Credits: Top Shop, Ballantyne, Paul Smith, Fashion Illustrator by Bethan Morris 

Art Deco, by Caroline Shaw

This Retro 30’s palette mixed with 60’s styling, creates a fresh look for daywear this season. This story is a quest for equilibrium between Prestige and Oddities. Style bright tones of Deco colours and quirky prints in elegantly simple 60’s shapes, for fun and warmth this winter!    

Colours

The tones of old golds, ochre yellows and chartreuse rule this story! Be bold! Soften the impact with earthy soft terracotta’s, coffees and purples. A soft but vibrant retro palette     

brought up to date.

Fabrics

The bold palette requires the softest of fabric interperations. Timeless classic cashmere blends and silky weaves allow the retro pallete to come to life. Deco and 60’s prints are key to this story.

Credits: Nicole Farhi, Noa Noa

Russian Winter Wonderland, by Carline Shaw

This deep winter story evokes turn of the century Russian romanticisms, blended

with a hint of Marie Antoinette and Napoleonic influences!Think of  St. Petersberg crossed with the regal Palace of Versailles. Soft military features and turn of the century styling, create this Russian Princess.

Colours

Chalky zinc whites and buttermilks sit back with a parade of softened military hues.Dark khakis, national blues and caramels have added flair when mixed with mulberry’s and old rose tones.

Fabrics

The winter fabrics suggest nobility and humour……..with an essential softness of touch.  Regal laces and artisan prints are mixed with boiled wools for warmth and opulence.Natural fibres especially wool and cotton blends, dominate this natural look.   Soft lacy knits, jacquards, fairisles create texture and interest.

Credits:   Swarovski, Zandra Rhodes A Lifelong Affair With Textiles.

Ziggi Stardust, by Caroline Shaw

Pure nostalgia…dynamic overtures from the 70’g Glam Rock era.

Think back to the extreme styles and colours of Ziggy Stardust, Zandra Rhodes and Roxy Music. This time round re- worked in sexy and dramatic shapes. Rock on!

Colours

70’s influenced Metallics rule! The night - time tones of Electric teal blues, clarets, mahogany’s and fuchsia pinks, take us back to the Glam rock era. Mix up with with golds, bronzes and silvers for truly exotic story.

Fabrics

Think glamour! A plethora of exotic and opulent fabrics take us instantly back to the world of Ziggy and Zhandra! Metallics, velvets and chifffons rule! Drapy silk jerseys and lycra blends create figure hugging constructions. Wild prints are inspired by Kandanski , Modigilani and Matisse.