CLEAN LINES

When I stumbled across the work of Scandinavian designer Beate Godager the first thing that struck me was the clean lines and subtle textures; keeping a collection to one colour means that you’re pairing it back, allowing the viewer to see the foundations of the design. I love the lookbook styling of the contrasting stripper heels and platform sneakers, also the clear vinyl shopper bags with the cut out gloves. The AW12 collection is wearable and elegant despite the conceptual nature of her designs; I’m looking forward to following Beate’s career and seeing what she does next! You can see Godager’s work here and here.

 

NICOLAS ANDREAS TARALIS SS12

I don’t know how I’ve gone so long without knowing about this guy but I discovered Nicolas Andreas Taralis randomly this morning, whilst trawling through the final markdowns online. You can watch the video to this collection on his website and watching the way the clothes move, will make you fall in love for sure. The concept for Nicolas is simplicity; clothes stripped back to their most natural form. I’m not talking about this specific collection, which has sci-fi influences but the general aesthetic. The styling is so paired back it feels like you can wear the pieces right off the runway. I’ve been hunting to find better images for the SS12 shoes too, but above was all I could find. Still totally amazing, of course but I want to see more of the knee high white cut out boots!

MINIMALISTE

Introduced to the Tumblr MINIMALISTE, by Ivania, it’s been a great source of inspiration for my AW12. Looking at vast landscapes of sea and ice, with clear open skies and oceans has given me a great deal to think about. Going down to Devon for the holidays I felt like I had to visit this place, one of my favourites, with vast cliffs that you can climb and explore all day, with waves crashing all around you. So far removed from life, it makes me feel alive.