Fashion

Having a Marant Moment

Isabel Marant

Photos from Style.com

Over the last few years Isabel Marant has become the face of cool – the go-to label for Parisian chic. From a cult following to celebrity dressing status, Marant creates low key pieces that are effortlessly glamorous. With touches of bohemian and undeniably French style; Marant’s to-die-for cropped jackets, skinny trousers, slouchy t-shirts and loose mini dresses have become the soul of her label. From stylists to editors, celebrity starlets to avid fashion setters, right now everyone wants to wear Isabel Marant.

Becoming known as the designer ‘every woman can wear’ has not been an overnight occurrence. Studying at the Studio Bercot Fashion School in Paris, Marant went on to launch her jewellery label, of the same name, in 1989. It wasn’t until 1994 that Marant started on women’s wear.

It was 2009 and the creation of a pair of studded, cuffed suede ankle booties that really captured attention. The fashion world went crazy for these booties! The signature boots had instant waiting lists around the world, selling out within hours of arriving in-store. Since then Marant’s profile has only grown and grown. Opening her first US store in New York in February, Marant also has 3 boutiques in Paris, 2 in Hong Kong and another in Spain.
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FASHION TRENDS

From the Catwalk to the High Street

Photos from Flickr.com and zara.com

High Street Super Chain Zara has released its August 2010 Look book with clear references to the designer collections.

Taking understandable inspiration from high end design houses Prada, Marc Jacobs, Chloé and Celine; Zara’s August collection clearly shows the process of designer catwalk collection through to its high street reproduction.

This is obviously nothing new and most high street designers replicate the trends shown at fashion shows every season. As soon as there is a new trend you will be able to take it home from a high street store for a fraction of the designer price.

The downside being fabrics and threads are not of the high-end quality and generally will not last as long. Certain materials also leave themselves more open to quality differentiation, such as leather and wools / knits. Quality leather should be as smooth and soft as butter. Quality wools and knit fabrics will be softer, stronger and most likely not as itchy on your skin. After a few washes the cheaper fabric may start to fade and lose its shape. There will also be lots and lots of people out there wearing the exact same look as you.

So if you are deciding whether to buy the real thing with the Chloé leather skirt or the Zara version, think about your investment. Your Zara skirt may very well last this one season; however, your Chloé leather skirt will most likely last your lifetime and be something you can pass onto your granddaughter.
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FASHION – Miami Swim Fashion Week

Swimwear Trends – Prints, Colour & 60’s edge

Photos from nbcmiami.com

Last week Miami held the Spring / Summer 2011 Mercedes-Benz Swim Fashion Week. Across the catwalks the main trends that started to emerge were patterns, colour & a salute to 1960’s Swimwear sophistication.

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