RAUN LAROSE: FOREVER YOUNG S/S 2012

AGENT2 FEATURED THE FANTASTIC DEBUT COLLECTION AND INTERVIEW FROM RAUN LAROSE LAST SEASON AND WE BRING YOU HIS LATEST COLLECTION FOR S/S 2012

 

This Brooklyn based, young and upcoming designer is destined to be a big name and has been on the AGENT2 ‘One to Watch’ radar for quite some time now. His latest collection sees an exciting progression since we last saw him and Raun states:

“For this collection I was inspired by my childhood.  I retraced the steps of my youth in search of things that were the most memorable.  Backpacks, comic books, and thoughtful pairing in sport attire.  As a menswear designer I strive to expand the concept of contemporary mens fashion through innovation. To challenge myself and explore new techniques, giving fruition to one of my key looks.”

 

To add to the buzz around Larose, Vogue Italia recently named as ‘fashion’s future’ in their menswear category.

Words Graham Gartside Bernier

HOLLYOAKS: THE NEW CLASS PART 2

Hollyoaks tends to deal with issues like that in quite a sensitive way. What is it like to be part of a programme like that?

Laurie: It’s really fantastic. You get a sense that you’re helping out because the show does deal with a lot of issues. Sometimes the storylines have to be a bit out there and it’s nice because they set up help lines and support for people going through that kind of thing.

Tosin: Hollyoaks does have a big influence on other kids, they look up to the characters. To be something kids can look up to is really nice.

Lucy: They approach it and they word it in a very sensitive way which is obviously very important. Things like my character being a lesbian and I had that relationship with Esther that was a summer romance. The way they wrote it was really nicely done, it wasn’t too over the top and it really showed a genuine romance that was at its first stage where you’re getting butterflies and you’re really excited when you see each other. It was really nice and really exciting to do that because I have never played a role like this before.

Is that romance going to continue?

Lucy: Oh, no, Esther wants it to but Tilly’s a realist, she thinks things through almost, I think, too sensibly but she always was like it’s not going to happen I need to get my head down and focus and it was what it was. I think Tilly could be a bit of a player. You can tell from her take on relationships that she’s had quite a few and they’ve never been mega serious, they just are what they are. That’s what I like about her.

Is this the sort of thing that you’ve always aspired to do?

Laurie: Acting in general. Just getting out there and working.There are actors out there who aren’t in this position who can’t say that they’re working on a show but it’s a fantastic opportunity.

Steven: We’re very lucky. It’s a great platform I think.

Tosin: I never wanted to be an actor I wanted to be a businessman. Don’t let this fool you I wanted to work in investment banking. I was going to go to university this year but I thought I’m getting work let me see how this goes then I got this and I thought I’m going to stick at it.

Was it intimidating to come into such a popular programme?

Steven: Everyone’s so lovely but it’s a big undertaking in a way. It’s a bit surreal. You walk in and you see Hollyoaks College and then you find yourself walking through the McQueens living room.

Laurie: It’s weird but everyone here is so unbelievably nice. It’s cool, you don’t feel any pressure really.

Tosin: The first day everyone asked which character I was playing, and had a chat. They all made us feel really welcome.

Lucy: It’s really nice because although everyone is really friendly and really welcoming at least we’re all in the same boat and it’s nerve wracking and you’re a bit anxious but it’s really nice we’re working together all the time. We’ve had lots of time to gel and our chemistry is getting really good. All the guys are living together and Scarlett and I are as well so it’s going to improve even more. I feel really lucky that we’ve come in as a group.

Have there been any big arguments?

Tosin: Yeah I had an argument with Dylan about moving the milk, no I’m joking.

Laurie: We had a slight argument because he’s a Manchester United fan.

Tosin: It’s only a bit of football banter.

Laurie: I’m an Arsenal fan so there’s a bit of rivalry and the other guy we’re moving in with is a Liverpool fan.

Steven: I’m any fan just keep me quiet. I just switch to whoever’s the loudest and scariest at the time.

What sort of projects have you worked on before?

Scarlett: Tosin and I did a show called The Switch which was great fun. I used to describe it as a Skins meets Hollyoaks for a younger generation. It was great we filmed all around London as well which was great because we both lived there.

Lucy: I was in Waterloo Road previously to this so I’m trying to get out of my Manchester accent, trying to neutralise it a bit. I’m the black sheep out of them all. I’m the northerner.

Do you have any say in what your characters wear?

Dylan: Yeah a bit, if you’re comfortable in it then yeah but if you’re not and they think its right for the character then they change it until it fits.

Scarlett: I think Maddie and myself are one and the same I have both these items in my wardrobe and they’re mine too. Our stylist is really great because he said if you don’t like it there’s no point buying it because if you’re not comfortable then you don’t feel comfortable on set. He was great he took us to all the great shops like American Apparel, Topshop, Office and Kurt Geiger, it was great.

Lucy: My characters really quirky and really funky and really edgy so he came up with things, we’d start off in Topshop because it has so  many different styles all under the same roof so it’s easy to start off there and kind of stamp a trend on what your character’s going to be and then go further afield and go to different stores. He’d pick up things and say try that on that were really clashy prints that I personally would never be brave enough to wear but actually you see how it really works.

Check out the new crew from this week on Channel 4 at 6.30pm.  AGENT2 brings you part 1 of this interview here.

www.e4.com/hollyoaks

Interview Elizabeth Horsfall  Video and stills Lucy Sharratt

NICOLA FORMICHETTI STYLES HIMSELF AND TEAM AT MUGLER FOR VARÓN SPECIAL

AGENT2 IS NOT TOO EMBARRASSED TO LET OUR READERS KNOW THAT SOMETIMES WE GET A LITTLE TWINGE OF JEALOUSY WHEN WE SEE WHAT OTHER PUBLICATIONS ARE DOING.  WHEN THESE IMAGES FROM THE LATEST ISSUE OF VARÓN CAME ACROSS OUR DESK, IT WAS MOST DEFINITELY ONE OF THOSE TIMES WE WERE LEFT GREEN WITH ENVY. 

For the 4th issue of Varón – on stands worldwide September 8th – Nicola Formichetti styles himself and his menswear team at Mugler in the Mugler autumn/winter 2011 collection. Shot by Kacper Kasprzyk, the story features menswear designer Romain Kremer, communications director Alban Adam, and Formichetti’s assistant Matthieu Bredon-Huger.

The feature marks the first magazine portrayal of the Mugler team since Nicola Formichetti was appointed creative director at the house last year. It is accompanied by an in-depth interview with Formichetti and his team by Anders Christian Madsen.  Likewise, the cover of the issue features Nicola Formichetti by Kacper Kasprzyk.

AGENT2 brings you a small extract of that interview:

Nicola Formichetti in response to copycat accusations in regards to his work with Lady Gaga:

“In short, no, we don’t have other people’s looks on the wall and we don’t try to copy anyone. That would be a stupid thing to do, no? Do people really think Gaga would go and look at a music video and say, ‘That’s a cool video, let’s redo that’? People only think that because that’s the only reference they have.”

Nicola Formichetti on public criticism:

“I get really sad when people judge me and think I’m snobby because of stuff they read on the internet, like stuff about old people or fat people that’s taken completely out of context. It gets blown out of proportion. It’s sad but I have to keep moving, and keep believing in what I’m doing.”

Nicola Formichetti on Thierry Mugler:

“For me he’s like God, you know? So I don’t really wanna… I don’t really want to know what he thinks. Of course I’d like for him to love it, but I don’t really want to… For me he’s someone so high, but I’m not here to please him. If he doesn’t like it, it would make me sad but he’s not why I decided to take the job. The reason I changed the name to Mugler instead of Thierry Mugler was to make it less personal and more of a brand as opposed to a French couturier. I want it to become a global brand.”

Nicola Formichetti on Romain Kremer:

“He’s like an extension of my hand. Our tastes are so similar. I’m not very good at making things so he does it for me.”

Nicola Formichetti on Alban Adam:

“He’s my brain. Everything I think about the brand, he articulates into reality. And he’s not a boring PR person, which is nice.”

Nicola Formichetti on Matthieu Bredon-Huger:

“He’s my little brother. The stylish little French brother I never had.”

www.varonmag.com

Photographer Kacper Kasprzyk
Fashion Editor Nicola Formichetti
Interview Anders Christian Madsen
All clothes Mugler autumn/winter 2011

 

VERSACE FOR H & M

 

WORDS SPREAD LIKE WILDFIRE AMONGST THE FASHION CONSCIOUS TWITTER CROWD AND IT WAS THERE THAT RUMOURS OF A VERSACE/H & M COLLABORATION FIRST SURFACED. AND, AS THE WHISPERS OF RYAN GIGG’S INFIDELITY WERE EVENTUALLY CONFIRMED, SO TO WERE THESE RUMOURS AS H & M TODAY CONFIRMED THE IMPENDING PAIRING.

“I am thrilled to be collaborating with H&M and to have the opportunity of reaching their wide audience. The collection will be quintessential Versace, perfect for H&M and Versace fans everywhere,” says Donatella Versace.

The Versace for H&M collection will take inspiration from the Italian fashion house’s heritage and include the brand’s signatures of prints, colour, leather and other exclusive materials at H&M prices – well a little marked up from usual H&M prices.

The womenswear collection will be dominated by dresses that fit right in with the spirit of the season, featuring studded leather and colourful prints, with accessories including high heels and costume jewellery while the men’s collection will focus on sharp tailoring, including the perfect tuxedo, as well as belts and jewellery.

For the first time in a designer collaboration at H&M the collection will consist of some homeware pieces, including cushions and a bedspread.

“Versace is one of the most important brands of recent times, and their collection for H&M will be glamorous and flamboyant – everything Versace stands for. Donatella Versace is sharing with us iconic designs from the archives. This is such a celebratory collaboration and is perfect for the party season,” says Margareta van den Bosch, creative advisor at H&M.

We suspect that Donatella has been going through the Versace archives for a few weeks now, with Lady Gaga being wearing several vintage Versace pieces as she tours Europe.

The first Versace for H&M collection will be the Autumn 2011 collection set to drop on November 17, 2011, while a pre-spring collection will drop in countries with H&M online sales on January 19th, 2012.

We can’t wait to see what Donatella has in store for us – we love the black sandals on the model above – and if previous collaborations with the likes of Lanvin, Karl Lagerfeld and Jimmy Choo are anything to go by, there will be lines around the block for this one.

www.hm.com

Words Graham Gartside -Bernier

 

SPRING IS IN THE FLARE

JEANS AND DENIM HAVE SUCH STYLE THAT THEY WILL NEVER GO OUT OF FASHION. THIS IS A CERTAINTY. WHETHER IT’S THE SUCCESSFUL SKINNY JEAN, OR THE SLOUCHY BOYFRIEND JEAN, IT IS MERELY THE SHAPE THAT COMES AND GOES.

A good tip is to keep hold of your favourite pairs, fold them at the back of your wardrobe, and wait for their turn to come again. And it is a fashion fact that they will.  While seasons come and go, all that is likely to differ when it comes to denim, is the tapering, or tailoring. Outfits and ensembles are dependent on classic jeans to give edge, shape, texture and an instant fashion update.

This season sees jeans get feminine and Fawcett. It is a look not long forgotten; the flared look was around only several season ago.  Bring on the 70s Boho-inspired denim flare, sported by Charlie’s Angel’s beauty, Farah Fawcett. High-waisted light and dark denim have been swaying down catwalks and are the choice item for shops and boutiques.

As spring looks go, it’s a very pretty one, and befits the floral, chiffon and neutral blouses that are also in fashions. In fact, denim this spring, in flare-form, perfectly complements the spring season’s fashion for loud and bright colours, particularly block colours. Pick and choose satin and silk blouses that drape and soak the skin in bold and brash hues like brick reds, salmon pinks and aquamarine blues. Gold, corals and regal purples are also big hits on the catwalk.

Tuck these blouses in, to high-waisted flares, to tone down any over impact, and break the two items up with a tan leather belt, another classic colour which tends to go with everything.  A belly-length gold chain and some tan heels will complete a very fashionable Fendi look.

For a more high street version of this glossy ensemble, look no further than the fashion pages of the New Look website. There, you’ll find all the treasures of the season, including flared jeans, which are flattering on all shapes and sizes of female. From skinny to bootcut flares, have a browse for a pair to wear this season.

 

ON | OFF: LOUSIE AMSTRUP

FASHION DESIGNER LOUISE AMSTRUP PRESENTED A REBELLIOUS AND ‘POLITICALLY INCORRECT’ COLLECTION, DRAWING ON AMERICAN YOUTH REVOLUTION THROUGH THE LAST CENTURY, AT MERCER STUDIOS IN COVENT GARDEN, LONDON.

Amstrup’s collection ‘Born bad’ gets her inspiration from the great female rebels of the world, such as the character of Mallory Knox in Natural Born Killers and the iconic actress and real-life radical Juliette Lewis, the power muse for the collection.

Patent leather is the main fabric and is used as a religious symbol to highlight the rebellious and unconformist connotations of the collection. The colour palette is mainly black and grey mixed with brighter shades such as lime green, which creates a serious but, at the same time, playful effect.

The key pieces were a patent leather dress with wool, a dirty plum merino dress made of silk and patent leather, a Kopenhagen fur shaved mink coat and oversized and elongated blazers.

The result is a striking collection which draws on the power of the female silhouette for a strong, confident and revolutionary woman who wants to express her rebelliousness and denunciate the conformist ways of the political system.

Louise Amstrup worked for Alexander McQueen before launching her own label in 2008. She won the On/Off Visionary Award in 2010.

Words Verónica Carpio Martín

 

ON|OFF: CHARLIE LE MINDU

A NEVER ENDING QUEUE FROM THE ENTRANCE TO MERCER STREET STUDIOS-ON/OFF’S SHOW SPACE FOR AUTUMN/WINTER 2011-ONTO SHELTER STREET SAW THAT CHARLIE LE MINDU’S SHOW WAS BUZZ WORTHY FROM BEFORE IT BEGAN. OVERSUBSCRIBED LIKE A GAZILLION SHOWS THIS SEASON, MANY OF THOSE IN WAITING SADLY NEVER MADE IT INDOORS.

The lucky ones who did however, played witness to a frightful collection of Mister Le Mindu’s quite fantastic creations. The first look that strode onto the catwalk saw a naked model doused in fake blood, the word ‘violence’ atop her head. Huge Mohicans and gas masks with pony tails followed, alongside red and black graffiti covered capes, trousers and waistcoats. Transparent plastic and lace were both key fabrics, while white and cream were seen throughout the collection. Pearls played the part of adornment, trimming and hat fastening while footwear came in the form of white leather lace ups for the guys and shaggy fur boots for the girls. The final look of the fourteen was a creation made from lace and hair, with a blood dyed train falling from a lace eagle sitting on the model’s blonde wig.

Cleverly using virginal fabrics alongside bare breasts, forms of vandalism and crucifix‘s-made of tape and seen across the genital area-Le Mindu’s Autumn/Winter collection was a whole load of confliction, set to a soundtrack of squealing pigs. The ‘music’ together with an over spilling room simply added to the drama of the clothes, creating a feeling of claustrophobia and panic; quite the spectacle for all present.

Words Zoe Whitfield

 

ON|OFF: BRYCE AIME

FRENCH BORN BRYCE AIME HAS CREATED A HUGE BUZZ AROUND HIS WORK SINCE HIS DEBUT SHOW AT LONDON FASHION WEEK FOR S/S 2009 AND HIS WINTER 2011 COLLECTION WAS NO DIFFERENT, WITH AN EAGER QUEUE STRETCHING DOWN THE STREET OUTSIDE THE ON/OFF VENUE IN COVENT GARDEN BY THE TIME I ARRIVED.  ENTITLED ‘MILITARIUM’, THE CENTRAL ST MARTIN GRADUATE TOOK HIS INSPIRATION FOR THE COLLECTION FROM ‘THE MILITARISTIC FEATURES OF AN ARMY BARRACKS’. IN AN EXCITABLE, RAVE LIKE ATMOSPHERE COMPLETE WITH LED BACKDROP AND SWEEPING LASERS THE MODELS MARCHED ONTO STAGE LIKE MEMBERS OF A FUTURISTIC ARMY.

The military influence was obvious in the angular lines, rigid structures and geometric panelling, topped with highly stylised headgear in the form of Perspex helmets. Built up shoulders gave an exaggerated silhouette and the shades were an authoritarian mix of black, grey and white. Hair and make-up matched; coal black smudges over unnaturally pale skin, dark lips, dramatic eyes (including black contact lenses) and white blonde hair cut into asymmetric shapes.

The heavily structured tailoring of the collection was taken to the extreme with a 3D geometrically shaped flexiglass suit covering the whole of the model like some futuristic piece of armoury. These protruding shapes were mimicked in the accessories collection – a first for Aime – including panelled clutches and slim backpacks designed in collaboration with Bracher Emden. It’s not difficult to imagine Lady GaGa in these pieces (she’s apparently already a fan) – Aime’s work has already appeared in a Rhianna video.

It wasn’t all avant-garde extremism, however. Amongst the more conceptual pieces were some more ready to wear items, including structured & panelled black dresses with short, flared skirts. Retaining the military feel, capelets covered the shoulders mimicking epaulettes on an army uniform. Futuristic digital prints covered pale leggings and blouses and black chiffon skirts draped to the floor, contrasting with the structured tailoring and softening what could have been an overly harsh or androgynous look.

Words Tamsin Worrad

 

LONDON COLLEGE OF FASHION MA SHOW 2011

 

LONDON COLLEGE OF FASHION PRESENTED AN EXTRAORDINARY CATWALK SHOW TO SHOWCASE THE IMPRESSIVE COLLECTIONS FROM 22 MA FASHION DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS. THE FASHION AFFAIR TOOK PLACE IN THE STUNNING RAPHAEL GALLERY AT THE V&A MUSEUM. BFC CHAIRMAN HAROLD TILLMAN, CEO OF WHISTLES, JANE SEPHERDSON, CELEBRITIES SUCH AS JO WOODS, LULU GUINNESS, GRAYSON PERRY AND BUYERS, DIRECTORS AND PRESS WERE THERE TO DISCOVER THE NEW STARS OF THE FASHION WORLD.

Italian designer Matteo Molinari deservedly won and emotionally received The Collection of the Year Award for his beautiful menswear collection, where modern tailoring is fused with traditional craft and crochet. Jo Power, Mio Jin and Queenie Huang were also shortlisted for the prestigious award.

Shortlisted designer Jo Power opened the catwalk with a womenswear collection of clean lines and strong silhouettes which hid impressively the complex pattern cutting.

Her collection examines the parallels between space, time, perspective and spatial form. Jo has already worked with renowned emerging designers such as Peter Hornstein and Ostwald Helgeson and is looking to create her own label.

Collection of the Year winner Matteo Molinari showcased a collection inspired by his fascination for the small dots, lines and circles printed onto white paper that his family uses to create crochet lace. His sophisticated black and white designs mix Italian manufacture, Japanese fabrics and hand stitching and crochet creating a luxurious and desirable feel but also hugely emotional and personal.

Matteo’s collection will be available to order shortly and his line of sunglasses and glasses is already in the market.

Jia Ju’s immaculately tailored collection plays with androgyny, featuring women in tuxedos, tails and waistcoats in navy, grey and cream colours. Jia combines curves and straight lines, creating pieces that appear to be one when they are actually two and vice versa.

Jia would like work in London after graduation and sell her collection.

Fang Fang’s collection ‘The Paradox Circle’ is an examination about life being a circle, where birth signifies the beginning and death the end. In the process, Fang discovers the paradox and contradictions in life as there is no beginning without end and, therefore, the dualities of life (bad/good, truth/lie, life/death…) can’t exist without each other. Her high end menswear line showcases simple silhouettes, precision pattern cutting, fine manufacture and outstanding detailing.

After graduation, she would like to gain further work experience and set up her own business.

Thatwasin Boat Khajeenikorn’s collection ‘The Unsatisfied’ explores the never-ending human search for perfection through plastic surgery, deconstructing the basis of pattern shapes and creating a new silhouette in the form of ‘structure draping’.

Thatwasin inserts womenswear details such as embroideries and embellishments into his menswear collection to create different dimensions and perceptions.

Thatwasin worked as backstage stylist at Elle Fashion Week and Bangkok International Fashion Week from 2007 to 2009.

Susana Bettencourt’s womenswear collection was born by the need to outbrave grief to reach well-being and is inspired by the mourning traditions of African tribes where wounds are created in the skin to represent emotional injury and to help the person heal physically and psychologically. Susana has partnered with Factory Parrilus to create body shaping knitwear pieces made of lycra, viscose and wool. Her aim is to create garments that can be worn by different body shapes.

Susana would like to work for a strong label to further develop her skills.

Yan Liang’s menswear collection ‘Mixture’ analyzes the relation between malformations and deformed trees creating garments made from wood and raw materials that reminiscence Pinocchio. Yan’s designs are humorous and playful but also chic and elegant.

Yan wants to express his thoughts and lifestyle through fashion design.

Paul Beckett’s menswear collection “SPORNO” explores masculinity through the fetishisation of sportswear creating a ‘footballer chic’ look where sports-meets-fashion-meets-sophistication-meets-comfort. His running shorts and 90’s inspired shellsuits are made of luxurious nappa leather and stone washed silk. Paul uses hi-tech performance fabrics that repel water and U. V. rays and resist tearing.

 

Nicola Formichetti, the man responsible for Lady Gaga’s fashion invasion and the rebirth of Vogue Hommes Japan, and photographer Steven Klien shot his collection, giving Paul worldwide coverage.

Dinu Bodiciu presented a very innovative, creative and futuristic womenswear collection inspired by the thin boundary between illusion and reality. Dinu explores the effects of the mirror on our bodies, the way it turns 3-dimensional shapes into 2-dimensional, and plays with our perception, giving her collection a certain flatness of quality. Organic fabrics and pastel colours are combined with bright red in a collection that emphasizes the power-shoulders trend.

Dinu has already launched in Romania her own brand of hand-bags, 3RROR, and would like to collaborate with other fashion brands as well as continue working and promoting her own label.

Asger Larsen’s menswear collection ‘Uncle Sam’ is inspired by the fashion culture in North America in the 1860s during its civil war. Sharp and structured silhouettes in grey and dark colours reflect his ideas of gothic America. His designs are made of soft cashmere wool, Japanese denim and Nappa leather and the shoes and boots used to accessorize his collection are the result of a collaboration with British footwear brand Underground.

Asger has already showcased his work at London, Berlin and New York fashion weeks and been featured in publications such as Vogue Italy, 125 Magazine and Dazed Digital.

Shortlisted Queenie Huang’s menswear collection is about personal boundaries and combines silk jacquard with flat fabrics using the Tanaka technique. Queenie mixes modern art and traditional tailoring to express the feeling of protection and vulnerability. Her collection is inspired by Geometric shapes and Chinese philosophy creating a sophisticated look that plays with proportions and conventional garment shapes.

Tim Rhys-Evans gets inspired by Elizabethan dresses to create contemporary striking silhouettes that reflect a new take on female power dressing. Tim has used the ruff as starting point to highlight the focus on the upper body and eliminate the neck and shoulders from view. All the pieces from his collection are black and have been made using tactile and luxurious fabrics such as French Chantilly lace, silk chiffons, black fox fur and patent leather.

Tim BA’s collection was featured in Elle magazine and he would like to work for a luxury brand in Paris.

Yao Xiao focuses on the idea ‘Otaku’, a modern Japanese slang which means nerd, to create a fun and creative womenswear collection full of flowing dresses and draped jersey pieces in black, white, beige and pink colours. Yao has used plain fabrics made of natural materials to express softness and comfort but also to highlight the contrast between fabrics, crochet and knit textures.

Yao would like to work for a high end womenswear brand before starting her own business.

Shortlisted Mio Jin’s menswear collection is a reflection of her skills as a fine artist combining high tech and traditional tailoring fabrics. A palette of gold, purple and grey colours bring each outfit together through a clever construction of panels and colour. Mio has used silk screen printing to print her own drawings onto the t-shirts creating an elaborated show where the models stood for a while, took off their jackets and showed their underwear like in a saloon show.

Ongun Ulker’s menswear collection is inspired by the parallels between architecture, drawing and fashion. Suede and fur has been used in his designs to add texture and also linear panelling, both flat and 3D patterns, to create bold graphic effects. His collection is mainly made of wool, silk, cotton blend semi-transparent and structured organza but he has also used new techno fabrics (in his trench coats), fur and leather.

Fashion designers Nicholas Komor, Jennifer Morris, Marios Antoniou, Chang Wook ‘Jay’ Kang, Eunmi Hwang and Nam Young Kim also presented their MA collections.

Louise Simmonds closed the catwalk with a collection influenced by Imperial Russia and Faberge, a famous artist in that time. Most of her collection has been cut using a 45 degree angle, creating a classical triangular shape which became the basis for her silhouette. Striking long coats in opulent colours and luxurious fabrics were the main highlight in a collection which aspires to provoke desire and emotion.

Louise had the support of a team of high skilled masters from Copenhagen and Swarovski crystals to produce an elaborate collection, where some of her hand made pieces have taken weeks to create.

Louise’s collection will be available for sale and she is currently seeking to work for a luxury house.

Over 4,500 people worldwide logged onto the LFC website to watch the show streamed live and winner Matteo Molinari’s page was the most popular profile on Showtime, the new LFC talent portal.

Words Veronica Carpio Martin  Images Dan Harley

 

 

 

 

 

 

VAUXHALL FASHION SCOUT: LAKO BUKIA

LEATHER SEEMS TO BE AN ONGOING TREND IN 2011-2012 AUTUMN/ WINTER COLLECTIONS AND LAKO BUKIA WAS NO DIFFERENT. STARRY EYED MAKE UP AND SMOULDERING LIPS GAVE AN EDGE OF SEXY SOPHISTICATION TO SEE US THROUGH THE WINTER MONTHS.

Every one of her collections has been highly anticipated and it is strikingly obvious why. Her beautiful use of chiffon drooping in between bullet cases strapped around the models bustier and used as military style belts, made the fierce models look like lady-killers on a mission.

And Bukia has not shied away from using a number of different tan leathers. Blacks, browns and maroons were seamlessly matched with fine soft hue shirts in pink and natural tones. Straps of leather cover the models dignity in a way that is elegant. Wear a chic shirt underneath and you have the makings of an unusual and urbane outfit.

She is a designer who is a lover of clean lines and perfect symmetry. Her tight maroon leather shorts and tailored shirts showcased powerful femininity that has been at the forefront of London Fashion Week.

Pretty angelic dresses with fish scale necklines were the epitome of the collection. With the slick plum lips and complicated plated hair, the overall look and styling of the show was eye catching. Every new look that came down the catwalk took my breath away. I wanted every piece on offer.

Lako Bukia AW11 full show from VAUXHALL FASHION SCOUT on Vimeo.

Words Jennifer Butler

 

 

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