SIMPLY INTERCHANGEABLE

I was quite excited when young Italian brand CO|TE’s SS12 collection landed in my inbox a few days ago; based on the concept of “the lightness of being” the collection is simply interchangeable, easily layered up and cleanly accessorised. I love the plush orange leather half skirt over the crisp white fabric, the proportions are beautifully spot on. My favourite outfit would have to be the last one I think, it’s just what I want to be wearing right now.

For a closer look at the yummy accessories and more visit their website.

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A little interview after the Ann-Sofie back show at London Fashion Week, last September. I can see why Pepe decided sunglasses were a good choice, my eyes look cross-eyed at one point! The Ann-Sofie Back show was hands down my favourite S/S show; see more of my review here.

Thanks Fashion on Film for the link!

JEAN-PAUL LESPAGNARD ON THE MODO PARCOURS

 Seeing Jean-Paul Lespagnard‘s work was so inspiring to me as a designer; he had jackets that turned into dresses, pockets created out of folds in the fabric, unexpected seams that curved around the body (eg – the neckline in picture 4) and just to get technical; arm holes that started out as raglan sleeves and ended up as kimono – blew my mind. Jean-Paul really pushes himself as a designer to create something bold and new, he recently won over the heart of Susie Menkes who was impressed with the originality of his work. Mixing sport with luxury, Jean-Paul’s SS12 is inspired by 20’s/30’s flappers and american basketball, not an easy combination, but I think the outcome is something really innovative.