Colour Pop, by Caroline Shaw

Entering a new fashion frontier. This is a fusion of New York stories inspired by 60’s Pop Art iconography mixed up with to 80’s graffiti and Blondie looks. Simply put – Vulgar Chic!

A fun and daring attitude to brights – cartoon couture.

Blocks of pure colour and geometric shapes in clothing, make up and accessories. Not brave enough to wear this look head to toe? Then off- set with neutrals or black.

Colours

A playful and optimistic colour story, taken straight from the Pop Artist’s palette. Primary and intense hues: crimson ultramarine, acid yellow, papal purple, bubblegum pink, tangerine. Are you ready to convert to colour? Bring it on!

Fabrics   

Due to the strong and vibrant hues these colours lend themselves to high gloss and shiny fabrics. Technically astute and lacquered fabrics sit alongside leathers, PVC’s shiny silks, rubber and mesh. Hi gloss and plastic finishes rule. Graphic blocks patterns inspired by Mondrian paintings feature in knits and wovens.  

Hollywood Glamour, by Caroline Shaw

The world needs more Glamour!’ Let this story transport you back to Hollywood and the fantasyland of 30’s, 40’s & 50’s films. Be inspired by the couture gowns worn by Jean Harlow, Marilyn Munroe, and Dorothy Lamour. Fantasy looks and old fashioned elegance make a return.  Feel like a film star!

Colours

This elegant & luxury palette evokes the lightness and of rose petals and softness of ostrich feathers. ‘Barely there’ shades of delicate old rose pinks, apricot tones, palest lavenders, soft lemons and creams. Mix in sparkling silver sequinns and hints of gold for the ultimate fantasy factor!      

Fabrics

Immerse yourself in totally retro inspired luxurious fabrics to make you feel like Dorothy Lamour! Silk velvets and devorez ooze sensuality. Fluid crepes and satins are used drape the body to create goddess like dresses. Stardust and jewel encrusted silks shimmer in the night. Ottomans and luxury metallic jacquards add surface pattern. Softness is created with fluffy and downy knits.  Ostrich feather trims are key! 

Eco Green, by Caroline Shaw

Total exposure! Immerse ourselves in the textures and colours of forests and wild open spaces. Eco Dreaming of a life inspired totally by nature - cultivate a sustainable future. Integrate nature and technology to create flashes of glamour. Get wrapped up in the elements!  Layer - up contrasting layers and textures for new winter dressing. Super sized chunky knits and furs rule!  

Colours

Organic colours mimic nature inspired by Mother Earth. 

The Colours of raw nature: a tonal earthy palette of moss and verdant greens, woody browns, spruce, mushroom, blended with indigos and sky blues.

Fabrics

Natured is mimicked in ‘Eco Textures’ and new three   dimensional fabrics. Eco texture fabrics seem to be growing things - mossy, furry and fringed fabrics.  

Opulent Orange, by Caroline Shaw

Total rapture in exotic colours and hedonistic materials inspired by the Byzantine Empire. Think Opulent, Orient and Exotic.  A story to dazzle and help you escape to a bygone era! This look is electrifying and inspired by travel on the Orient Express.   

Colours

A hedonistic rich & vibrant palette introducing the sensual hues of the orange to brown tones. Mandarins and tangerines sit with ambers, chestnuts and maroon shades to create an exotic fusion.  Wear these vibrant tones from head to toe or mix to your delight!

Fabrics

The Decadent period of the 30’s inspire a return to luxurious fabrics. Every possible texture and material is explored.  Crocodile skins, ottomans, silk, satins, soft leathers, chenille, jacquards, and astrakhan. Patterns and abstract prints are.