There were 4 different trends being showcased at the show I attended, and all look fabulous! But some will not be my kinda style, but it may be for you! I will be reviewing each trend in my next post but meanwhile, just take a look at some of the photos to have a little sense of what you will see in retail stores the next coming months….
1) Pretty in Pink
2) Back to Nature
3) Shape Up
4) Victoriana
What can I say? It was awesome? It was great? It was fun? Of course, it was! But most of all, it was really an eye-opener for me! The minute I sat on the front row and waiting for the show to start, I told myself this is really cool and I want to be in this world! I don’t want to be going back to some investment talk shows or any banking related events anymore!
I was watching a 40-mins show of beautiful and trendy clothes with great and lively music, and observing how the fashionista around me appreciating the clothes and saying things like “wow, that’s pretty”, “oh, I totally want to wear that”, “and this, I like too”, were just so exciting and inspirational. Why inspirational? I hope and want to believe that one day I can also live my dream.
Let me share how I got hold of the tickets and what I get to enjoy. About what was showcased in the catwalk, I will post this separately. Keep a look out!
So, this London Fashion Weekend tickets can be bought through online (just google London Fashion Weekend), unlike the designers London Fashion Week shows where you need to be either invited or you could try your luck queuing outside for hours to hope they would let you in the show. I wasn’t as privileged yet! ( patiently hoping that one day I will be 🙂 )
I bought the Luxe ticket category so I can be seated on the front row, and I got to relax at the Lounge with canapes and champagne while waiting for the show to start. But my whole idea was to just experience how it is like to be on the front row watching the show, and indeed it didn’t fail me. I will always remember this moment, and will always stay as one of my happiest one in life.
There were also pop-up stores of different high street brands and designers label around the location of where the show was held. And some of the designer labels were offering up to 50% discount. Of cos, from their the last season collections! But so what? As long as you find it worthy to buy and you love it, who cares? I would definitely go for sale items! Indeed, I did..Bought 2 pieces of Zoe Karssen tees that were on 30% sale. 🙂
For those of you out there, if you are seriously thinking about going into Fashion, I strongly suggest you go for it. While it may be a tough and competitive industry, which industries in this world right now is not! But the satisfaction and happiness you receive from this, are just unforgettable! Well, at least for me..haven’t regretted quitting my job so far!
bonjour….
hi guys, as some of you may be aware, I am out to Paris for the next few days. So, my post on the London fashion weekend that i attended yesterday will not be up so soon.
but I promise when I am finally back to London, I should be posting the fashion trends that was showcased
And not forgetting all the beautiful things I have came across while in Paris.
stay tuned guys!
have a lovely weekend!
My first encounter of Chanel was a 2.55 lambskin bag, owned by my beautiful aunt. I was still a very young girl then, but I remembered telling myself that I need to own this bag too! (when I grow up)
Was it the bag that was beautiful or how it made my aunt looked really posh or cos of the brand? I guess is all these 3 reasons…
So, after I started working, I went a little obsessed of buying Chanel…the bags, the shoes, the accessories, the scarves…but yet to own the tweed jacket (that one day shall come 🙂 ). But my point is I only knew Karl Lagerfeld as the designer of Chanel. Totally ignorant to go find out if he created the Brand!
Till he recently made a film played by Keira Knightley that I started looking up for the real Mademoiselle Coco Chanel.
Just to share a little biography of her*… Her real name is Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel. Started her first fashion career in selling hats at Paris Rue Cambon back in the 1910s, then diversed to selling clothes when other stores were opened. By 1920s, her Chanel no 5 perfume was launched, including the legendary Chanel suit (inspired by comfortable menswear) as well as the little black dress.
In fact, she helped said au revoir to corsets and confining garments for the women back then!
There is a mini exhibition going on at the London College of Fashion right now, featuring “Personal Portraits of Coco Chanel”, by Marion Pike. She is a friend of Coco Chanel, and judging from the photos taken of them, they seem like close friends.
Of cos, I had to take this opportunity to go check it out. What’s better than seeing the real photos and portraits of this legend, right?
This showcase of her portraits and real life photographs have confirmed my view of Coco Chanel as a woman with true sense of sophistication. Her legendary style icon of simplicity yet chic looking paired with beautiful accessories and the famous pearl strands are just memorable!
Now that I am learning about Fashion, I am starting to be less ignorant about just knowing how luxury that brand is. I am learning to understand why, how and when the brand has evolved.
This time, I have chosen Chanel as I truly love their classic and timeless designs… till today.
Here are some photos I have taken from the Exhibition and some of the timeless Chanel collections I have collected over the many years of working life.
Have a good sweet dreams, all…..
The legend with her friend, Marion Pike
Some of the collections _ Chanel reissue 2.55, Chanel 2.55, Chanel mini sling bag (from their 2011 collection)
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*Taken from http://www.biography.com
Is been a really weird day (in terms of weather)! Started the morning with really chilly winds, then by mid-day it was raining heavily and now is bright and sunny but w some light drizzles….(sound like a weather newscaster now, hey?) 🙂
But anyway, my purpose for this new post is to show you guys what I wore today! While the weather is going “ga-ga”, it shall not affect the way I style myself today.
I was wearing a cashmere sweater from Diane Von Furstenberg, and to keep myself warm, I put on a thermal black blouse from Uniqlo. The material is very soft and “thin”, so when I put over my sweater, it doesn’t look bulky or out of place. It also allow me to forego the winter coat for now, and most importantly, the detail behind the sweater does not need to go un-noticed. It is a neon green colored zip!
Then, I have a frilly looking skirt from Warehouse to make my look a little fun. I didn’t want to just have a sweater and another basic jeans or pants, otherwise it will look really plain.
Here’s a photo I took this morning! So, basic rule is try Basics with some fun pieces and you will go no wrong with looking chic and trendy!
While the 2 markets have always been one of those “Places to Visit in London”, this time round was my first time. I went to seek an experience of a little British culture as well as hoping to find some good vintages.
However, for Portobello, vintage shops for clothing and accessories are not as much as I have expected. But if you are antiques lover, this is the place for you. And I also realised the items sold in the market are similar otherwise the same in most of the stores.
As for Camden, if you are a gothic lover, this will be the Place for you! The other stores were also selling similar items like Portobello, so it was a very quick visit in Camden for me. Oh yeah, what I find interesting in Camden that I will go back again was the various stores that sell souvenirs. Not the typical ones like “I love London” T-shirt or Mug, but they sell vintage posters of classical movie, etc in paper and plastic. So, this will make an interesting souvenir.
There are a few more places to visit for Vintages (as recommended), so stay tuned as I will be posting where to go/find and any purchases I may have.
And of cos, in few days time, it will be my first visit to London Fashion Weekend…feeling excited!
Have a good night all….
In Camden
Jenny Lau 