Fashion news – Page 4

Best foot forward

Published on April 7, 2014April 7, 2014 by Alicja JasnikowskaLeave a comment

I was recently introduced to the Portuguese shoe brand Dkode and totally fell in love with their shoes. My favourite, the statement Thyone peep-toe boots (designed by Aleksandar Protic) are the epitome of summer with their unique cut-out design. What’s more they’re surprisingly comfy (win!) and versatile (double win!). Here’s my guide on how to wear them this summer…

With boyfriend jeans and a printed jacket

Art attack – with a printed dress and multiple necklaces

Going tropical with a floral blouse and on-trend culottes

Thyone peep-toe boot, £140, Dkode

They come in a range of colours if white is too impractical. How about a go-with-anything blush metallic or dramatic black mock croc?

Thyone blush metallic, £140, black mock croc, £160, Dkode.

Other favourites to look out for are the futuristic Thetis wedge and the boldly coloured brogues and monk shoes. Perfect for those summer days when only a flat will do.

Thetis wedge, £140

Daiana brogue in red, £109

Deandra monk shoe in verdigris, £110.

All shoes from Dkode. Online purchasing on their website launches soon. For further information go to http://dkode.com/

Topshop x Adidas Originals

Published on March 18, 2014March 18, 2014 by Alicja JasnikowskaLeave a comment

With Chanel pairing trainers and couture gowns, Prada showcasing stripy footless sports socks on the catwalk and a printed sweatshirt being the garment-du-jour for several seasons, the proliferation of sports influences in fashion hasn’t been this big since the 90s.

Chanel Couture SS14

Prada SS14

Street style blogs are exploding with high-tops, rucksacks and baseball caps and chief Twitter faces Cara Delevigne, Rita Ora and Miley Cyrus are regularly spotted in logoed attire. In fact fashion’s current obsession with the decade that redefined sportswear may well have nearly reached its summit, but not before this week’s collaboration causes a veritable shopping storm.

High street giant Topshop has teamed up with sportswear stalwart Adidas Originals to give us a 20-piece collection that blends slouchy shapes with vibrant prints. Incorporating the brand’s iconic signatures, such as the triple stripe and logo motif, Topshop has infused tracksuits, shorts and sweaters with a dose of fashion magic. In store this Thursday (March 20^th) the collection is causing a buzz in style circles with the high-tops in particular attracting a flood of attention. Check out the below images from the campaign. Let the fashion frenzy commence.

Shorts, £32

Hoodie, £55

Vest, £26

Printed hoodie, £70 and tracksuit bottoms, £50

Jumpsuit, £137

Zip-up printed top, £70

Printed tracksuit bottoms, £50

High-tops, £80

All items Topshop x Adidas Originals

Also head to the Topshop website where you can catch an interview with the creative directors heading both companies – Josefine Aberg for Adidas Originals and Kate Phelan for Topshop.

Topshop x Adidas Originals hits stores on March 20^th. http://www.topshop.com/en/tsuk/category/topshop-x-adidas-originals-collection-2774327/home?geoip=noredirect

LVMH announces top prize finalists

Published on March 13, 2014March 13, 2014 by Alicja JasnikowskaLeave a comment

Wondering what the next big names in fashion are going to be? Then this is the post for you. Today saw the announcement of the top twelve finalists for the LVMH Young Fashion Designer prize (it was meant to be the more catchy ‘top 10’ but due to a draw between four designers they decided to extend it to twelve).

On May 28^th the chosen finalists will have a gruelling 15 minutes to present their AW14 collections to the judges, which include fashion royalty Karl Lagerfeld, Raf Simons, Nicholas Ghesquiere and Marc Jacobs. No pressure then! The winner will receive a grant of 300,000 Euros and mentoring from the luxury group LVMH.

The lucky chosen twelve (which include one of my current obsessions Simone Rocha) are:

Atto (by Julien Dossena), CG (by Chris Gelinas), Gabriele Colangelo, Hood by Air (by Shayne Oliver), Jacquemus (by Simon Porte Jacquemus) , Miuniku (by Nikita and Tina Sutradhar), Thomas Tait, Tillmann Lauterbach, Tim Coppens, Simone Rocha, Suno (by Max Osterweis and Erin Beatty) and Vika Gazinskaya.

And here are some images from their latest collections:

Atto by Julien Dossena Pre AW14

CG by Chris Gelinas AW14

Gabriele Colangelo AW14

Hood by Air by Shayne Oliver AW14 (Mens)

Jacquemus by Simon Porte Jacquemus AW14

Miuniku by Nikita and Tina Sutradhar AW14

Thomas Tait AW14

Tillmann Lauterbach AW14 (Mens)

Tim Coppens AW14 (Mens)

Simone Rocha AW14

Suno by Max Osterweis and Erin Beatty AW14

Vika Gazinskaya AW14

Which is your favourite?

Main holding image: (L-R) Suno AW14, Simone Rocha AW14, Jacquemus AW14

Petal perfection

Published on February 7, 2014 by Alicja JasnikowskaLeave a comment

In the interest of defying this miserable weather I am posting all things summery on my blog this week – witness Sunday’s feature about the gorgeously bright Peter Pilotto for Target collection. Today’s piece is a feast of flowery loveliness, featuring the latest manicure offering from innovative nail polish experts Ciaté.

Ciaté Flower Manicure in Strike-A-Posy, £18

Ciaté Flower Manicure in Bada Bloom, £18

Available exclusively from Selfridges & Sephora this month, the adorable Flower Manicure comes in two options – the bold Strike-a-Posy in pink or the pastel Bada Bloom in blue (such great names!). Each pack comes with a 5ml polish and top coat, along with a nail file, tweezers and a selection of natural dried pressed flowers to add to your nails. Yes that’s real flowers, so there’s no need to pick up a paintbrush and channel your inner Van Gogh, although you may need a steady hand and some skills with a pair of tweezers. So be inspired by this Spring’s bold floral trend and adorn your nails with a plethora of petals. And just in time for a weeks practice before London Fashion Week. Fabulous!

Dried pressed flowers (Bottom image: http://www.pixiwoo.com)

Ciaté Flower Manicure kits retail for £18, available exclusively from Selfridges www.selfridges.com and Sephora www.sephora.com

Printastic Peter Pilotto creates collection for Target

Published on February 2, 2014March 17, 2015 by Alicja JasnikowskaLeave a comment

Those who know me will attest that I am rather partial to a print (I’d say love wouldn’t be too strong a word) and the more abstract and bold the print the harder I fall. From painterly patterns to African batik, I have always been a champion of colour and pattern. Therefore you can imagine how excited I am about the Peter Pilotto for Target collaboration, which launches exactly one week today. Designer garments at rock bottom prices are my kryptonite and what’s more, for the first time ever, this Target collection will be available beyond the US shores as Net-A-Porter is stocking an edited selection. And they have promised international delivery. Perfect!

US discount store Target has long been an advocate of designer collaborations, with a huge list of notable cut-price ranges dating back to the 90s – the likes of Mulberry, Philip Lim, Alexander McQueen and Marc Jacobs have all designed pieces for the store. Add to this Net-A-Porter’s international reach, and this month’s collection looks set to be their most successful yet.

Ever since its first on-schedule catwalk show at LFW back in 2009, Peter Pilotto has been the go-to label for punchy printed statement pieces, beloved by the likes of Cate Blanchett, Emma Watson, Miranda Kerr and Kristen Stewart.

Cate Blanchett in Peter Pilotto

Miranda Kerr in Peter Pilotto

Kristen Stewart in Peter Pilotto

Emma Watson in Peter Pilotto

A firm favourite with fashionistas and bloggers alike, the Target collection will allow those with a more modest budget to sample a piece of the Pilotto pie.

Dress £45

Top £25, skirt £35, trainers £30

Dress, £80

Tee £20, bikini bottoms £15, towel £25, trainers £30

Shirtdress £35, bikini top £23 and bottoms £17, trainers £30

Sunglasses £17, playsuit £55, trainers £30

As well as signature clashing-print fit-and-flare dresses, assymetric minis and neoprene tops, the 57-piece collection also includes swimwear, bags and some fabulous sunglasses. And all at purse-friendly prices. The only downside is that half the world will be purchasing these pieces online, so you may have some hefty competition. Best set the alarm early next Sunday and have your best trigger finger ready for some serious statement shopping.

Jacket £60

Cardigan £35

Skirt £35

All clothing: Peter Pilotto for Target, which launches in-store on 9^th Feb. For more information go to: http://www.target.com/c/peter-pilotto-for-target-brand-shop/-/N-55hsm.

Net-a-Porter will be selling an edited 38-piece collection on the same day at www.net-a-porter.com