Vintage appeal with lace embellished dresses-it is both timeless and sophisticated and full of feminine aesthetic. Choose from different styles like 40s,70s, bohemian, romantic – there is dress for every style personality.
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Lace embellished Dresses!
Erdem Moralioglu- already a star in his own right!
Erdem’s designs are contemporary, feminine and elegant. His signature looks are based on his unique use of colour, lace and beautiful prints- for him the fabric comes first then the design.
He is not interested in following trends “I never think about what’s sexy,” he has said. “I don’t agonise over whether her bum will look big in something. I focus on the silhouettes and the proportions and hope that takes care of everything.” His vision of an Erdem woman is:” She has never been concerned with being cool. She is seasonless, strong and does what she wants.
Erdem was born in Montreal to a British mother and Turkish father. He graduated from the Royal College of Art and worked with Diane von Furstenberg in New York before launching his own line in 2005.
His top three fashion influences are Yves Saint Laurent, for his sensitivity, use of colour and devotion to making women elegant. Mainbocher, who designed some of Wallis Simpson’s clothes, and did great embellished dresses; and Charles James because of the way he cut.
Michaela
Style Personality: Natural
Your personality is what pulls your whole look together. It’s your personality that dictates your style, which is your own interpretation of fashion and how you like to wear clothes together.
Womens, who’s style personality is a “Natural” prefer casual styling and comfort and is of prime importance. Any cluttered looks and fussy styles are rejected, with Naturals opting instead for simple lines and low maintenance clothes. Easy, relaxed dressing with the minimum of fuss is their signature.
“Naturals” will fall in in love with the understated cool label Kain. Created by vintage store owner Amanda Kain, this hip LA-based label specializes in slinky soft tees with laid-back, love-worn appeal. Choose silk seperates including t-shirts, tanks, maxi skirts and dresses which are all based on Kain’s classic designs. Work the model off-duty look with pieces featuring a slightly oversized cut and muted colour palette of off-whites, taupes, blushes and blacks.
Michaela
Kate Middleton’s New Wardrobe!
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Kate Middleton’s New Wardrobe!
These days it is not easy to be Kate Middleton. Everyone knows better and has a point of view how she should dress- including me. I do understand she doesn’t want to make a mistake or put a wfoot wrong- especially not before the wedding. But I think she would enjoy fashion more if she starts to dress more her age and her personality rather trying to please everyone. She has every right to experiment and workout what works for her, occasion and her new role. Apparently she has a great sense of humour- hopefully we will start to see soon the real her!
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Meet the founders of BEBAROQUE!
The Bebaroque label was started in 2007 by Mhairi McNicol and Chloe Patience. After meeting at the Glasgow School of Art the two designers separately began designing leg wear, until they decided to unite and create the innovative Bebaroque, which went on to win the Accessory Designer of The Year award at the Scottish Fashion Awards 2008.
The originality of the brand is tied in with its eccentricity – the height of creative hosiery – expect hand embroidery and intricately drawn designs.
My interview with Bebaroque:
1. Both of you designed leg wear separately before you started your label in 2007. Why did you both focus on leg wear? What gave you the idea to name your label Bebarque?
WE BOTH PLAYED AROUND WITH DIFFERENT TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS FOR OUR MASTERS COLLECTIONS AND MOVING ONTO HOSIERY WAS AN APPEALING IDEA FOR US BOTH. THEN WE DECIDED TO JOIN FORCES TO MAKE SOMETHING REALLY SPECIAL AS THEY WERE PROVING SO POPULAR. WE DECIDED ON THE NAME BEBAROQUE BECAUSE THE WORD BAROQUE IS USED FOR ART AND DECORATION THAT IS OVER THE TOP AND OVERLY ORNATE, WHICH IS THE WAY THAT WE TEND TO DESIGN. WE ALSO DONT SEE THE POINT IN BEING BORING WITH WHAT YOU WEAR SO WE WANT EVERYONE TO BEBAROQUE!
2. What made you join forces? How do you work together? How do decide what is next?
WE WORK WELL TOGETHER, WE DESIGN TOGETHER AND DO ALL THE BUSINESS SIDE TOGETHER ALSO.
3. I am a huge fan of your brand. It is fun, yet stylish and gives the wearer a unique look. Though you make use of colour and embellishments your collection has always something for any type of leg shape and size. What inspires you to create the next collection?
AT THE BEGINING OF EACH SEASON WE DECIDE WHAT WE ARE GOING TO LOOK AT, AND THEN CONCENTRATE CAREFULLY ON THE SUBJECT DRAWING AND DESIGNING FROM THE INSPIRATION WE FIND. AT THE MOMENT WE ARE DESIGNING FOR AW11, WHERE WE ARE ABOUT TO LAUNCH AT LONDON FASHION WEEK
4. What would you consider is your iconic signature style?Who brings which personality into Bebaroque?
OUR SIGNATURE STYLE ISS DEFINITELY INTRICATE DRAWINGS AND OUR USE OF BOLD EMBROIDERY AND COLOUR. WE OFTEN INVOLVE OUR SIGNATURE STYLE TATTOO PRINTS AND EMBROIDERIES INSPIRED BY VINTAGE LACE.
5. Besides legwear you started to do Bebaroque Body. What gave you the idea to move from leg to body wear?
WE HAVE ALWAYS WANTED TO DEVELOP THE COLLECTION TO BODY WEAR TO LET US DECORATE THE BODY FURTHER. WE ARE NOT TIGHTS SPECIALISTS , WE ARE TEXTILE DESIGNERS SO WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR NEW WAYS TO EXPRESS OUR DESIGNS
6. How many collections do you create for leg wear and body? Your products are available in stores such as Liberty or online like my tights. Where is your strongest customer base- online or in stores?
WE SELL WELL THROUGH BOTH WEBSITES AND IN STORES BUT MOST OF OUR BUSINESS IS THROUGH STORES. OUR PRODUCTS NEED TO BE SEEN ON THE BODY SO IT IS ALWAYS GREAT FOR THE CUSTOMER TO VIEW THEM ONLINE THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY ALSO
7. What is next?
LONDON FASHION WEEK, THEN PARIS TO LAUNCH AW11 COLLECTION. THEN WE START TO DESIGN AGAIN FOR SS12. WE WANT TO CONCENTRATE ON THE HOSIERY, BODY WEAR AND ACCESSORIES BEFORE GROWING ANY FURTHER.
8. Who is your ideal customer and if you could pick any celebrity you like- who would you like to dress with Bebaroque and why?
WE WOULD LIKE CHLOE SEVIGNEY TO WEAR OUR CLOTHES AS WE LOVE HER UNIQUE AND STRONG LOOK.
9. Which are your favourite products on Joy of Clothes?
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Thank you for your time,
Michaela
Kate Middleton’s New Wardrobe!
Kate Middleton has a lean column body shape, so she needs to create curves and volume. Here are more outfit suggestions for upcoming royal engagements:
- Old charm with new touch at a Royal State Banquet
- Attending a Cocktail Party
- Attending a Museum opening
- Watching a Polo Game with friends
- Out and about in London town
- Afternoon Garden Party
- Attending a Royal Open Air Concert
- Attending a friend’s wedding:
- Lady like on a state visit meeting Mrs. Michelle Obama:
Michaela
Kate Middleton’s Style Personality: Modern Retro!
Kate’s confirmed her style personality at her first outing with Prince William at a charity event in December when wearing a black white Temperley London dress.
She loves to add a modern touch to retro outfits. So, here is Kate’s new wardrobe for various occasions:
- Sunday at Church in Sandringham
- Cocktail at Downing Street with Samantha Cameron
- Charity Committee Meeting
- Visiting a Children Hospital
- Lunch with the Wedding Planer
- Out Shopping
- Interview with the Press
- On Honeymoon in Africa
- Busy planning the wedding
- Ladies Lunch in Chelsea
- Dancing away at Mahiki
- Watching Prince William at Polo Match
- Royal Variety Performance
- Attending a Soiree
- After Fashion Show Reception
- Chelsea Flower Show
- London Fashion Week
Michaela
Celebrities who had the biggest fashion impact in 2010!
Who would you give your vote to when you were asked who had the most impact on fashion in 2010? I don’t mean who was best dressed but women who’s personal styles and signature looks translated into trends, inspired us to follow their lead , who pushed the agenda by wearing clothes in a fresh, innovative, modern, new “kind of style”, or who were always true to their style by reflecting their understanding of dressing for their body shape, colouring, body features and “position .
This is the Joy of Clothes list of women who we think had the most impact on fashion in 2010 . Each of them added their own uniqueness and personal interpretation of fashion! (The list is no particular order- each woman is equally important)
