A spooky synopsis

Happy Halloween all! I hope you are suitable attired for this day of fright or if not that you are planning some ghoulish outfits for later. In keeping with the idea of all things hallow I have decided to do a visual round-up of some of this week’s SS15 press days with a topical Halloween twist.

First up is yesterday’s Modus PR offerings…

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The exoskeleton digital skin coat by Hemyca

Haizhen Wang SS15 jacket - stylitz.com

If Edward got his Scissorhands on a garment – distressed Haizhen Wang jacket

Sorapol SS15 collection - stylitz.com

Ethereal Marie Antoinette beauty from Sorapol

Next up is Blow PR who can always be relied upon for some unique & kooky treats.

Alex Ulichny SS15 jacket and skirt - stylitz.com

A Halloween showstopper – feathered top, skirt and acrylic platforms (below) by Alex Ulichny

Alex Ulichny SS15 platforms - stylitz.com

Francesca Capper SS15 dress - stylitz.com

The white witch of Narnia – dress by newcomer Francesca Capper

Anita Nemkyova SS15 leather belt - stylitz.com

Anita Nemkyova SS15 leather belts - stylitz.com

Leather corset belts from Anita Nemkyova

Sonas SS15 dresses - stylitz.com

Opt for zombie Prom Queen in a beautiful Sonas gown

Some pumpkin cake-pops and a few spooky sunnies from Safilo eyewear:

Pumpkin cakepops at Safilo PR - stylitz.com

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Mad Professor – Metal frame sunnies

Alexander McQueen SS15 - stylitz.com

Classic cat-eyes in metallic gold by Alexander McQueen

At Wednesday’s Spring London press day I spotted these fabulous Halloween worthy pieces:

Annelise Michelson SS15 skeletal rings and necklaces - stylitz.com

Skeletal rings and necklaces and fierce earcuffs (below) by Annelise Michelson

Annelise Michelson SS15 ear cuffs - stylitz.com

Nicholas Oakwell Couture SS15 - stylitz.com

If couture did costumes – Beaded dress by Nicholas Oakwell Couture

Chalayan SS15 shirt dress - stylitz.com

The chicest ghost on the block – shirt dress by Chalayan

Finally a few AI PR pieces:

Loewe SS15 top - stylitz.com

Designer zombie – deconstructed jersey by Loewe

J. W. Anderson SS15 dress - stylitz.com

A polished pirate – dress by J.W Anderson

Loewe SS15 puzzle jacket - stylitz.com

A patchwork puzzle – leather jacket by Loewe

And to finish off here are a few inspiration images for my own outfit today.

Mechanical Dolls - Tim Walker for Vogue Italia Oct 2011

Mechanical Dolls – Tim Walker for Vogue Italia Oct 2011

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Pierrot the Clown

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Creepy doll

All SS15 press day images are my own. For more info on any of the featured designers please visit the links below:

http://www.hemyca.com; http://www.haizhenwang.co.uk; http://www.sorapol.co.uk; http://www.alexulichny.com; http://www.anitanemkyova.com; http://www.francescacapper.com; http://www.sonascouture.com; http://www.annelisemichelson.com; http://www.chalayan.com; http://www.loewe.com; http://www.j-w-anderson.com;

Vivid Lines

Today sees the second issue of Exalt magazine hit newsstands, featuring a shoot I styled way back when the sun was still shining (it appears to be the fortnight all my July shoots are published).  I have been (impatiently) waiting for this 8 page shoot to come out for some time as I loved the concept and was very excited about seeing the final result.  Here are a few of my favourite published shots.

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All images photographed by Rossella Vanon for Exalt magazine – Issue 2

Shot by the talented photographer Rossella Vanon, the inspiration was volume with strong graphic lines.  In order to focus on the silhouette of the garments, the story was shot in black and white and features AW13 designs by the likes of Jean-Pierre Braganza, Georgia Hardinge, Sorapol, Ashley Isham and Malgorzata Dudek.  The stunning jewellery was a mixture of Sarah Angold Studio, Bjorg jewellery and Julia Clancey.  Despite a rather manic few days of prep – which saw me travelling the length and breadth of London – the shoot day itself went brilliantly.  Unique hair by Yoshifumi Masuda and stunning make-up by Beth Alderson ensured the final looks were supremely strong.  Furthermore, our gorgeous model Stephanie from Storm was amazing, and really worked those poses despite the overbearing heat in the studio.  Below are some behind-the-scenes shots.  I hope you like…

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Amazing architectural jewellery by Sarah Angold Studio

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Yoshifumi preparing the wigs

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The lovely model Steph

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The shoot begins with paint splattered trousers by A La Disposition

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Photographer Rossella takes to the floor to shoot look 2 (Jean-Pierre Braganza skirt, I.D. Sarrieri bra and Julia Clancey necklace)

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The dress I nicknamed ‘The jellyfish’ by Malgorzata Dudek

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A stunning embroidered lace coatdress by Sorapol

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A quick hair change – this time a triple bun

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Steph strikes a pose in a Maryling coat and Emmanuel Katsaros glasses

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One of my favourite looks (dresscoat by Georgia Hardinge, ear cuff by Bjorg jewellery, bodysuit by Dans la Vie)

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An extra look that wasn’t published made 9 in total. Phew! (Jumpsuit by Jean-Pierre Braganza, leather harness stylists own, glasses by Bjorg Jewellery)

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A behind-the-scenes feature from the mag

Credits for main images as seen in Exalt Magazine http://www.exalt-magazine.com/blog/:

Photography, creative direction & retouching: Rossella Vanon

Styling and fashion direction: Alicja Jasnikowska

Hair: Yoshifumi Masuda

Make-up: Beth Alderson at Carol Hayes

Model: Stephanie Rad at Storm

Photographer’s Assistant: Drew Morgan