Get Your Roks On with Ilincic

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AW13, Drapers, Dresses, Feathers Fashion, Pre Collection, Roksanda Ilincic

In the latest June issue of Drapers, we spotted an interesting article on Roksanda Ilincic called ‘ Get your Roks on…’ explaining her ‘rentless pursuit of the new….’ and the balance between creativity of the main show with the commercial aspects of the resort collection. Take a look below or click here to see what we have in store & online for AW13!

‘Dalston House’ by Leoandro Elrich

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Artist, Barbican, Dalston House, Feathers Fashion, Installation, Leoandro Elrich, Swimming Pool, Visual Illusions

We are going cultural today and looking at an interesting artist Leoandro Elrich, who’s latest exhibition at the Barbican is called ‘Dalston House’. Renowned for creating three dimensional visual illusions, ‘Dalston House’ is a resembled “theatre set, the detailed facade of a Victorian terraced house – recalling those that once stood on the street – lies horizontally on the ground with mirrors positioned overhead. The reflections of visitors give the impression they are standing on, suspended from, or scaling the building vertically.”

Previous works also include the ‘Swimming Pool’…..

Blogger’s Stripes in T By Alexander Wang

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Andy Heart, AW13, Bloggers, Creators of Desire, Feathers Fashion, SS13, Stripe Tee, T by Alexander Wang, Who What Wear

Bloggers around the world build up the most amazing outfits for us all to see and to inspire us. It seems the growing trend is to use a stripey T By Alexander Wang Tee as the basic building block which they mix ‘n’ match with an array of delights from their overflowing wardrobes. So why not start your outfit with one of our Alexander Wang tee’s and see what you can create….click here to shop.

Blogger Ann Kim: www.andyheart.com

Blogger Mija: www.mija.creatorsofdesire.com

Blogger: http://www.whowhatwear.com/

In Conversation with J.W. Anderson….

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Donatella Versace, Feathers Fashion, Harpers Bazaar, J.W Anderson, Menswear, Nikon, Womenswear

Check out this interesting interview with J.W. Anderson by Harper’s Bazaar on the designer’s rise to fame through the success of his men’s & womenswear collections and the diverse collaborations with the likes of Donatella Versace & Nikon. Click here to shop J.W.Anderson….

This is the first time that Nikon has collaborated with a fashion brand. Why do you think they chose you?

I have no idea – all for good reasons I think! For me, since I’ve started my brand, a camera has been massively important. You have to record everything as the collection is built up over months, and during that process every single inch has to be photographed, then you try to improve it and make it better.

What inspired the bag?

I wanted to create a bag with Nikon that was JW Anderson but functional, and not a boring camera bag. It had to be something that I would want. I was inspired by one I was given by my grandfather, a very old leather-bound camera, that I wanted to make modern.

This collaboration debuts at the same time as menswear. How important do you think it’s been for British menswear designers to have a dedicated week with London Collections: Men?

I think it’s extremely important. It gives an amazing platform for designers, both new and old. I think we should always realize that modernity in fashion is what is exciting, and that needs to be pushed, and that things have to be sharp for an international market. I think the most important thing is to not get trapped in the dogma of being a London designer because ultimately we are in the modern world and it’s not just for London. It should never be a London ego trip. I think for a while we were trapped in that. It’s always best to keep people on their toes so they can’t sum you up.

You’ve just got back from doing Versus in New York.  What was that like?

Yes! It’s a completely different exercise. Ultimately, it was something I really wanted to do for Donatella. I think as a capsule collection it brought Versus back to what it was – I wanted to give her the best that I could, and bring in a touch of what we’re about too. It was a meeting of two minds. For me, it was a very concise, sharp moment. I think it was exactly what it should have been and for me, and what I remember Versus to be, it’s a progression.

What was it like working with such a giant fashion personality?

I never find it intimidating – to me people are people. The only person who could intimidate me would be Obama, or the Queen. Whereas these people are just human, I really don’t care as long as I can sit and have a conversation with them. The minute you worship someone you’re screwed. If you worship someone you’ll never go past them!

Would you ever go to a big Parisian house?

Why not? I really admire Alexander Wang for what he has created. To create a business on that scale, I think fair play. I don’t care what house he goes to if he thinks that’s going to fuel him up.

You’ve received a lot of support from the press – is that hard to live up to?

I think people love to keep the next big thing – I think we’ll be the next big thing for ten years! Ultimately people felt that we came out of nowhere but we’ve been going for seven years, and people are aware of you or they’re not. You need to keep people around you who won’t just tell you what you want to hear, and keep your feet on the ground – because when they’re not on the ground, that’s when it will all go wrong!

How do you think London has changed since you started out?

I remember when I was in menswear and started womenswear, no one had really done that. It’s a random thing to say, but people thought we couldn’t do both. But then the next minute everyone was doing mens and womens. I think we’ve harnessed mens, womens, resort, pre-fall with the same volition for each collection.

What are the plans for the future?

At the moment, we’re working on Nikon, and that’s where we are at. There are a lot of plans for JW Anderson. We want stores, and we might have one by the end of the year. There’s plenty in the pipeline! Ultimately, it’s all TBC, but we want to keep doing everything we’re doing at the level we are doing it at.

Quotes for the Weekend…

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Blog, Body, Depends What Day It Is, Feathers Fashion, Mind, Quotes, Soul, Wardrobe, Weekend

It’s Friday and we thought we would share some words of wisdom to either make you smile, chuckle or ponder on life’s problems. Taken from a great blog called ‘Depends What Day It Is’ here are some quotes for your mind, soul and more importantly your wardrobe that will get your weekend started….

The Age of Digital Print

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AW13, Clashing Prints, digital print, Ellman Fashion Gallery, Exhibition, Mary Katrantzou, Peter Pilotto, Phoenix Art Museum, SS13, Street Style

The art of digital printing within the fashion industry and produced some of the finest pieces are modern clothing & the platform to showcase amazing emerging designers such as Mary Katrantzou & Peter Pilotto. The Phoenix Art Museum is paying homeage to this relatively new & innovative form of textile manipulation with its current exhibition ‘Digital Print Fashion’, on view through July 14th in their Ellman Fashion Gallery. Here are a few photos of the exhibition & examples of how we now incorporate these abstract prints into our everyday wardrobe….. click here to shop prints.

Preen Goes Punk!

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Animal Print, AW13, David Bowie, Feathers Fashion, Polka Dot, Poppy Print, Pre Collection, Preen, Punk, The Hunger 1983

Preen’s AW13 Pre Collection has taken a punk theme with it’s sophisticated lady this season. Combining romantic poppy florals with abstract polka dots & animal prints staking ‘an early claim to Bowie-mania with a pre-fall collection based on his 1983 vampire movie, The Hunger.’ Click here to shop the collection online & in store now!

SALE Now On!

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Carven, Clothing, Designer, Faliero Sarti, Haider Ackermann, Helmut Lang, J.W Anderson, Jil Sander, Mary Katrantzou, Peter Pilotto, sale, Scarves, Shoes, SS13, Theysken's Theory, toga

Attention All! Sale is finally here for SS13 and below we have picked our Top 10 favourite pieces! Take a look and click here to peruse our sale here…..

1. Peter Pilotto Printed Jacket – 2. Theysken’s Theory Silk Tee – 3. Mary Katrantzou Printed Bustier Dress – 4. Faliero Sarti Scarf – 5. Haider Ackermann Pleated Skirt – 6. Helmut Lang Waxed Jeans – 7. J.W. Anderson Check Sweater – 8. Carven Ruched Dress – 9. Jil Sander Cashmere Coat – 10. Toga Heel Sandal

Be A Princess With Markus Lupfer….

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AW13, Feathers Fashion, Markus Lupfer, Pop Art Tees, Pre Collection, Sweaters, Tiara Beanie Hats

Just in, is our AW13 collection of Markus Lupfer, including cheeky rabbit sweaters, pop art tees and out favourite the ‘Tiara’ Beanie Hats! Even in the cold weather you can be girly & adorned in jewels! Click here to shop Markus Lupfer…. or alternatively click the images below to shop these products.

The Allure of the Shirt Dress

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Emma Cook, Feathers Fashion, Grazia, Print, Shirt Dress, Snake Skin, SS13

As chosen by Grazia’s top 10 of ‘How To Be In Fashion Now’, number 5 was the practical & chic ‘Shirt Dress’, their favourite being the Emma Cook ‘Snake Skin Print Silk’ Dress which we have in store & online… click here to have a look at what else we have by Emma Cook.