Beautiful Soul

You probably don't know this but I'm a huge fan of eco-friendly fashion, so of course when I heard of the label 'Beautiful Soul' I had to find out more about them.

Beautiful Soul is a British luxury womenswear label based in the heart of Notting Hill. The eco-friendly label has been featured in acclaimed publications Vogue, Tatler, The Sunday Times Style and VOGUE.COM to name a few; and have participated in exhibitions at London Fashion Week and Paris Fashion Week.

With all their designs produced here in the UK, the label strictly abides by its policy of 'zero waste', while still producing immaculately designed pieces. Beautiful Soul is fast growing label gaining recognition for their creativity and "open-minded approach to fashion". They offer two collections, their Ready-to-Wear collection called 'Beautiful Soul London' and a bespoke 'Kimono Collection' which is available to buy all year round.

Their designs have already been seen on a number of celebrities and models including Kate Nash, Lily Cole and Laura Bailey, among many others. I definitely need one of the Beautiful Soul Kimono's in my closet, it's not super cheap but well worth the money. Keep an eye out for the label as I'm sure they are bound to explode any time soon.

For more information visit www.beautiful-soul.co.uk to view more of their designs

Charlotte Taylor

Charlotte Taylor is a talented designer who launched her eponymous label in 2009. Prior to launching her label, Charlotte graduated from the renowned Central Saint Martin's College of Art & Design and worked with various designers including Marcus Constable and Luella. With her Spring/Summer 2010 collection, she was named Vauxhall Fashion Scout's One to Watch.

Autumn/Winter 2011 Collection

The Charlotte Taylor signature is "bold, quirky and unexpected with a dose of old fashioned British elegance". Her designs typically incorporate unique prints and are suitable for all kinds of women, from edgy young fashionistas to mature elegant women and it is unusual in today's fashion world to find a designer who caters to a large range of consumers.

Charlotte will launch her Spring/Summer 2012 collection in September during London Fashion Week and I cannot wait to see what she has in stock for everyone. The collection draws inspiration from beekeeping, fishing, Japanese art and culture. With plans to expand across the pond and into the US market, Charlotte is a very busy woman and I look forward to seeing what her next move will be!

www.charlottetaylorltd.com

Jade Kang

Jade Kang is a Korean designer who moved to London in 2002 after studying Fine Arts and Fashion Design in his home city of  Seoul. While in Korea, Kang was the senior designer for the label Koogi from 1997-2000 and has gone on to hold other positions at different labels including Giles Deacon, Alexander McQueen and Jonathan Saunders.

In 2007, Jade Kang took the leap to start his label; drawing influence from his Korean heritage. By mixing classic tailoring with futuristic femininity and modern romanticism, Jade Kang has developed his signature style. For his SS11 collection, Kang was selected by John Galliano as a Fashion Fringe finalist and received notable acclaim from press and buyers.

Jade Kang's designs are beautiful, feminine pieces with a modern spin on them. In order to ensure that his pieces remain unique he uses rare materials mixed with creative patterns to create individual looks.

Visit www.jadekang.com to view more of his past collections.

Marios Schwab

Marios Schwab is a young talented designer who first gathered media attention in 2006 when he won the Best New Designer at the British Fashion Awards in 2006. In 2007, he also won the Swiss Textile Awards; these two awards made him one of the most anticipated young designers in the fashion industry. He is also a graduate of Esmod fashion school in Berlin and completed his Masters in Womenswear Fashion at the prestigious Central Saint Martins.

With only a few years in the fashion industry, Schwab has already become known for his trademark style of figure-flattering silhouettes and mixing classic style with modern sexy designs. In addition to owning his own label, Marios Schwab has also designed for Halston and his designs have been worn by celebrities like Kylie Minogue and Kate Moss.

His clothes are stocked in a range of shops all around the world; from luxury boutiques like Harvey Nichols, Browns and Barneys in New York to Dover Street Market. Marios Schwab is rapidly establishing his name in the fashion industry and I'm sure in a few years we will all be talking about him.

Orschel - Read

Hi guys!

Apologies for the lack of posts, we've been super busy so we are doing our best to keep our readers updated.

Last month I visited the Felicities showroom and discovered the menswear label, Orschel- Read. I was lucky to get a preview of his SS12 collection and some pieces from his AW11 collection and I was impressed; by just looking at the clothes you can tell that a lot of hard work goes into producing his designs. 

Orschel-Read graduated from the prestigious Central Saint Martin's college with a degree in Menswear Fashion before going on to pursue his Master's degree at the Royal College of Art. His first collection was launched during London Fashion Week in 2009 and immediately received strong press attention from publications like Vogue, AnOther, V, Dazed & Confused and The Sunday Times Style just to name a few.

The latest collection is a balance of classic style combined with on trend designs and includes wearable pieces as well as fashion forward designs. I have some pictures for you and I cannot wait for the launch of his new collection; let's all be on the watch for Orschel-Read.

For more information on Orschel-Read visit www.orschel-read.com/ and his online shop at NJAL.

FAB Magazine

Just bought the new issue of FAB Magazine, and there are some great editorials in it. I had not heard much about the magazine until I stumbled upon it and I am happy to say I was pleasantly surprised. The latest issue focuses on Escapism and each article and editorial takes you away on a different journey. They have some of the best spas from around the world, fitness tips, up and coming African talents globally, and even venture into the world of comic books and superheroes!

FAB is a relatively new magazine so it's great to see they can also provide readers with quality work. Of all the editorials, my favorite has to be 'Seventies Sister'. The styling is very modern but still holds on to that seventies glamour. This image is one of my favorites, I am in love with this dress! The dress is by Rainbow Winters, a new London based designer and the accessories are from Toshop.

FAB Magazine is available online and for more information visit their blog at www.blog.fabmagazineonline.com and website.

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

Rising label: Evmorfia

Evmorfia Bethanis is a Canadian designer raised in Greece who launched her eponymous label Evmorfia this year with a capsule A/W11 collection. Evmorfia moved to London and went on to study Fashion Design at Central Saint Martin's College of Art & Design and has worked in various fashion design houses including Alexander McQueen.

Evmorfia's designs focus on enhancing the female figure and uses unique shapes, attention to detail, and luxurious materials. Her clothes are luxurious, edgy and tailored well to fit women but also stand out. She is inspired by different cultures and everyday living. Evmofria should be on your top designers to watch out for.

www.evmorfia.co.uk

Triple Treath: David Longshaw- Designer, Illustrator, Writer

David Longshaw is a young talented British designer who graduated from prestigious art school Central Saint Martins in 2007 and is also a winner of the BFC/Elle Talent Launch Pad. He went on to study womenswear at the Royal College of Art and worked with Alberta Feretti and Max Mara in a bid to continue developing his talent. In addition to being a designer, Longshaw is an illustrator and a writer.

Longshaw's muse, Maude, a fictional mouse he created while studying at Central Saint Martin's has her own online magazine, MAUDEZINE,on his website and blog.  He has collaborated with Kristen Ward, Heather Blake and David Mosley for scarves (stocked in Harrods and available online) and has participated in Vauxhall Fashion Scout, London Fashion Week and Paris Fashion Week.

For more of David Longshaw's work visit his website www.davidlongshaw.co.uk

You can purchase David Longshaw's pieces here at Harrods and here with prices ranging from £54 - £2,160

Officially a 'Phannatiq' Fanatic

It's not very often that edge and luxury come together but Anna Skodbo of Phannatiq, intergrates them both perfectly into her label. Phannatiq is a high end, urban inspired, womenswear label wth its first collection launched last year at Vauxhall Fashion Scout during London Fashion Week.

The label draws its inspiration from all around London and the fabrics used are sourced locally (for the eco-friendly fashionistas). All the Phannatiq pieces are beautifully constructed and wearable while still ensuring that you stand out from the crowd . Visit BENGT to see more available pieces from this amazing label.

www.phannatiq.com 

Vibrant prints from Eki Orleans

I'm not usually a fan of large prints but for once I was tempted - the Eki Orleans brand offers African inspired prints in the most beautiful silks that drape beautifully and swirl around the body to create a luxurious silhouette. The collection includes a range of short and maxi dresses as well as bikinis and scarves and would be a great edition to your summer wardrobe.

We've fallen in love with Danny Tang

Just popped by the Felicities Showroom and discovered a new label that I hadn't found before - Danny Tang - an outstanding womenswear designer who breathes vibrancy and beauty into his creations.

His AW11 collection in the showroom ‘Gentlemanly Feminine’ is inspired by the gracious menswear of the glamorous ‘Old Hollywood’ era including Hollywood movie stars and singers. The pieces are beautifully layered in delicate fabrics mixed with menswear suiting fabrics, to which hand sewn embellishments are applied. There are lots of stunning dresses suitable for sophisticated cocktail wear and glamourous evening looks.

http://www.danny-tang.com/