Trendology: The Burberry Regent Street Collection

I still remember while I was looking at the photos of the Burberry Prorsum S/S 2013 show, somehow I came across a gold feathered trench coat (image below). While I thought Christopher Bailey might have pulled this piece out of the collection, little did I know this piece actually belongs to a more exclusive collection.

To celebrate the launch of the new London flagship store at 121 Regent Street, Christopher Bailey and the Burberry design team have produced an exclusive A/W 2012 collection for the store. This collection contains a lot of archive pieces, but with a new colour twist. For people who have not had the chance to purchase the iconic pieces back then, this is a good chance for you to head to London and try this collection on. Aside from trench coats, there is also an accessory collection which each piece is also coming from the Burberry Prorsum archives.

Fashionist[On The Go]: It's all about London Fashion!

Let our brains travel to London for a second here...

I am a huge Robbie Williams fan (his latest single is so great!) and I am excited to know he is launching his own fashion line finally. The line is called FARRELL and it includes the basic pieces a British gentleman should have: shirts, sweaters, blazers, trousers, and coats. [Read Here]

Since I am a fan of Williams, I may want to get something from this collection! (source: the Fashionist)

One of the highlights of this London Fashion Week was the Philip Treacy S/S 2013 show. Treacy's hats were mached by clothing that were once worn by Michael Jackson. It was magical and of course, Lady Gaga had to be there to support her friend by opening the show for him. [Read Here]

Lady Gaga in a hat that was once worn by Isabella Blow, quite iconic. (source: the Fashionist)

Walk the Walk: Burberry Prorsum S/S 2013 Collection

Christopher Bailey continues to explore something new for Burberry Prorsum and this can be shown in the S/S 2013 collection.

Just like the menswear collection, metallic colour was a major element in this show. At the same time, Bailey added vinyl to create fun and modern bags. This time around, the focus point on the trench coats was on the shoulder and sleeve area Aside from trench coats, another major outerwear trend in this collection was the cape. In the show, there were different lengths and designs of capes which girls should be going crazy for them next season.

Out of all the pieces on the runway, the peacock feathered trench coat was probably my favourite piece in this collection. The craftsmanship on it was insane and I love how the feathers created floral patterns throughout the whole coat.

I like designers who continues to explore new elements for the brand and once again, I think Christopher Bailey has done an amazing job for Burberry Prorsum. Bravo!

P.S. If you want to pre-order the outerwear and accessories from this collection, you can do that on Burberry website right now.

Pros: 
- Cape is the main focus of this collection and Bailey has created different versions of it. I am in love with the capelets.
- There is a new take on the trench coats. For this season, the coats are more focused on the shoulder and sleeve area. 
- Just like the menswear, metallic fabric is seen throughout the show and the addition of vinyl is making this collection fun and sexy.
- The closing of this show was amazing! Bailey sent out an army of models in varies metallic colour trench coats.

Cons:
- I am not really feeling the shoes, I was hoping to see more variations.  

Eye Candies: 
- Peacock feathered trench coat
- Vinyl & metallic python bags
- Super cropped metallic bomber
- All caplets
- Metallic corset jacket

Please click here to see the complete collection. 

Walk the Walk: Mary Katrantzou S/S 2013 Collection

Mary Katranzou, the Queen of graphic prints, presented quite an interesting collection today at London Fashion Week. This time around, she got inspirations from stamps, bank notes and flowers. I continue to like the composition of the prints but I also notice that the prints were not as vibrate as the previous season. I felt like they were cleaner and simpler. As for the silhouettes, they were less dramatic, which made them more wearable than previous seasons.

Overall, it is just another great collection and I am sure fashion illustrators are already thinking how to illustrate these pieces with their own styles (Mary without a doubt is a treasure to fashion illustrators). 

Pros:
- The stamp prints were amazing, so were the bank notes and flowers. 
- The entire collection was more wearable than before which I have a good feeling this collection will do well in the department stores in the coming season.
- Many of the pieces in this collection were very airy. 

Cons:
- The silhouette is not as dramatic as the F/W 2012 collection.

Eye Candies:
- The stamp print pants
- The abstract print pants suit
-  The bank notes dress

Please click here to see the complete collection.

Trendology: Late Night Chameleon Cafe Store Opening

LN-CC is a new London based concept store, also an online shopping platform, recently opened a new 5000sqft retail store in East London.  The project was initiated by John Skelton, formerly of oki-ni and Harrods, and Daniel Mitchell, where the edgy store was designed by set designer, Gary Card.

Funkology: Valentine's Day Glass Heart

Still got no idea on what to get for your sweetheart? No worries, we still got ideas.  If you happened to be in London, you're lucky.  Because Zest Gallery, in West Brompton, London, they are having workshop and courses on contemporary glass before Valentine's Day.  On February 13th, couples can join the course to make each others glass hearts; if you like surprises, you can also attend the class on your own on the evening of February 11th just for 25GBP.

But caution! These glass hearts will break if you handle without caution. But if you're careful, this would be definitely a romantic and memorable event for you two!

If you are interested, please contact corinne@zestgallery.com

Courtesy: NOTCOT