London Fashion Weekend

Recently, I've been really busy with uni, my new job and sorting out everything in my new house so I took a little break from blogging. Well, now I am back to tell you more about London Fashion Weekend I attended on the 27th of September. My friend Burak and I went to Satchii Gallery on Sunday to admire models on the catwalk and get to know more about current trends. We arrived quite early but there was already so many people waiting outside, the line was unbelievably long. It went quite quickly though and soon after we were inside surrounded by beautiful pieces of clothing. There were a few rooms in which the apparel was displayed for people to purchase. The prices were not that high as they offered loads of discounts but being a student you can't really afford it. It was nice to touch or try some things on, chat to seller and get to know more about the products. The tickets we purchased included the trend catwalk and a tote bag (Mary Katranzou). It was my first real catwalk I've seen and it was an amazing experience. The models looked beautiful and all the clothes were so wearable that I wanted to have them all. The music was great and the whole ambience was worth the money.    

 

 

H&M X BALMAIN

H&M is a giant retailer selling basics and fashionable clothing at low prices in 57 countries. It is well known for its collaborations with celebrities and designers. Once a year it is offering people exclusivity by selling high end fashion in some of their stores. Let's look back at with whom H&M was collaborating in previous years:

2004: Karl Lagerfeld

2005: Stella McCartney, Elio Fiorucci, Solange Azagury-Partridge

2006: Viktor & Rolf

2007: Roberto Cavalli

2008: Rei Kawakubo and Comme des Garçons

2009: Matthew Williamson, Jimmy Choo, Sonia Rykiel

2010: Sonia Rykiel, Lanvin

2011: Versace

2012: Versace, Marni, Maison Martin Margiela

2013: Isabel Marant

2014: Alexander Wang

This year on the 5th of November in some of H&M stores we will be able to purchase clothing made in collaboration with Oliver Rousteing, the CEO of Balmain. The new campaign has been released so we can now admire supermodels such as Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid, Jourdan Dunn presenting a new collection.

“When you love the Balmain world, you love the models that are part of it too. Kendall, Gigi and Jourdan are my friends, and they are the perfect choice to star in the Balmain x H&M campaign.”

 

The photos are taken from source:

http://observer.com/2015/09/supermodels-ride-the-subway-for-balmain-and-hms-collaboration/

A/W 15/16 Fashion Trends

Can you believe it's already September? Kids have started school and students' holidays are coming to an end. The new season does not only mean studying but also the change of weather. Autumn and winter is coming very soon so it's the highest time to get ready for it. I'm gonna show you the hottest trends inspired by catwalks so you know what you should be wearing in the next few weeks.

 FOLK

Burberry Prorsum, source: WGSN



Etro, source: WGSN

 

 STRIPES, SEE ALSO DIAGONAL STRIPES

 

 

Lacoste, source: WGSN

Cristiano Burani, source: WGSN

FLORALS

Jil Sander, source: WGSN



Marni, source: WGSN

Marni, source: WGSN



 

Wunderkind, source: WGSN

 

60S, 70S VIBE

                             Patchwork, Fringing, Flared Cropped Trousers, Pussy Bow Blouse




Prada, source: WGSN




Joseph, source: WGSN



Sportmax, source: WGSN

 

#SmartGUESS

Have you visited Guess website recently? If not, then you have a lot to catch up with. Guess has introduced its revolutionary new denim collection #SmartGUESS with three different jeans options that would fit you the best.

source: http://www.guess.eu/en/?country=UK

The retailer promises that Push up denim will lift, lengthen and slim your silhouette. Adding Lyocell cellulosic fibre which is breathable and generally comfortable to wear, your new Push Up jeans will harmonize with your body like a second skin.

source: http://www.guess.eu/en/?country=UK

 

Shape Up denim was created to sculpt and slim your silhouette making sure it will hold you in and won't stretch out.

source: http://www.guess.eu/en/?country=UK

 

There is also something for men FlexJeans with a premium look and feel.

source: http://www.guess.eu/en/?country=UK

 

Check them all out.

H&M's recycling prize

Fashion industry needs change.



source:http://thestationmall.com/

Customers have a wide choice of cheap products buying more frequently and in larger quantities. It is not surprising then that those items end up in landfills after they had been worn a few times at most. Fortunately, some retailers are trying to decrease its negative impact on the environment.

source:http://www.theoutfiteer.com/

Let’s have a look on the second the largest global retailer-H&M.  This fast fashion retailer cares for the environment with its Garment Collecting initiative, engaging its customers to recycle their clothes and its H&M Conscious Collection with a use of more sustainable materials. What is more H&M has launched a €1m prize for new techniques to recycle clothes. The retailer is concerned about potential shortages of raw materials such as cotton as well as wants to find a solution which would decrease the amount of clothes being thrown away. Although H&M recycles items brought by the customers to its stores, the current recycling methods make poor quality fibres, or can’t be recycled such as garments of mixed materials. Is it only a good marketing to persuade more conscious customers to shop from the retailer which claims to be sustainable? Even if that’s true, it doesn’t matter. What matters is that H&M is doing its best so fingers crossed that the new technique will be found and our environment less impacted.  

source: http://slowalk.tistory.com/2067

source: http://slowalk.tistory.com/2067

source: http://slowalk.tistory.com/2067

Testino Towel Series

Mario Testino

Have you seen Mario Testino Instagram Towel Series? If not, it’s time to do so.

‘I think girls and guys feel this freedom at being able to express themselves because there is no predetermined way of how they should put the towel on. You can do anything you want...wear it however you want.’- Testino said.

What surprised everyone is that Anna Wintour showed up in his towel series. It wouldn't be that surprising if we didn’t know that she doesn’t like to be photographed and seen without her sunglasses.

Enjoy the photos.

 

*All the photos are taken from Mario Testino Official Instagram account.