Sensual and Shunga is LP33.3 Inspired

The Australian label LP33.3 is an exceptional fashion brand praising femininity with all attributes from the designs to the use of fabrication. The latest collection for the Spring 2012 season is highly inspired by evocative Shunga woodblock prints originating from 18th century Japanese heritage, and the sculpture work of Australian artist Rosalie Gascoigne.

 Titled with the poetic name “The White Sun”, the collection hallmarks the fascination over Gascoigne’s works expressing the symbolic meaning of weather beauty on large-scale installations with polarized hues and sharp lines equivalently illustrating brazen modernity. The collection portrays the essence of nature, light reflections, and the relationship between air and space through the languid and fluid shape of fabrics. The intimacy of ensembles plays a vital role with the emphasis on movement swathing the body. It seems like the apparel subtly moves and envelops the body with every step.

 

Such a body–garment relationship is flawlessly translated by the inspiration taken from erotic Japanese woodblock prints with characteristic “state of undress”. This is a very suggestive feature of covered/uncovered parts of the body outlining the intimacy and mysterious sensuality. It can be an exposed leg or bare shoulder portrayed by quite a nonchalant way of dressing. It may have quite a seductive power when composed with liquid silk layers, delicate mesh of lace or a restructured form of kimono. The selection of lightweight and soft fabrics – sand-wash silk, billowing organza, flowing washed georgettes, Swiss cotton voile compose very sensual element as well. While delicate net lace and sheer wool gauze accentuate the diaphanous effect.

Another crucial point is hidden in the palette of the collection setting bold color blocking, graphic distinction and subtle, pastel tones of rich neutrals. As a result, there is a division of concept between nature-inspired sculptures by Rosalie Gascoigne and the shades of pure whites and earth neutrals commonly used in woodblock techniques. What is mesmerizing, the collection that is brimful with womanly power consists of silhouettes that form a blend of masculine tailoring and relaxed feminine form. With the day–to–night approach the clothing has a versatile touch adjusting to the circumstance of dress code.
Source:www.fashionising.com

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Kate Lanphear-inspired looks at Greta Constantine Spring 2012

Photography by Jenna Marie Wakani

“I was sent a picture of Kate Lanphear for inspiration,” says M.A.C Cosmetics senior artist Melissa Gibson of Greta Constantine’s no-makeup makeup for their Spring 2012 show. She describes the look as “worn-in wholesome”—the effect of sun-blanched skin after a day of walking the streets of New York City. “It’s blown out; you want to see the natural contours of the face.” This means monochromatic with a velvety texture, and no mascara or nail lacquer. On top of a base of M.A.C. Studio Sculpt concealer Gibson used just two shades of M.A.C. cream colour base: “Root” and “Shell.” For the eye, “Root” was applied all over, with “Shell” providing frosted highlights. Gibson also applied “Shell” to the lips—but after she used concealer to leave only a hint of the lip line visible.

The hair at Greta Constantine echoed this relaxed approach—though Colin Ford, national director for Education and Events, L’Oreal Professionnel, said the inspiration was more resort than city streets: “The concept is the effortless look of when you’re swimming on vacation and don’t want to redo your hair before going out at night.” Ford kept the natural wave to each model’s hair, sometimes adding a “bend” with the flatiron. A healthy application of Lumicontrôle Nutri-Wax on the top of the head provided a slick, out-of-the-pool style and contrasted the loose feel of the rest of the hair.

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The Five Mercedes-Benz Start Up finalists Spring 2012 collections

There’s less than a week to go before the five Mercedes-Benz Start Up finalists hit the runway at LG Fashion Week to show their Spring 2012 collections. Ready to see what Cassie Dee, Martin Lim, Travis Taddeo, Triarchy, and UNTTLD have been working on? As the official media sponsor. But before the grand reveal, find out more about each of the finalists and what inspired their collections. 

Cassie Dee got her start as a pattern maker and a fashion instructor before launching her own line in 2010. Produced exclusively in Canada, the Cassie Dee label appeals to a modern way of dressing with unique details and superb fit.

For Spring 2012, Cassie Dee was inspired by rooting her own tailored, city-girl aesthetic in an out west colour story—the city wardrobe on a road trip. This comes through in country-style elements like bold topstitching, beautiful buttons and patchwork, and a few nature-inspired shapes to create cowling and swirling seam lines. 

Martin Lim is the merger of two award-winning designers: Danielle Martin and Pao Lim. The pair has worked with renowned designers such as Christian Lacroix and Roland Mouret and also collaborated with well-established Canadian companies.

For Spring 2012, Martin Lim is inspired by recent travel through Europe: ornate doors of Parisian buildings, images from a Madame Grès exhibition, the colours of Berlin architecture, and a visit to the Tate Modern in London. The collection is a mix of sophisticated references that balance fluidity and rigidity.

Travis Taddeo launched his eponymous line in 2008 after graduating from the fashion design program at Montreal’s LaSalle College. Known for minimal lines and using jersey fabrics and leather, Taddeo provokes and pushes boundaries to create a bold marriage between luxury and street wear.

Named Dry Heat, the Spring 2012 collection explores a certain restlessness found in the heat of summer. It captures a dream-like state plagued with an insatiable hot desire for adventure, experience, and growth.

Adam Taubenfligel’s career started in 2007 when working in denim factories in Italy. A self-taught designer, he learned the art of denim construction on the factory floor and, with his brother Mark and sister Ania, implemented that knowledge into the creation of Triarchy. The brand was built on a respect for authentic craftsmanship and prides itself on paying homage to the history of old-world denim while re-imagining it for today.

Triarchy’s inspiration for Spring 2012 is the lifestyle of adventure and exploration from the golden age of travel, both fictional (Indiana Jones) and real (Amelia Earhart). The colour palette is derived from the North American landscape—driving down the West Coast from British Columbia to California, with blues pulled from the Pacific ocean and charcoals greys from burning camp fires and rocky cliffs.

UNTTLD is the ongoing collaborative work of Montreal designers José Manuel St-Jacques and Simon Bélanger. The line shares their very intimate idea of fashion through the meticulous exploration of traditional techniques (knits, crochet, and handmade silkscreen printing) that are reconstructed, modernized, and adapted.

For Spring 2012, the collection has a fluid structure and sporty elegance with luminous blacks and shady whites. It mixes the sexiness of austere fabrics with the organic feel of geometric cuts. Leather, silk and metal are alchemically mixed for the sporty aristo-punk woman. UNTTLD explores the concept of belonging and the eternal desire to be part of the gang, whoever you are.

Source: fashionmagazine

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Spring - Summer 2011 All White Fashion Trend

Minimalism and immaculacy doesn't cease to impress designers over and over again, this way fueling the reputation of the all white fashion trend. The Spring & Summer 2011 all white fashion trend hypnotizes the public with its blinding and at the same time heart-warming visual impression. Those who would like to enjoy the summer breeze early in the next season should definitely take a closer peek at the outfit ideas provided by the most valued and spectacular designer collections of this Spring & Summer 2011.

So forget about "practicalness" and step over "it is too festive". White color doesn't need any accessory, it is very fresh and festive color.

Let's begin with white blouses. Having a couple of white shirts or blouses in your wardrobe you can combine them with pants, shorts, long skirts and pencil skirts.

Victor & Rolf, Brioni

 

Kimberly Ovitz, Hakaan, Nicole Miller

Fashion 70s. Nice white coats, thin waist-belts and short tops. Frankie Tell, YSL, Hakaan

 

Long dresses and white cloaks look extremely romantic. BCBG Max Azria, Dries Van Noten, Celine

Short white dresses and ruffle dresses. Acne, Gap, Behnaz Sarafpour

Non-central short dresses. Doo Ri, Vivienne Westwood, United Bamboo

Nicole Farhi, № 21, Alexis Mabille

 

Calvin klein, Antonio Berardi, Akris

Calvin Klein, № 21, Narciso Rodriguez

 

Long attires for beach parties. Sexual and romantic at the same time. Badgley Mischka, Banana Republic, Imitation

White suits for business ladies.  Doo Ri, Wes Gordon, Lacoste

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Valentino and Versace showed their Summer/Spring 2011 collection in Indonesia

Spring/Summer collection never fails to give the alluring sense of romance. Where all you want to do is skip work and go out to the park with an ice cream in your hand. What always stops me of course the rarity of such place and the horror of taking my beautiful spring dresses in the street of Jakarta.

But we’re planning an event fitting with the collection shown at the third day of Plaza Indonesia Fashion Week where Valentino and Versace showed their Summer/Spring 2011 collection.

This Spring/Summer both Valentino and Versace collection revolved around contradiction. If Valentino is the summer romance then Versace is the playful spring. Valentino collection played with sheer fabric, overlapping textile with mix of texture and fabric that moved with ease. Whereas Versace balances its creation through the mix between short and long, plain and pattern, dull and bright, etc. Let’s see what caught our eyes from the two designers!

1. Valentino’s sheer and lace, often overlapping beautifully

2. Valentino’s ruches and frills

3. Versace’s contrasting materials

PVC were used in many of the dresses to break up the lines of the silhouette.

4. Geometric use of Versace Greek fret motif

5. Extensive use of fringes at Versace

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