Luxurious Lace

I am very sorry for the very late Blog post. But i have had a million and one things on this week. So lets get the post under-way.

Lace has been around for centuries, and the first true lace was first made in the 15th and early 16th century. 

Lace was often seen as a picture of wealth and beauty. But until recently, lace was often only seen on table cloths and curtains. I think that lace can be so wonderfully detailed and gorgeous. From dresses to purses, lace is back with a bang.

Lace can be used in any textile garment, from bags and purses, to necklaces and shoes. Adding a glint of glamour to any outfit teamed with these items.

Lace goes with practically anything, and can be worn out for a lunch, or out to a party. dresses and drapes can help you look gorgeous in lace. Get down to Topshop or even charity shops, because everywhere is selling lace this season!

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Designers in detail - October

For the Second edition of Designers in detail, I have decided to look out side of Europe. October's Designer is from New Delhi, India.

Rohit Bal himself

I came across him when reading about Non-European Fashion Designers. After Googling and Yahooing Mr Bal I only had a small amount of information on him (the reason for the late post). To me, the 53 year old Bal manages to entwine traditional Indian dress, with modern and contemporary cuts.

His use of colour is formidable and really capture the movement, texture and shape of the garments. For example, the dress below, in florescent pink, has a certain flowing movement, that extenuate the models figure, but in an un obvious way. Also the use of the wiring for the skirt shape reminds me of Victorian under skirts (underwear as outerwear).

But it's not always happy pink and red ensembles, below in some of his more recent shows, he shows that he can use less bright colours. But he manages to create the same jaw-dropping effect by using texture and shapes to his advantage.

His 2010/2011 collection

Not only does Rohit Bal use his talents on women's gowns. But on menswear too! Using traditional Indian dress to his advantage yet again, he creates some inspiring pieces that any fashion concious man would be proud to wear.

So when looking for your next big fashion buy don't just think inside Europe, think about India. Harem pants may in, but think outside the box next time you pick up some rich coloured garments. I think Rohit Bal should be commend for his excellent talent, a side from a few magazine features (Elle), I think that Bal needs more media attention outside of India. His gowns maybe cost $15,000 upwards, but i think the world has yet to see the full extent to his amazing use of colour, texture, layering and pattern.

No Knitwear?

Everyone owns at least one item of knitwear in their wardrobe. From cable knit to basket weave, knitwear will always to be in fashion in some shape or form. But lets take a fresh look at knitwear this autumn.

When some people think of knitting they think of an old women, sat on a rocking chair, knitting away. But this is no longer the case, knitting is making a comeback.

From bow ties to teddy bears, you can buy knitting patterns for almost anything now-a-days. And once your tired of your creation, you can UN-thread it all and make something new! Meaning there is no need to throw away the yarn.

Simone Shailes

One designer (Sarah Backlund) has not only embraced knitwear, but has also entwined femininity into her pieces.  Her unique take on knits and uses for them is inspiring, and also beautiful to look at.

Sarah Backland

Sarah Backlund

Capes have made a big comeback this season, so what could be better than a floral, knitted & crocheted cape? Prudence Mapstone has created a gorgeous cape called "From Midnight to First Light." this beautiful cape would not only look fabulous on a autumn day, but would look great in summer! Note the detail in the cape, beautiful.

"From Midnight to First Light" cape

Close up on the detail

It's not just women who can pull of a knitted treasure this autumn, but men can too! Designers like Cozette McCreery have created jaw dropping pieces for men this season!

Cozette McCreery

So get your knitting needles out and prepare for the cold! Wether it's a knit dress or just a simple scarf, make sure your seen in knit this autumn/winter.

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Heroic Hats

The definition of a hat is "A shaped covering for the head." Whether it's keeping your head warm, or shading you from the sun's rays, hats have been around for thousands of years. One of the first hats appeared in the early Egyptian times.

In fashion, hats aren't always about practicality, but about their aesthetic.
One of my favourite hat designers is the fabulous Philip Treacy. Treacy has been designing head-wear for a number of years, and celebs such as Lady Gaga and Sarah Jessica Parker have worn his ensembles, making hats more of a fashion statement.

Sarah Jessica Parker in Flower and
Butterfly ensemble

Lady Gaga in Lobster Hat

Hats are now an art form, and to create a mind blowing bonnet in the 21St century you have to have a unique style and concept. 

Jodie Kidd in a Louis Mariette Hat

A Jo Gordan Bonnet

Aside from the avant-garde headgear above, hats we can wear out to the shops include straw trilby's, tweed flat caps and old classic knitted hats. You could even attempt to knit your own hat for the coming winter, which is fast approaching!

Marc Jacobs Straw Hat

Chanel Knitted Hat

So whether it's an abstract fascinator at some ones wedding, or a thick woolly beanie in the snow, make sure you get your hands on a lovely hat soon!

No matter what style, shape, colour, texture or height of hat, hat's will never be out of fashion. So yet another key item that will forever be in our hearts.

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