[LFW] Rhianna's Fall/Winter 2013 collaboration with River Island!

Singer Rhianna presented her collaboration with clothing label River Island a little over a week ago.  When I initially seen images of her collection a number of thoughts and questions crossed my mind but before writing a review assessing my opinion on whether this endeavor was a success or flop I needed to take a few days to actually really think about it.

Well, the jury is still out.  The clear inspiration for the collection is RiRi herself.  She's definitely channeled her current style of mixing nineties grunge with a racy edge.  The only clear group I see being extremely excited and flocking in herds to snag a piece from this collection are RiRi's fans.  This collection is the perfect vehicle for them to emulate her unconventional and carefree style.


*Photo Credit: Telegraph UK

And on that note, check out looks from Rhianna's Fall/Winter 2013 collection for River Island and see if you agree or disagree with me:

[LFW] Best of LFW Fall/Winter 2013 fashion presentations!

There were so many outstanding Fall/Winter 2013 fashion presentations during London Fashion Week.  After reviewing hundreds of different looks and countless shows from LFW the 3 key fashion directions translated through as the major trends Notting Hill residents and patrons will be wearing come this fall are: printastic power clashing, bluesy blues is the hue, and mixed media stacking.


*Photo Credit: Catwalking.com

Check out my round-up of the best looks from the London Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2013 fashion presentations:

David Koma/ Christopher Kane/ Erdem

Holly Fulton/ Haizhen Wang/ Jean-Pierre Braganza

Mary Katrantzou

Nichole Farhi/ Mathew Williamson/ Ostwald Helgason

Peter Pilotto/ Paul Smith/ Peter Pilotto

Temperley London/ Pringle of Scotland/ Temperley London

Thomas Tait/ Thomas Tait/ Tom Ford

[LFW] Get Inspired by Mary Katrantzou Spring 2013 Collection!

When Mary Katrantzou debuted her very first Ready-to-Wear collection at London Fashion Week in Spring/Summer 2009 she catapulted the bar sky-high on the role and purpose of fashion prints.  As if the bar wasn't set high enough she managed to supersede her previous mark while at the same time re-define the current direction of fashion prints.

Her Spring 2013 collection was all about the whimsy and fantasy behind postage stamps and foreign currency.  These two prints evoke the fantasy of travel and exploration of exotic locations and connecting with other cultures.

*Photo Credit: Marcus Tondo/GoRunway.com

Want to incorporate this new print direction now? Check out my following suggestions:

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