Monday 23 July 2012

Nico Didonna's SS13 fashion launch 2012



So i was invited to Nico Didonna's SS13 collection, i took Mama Williams along with me, she loved it! It was really my mum who got me into fashion from such a young age.

Below is Nico's press release to the SS13 collection:

Inspired by nature’s elements of earth, wind, fire and water, Nico Didonna will unveil his Spring Summer 2013 collection on 20th July 2012. The highly wearable woman’s range is as light as air, intense as fire, warm as earth and fluid as water.


Of great visual impact, fabrics have been selected to embrace femininity with an array of blues, subtle tones of sand and tufo and flashes of red, which, once again, are reflective of the distinctive colours that he has grown up surrounded by in the region of Apulia.

With a constant eye on the future, Nico Didonna has created inspirational new shapes with unique and versatile ways to wear garments – pieces, made with exquisite silk, chiffon and cotton, bring together a plethora of sensations.



With innovation always at the forefront Nico Didonna’s menswear is a dynamic and fresh collections in line with contemporary spirituality. Inspired by Monks, focus, dedication, passion and their inner-beliefs, Nico Didonna’s signature concept of classic garments with a twist takes menswear tailoring to a whole new level. Brown, yellow, gold natural fabrics guarantees the wearer an unparalleledfashion experience.

I loved it! I thought the colours, and designs for the women's apparel were lovely, i am already going to place my order on a few pieces ;-) The mens apparel were daring but classic at the same time!

Well done to Nico and his team, fantastic show!











Friday 6 July 2012

Sir Terence Conran at the V&A 2012




I had a brilliant opportunity to hear from Sir Terence Conran at the V&A, how he has made an extraordinary impact on many areas of daily life from the 1960s to today. 

Hearing about his life story, setting up his own businesses as a designer, businessman and restauranteur, going through the stages of creating Habitat to his involvement with The Great Exhibition in South Kensington, bringing the Design Museum back to where it started, Sir Terence Conran it was an honor to hear from you!




Sunday 1 July 2012

BIBA to Topshop at the V&A 2012


I went to an interesting study day at the V&A this Saturday, It was a full day of history and retrospection of the 1960s fashion store BIBA, as well as other pioneering stores that came after including Malcolm Mclaren, Vivienne Westwood, Habitat, Mary Quant and Ikea - that are associated with fashion and design in post-war Britain. Looking at how small, independent stores gave way to large retail outlets serving the mass market.

 Extremely interesting day discussing design methodologies, experimental and successful branding, store environments, lifestyles, emotions, escapism and the one that ties this all together, capitalist regimes!


Branding produced by Steve Thomas for BIBA store has High Street Kensington when they acquired Derry &Toms building in 1974