Fashion

Review: YOGA JEANS®

Review by Parveen Devi – I wanted to see for myself if what the brand claimed was true – jeans so comfy you can do yoga in them? Skeptical. The team over at Yoga Jeans sent me a pair to test for myself, and this is my 100% honest review Jeans have been a firm…

Interview: Marko Mitanovski

London-based Serbian designer Marko Mitanovski showcased a sculptural and theatrical presentation for his AW/15 collection at London Fashion Week. His designs have been worn by likes of Lady Gaga, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Katie Melua and Paloma Faith, to name a few. He has also featured in: Dazed, Vogue.co.uk, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, Grazia, L’Officiel, Cosmopolitan, Vision, Time…

Mayamiko Designed: REBIRTH collection

We love the luxurious feel of the limited edition #REBIRTH collection by a Mayamiko Designed. Made with 100 per cent wool and cotton fabrics that have been up-cycled from a high-end mill in Italy, you’re certainly going to feel warm and on-trend over the cooler months. The collection is called #REBIRTH because the collection gives…

Interview: Underated London

Underated London is a premium fashion brand that aims to encapsulate art and fashion into wearable high fashion pieces. The monochrome colour scheme is bought to life with splashes of colour and print, with the mixture of texture and aesthetics giving the brand a premium quality with a classic style. Interview and photos by: Parveen…

Interview: Christopher Beales for Le Photographe

The SS/15 collection for Le Photographe was themed around the biblical narrative of the ‘garden of temptation’. Aesthetically the collection created depth and interest through contrast of heavy beading and tailored shapes. Lightness and structure were key elements to each design, to build contemporary yet progressive silhouettes. Tailored jackets were seen with oversized shoulders, pencil…

Interview: Dora Abodi

The futuristic tribal style of Dora Abodi’s SS/15 collection wowed at LFW. The collection aimed to fuse classical art with ritualistic concepts and modern technological aesthetics. The designer’s Transylvanian roots were encompassed through the dark romanticism narrative evident throughout. The stand out colour palette included; metallic royal blue, antique gold, champagne silver and transparent black. Fabrics…

Interview: Bernard Chandran

Bernard Chandran’s SS/15 collection ‘Venus in the Daytime’ wowed at day 2 of LFW and was designed for the ‘Urban Goddess’ – which has been greatly inspired by the classic technique of Madam Gres. Chandran used very simple cotton fabrics and turned them into beautifully ‘Greek Goddessesque’ pieces using plenty of draping and flat pleating.…

Jamie Wei Huang SS/15

Parveen Devi speaks with Jamie Wei Huang after her SS/15 collection showcase at LFW 2014. Jamie Wei’s SS/15 collection was showcased on Day 1 at LFW this year. The concept of the collection drew on metaphysics and the human existence within urban society. Jamie mixed casual elements alongside luxurious and modern designs to further…

Merit Award winner Gyo Yuni Kimchoe

Parveen Devi reports on Gyo Yuni Kimchoe, Fashion Scout’s Merit Award winner for SS/15. Photo by: Kris Mitchell | Hair by: TONI&GUY Fresh into fashion, the ready-to-wear powerhouse of Gyo Kim and his partner, Yuni Choe, Fashion Scout’s Merit Award winner for SS/15, excelled today for day two of London Fashion Week. On winning the…

Sneak Peak: Vonne Couture “Sheer Fantasy” Bridal Couture Collection

Inspired by mythical Grecian goddesses, Yvonne Nwosu, creative director of Vonne Couture, has designed a bold bridal couture collection. The “Sheer Fantasy” collection was first showcased at the Ghana Fashion Show and Design Week. This, in turn, bought interest from Vogue Italia who quoted: “Vonne Couture kept a strong cobalt blue and Champagne palette, seductive…

Interview: Crama

Parveen Devi interview with Crama Crama is an emerging men’s, streetwear brand that oozes comfortability, style and artistic flair. Parveen Devi speaks to the brand designers to discuss all things Crama. Today I am joined by Craig and Jay, the designers of the Crama, thank’s for coming to see me today, its great to have…

Interview: Paola Masperi, Mayamiko Designed

Parveen Devi interviews Paola Masperi, founder of the Mayamiko Trust and Mayamiko Designed, to discuss the latest collection, ethical and ethnic fashion and future endeavours. The Mayamiko Trust was set up in 2008, following your time travelling in Africa. Through setting up the trust you were able to provide support and training to women…

Oscars 2014

We checked out the best dressed A-listers to grace the red carpet for The Oscars 2014. Keep reading for our top 10 best dressed. Cate Blanchett wore a beautiful nude Armani gown with Chopard drop earrings. The beading and appliqué detail was stunning and set off her amazing Hollywood hair and minimal but flawless makeup…

Emerging Trends Fashion Challenge – London Fashion Week 2013

The Emerging Trends Fashion Challenge held this year at London’s luxurious Radisson Blu Portman Hotel, is a prestigious event that challenges the most elite group of international designers to compete for a designer marketing package worth over $10,000 USD. This exclusive opportunity allows the winner to showcase at a major Fashion Week show either in…

Fast Food Fashion: Love or Loathe?

Fashion trends are constantly evolving and pushing the boundaries of the norm, often these boundary pushing trends are short lived, hence the word ‘trend’, but sometimes, just sometimes, trends are relived and reinvented year after year and become a classic staple in the wardrobes of the most style savvy women….and their daughters. Incorporating everyday objects into…

Interview: Nikita Karizma

Nikita Karizma is a prime example of what hard work, individuality and passion can create, after graduating with a 1st class degree from the London College of Fashion in 2011 Nikita immediately caught the attention of the fashion industry, In fact her graduate collection ‘Campaign Against Abuse’ was so successful in its individuality that it…

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