Saturday, 19 October 2013
Wednesday, 16 October 2013
Anastasia Radevich Designs.
I will be the first to tell you that I have
a massive shoe fetish. My friends will probably tell you it borderlines on
obsessively insane! You’ll probably notice this more and more in my posts and wish
lists as my blog grows. But I just adore shoes and the whole craft that goes
into the design and sculpture of it. So, I thought I would talk about one of my
favourite shoe
designers, Ms. Anastasia Radevich.
Originally from Belarus, she now resides in
Canada with a distinction diploma from London College of Fashion in footwear
design. In her past she has worked along such designers like Also Group in
Montreal, All Saints founders’ Bolongaro Trevor brand, and interned under
Alexander McQueen and Nicholas Kirkwood before launching her own label in 2009.
What makes Radevich so different from other
shoe designers is that she is a footwear artist and treats shoes as a medium
for her art. Shoes are her canvas where Anastasia combines art, craft and technology
to relay a message, a story or a statement. She is morphing her inner world,
inspiration and energy into a sculpture of a pump, open-toe or a boot. So, it’s
not shocking to see collections depicting scenes of decay, global warming and
mass hazardous manufacturing, as well as collections mirroring beautiful images
from nature.
She is
an artist with a lot to say and she is communicating her messages in such a
unique and bold way. “Staying true to herself and creating from the heart is
Anastasia’s mantra.” In my opinion she is a force to be reckoned with and to
me, a huge inspiration.
Tuesday, 15 October 2013
Hello Everyone!
It's been quite some time since I last posted on here. Unfortunately life and college got in the way. But I recently started my second year studying Fashion Industry Practice and since starting I've been feeling super motivated again and dying to dust the cobwebs off this old thing! Just in time for Hallowe'en! So, hopefully you'll be seeing a lot more of me and I hope to hear from you all too!
Thank you for reading! xo
Thank you for reading! xo
Thursday, 15 November 2012
Tokyo Voodoo
Fiona Storey brings together a delicious mix of religious imagery, neon-pop and the macabre in her shoot Tokyo Voodoo for Australian Publication, FASHIONTREND Magazine. Set in Melbourne's House of Maximon, Storey creates images that are edgy, dangerous and visually spectacular and would make you mistakenly believe you're looking into the vibrant world of Tokyo. Not forgetting the styling by Bianca Christoff, that complimented the contrasts of House of Maximon's sombre and ultra violet surroundings with vibrant blue body suits to sleek leather and lace pieces.
Photography by Fiona Storey @ fistorey.com
Stylist: Bianca Christoff @ biancachristoff.com
Hair: Frank Apostolopoulos @ Biba Fitzroy
Make-up: Kate Blainey @ Unsigned Management using M.A.C
Model: Sara Phanekham @ Luna Models
Stylist: Bianca Christoff @ biancachristoff.com
Hair: Frank Apostolopoulos @ Biba Fitzroy
Make-up: Kate Blainey @ Unsigned Management using M.A.C
Model: Sara Phanekham @ Luna Models
Thursday, 25 October 2012
Thom Browne ss13
Thom
Browne is a designer I have really grown to admire! Although, arguably
sometimes more of a showman, but that's what sets him apart from all the
others! His ss13 show was no different! From
the Edna Barnes Salomon Room of the New York Public Library, influenced by artist Oskar Schlemmer, his collection was set in a space age Spiro graphic ballet, each of the
models entering the scene, took a look around and then were placed onto
individual spinning black and white spiral discs, turned and inspected one at a
time by a crew of silver beehive turbaned young men, set to the desperate whine
of an air-plane's drone and then, in finale, to Kate Bush's 'Wuthering Heights'.
As a designer, he is clearly influenced by architecture and he has used his knowledge to structure the silhouette of his fashion to distort the body in a strange, eerie, and mutated yet still incredibly beautiful way! His spring/summer collection carried on this tradition of exaggerated shapes, elongated torsos and voluptuous curves. The colours ranged from all different shades of grey to a cast of the sweetest rainbow colours. The designs were incredibly luxurious in detail and embellishment, influenced by 1920’s aesthetic and a subtle nautical theme throughout. Stripy black and white socks are a cute accessory but the exaggerated cuffs are a common trend throughout his collection and one to perhaps keep your eyes peeled for, for the ss13 trends! Below are some of my personal favourite designs from the collection!
The structure, femininity and elegance of this dress is to die for!
I love the colour burst in this outfit! The layers of shirts and sweaters give the look a modern, preppy twist on Geek chic!
I adore the idea of a skeleton of one outfit draped over another and the candy colours are so complimentary!
This coat is so chic and immediately reminded me of something Coco Chanel would have worn herself!
The Gothic glamour of this design has literally made my heart melt! Although, it does bring images of 'grieving widow' to mind I would stop at nothing to own this piece!
The show stopper of the collection. The idea of skirt that you walk is so quirky, so fun and so avant garde!
All pictures from Fashionising.com
Video by Paris modeson
Thanks for reading! xo
Whatever you do, don’t fall asleep.
Horror film themed accessories.
It’s that time of the year again, autumn has truly
set in and the excitement of Halloween, mixed with a cold, bitter chill, is creeping
in. What better way to celebrate Halloween
than with a horror movie marathon filled with some of the best cult classics? Or
even better, how about some horror film inspired jewellery? Below are some of
my personal favourite accessories inspired by the most terrifying ghouls and
cult icons to ever walk amongst the living.
Frankenstein rings from www.KasketKustoms.com. "Accessories to die for!" All pieces are hand made by the designer and with the creative imagery used on the pieces, you're going to end up with a real unique piece of art wrapped around your finger!
Silhouette necklace from Fable And Fury. I personally love these designs and they're the perfect statement piece! They have a large range including other well known icons like Vincent Price, David Bowie, Morrissey, Alfred Hitchcock as well as other designs.
Kamille Freske is a true artist at heart. If you're a fan of Victorian or Renaissance art then it's definitely worth your time checking her stuff out!
These bracelets are a bit more fun and colourful than the other pieces I've shown! If you've got a fun, youthful and quirky style then these accessories will work for you!
Thanks for reading! xo
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