boots have a slightly stacked sole which is so on-trend. </span><br />
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he's still relatively new on the British menswear scene, Zhou's talent
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society and the disparity between Generation X and Y. The slogan was
seen emblazoned on sweatshirts and expertly stitched onto jacket
sleeves. There was an air of precision in the tailoring and overcoats
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uniforms of Generation X and re-purposing them for "a displaced
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biker jacket and the army issue styled luggage, a collaboration with <i>H by Harris</i>. I also loved the shoes, which were a collaboration with Timberland. Matthew created exclusive custom made footwear that featured the red and black accents from the collection.</div>
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There was a palpable sense of nostalgia in the Autumn Winter 2013 collection from <b>YMC</b>. Designer Fraser Moss took inspiration from the brand's post-punk, 90s roots. The youthful exuberance and frustration that defined the era was represented by the beret, a clear statement piece for the season. The combination of relaxed knitwear and fine tailoring gave the collection an understated cool factor that really embodies the YMC look. Zip detailing and exaggerated pockets on boiler suits and chinos were functional, almost uniform-like.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17865502757893720369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3710597030206693362.post-32541667995514605982013-01-07T23:44:00.002+00:002013-01-07T23:44:37.317+00:00LONDON COLLECTIONS: Men - Day 2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The second edition of London Collections: Men kicks off today. All eyes will be fixed on London's best and brightest designers over the next 3 days. From fashion stalwarts like <a href="http://bleu06.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/Hackett">Hackett</a> and <a href="http://bleu06.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/TOPMAN%20DESIGN">TOPMAN DESIGN</a> to some of our favourite emerging talents like <a href="http://bleu06.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/Agi%20and%20Sam">Agi & Sam</a> and <a href="http://bleu06.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/Sibling">SIBLING</a> to name just a few. <a href="http://bleu06.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/Lou%20Dalton">Lou Dalton</a>, a personal favourite of mine will kick things off at 10 am, live from The Hospital Club in the heart of London. Catch the live stream <a href="http://www.londoncollections.co.uk/men/live.aspx">here</a> and stay tuned for the latest reviews and images from each day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So here we are guys, Happy New Year! 2012 was an amazing year, it brought us everything from the fantastic summer of sport that was London 2012, to the first London Collections: Men and everything in between. As thrilling as it was it's great to think that from this moment on anything can happen. Here's hoping 2013 is bigger and brighter for all of us!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So I've obviously got my own New Year's Resolutions for 2013 and one of them is, yeah you guessed it — to blog more! Not just more posts, I want to make better content and imagery and get to know you, my (hopefully) captive audience a lot better. So with that in mind you'll be seeing a lot more of me on your favourite social media. So thanks for your comments and support thus far, I hope you come along for the ride in 2013.</span><br />
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Whether you're looking to make a big entrance at your end-of-year shindig at work or a fancy family dinner, a statement blazer can really uplift any dreary outfit. Rich velvet and jacquard are some of the go-to fabrics for this time of the year. In terms of colour, the festive season is the best time to experiment with deep, full-body colours like navy and oxblood, subtle metallics will add an extra bit of sparkle but nothing says class more than black.<br />
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The great thing about a statement blazer is that you don't need to bother too much with fussy accessories, paired with a sleek shirt, tailored trousers and a great pair of brogues you're guaranteed to achieve the debonair look a la <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=vgr2syY_OU4#t=65s">Daniel Craig</a>. Here are my top 5 show-stopping blazers:<br />
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<b>Reiss</b> '<i>Goodwood B' Velvet Blazer </i>- <a href="http://bit.ly/YioXYh">Reiss</a><br />
<b>TOPMAN</b> <i>Black on Black Metallic Jacquard Blazer</i> - <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=YBTwMFGzTTg&subid=&offerid=188550.1&type=10&tmpid=5554&RD_PARM1=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.topman.com%2Fwebapp%2Fwcs%2Fstores%2Fservlet%2FProductDisplay%3FbeginIndex%3D0%2526viewAllFlag%3D%2526catalogId%3D33056%2526storeId%3D12555%2526productId%3D8113726%2526langId%3D-1%2526categoryId%3D%2526parent_category_rn%3D%2526searchTerm%3D88A45FBLK%2526resultCount%3D1%2526geoip%3Dhome">TOPMAN</a><br />
<b>Paul Smith</b> <i>Navy Floral Print Blazer</i> - <a href="http://www.paulsmith.co.uk/uk-en/shop/mens/jackets/mens-navy-floral-print-jacket.html">Paul Smith</a><br />
<b>Balmain</b> <i>Satin Trimmed Velvet Blazer</i> - <a href="http://www.mrporter.com/product/312906">Mr Porter</a><br />
<b>TOPMAN</b> <i>Red Skinny Tux Suit Jacket</i> - <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=YBTwMFGzTTg&subid=&offerid=188550.1&type=10&tmpid=5554&RD_PARM1=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.topman.com%2Fwebapp%2Fwcs%2Fstores%2Fservlet%2FProductDisplay%3FbeginIndex%3D1%2526viewAllFlag%3D%2526catalogId%3D33056%2526storeId%3D12555%2526productId%3D7838813%2526langId%3D-1%2526sort_field%3DRelevance%2526categoryId%3D207249%2526parent_categoryId%3D261027%2526pageSize%3D20">TOPMAN</a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oliver Spencer's SS13 collection was one of my favourite shows during London Collections so seeing the clothes close-up was a real treat. One thing I love about Oli is that he really understands what men want when it comes to clothing. The textures and attention to detail in this collection is so refreshing. Stand-out pieces for me were the geometric reverse print shirt (with matching trousers!), the white textured Granddad shirt and those charming suede Monk Strap shoes. See my review of the SS13 show <a href="http://bleu06.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/london-collections-men-oliver-spencer.html">here</a> and head to <a href="http://oliverspencer.co.uk/">OliverSpencer.co.uk</a> to shop the AW12 collection.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> I really love the edgy, boxy attitude that the Balenciaga pair has. The exaggerated buckle feature and the slight heel really packs a punch but the more subtle 'creeper' feel of the Jeffrey Campbell is really appealing too. The only let-down would be the fact that unlike the Balenciaga version, it's made of neoprene which probably isn't the best material for the <strike>horrible</strike> lovely British weather we're experiencing at the moment. One redeeming feature is that it's available in five colours ranging from a rich Burgundy to a cool Lavender. I really wouldn't mind having either pair as an early Christmas gift, any takers?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As a sidenote I'm pretty sure Balenciaga is one of the most copied designers of all time, if you're not sure what I mean check out <a href="http://lynnandhorst.blogspot.co.uk/">Lynn & Horst</a>'s fascinating segment '<a href="http://lynnandhorst.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/Balenciaga%20Questions">Balenciaga Questions</a>' and tell me what you think.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>SKINTED </b>THE DAMNED by JEFFREY CAMPBELL</span> <span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>'Colt' Boot</i> - £125 <b><a href="http://www.solestruck.com/the-damned-colt-man-powder-blue-leather/index.html">BUY HERE</a></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>MINTED </b>BALENCIAGA </span><i style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Buckle Ankle Boot</i><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> - £785 <b><a href="http://www.barneys.com/Balenciaga-Buckle-Ankle-Boot/502204315,default,pd.html">BUY HERE</a></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love this trend because it's simple yet so graphic. The contrast in colours really breaks down the outfit creating a really edgy, masculine silhouette. Raf Simons' interpretation reminds me of <a href="https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=mark+rothko+colour+field&hl=en&prmd=imvnso&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=Yb1XUL7WIKOl0QXe9ICwDg&ved=0CEEQsAQ&biw=1431&bih=735">Mark Rothko</a>'s huge abstract colour field paintings where each colours seems to blur into the other. That neon pop of colour from Paul Smith will definitely be a head-turner for the season, but my personal favourite has to be the Burberry bomber jacket. The warm, earthy colours remind me of a rich glass of mulled wine and the way it's cropped just above that velvet suit is such a modern twist. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So while I was trawling through the net for some more accessible examples of this trend I came across Parisian trio, <i><b>Sidian, Ersatz & Vanes</b>. </i>Oskar Sidian, Mr Ersatz and Isaac Vanes are the creative brains behind this relatively new label who can already count Frank Ocean as one of their fans. I have to admit I couldn't find that much info about the designers themselves because they've decided to keep their identities a secret. That fact can easily be overlooked when you take a look at their amazing designs. I really love the way they've chosen to focus on one of the most important components of a guy's wardrobe (the dress shirt) to see how far they can push a concept through the use of rich colours and pattern. I would definitely recommend having a good look at their <a href="http://www.sidianersatzvanes.com/collection">website</a>, especially the moving lookbooks. I think I'd quite enjoy picking their brains to find out what it's like designing as a trio, the mystique surrounding them is really intriguing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><i>Sidian, Ersatz & Vanes images via: Lenny Pier Ramos</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="text-align: left;">This week I'm taking a closer look at Thom Brown's Fall/Winter 2012 collection. I chose this mint green two piece suit embroidered with charming pink and white dogs. From close up it looks like your average well tailored (but slightly quirky) suit... until you step back.</span><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love the crazy proportions of his pieces and the lighthearted touch of using domestic animals as motifs. I chose the green suit because of all the contrasts: the preppy, collegiate colours versus the edgy attitude of the spiked studs. I love the way Thom blurs the lines of what's acceptable in mens fashion, notice the bare midriff and the fuzzy mink merkin peeping out from the low cut check trousers? Punk rock and American football were obvious inspirations for this collection as seen in the heavy use of spiked studs and the over exaggerated shoulder pads. Although his collections aren't always the most wearable, it's great to see a designer that can take a concept and produce a collection that challenges and entertains all at the same time.</span></div>
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Photographer: Sebastian Mader</div>
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Model: Taylor Gannon</div>
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Stylist: Miguel Enamorado</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Two weeks ago I went to see the<i style="font-weight: bold;"> Britain Creates: Fashion + Art Collusion </i>exhibition at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. The premise of the exhibition was to bring artists and fashion designers together to collaborate on brand new pieces of art that celebrate design and innovation during this important year in the history of Britain. Each piece was unique and really showed off the collective strengths of each artist or designer. I really enjoyed working my way through the intimate space.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This free exhibition ends on the <b>29th July 2012 </b>at the <a href="http://www.vam.ac.uk/">V&A Museum</a> so catch it if you can, there’s more details about the artists and their work <a href="http://www.britaincreates.com/">here</a></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Each individual screen print was created by tossing one of Jonathan Saunders’ jumpers on to an exposing plate. The shapes created were then printed using vibrant coloured inks. The artists decided to present these prints as if they were clothes on a rail, almost like a mass produced fashion line. This was probably one of my favourite pieces in the exhibition, because of it’s simplicity and the clever way they combined colours.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mary and Mark are both known for really dense, layered design in their individual work so it was quite interesting to see how they would merge their styles in this new piece. The animation is actually 7 minutes long but I filmed just over just under a minute of it. I’ve been a fan of Kantrantzou’s hyper realistic and sometimes psychedelic prints since her SS 11 collection. They are so beautifully engineered that it’s easy to get lost in the world that she orchestrates. Her digital imagery was the perfect backdrop for Titchner’s pulsating text, words that reflect the spirit of the Olympics. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Summer here in the UK has pretty much been a write off so far. It looks like I we won’t be needing my summer wardrobe after all or am I just being pessimistic? Anyway, with that in mind I thought it would be a great time to re-visit some of my favourite Fall/Winter 12 collections. I’m not going to churn out another review as I’m pretty sure we’ve all seen enough of those. Instead I want to zero in on the tiny details that we don’t always see during the runway shows. This week I’m starting off with arguably one of the most prominent fashion houses of the moment. GIVENCHY.</span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17865502757893720369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3710597030206693362.post-47310825496693338162012-07-18T10:59:00.001+01:002012-07-18T10:59:37.678+01:00Bloggers’ Withdrawal Syndrome<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So basically the last couple of days have been pretty manic to be honest. Two weeks ago I was sitting at home wondering what I’d end up doing for the rest of the loooooong summer holiday. I had no idea that 2 weeks later I’d be interning at one of London’s most respected Fashion Business magazines. I’m really enjoying working behind the scenes with the editors <strike>and all the clothes</strike>!! I’ve helped out with two issues so far and I can’t tell you how amazing it feels to physically see the work that you've been working on for days!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The fun doesn’t stop there though. As some of you may now, the British Fashion Council and Bazaar Fashion Arts Foundation brought together a talented bunch of visual artists and designers to collaborate in a new exhibition, "<i>Britain Creates 2012: Fashion & Art Collusion”</i> held at the V&A Museum in London, I went down to have a look at the artwork</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> so expect to see some images from that soon. I managed to squeeze in another amazing fashion-related event that same day. I went to see luxury brand, MCM’s new collection on an actual Routemaster double-decker bus! Between the fabulous collection and the free champagne I had a lovely experience, look out for images from that as well.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Dolce & Gabbana </b>Solid Classic Shirt - <a href="http://www.matchesfashion.com/product/57647">Matches</a></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Grenson </b>Archie V Brogues - <a href="http://www.grenson.co.uk/en_gb/shop/archie-v-643">Grenson</a></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Nick Bronson </b>Knitted Silk Tie - <a href="http://www.liberty.co.uk/fcp/product/liberty/father's-day/red%20knitted%20silk%20tie,%20nick%20bronson/72467">Liberty</a> </span></div>
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Zesty yellows, corals, spearmint greens and cool blues reflected the colours of the sea at Salvatore Ferragamo’s Spring Summer 2013 show. A marked difference from the more reserved collections of the past, yesterday’s presentation was a candy-coloured feast for the eyes. Ultra-light knitwear, perfect for summer were paired with contrasting coloured oxford shirts and ties creating even more shades of brilliant colour. The rampant explosions of colour gave way to more subtle experimentation as seen in the hand-painted jackets towards the end. The closing look, a white hot double-breasted jacket with matching trousers was a welcome palette cleanser for such a vibrant spectacle. Each look was paired with sneakers in a variety of eye-popping colour combinations, another trend sweeping across the SS 2013 menswear collections. I really admire the expert way in which they injected impeccable Italian tailoring with such youthful vigour to produce a body of work that would make any budding fashionisto jealous, I certainly am!</div>
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