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Thursday, March 29, 2012

VFW 2012 Fall/Winter II

Designer Profile: Megan Mackenzie Jones

The global catwalks have been watching the rise of avant garde Canadian talent, and VFW is one place where you get all of these on one platform.

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Calgary-based multi-media artist Megan Mackenzie Jones hails from Alberta, where she obtained her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Jewellery and Metals. The 2010 winner of the Board of Governors Award specializes in creative jewelry design, but is equally well known for her alternative fashion line. Inspired by emotions and events, her work has a dreamy, gothic fantasy appeal.

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Trend: Animal motifs

The animal-inspired trend of last Fall is back even bigger this Spring, with fauna motifs appearing not only in prints, but structural details of one's accessories.

Megan Mackenzie's "Fauna" collection brings the animal theme into her neck-pieces in all the bright hues.

Sunday, March 25, 2012

VFW 2012 Fall/Winter

Designer profile: Angel Eye

A UK-based fashion-forward label, founded in 1998, that features 'London-inspired' vintage printed fabrics and designs. Angel Eye has a range of clothing for young women aged 16 and older, and there's Angel Eye Kids that caters to girls aged 5-15. The clothes feature classic cuts, retro-chic prints, and a fun attitude.

At the Vancouver Fashion Week

The ready-to-wear collection for the VFW Fall/Winter 2012 showed an eclectic mixture of futuristic textures, animal themed prints, bold florals and iridescent metallics, all stamped in the trademark Angel Eyes silhouettes. The looks swung from workday chic to flirty and casual to sexy and glam with ease. Definitely one to watch.

Source: Eugene Flores (VFW Fall/Winter 2012)

Eugene Flores, VFW Fall/Winter 2012

Source: Eugene Flores

Sunday, October 9, 2011

Runway Series 2: PFW SS12 Pt.3

Wrapping it up, it's part 3 of the favorite looks from Paris Fashion Week. To catch up, simply click here to head back for part 2.
*The beginning of the week is fairly easygoing the heavy hitters and powerhouses of the fashion world can live up to everyone's expectations later in the week; much pressure for them. For the sake of time and quality, the favorite looks on this post are from the more well known labels of the world. (Click each underlined name to view the entire collection; not ranked)*

Miu Miu - Even though there were some elements that carried over from the Prada show in Milan, Miuccia Prada did one heck of a job of making both collections very different from one another within a span of less than two weeks. For her it was just simple, "I tried to do something different." This time around there was a bit of a strict cold feel to the beginning of the show. But gradually, she introduced the colors and prints that should be spread during a Spring runway.

Photo: Yannis Vlamos / GoRunway.com

Stella McCartney - "It's a celebration of energy, freshness, and fitness," said Stella McCartney. This collection showed exactly that, she captured the true essence of a Spring collection. Add a little sensuality, and no wonder the designer's profits of soared up to 34% this quarter. The ability to pour more of a Summer feel to the show is more than commendable. She added, "In England, summer is so short." It's almost as if the celebration of such a design had waited far too long.

Photo: Yannis Vlamos / GoRunway.com

Valentino - Pier Paolo Piccioli and Maria Grazia Chiuri's new collection has been stated to be the best so far in their time at Valentino. Their fantasy came alive on the runway, one splendid magnificent look after another. Even though the majority of the frocks aren't as practical in the outside world (click Valentino for the entire collection), you could only wish and desire to search for an event to wear one of these pieces. The beauty behind it all is undeniable. The entire collection made the audience smile but even more with the evening dresses. It was also noted that it was inspired but early 20th century Mexico, which can be seen in the dresses.

Photo: Yannis Vlamos / GoRunway.com

Viktor & Rolf - The designers let their imaginations really 'pop' out with this collection. Very bold and loud colors, with their girlish silhouettes, over shadowed the simplicity in some of the pieces. The looks that were actually worth the stare and more practical for grown-up women were over powered by the earlier pieces in the show. It, honestly, looked like they were dressing up Barbie dolls. Regardless, there were some that were too good to pass up.

Photo: Yannis Vlamos / GoRunway.com

Yves Saint Laurent - Stefano Pilati seemed to deliver a very bourgeois presentation. It was a the shoes that caught most of the attention but the entire look had a sort of dark tone. It was about a woman evoking her sexual dark side. It was all a bit strange, something out of the norm yet followed the house codes.

Photo: Marcus Tondo / GoRunway.com

Friday, October 7, 2011

Runway Series 2: PFW SS12 Pt.2

It's part 2 of the favorite looks from Paris Fashion Week. To catch up, simply click here to head back for part 1.
*The beginning of the week is fairly easygoing the heavy hitters and powerhouses of the fashion world can live up to everyone's expectations later in the week; much pressure for them. For the sake of time and quality, the favorite looks on this post are from the more well known labels of the world. (Click each underlined name to view the entire collection; not ranked)*

Hermès - This was Christophe Lemaire's second ever collection for this fashion house. The collection showed the many traveled and discovered places of the world. There were bits and pieces of Morocco, the Sahara, Mediterranean, and Native American elements. With such an inspiration, the designer has kept things very simple, spot on minimalist.

Photo: Alessandro Viero / GoRunway.com

Jean Paul Gaultier - One thing you can never doubt is the attitude and swagger that is instilled in every collection by the man, himself. Every approach has a kind of overwhelming confidence. This show was quite different. It was the same as they used to runways back in the 50s. There was no music with just narration in French then repeated afterward in English. The models were even carrying cards with their numbers on it as they walked. But the work in every piece was vintage Gaultier, his signature was on it that's for sure.

Photo: Yannis Vlamos / GoRunway.com

John Galliano - The former head designer of Christian Dior has been away for a while from past controversies. The man at the helm for the moment is, of course, Bill Gaytten. He kept the honor of the house through this new collection. Even though Galliano is absent, his spirit surely was shown throughout the runway. Gaytten said that the inspiration came from both Mary Pickford and Mary Poppins; although, it seemed there was more of a lean towards Poppins. The show gradually went from the proper quaint nanny to slight seduction.

Photo: Filippo Fior / GoRunway.com

Lanvin - Alber Elbas explained how he pictured an angel an hell, as he kept going with the collection, the angel finds itself returning upward to earth. The collection became day wear mixed in with the more dressed-up looks. The aim was to make somewhat sporty outfits look a bit more elegant. That didn't take away from the pure and raw sex appeal, though. For example, the lovely Miranda Kerr made sure of that.

Photo: Yannis Vlamos / GoRunway.com

Louis Vuitton - We never have to question the genius that is Marc Jacobs. The brilliance behind each collection has complemented the glamorous show. The venue and the show's concept always transfers the audience into a whole different world. The ideas conceived can only come from not only the banking behind the label but the very creative mind of Mr. Jacobs. The past Fall collection was quite heavy and so he felt it was necessary to lighten the load. The show was presented like a dream, with a very large all white carousel, from which aach model came off her horse to take her place on the runway.

Photo: Yannis Vlamos / GoRunway.com

Maison Martin Margiela - One very important factor we here at LWIS admire and respect very much about this label is that they work as a unit. The 'Maison' was later added to make a statement. They recognized that every piece of the puzzle is needed in order to be successful. The passion from the design team runs very smooth and is very clear. This fashion house has yet to let down the expectations of the fashion world. This time around it seemed they were very interested in deconstruction of the pieces. The absence of connection from one part of a dress to another left a very tempting scene to gawk at.

Photo: Marcus Tondo / GoRunway.com

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Runway Series 2: PFW SS12

It's the first week of October, which means it's Paris Fashion Week for the women's Prêt-à-Porter (ready-to-wear) collections. There were collections to die for and others, just left us wondering if the designers even had the word practical in their minds. Straight off the bat, this will be a three-part coverage of the favorite looks from PFW. The reason for that is simple, too many fantastic designers and too little space to present the favorites. Let's get on with the show, shall we?
The beginning of the week is pretty much a softening mood so that the heavy hitters and powerhouses of the fashion world can live up to everyone's expectations later in the week - much pressure for them. For the sake of time and quality, the favorite looks on this post are from the more well known labels of the world. (Click each underlined name to view the entire collection; not ranked)

Alexander McQueen - It's always felt that this has been more than just a label. Every season, it's a beautiful piece of art one after another. The legacy in which the late Alexander McQueen has left has only been lifted higher by Sarah Burton. A woman's touch to the collections, with the true essence of Alexander McQueen still intact, makes it even more special. This collection, like any other, was magical. It had the mystique of the vast oceans and the living creatures within. Sarah Burton used the seas for her inspiration in this collection. Once again, very difficult to choose only three favorite looks collection.

Photo: Marcus Tondo / GoRunway.com

Chanel - Karl Lagerfeld's collection was shown before the Alexander McQueen show but one thing they both had in common was the inspiration of the seas. This may not have been as goddess-like as Sarah Burton's collection but the magic was comparable. This Chanel collection was to be taken in a different direction without breaking any Chanel codes. The style was copied by too many people as told by Lagerfeld. Another underwater theme, another element inspired work. Imagine being approached by underwater nymphs draped in heavenly colors.

Photo: Yannis Vlamos / GoRunway.com

Christian Dior - Bill Gayten and company took the safe route this time around as their couture collection was highly criticized. It has been somewhat of a bumpy road so far after the John Galliano incident. This was possibly the best way to approach the new collection and it did rest well by the audience. They went back to the basics, to the blueprints, and came out with something very, very pretty.There wasn't too much of a casual look to any of the pieces but rightfully so. The pride had to show and what better way to do it than to dress up the Spring collection. This became a favorite and a lovable runway.

Photo: Yannis Vlamos / GoRunway.com

Elie Saab - Color Shock. That's what he called this collection. The Lebanese fashion designer was really destined for the red carpet. Glamor comes very easy to him, at least from what we can see. The likes of Halle Barry, Kate Winslet, and Angelina Jolie have worn his magnificent and beautiful dresses. He has made Paris is permanent runway for his ready-to-wear collections. He's earned the right since 2006. His work will make a woman swoon. This collection was no exception. From sequins, bold colors, and sultry neck-lines, the collection was simply gorgeous.

Photo: Alessandro Viero / GoRunway.com

Givenchy - While so many other labels went coo-coo for prints, Riccardo Tisci went against the trends and concentrated more on the tailoring. It's was a nice welcome, it's good to have something different for a change. It's almost as if he moved on, looking past the prints, although, the water element theme continued. He said he was inspired by surfers and mermaids for this collection. And having Gisele Bündchen in one of the pieces didn't hurt anyone either. Bonus. Thank you for the change and thank you for the wonderful collection.

Photo: Yannis Vlamos / GoRunway.com

Thursday, March 29, 2012

VFW 2012 Fall/Winter II

Designer Profile: Megan Mackenzie Jones

Trend: Animal motifs

Sunday, March 25, 2012

VFW 2012 Fall/Winter

Designer profile: Angel Eye

Sunday, October 9, 2011

Runway Series 2: PFW SS12 Pt.3

Friday, October 7, 2011

Runway Series 2: PFW SS12 Pt.2

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Runway Series 2: PFW SS12

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