These last few months have been fully exploding with excitement, creating the picture perfect memories for my second trip to India. Not having the time to prepare my post for my followers... Has been completely heart breaking and as if a disconnection from the world.
What can I say about my unforgettable trip to India. Filled with celebrations, endless indulging and of course beautiful Indian fashion. Weddings in India have a whole new dimension and scale of weddings, it only ever get more of a larger affair than initial anticipated. Under the exotic sunshine, anyone and anything can have its nature of elegance. Truly an amazing adventure!
I'm back now! Just in time for the sparkles of Christmas gifts, trends & shopping. - ★SK
The newest British artists to storm the music world, with her honey suckle tone of voice, her stand-out golden blonde hair and her unmissable luscious red lips, singer song-writer Rita Ora. After being discovered by hip-hop rapper Jay Z, in 2009 he signed the London based singer to his music label Roc Nation. Her debut album Ora in 2012, exploded on the UK charts at number 1, with her success spreading fast and effectively it was only a matter of time till the fashion world also got involved.
Known for her unique style and great passion for fashion, Rita has always said that growing up she has experimented and paid attention to what and how she wears her clothes. When it comes to music, fashion is always immediately as significant to the artist and the industry. Fashion helps in enhancing the artists individuality, creating a style which would help in reflecting their music style, personality and expression. From day 1 Rita Ora has captured her style and image in the way that she wants to be represented, keeping true to her roots of street style and adding a hint of glamour.
To kick start her 1st tour "Radioactive", the 22 year olds costumes have been designed by Italy's Emilio Pucci. Emilio Pucci is known for its geometric prints and amazing drape, style creative director Peter Dundas has worked closely with Rita Ora in order to create a series of outfits that "perfectly echo her unique take on urban glamour".
Rita Ora's tour 1st show took place last night in Manchester, where she wore her custom made Emilio Pucci costumes. Rita is known for her energetic performances, the clothing was creating to ensure the artist is able to move freely throughout the evening. The idea of movement is always key for many performers, with this in mind Peter Dundas re-interoperated many of the key themes of Emilio Pucci's S/S 2013 collection.
Rita Ora's Radioactive tour costumes included metallic armour-inspired bodice, a military camouflage jumpsuit and a flowing golden cape. Her costumes definitely represent the powerful woman and artists that she is, after phenomenal success in just under a year. With Rita Ora being fashion conscious and aware its only natural to see her superstardom to also effect the fashion industries most powerful.
(Pictures: Rita at last nights show, in custom made Emilio Pucci)
Peter Dundas has said "I was thrilled to design the costumes for Rita's Radioactive Tour, from the moment I met Rita we've had a great connection and doing something like this together felt like a natural progression. The costumes have impact and flamboyance in a way that feels personal to Rita whilst staying true to the Emilio Pucci aesthetic."-★
New York based contemporary artist Rob Pruitt recently launched a new collaboration with London based luxury shoe brand Jimmy Choo. Much of the collection is based around Pruitt's main fascination that is a constant inspiration to his work, the beloved lovable animal... Pandas!
The collection which is available now, includes glitter zebra sandals, slippers, silk scarf, key chain and adorable glitter angel and devil panda clutches, priced at £9500.00. The exclusive angel and devil panda clutches, are incrusted with over 11,000 hand applied Swarovski crystals and finished inside with black leather lining... WOW...thats some serious SPARKLE!
In a press release Rob Pruitt shared his story: "The panda is a recurring image seen throughout the body of my artwork. It’s a symbol that reminds us both to tread lightly and to appreciate the adorable. They represent the harmony of yin and yang."
Simple concept, yet executed in such a fabulous manner and a whole lot of glitter. Rob Pruitt broke out onto the art scene in NYC, during the 80's with his colourful, pop-art influenced work and his latest art collect was influenced by the master of pop-art Andy Warhol. Jimmy Choo;s creative director realized the potential in his bright and playful style of art and knew that this would balance out perfectly with Jimmy Choo's classic elegance.
Jimmy Choo creative directors Sandra Choi and Simon Holloway said. "We sensed that Rob's twist on Jimmy Choo glamour would yield something verycollectableand uniquely beautiful."
This is not the first time that Jimmy Choo has collaborated with artists, I believe the strong relationship with fashion and art is continuing to flourish in the industry, with more influence and appeal to different audiences.-★
(Video: Exclusive interview with creative directors of Jimmy Choo & Rob Pruitt animation)
The trend of high end fashion designers collaborating with high streets stores, has become popular over the past few years, with great expectations and amazing turn outs time and time again... who wouldn't want to keep this fashion movement going. Every collaboration offers the best of high end style, design and quality at a high street prices, allowing designers to reach out to a whole new audience.
(Anna Dello Russo for H&M collection)
In 2005 the Swedish high street fashion store H&M signed up its first collaboration with the god father of fashion Karl Lagerfeld, since the great success, they have continued to deliver the best of the best designers in the industry. From contemporary brands like Marni to amplified luxury of Versace, as well as Stella McCartney, Roberto Cavalli, Matthew Williamson, Jimmy Choo, Sonia Rykiel and Lanvin.
(Anna Dello Russo for H&M collection)
This year H&M is changing up the usual with a collaborating with a noted Fashion Icon, rather than a brand. The eccentric Anna Dello Russo is the editor-at-large and creative consiltant for Vogue Japan, she is known to add the fantasy in fashion, with her over the top style choices, and this year's H&M's fashion collaboration. Thats right she has broken the mould yet again!
(Anna Dello Russo for H&M collection)
Anna Dello Russo for H&M is defiantly a collection that can not be missed, based on what Dello Russo is known for, over accessorizing, bright colours and statement sunglasses... it is oh so fabulous and more. With rich tones and the perfect amount of classy, the collection offers you chic necklaces, luxury luggage, hair pieces, statement earrings, chunky cuffs, stilettos, embellished sunglasses, clutch boxes and knee high boots... everything with a Anna Dello Russo touch.
(Anna Dello Russo for H&M collection)
"This is the sign of an important evolution in fashion, and I am both thrilled and humbled to be the one chosen to lead it. I wanted to create precious accessories that are impossible to find. As a stylist I know accessorising is essential - it is the personal touch to any outfit. With these pieces everybody can have fun, turning an ordinary day into a fantastic fashion day."
(Anna Dello Russo for H&M collection)
October 4th is the launch date of the collection...Be ready to save the date in your fashion calenders, its defiantly a shop that you don't want to miss!
(Anna Dello Russo for H&M collection)
Making fashion history, the Anna Dello Russo way was defiantly made official with an original music video to her own track. The video marks the display of the collection as well as style tips by the greatest watched style icon herself, its quirky, catchy and ever so fabulous.-★
(Watch it out below:)
In all H&M stores: October 4th
"I am excited by this collaboration-it's the first time H&M has involved a fashion director in a special project" Anna Dello Russo.
