B. Chandran - London Fashion Week

London Fashion Week - Bernard Chandran Autumn/Winter 2012 A 1940s undercurrent ran throughout Bernard Chandran’s show at Freemasons Hall. Models who sported pristine pin-curl fringes, with minimal make up and pillar box red lipstick. The suggestion of classic elegance was seen throughout the eveningwear based show. The garments were sharp, clean and structured. Luxurious silks, jacquard and gold fabric enhanced the extravagance formal wear. The innovative pieces were structurally focused. Collars were detachable; zips exposed and shoulder seams, manipulated into points, exposing the skin beneath. Exaggerated, architectural collars were the focus of many minimal pieces and came in an array of colours. The sombre colour palette...

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Jimmy Choo Design

Creatively headed by Sandra Choi and Simon Holloway, Jimmy Choo is one of the world's most adored luxury accessory labels. The brand was launched in London in 1996 by Malaysian-born Choo and the then British Vogue Accessories Editor, Tamara Mellon, and the duo's high-octane collections were an instant hit with what has proved an extremely loyal, star-studded clientele. Today, Jimmy Choo continues to delight its devotees with daringly high heels and statement-making carryalls. ...

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