Blizzard Blazers!

The blazer, in particular the boyfriend blazer, has been a wardrobe staple since it first entered the catwalk in Spring / Summer 2010.

Araks, Charlotte Ronson, Boy by Band of Outsiders, Elie Tahari and Cynthia Rowley were but a few of the designers who featured this formal jacket in that season’s collection.

In this Autumn’s Ready-to-Wear collections, the blazer retains its notability. However, it is impossible to ignore the influx of colour and variant of fabric in this traditional garment. This season’s spectrum of colours blend from citrus to jewel-tones, whilst materials include silk and retro-chic velvet.

Stella McCartney, Alexander McQueen and Emilio Pucci are the fore-runners in this season’s trend whilst also providing inspiration to high-street stores Topshop, H&M and River Island.

(L-R)Stella McCartney (€1,045), H&M (€39.95), Stella McCartney (€965) and Steven Alan (€395.50).

(L-R) McQ (€390), Preen (€1,251.13), River Island (£60) and Sonia by Sonia Rykiel (€390).

(L-R) Alice + Olivia (€407.69), Emilio Pucci (€1,560.94), River Island (£45) and River Island (£50)

(L-R) Miu Miu (€835), Gucci (€1,250) and Topshop (£75)

It is practically tradition for the houses of Alexander McQueen and Vivienne Westwood to challenge the individual to transgress the latest trend. The latest blazers from these fashionable emporiums will have one begging to push the fashionable status quo!

(L-R) McQ (€440) and Vivienne Westwood Anglomania (€470.67)

Versace for H&M

‘The collection will be quintessential Versace, perfect for H&M and Versace fans everywhere.’

- Donatella Versace

Swedish retail-clothing chain H&M, is a powerful fashion brand with 2,300 outlets within forty-one countries.

Whilst the company produce and market their own designs, the outlet is synonymous with their high fashion collaborations.

Previously the store has coupled with Stella McCartney, Roberto Cavalli, Viktor & Rolf, Matthew Williamson and Jimmy Choo to create a collection of catwalk-inspired pieces with a more economical budget.

Next month, on November 17th, the House of Versace launch their range specifically for H&M. The collection will include over one hundred pieces and will be available to purchase online and in 300 H&M outsets worldwide.

Some of the modelling world’s most recognisable faces, such as Abbey Lee Kershaw, Lindsey Wixon and Daphne Groeneveld feature in the campaign.

The collaboration revisits the nineties decade, when Versace was one of the industry’s most  sought after labels. Aficionados of the brand will instantly recognise trademark patterns and trends from this era.

Speaking about the collection, chief designer Donatella Versace, commented that;

‘The collection for H&M is the essence of Versace. For the collaboration we’ve brought back from the archives, as well as from more recent collections, some of the icons of Versace, such as the bright prints, the Greek key and daring cuts. I can’t wait to see how H&M’s wide audience will make these pieces their own.’

Proving that the fashionable affair is not unrequited, H&M’s Creative Advisor, Margareta van den Bosch is brimming with infectious admiration and anticipation for the collection;

‘Versace’s collection for H&M is a moment in fashion. It is full of strong pieces that stand out, with colours, prints and cuts that are clean and precise. The women’s collection is flattering and full of dresses, while the men’s collection is very sophisticated. When I think about Versace I think of iconic items. With this collection for H&M we’ve got the essence of Versace.’

Prices range from €19.95 and stretch to €199. Without doubt, this collaboration will re-establish Versace as a brand for the 21st Century.

Kate Moss – US Vogue – The September Issue

“I have a dress-up chest at home. I love to create this fantasy kind of thing”

- Kate Moss

Kate Moss is photographed wearing a gown by Alexander McQueen.

At the tender age of fourteen, in New York’s JFK airport, Kate Moss was scouted by Sarah Doukas, the founder of Storm Management. As Moss infiltrated the model domain, her name became connotated with the title of ‘the anti-supermodel’. Kate Moss exhibited a strikingly different silhouette, to those of the popular models such as Naomi Campbell and Claudia Schiffer during the late twentieth-century.

With the release of a campaign for Calvin Klein, Moss quickly became a household name. Throughout her career Kate Moss has collaborated with major designer labels and fashion houses such as Dolce & Gabbana, Bulgari, Chanel and Gucci.

Kate Moss is photographed wearing a Rodarte pailette coat and dress. Jamie Hince is photographed wearing a Lanvin velvet blazer and Charvet cotton shirt. 

When headlines first broke about the engagement of Kate Moss and Jamie Hince (of ‘The Kills’ fame), much speculation ensued regarding the ceremony’s attendees, the designer of the bride’s gown and where the ornate images would be published.

The audience was quickly informed that Kate Moss would be bestowed the honour of appearing on the cover of  US Vogue’s September Issue with an editorial encapsulating the highlights of the bride and groom’s nuptials.

The romantic images capture the intimacy between the bride and groom and the fashionable atmosphere of love and well-wishes from Moss and Hince’s guests. The editorial was photographed by Mario Testino with an accompanying profile of the event by Hamish Bowles.

Kate Moss is photographed wearing a Calvin Klein Collection dress by Francisco Costa.

(Top row – from left to right) Ella de la Falaise, Charlotte Moss, Mercy Magic Cutler, Bliss Ferguson, Lila Grace Moss, Ella Cutler Lindegren.

(Bottom row – sitting) Blythe Ferguson, Stella Jones, Ava Jones, Kate Moss, Iris Law, Poppy Spaceman.

The bridesmaids and flowergirls are photographed wearing Bonpoint, parading to the church.

The six-tiered wedding cake was designed by Peggy Porschen.

Father of the bride, Peter Moss sitting alongside Kate Moss in custom John Galliano and daughter Lila Grace. 

The bride with her matrons of honor.

(Top row, from left) Stella McCartney, Vivienne Westwood, Jess Hallett, Kate Moss, Rosemary Ferguson.

(Bottom row, from left) Sadie Frost, Lucie de la Falaise

Kate Moss & Lila Grace create a portrait inspired by Calvin Klein’s campaign which shot the model to stardom.

The wedding guest list saw moguls from the domains of fashion, music and film attending the countryside nupitals. John Galliano, The Hon. Daphne Guinness, Philip Treacy, Anna Wintour, Vivienne Westwood, Stella McCartney, Mark Ronson, Jude Law and Marc Jacobs were but a few of the fortunate attendees.

Daria Strokous – Vogue Russia

Daria Strokous was birthed in Russia, with some of her childhood spent in Africa. The model is enlisted with Women Management and has inhabited the domain of modeling since her seventeenth year.

Daria’s career debuted with appearances for Prada in Milan and Paris Fashion Week. Strokous has featured in glossy images for V Magazine, Marie Claire, W Mag and Vogue UK.

Vogue Russia have chosen the national beauty to cover their August Issue. The editorial was styled by Ekaterina Mukhina with images shot by Mariano Vivanco.

Daria Strokous is in Gucci, Patrizia Pepe & Alexis Bittar

Daria Strokous is in Yves Saint Laurent, Gucci, Frankie Morello & Cartier.

Daria Strokous in Martin Grant & DSquared2

Daria Strokous in Stella McCartney, Nina Ricci & Cartier. Andrey Zakharov in Dolce & Gabbana, Dior Homme & Van Laack.

Daria Stokous in Versace, Blumarine, Dior, Piaget & Hervé van der Straeten. Andrey Zakharov in Giorgio Armani, Van Laack, Gucci and D&G.