'Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations'

An exhibition exploring how the two Italian designers from different eras share similar themes within their work. There will be seven different galleries consisting of images, videos and garments each presenting a different a theme: "Waist Up/Waist Down", "Ugly Chic", "Hard Chic", "Naif Chic", "The Classical Body", "The Exotic Body" and "The Surreal Body". 

Click on the title of this post to take you to the Met Museum site where you will find further information on the exhibition which launches on May 10th.

Image credits: fashionista.com/2012/04/first-look-the-mets-schiaparelli-and-prada-impossible-conversations-exhibit/

"The Exotic Body" - The influence of Eastern cultures

"Hard Chic" - Exploring the influence of menswear

"Waist Up / Waist Down" - Exploring the use of decorative detailing

"The Surreal Body" - How both women affect contemporary images of the female body

Spring Fling

British Summer time officially started today with the change of clocks and with it brought some beautifully sunny weather! I am currently saving my money for a trip to Australia to sample their lifestyle   so should not be buying clothes... but while browsing the shops this weekend in Portsmouth by the sea and a spot of online browsing, if I was going to spend some pennies on a Spring wardrobe these are some favourite pieces...

 Jason Wu

 Markus Lupfer

Miss Selfridge

Zimmerman

Very

Alice and Olivia

Cos

AW12 LFW Favourites

Basso and Brooke

Louise Gray 

Mary Katrantzou

The coat hanger print in this dress is a real highlight for me proving inspiration and great design can come from even the most inconspicuous of everyday objects!

AW12 NYFW Favourites

ICB

Preen

Jeremy Scott

Triangular Treats

Australian Label - Secret Squirrel AW12

Ferm Living

Sass and Bide SS12

Interiors and Fashion: Combining Influences

After being inspired by Kenziepoo (previous post), with a bit of research I found some links between fashion and interiors that I liked of my own:

Image Credits Below:

Interiors: http://www.apartmenttherapy.com 

                       Fashion: Shaun Samson SS12 Menswear http://www.totemfashion.com/

Kenziepoo

Kenziepoo (a really good blog for childrenswear) have a feature called 'Room Into an Outfit', a great concept for linking the ever prominent links between fashion and interiors:

(see the Kenziepoo website for details for where all the clothes are from, kenziepoo.com).

J.W Anderson Menswear SS12

Colour Blocking, Modern Paisley Prints and 3D Materials