My Favourite LFW Show

The Spectacular Antoni & Alison Show

As LFW is behind us now, I would like to share with you one of my favorite shows that have inspired me a great deal.

It is the show of designers Antoni Burakwski and Alishon Roberts, otherwise, known as Antoni & Alison.  

The show gracefully opened the doors on day 1 of  LFW with a literal bang of a live brass band.  It was indeed their special day, not only being the first show but also celebrating their silver anniversary.   A vibrant story of playful eye-catching prints, effortlessly chic, and simply 'zip-up-and-go' style.  After following up on the week's show, I had come to the conclusion that Antoni & Alison were definitely my favorite by far on LFW 2012.

Personally, it ticked Anna Luks style of prints, fun, and colour.  A&A's collection was a marriage of style and artwork which I like and every piece told a different story yet very harmonious. Love it!

I like this;  A quote from The Independent   "This time has been like an incredible apprenticeship," they state.  "We have love being 'Antoni & Alison'; we have loved being an independent label.  We design from scratch each season, experimenting with the need to find and have 'good ideas', and sometimes using our 'bad ideas."

Source:

http://www.fashionising.com/runway/b--antoni-and-alison-ss-13-30017.html#28

Textiles, Art & Design

A subject close to my heart.  I love fabrics, not just any fabric, but fabrics that will allow me to experiment with colour and textures.  The kind of fabrics that will allow me to bring the best out of them, what an excitement!!!   I'm talking about printing, dyeing, weaving, manipulating, crotchet, knits, embellishment, and other surface design techniques; that is the excitement!!!  

Anna Luks Clothing 

Photo: Rob Sheppard

Models : In silk romper and chunky neck piece 

 Silk dress woven bodice.

  

Woven silk dress with graphite headpiece 

Photo:  Pavlito Vel Pablo

 Splashes of vibrant colours in beautifully designed fabrics bring uniqueness to a garment.  Nothing gives me pleasure than creating fabrics for my garments. A creation that starts with a spark of thought then builds that thought and eventually brings it to life, is so exciting. I love experimenting with different fabrics, yarns, colours, and techniques.   

Below are just a few images of the many great fashion and textile designers who inspire me.

Comme Des Garcons

Mary Katrantzou

Marc Jacobs chunky knit

Dolce & Gabana Eclectic Print

Shibori Techniques

Walter Van Beirendonck Woven Jacket & Prints

Walter Van Beirendonck Woven Jacket & Prints

Anslem Reyle Art Work

Anslem Reyle for Dior

Prada's Classic  Geometric Print 2012

The Etro Woman

Kenzo

Vintage Jerry Silverman Print (1960)

Vintage Pucci Print

Pucci for Vogue 1965

Vintage Louis Feraud Mexican Prints

1920's Flapper Style dress

Art Deco dresses made of a unique textured steel blue gray color sheer silk chiffon, voided cut velvet fabric.

I call flapper style dresses, effortless chic!  One can never go wrong with this style these dresses, you can wear them any day any time, in fashion or out, you are guaranteed to look sleek!

Source
http://patternbank.com/tag/rachel-feinstein/

http://www.secondcitystyle.com/tag/dior/
http://patternbank.com/comme-des-garcons-the-future-is-two-dimensional

http://catwalkthreads.wordpress.com/2012/04/22/louis-feraud-mexican-collection-1968/louis3/

http://nuevemusas.wordpress.com/2010/02/09/louis-feraud-2002/

http://www.blinkdecor.com/decoratorsdish/?p=283