After the recent successful print parade collaboration between Farm and Adidas, and the collaboration with Rita Ora set to be released in August, it’s clear that print and Adidas are on a roll. Now in another exciting collaboration, the queen of print and one of my favourite designers, Mary Katrantzou, is set to release herContinue reading “Mary Katrantzou x Adidas Originals”
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Craft Crush :: The Ceramic Factory
Walking down Kloof street, I was visually pulled into The Ceramic Factory. With an attractive ordered colour palate of mint, citron, white and grey, these designs are the perfect balance of contemporary retro, available in a multitude of quirky shapes with an “original Boland flair”. From ceramic horn wall mounts and wall hanging clocks toContinue reading “Craft Crush :: The Ceramic Factory”
The LIP Clutch
From pop style to perspex, statement clutches are getting mouthy this season in an array of animated lip shapes. From Jody Paulsen’s acrylic knit clutch to Lulu Guinness’s neon perspex version, they are the perfect urban-chic accessory to add a statement accent of colour to a slick monochromatic outfit. Match your lip colour to yourContinue reading “The LIP Clutch”
Bokeh Fashion Film Festival
This past cold weekend Cape Town was heated up by the Bokeh Fashion Film Festival. The Cape Town Fashion Council presented a merger of fashion shows, fashion films, guest speakers and fashion stalls, to show how the merging of the cinematic world with fashion content provides a brand identity for many global brands. The CrossleyContinue reading “Bokeh Fashion Film Festival”
The Streets :: 90s Style
With the streets as our backdrop, and the 90s as our inspiration, so began another inspiring project. Shot by Sven Kristian, he added his eye of artistry into the equation by choosing textured backdrops and cascading skylines to give the shoot the right balance of street style tonality and lighting that it deserved. Gina Gilpin,Continue reading “The Streets :: 90s Style”
New Mr Price Stores
Mr Price are relaunching their stores in an exciting new look and layout. Yesterday I had the opportunity to work as a stylista at the opening of the Canal Walk branch. There were great instore offers and prizes up for grabs, with personal stylists on the floor to help customers put tailor made trendy looksContinue reading “New Mr Price Stores”
The Strokes
Celine was one of the first fashion houses bringing the brushstroke print into focus this season. From the classic black on white textured print to a more sporty street style on 90s style tank dresses, this print can do no wrong. For more check out W magazine here.
Adidas Originals x Print
There have been some memorable Adidas Originals Spring Summer ’14 collaborations of late, firstly with Topshop and then with Brazilian label Farm. On the street and active wear front Adidas is top of it’s game, with Adidas Originals leading the way in setting trends of it’s own that even the highest of high end labelsContinue reading “Adidas Originals x Print”
Mix ‘n Clash
A few years back I was invited to Saatchi and Saatchi after-work drinks by my best friend who worked there. I was greeted with “Oh you knew there was a theme!” to which I answered “A theme?”. It turned out there was an 80s theme that day and I had coincidentally rocked up wearing high waistedContinue reading “Mix ‘n Clash”
Behind the Scenes :: Merrell Shoot
After getting back from the Drakensberg mountains in Natal a few days ago I’m still flying high from the fresh mountain air, altitude and mountain adventures. Few jobs provide the opportunity to stay in a hotel surrounded by panoramic mountains, go on trail runs and horse rides through the mountains and (personal favourite) get toContinue reading “Behind the Scenes :: Merrell Shoot”
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