Ryder & Rowe Collection Preview

Hey guys! 

Today I have a fun event for you so get your RSVP sorted.

Be sure to attend the launch of new lingerie brand Ryder & Rowe's Spring/Summer 12 collection.
See you there!

Tze Goh

Tze Goh is fairly new to the fashion industry but with three collections already under his belt, the designer has mastered his signature style. Born and raised in Singapore, he went on to study in Paris and New York at the New School for Design and at the prestigious Central Saint Martins fashion program in London. 


His Autumn/Winter 11 collection presented during London Fashion Week at the Vauxhall Fashion Scout was inspired by the Japanese kimonos and the sleek designs of Porsche sports cars and these inspirations were reflected in his clothes. His clean designs remind of a classic Chloe and Victoria Beckham look, and this is very refreshing with the overwhelming number of trends available in fashion today. 

Goh uses luxurious fabrics like wool, cashmere and mohair in addition to 3D jersey to achieve the structure in  his pieces and primarily uses solid colors such as navy, black, white and grey. His designs are available online at the LN-CC store and visit his website for more of his past work.

www.tzegoh.com

Miu Miu

Miu Miu is the high fashion brand and sister label of designer brand Prada. It was launched in 1993 by Muiccia Prada and since then, the label has become a household name in the fashion industry. While Prada's style is more sophisticated, Miu Miu is considered the girlish version of Prada and caters to a wider range of consumers.
                 

Former Miu Miu brand ambassadors include actresses Chloe Sevingny, Katie Holmes, Kirsten Dunst, Lindsay Lohan, and Selma Blair among models like Lindsey Wixson. In true unconventional  Miu Miu fashion, for their A/W 11 campaign they chose 14 year old Oscar nominated actress Hailee Steinfeld. 
I love Miu Miu and every season they manage to produce amazing clothes and accessories that are guaranteed to sell out in weeks and be on every fashion blogger's 'want list'. I can't wait to see what they present for their S/S 12 collection.

 From their chic and ladylike designs to their wild prints, Miu Miu's motto is avant-garde, modern, sensual, provocative, yet sophisticated; and with every new collection the brand embodies this and has warmed the hearts of fashionistas everywhere. Miu Miu is available at a number or stores worldwide and can be purchased online via the Miu Miu website and boutiques like Net-a-Porter and My Theresa.

New Faces of Fashion at Sapphires Model Management

In the lead up to London Fashion Week, new faces are being discovered and for models Fashion Week is an opportunity to present yourself to the fashion industry as agents, photographers, and designers are constantly searching for a new breakout star. Fashion is constantly changing and models with different 'looks' are always sought after. From young and hip, to girl next door, to editorial and high fashion, photographers and designers demand versatility from their models.

An agency that I have recently discovered is Sapphires Model Management, an award winning boutique model agency that specializes in representing new, exclusive, and unseen models with a timeless and classic look. Unlike other modelling agencies around, Sapphires models and bookers are always cheerful and approachable. The agency aims to conduct business the ethical way by not pressuring models to lose weight but instead encouraging a healthy lifestyle and providing their models with access to necessary financial, beauty, and nutritional advice to further their careers.

Sapphires Model Management represents fresh new faces in the fashion industry and without a doubt the models they represent will quickly be climbing up the fashion ladder. Their clients include Harvey Nichols, Uniqlo, my-Wardrobe, Channel 4, and Nike amongst many national publications.

www.sapphiresmodel.com

Mulberry: 40 years of quintessential English style

Mulberry is best know for being fashion forward and representing classic English style. The 'Bayswater' bag was a huge hit for Mulberry and still remains a classic in fashion today, followed by the 'Roxanne'. But it was the creation of the 'Alexa' bag as part of their S/S 10 collection that caused a stir in the fashion industry and brought the brand to a new height of popularity.

Muse Alexa Chung carrying the 'Alexa' bag

Bayswater

A Mulberry bag has always been on my wishlist, but because there are so many beautiful designs I could never decide on one. I think I have finally found the dream Mulberry bag that I want to own- Polly Push Lock. Who would not want to own a bag called 'Polly Push Lock'?

Mulberry's 'Polly Push Lock' is very similar to the 'Neely' but they have added a new feature- the push lock. The push lock "gives a vintage touch to this bag and an air of 70s glamour". If you look closely at an image of this bag on the Mulberry website, I guarantee it will be love at first sight. It is well made and I really like that they've decided to use the shiny grain leather so your bag won't be completely destroyed if a little bit of rain gets on it. As part of their 40th celebration, Mulberry has put together some of their bags from past seasons and you check them out here.

Missoni

Missoni is not a new name in the fashion industry; the brand is renowned for its unique knitwear and colorful patterns that remain wearable and versatile. With every new collection they incorporate new styles but never lose the signature 'Missoni look'. For those fortunate to own a Missoni item, you are probably aware of how much craftsmanship goes into the clothes. The wool is soft, comfortable and unlike any other piece of knitwear. I  am constantly falling in love with their use of color each season and the pastel colours featured this Autumn/Winter season was simply amazing.

Missoni A/W 11

Missoni A/W 11

Missoni has influenced fashion not only in pattern and design but also have made knitwear more prominent among designers and consumers. Their clothes are typically created from as many types of fabric possible, such as wool, cotton, linen, rayon, and silk. The brand embodies today's modern culture, with 'it-girls' like Nicole Richie wearing Missoni  and even featuring Gossip Girl star Leighton Meester in their Spring 2011 campaign.

Leighton Meester Missoni campaign

Nicole Richie in Missoni

The luxury brand also has a chain of hotels- Hotel Missoni- in Kuwait and Edinburgh, with more to open in Brazil, Turkey, and Oman in the future. I can imagine the Hotel Missoni to be cool, modern with a classic approach, and of course luxurious. 

Heidi Mottram Makes Eel Skin Fashionable

Until recently, I was not familiar with Heidi Mottram until I stumbled upon one of her clutches on my hunt for an oversized clutch. Like many talented designers, Heidi graduated from London College of Fashion and Central Saint Martin's and worked with designers like Vivienne Westwood and Matthew Williamson before establishing her label in 2007.

Heidi Mottram uses eel skin exclusively for her products and design and is always looking for new areas to explore creatively. Her bags come in classic shapes and designs with a modern edge to it. When you hear the word 'Eel', handbags are not exactly the first thought that comes to mind but the use of eel skin is actually good since it is 150% stronger than cow hide. Eel skin is longer lasting, lighter, and becomes more supple with use. Eels are not killed primarily for their skin, so are a also better eco-friendly alternative to other luxury leather goods in the market today. 

My favorite piece by Heidi Mottram

This fuschia oversized clutch is my absolute favorite piece by Heidi Mottram. The color is very bold but the simple design tones it down which is what I love about it- and it's oversized too! I'm not really a fan of small clutches because I always tend to bring along more than I need with me. This clutch will also be a great accessory through  out the seasons, in winter to add a spot of color to an otherwise dull outfit and in the summer as well. 

Heidi Mottram's bag are available are stocked at several online boutiques, including her website. For an updated list of stockists visit www.heidimottram.co.uk