01 Friday Feb 2013
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To give you an early summer feeling we thought we would share with you pictures of the SS13 Etro Advertising Campaign and a behind the scenes video of the catwalk show. Renowned for their floral and paisley prints, Etro breathes a sense of exoticism into everyone’s wardrobe. It is now in store and will be online very soon….
30 Wednesday Jan 2013
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Alexander McQueen, Death: A Self Portrait, Exhibition, Feathers Fashion, London, Richard Harris, skulls, SS13, Wellcome Exhibition
Without sounding too morbid, today we thought we would share an amazing, in depth exhibition called the ‘Death: A Self Portrait’ at the Wellcome Collection. It “showcases 300 works from a unique collection devoted to the iconography of death and our complex and contradictory attitudes towards it. Assembled by Richard Harris, a former antique print dealer based in Chicago, the collection is spectacularly diverse, including art works, historical artefacts, scientific specimens and ephemera from across the world.”
Instantly at feathers we think of Alexander McQueen and the brand’s emblem of the skull, incorporated every season with a new twist! If you feel like turning to the dark side take a look at what we have in store and online that incorporates this deathly print….
http://www.wellcomecollection.org/whats-on/exhibitions/death-a-self-portrait.aspx
29 Tuesday Jan 2013
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Need a helping hand when it comes to making the most out of the january sales? If so, check out feathers featured on farfetch.com providing sensible advice to all you fashionista’s! Below is our full answers and tips to survive the chaos of the sale season….
Feathers top tips: The Ultimate Guide to Shopping
Top tip for shopping for a specific event (wedding / party / holiday)
Isn’t it always the way?! As soon as you are looking for the perfect outfit or accessory for an event, you can never find it! You find yourself aimlessly trolling through the shops, not knowing what you’re looking for and not knowing what you’ve found. To help avoid this vortex I would recommend doing a little research online before venturing out to the shops. Find a source of inspiration in the pages of a magazine, or a fashion blog or a favourite movie and grasp the look you’re after to narrow your search. If you are unsure of which colours & silhouettes look best on you, don’t be afraid to ask shop assistants or email e-tailors for their advice. They know their stock better than anyone else and are trained to help find the best possible outfit for you. That’s our philosophy at feathers!
Top tip for shopping the sales
Shopping sales can be overwhelming for even the most seasoned of shoppers. So to help maintain your cool, calm and collected demeanour as you find the steal of the season, I would recommend the following tips:
Be in the right frame of mind to do some serious foraging. Give yourself plenty of time and minimize distractions ie. a friend who isn’t interested, a rumbling tummy etc.
Think about what is missing from your wardrobe and what you really want. This will help you avoid coming away with a pile of clothes that is a repetition of your current wardrobe or the dreaded “buyers remorse”.
Buy it because you love it not because its cheaper….. It is all too easy to be swayed because it is discounted.
Top tip: things to avoid
Look at you wardrobe first…. It is easy to forget what is already in there
If you want some sale-hunting support, choose your companion wisely. It should be someone who you trust to give you an honest opinion, who’s aesthetic you trust, and who you know won’t try to talk to you out of an item just because they want it for themselves (cheeky!).
Top tip for shopping for your body type
If you are not sure what suits your body shape, my first tip is trial and error…. Try different shapes and see what nips in your waist, elongates your legs or lifts that bottom. Secondly never be afraid to ask a shop assistant, they are there to help and should be there also as a stylist…. If this worries you I always pick the shop assistant that is either a similar body shape or who has an outfit or style I like. They will probably have a better understanding of what you’re after and you will be reassured that you will be pointed in the direction that best suits you! Be open to new ideas and flexible if they nudge you out of your comfort zone, however, do not be afraid to say “no” to something you really don’t like.
Top tip: shopping wardrobe essentials
I always spend more money on items like coats, shoes and bags, as these are the items I will wear the most frequent as well as for more than one season. Invest in classic shapes then mix and match them with new pieces that are either trend lend or update your look for that season.
Most of the time you go back to the same basics in you wardrobe time after time, so highlight what your essentials are, for many it’s a white shirt, blazer, leather jacket, etc and invest in those, making your purchases stretch further.
Top tips for shopping a trend
My rule of thumb is to not wear something that doesn’t suit your body or your sense of style just because it is on trend. Trends are there to inspire you but fashion is about style. A great way to follow trends and feel up to date is to incorporate them in small ways. For example if leopard print is popular on the catwalk that season, you don’t have to wear it head to toe to make a fashion statement, instead combine leopard print moccasins or clutch with your outfit.
28 Monday Jan 2013
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deconstructed, Feathers Fashion, Hippie, Jennifer Lawrence, Raquel Allegra, SS13, tie dye prints
If you havent been introduced already, join the cult following for the brand Raquel Allegra! Famous for it’s deconstructed nature of shredding techniques, tie dye prints and slouchy design, Raquel Allegra will add an extra hippie edge to your wardrobe. Have a look at the SS13 collection campaign which is in store and online now…..
Want to know how to wear it best….. See how Jennifer Lawrence rocks her Raquel Allegra outfit.
25 Friday Jan 2013
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American Consumer Culture, Art, Colour, Contemporary Artist, Edward Hopper, Feathers Fashion, Paint Chips, Painting, Shawn Huckins
Considering the cold weather here in London and in preparation for the weekend, we thought we would inspire you to visit an art gallery by focusing on a contemporary artist for today’s blog post.
May I introduce Shawn Huckins and his work ‘Paint Chip’s, a series of paintings reflecting american consumer culture exploring ‘color choice and its meaning in our daily lives. Mimicking the exact proportions, font, layout, and hues of miniature paint cards found at a nation-wide home improvement store, bands of color we may choose for our most intimate spaces—bedrooms, kitchens, family rooms—are an ideal stage to examine the everyday people and objects that occupy our world.’
We think Huckin’s has a similar style to that of Edward Hopper with his choice of inspiration, composition, medium and colour palette. Have a look and tell us what you think…..
Fry Stand
Walmart Employee
Self Portrait i and ii With Flannel Shirt
Three Identical Men
Hockney Splash
24 Thursday Jan 2013
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At Feather’s we love our food…. so we thought we would share a great food blog ‘Call Me Cupcake’ that has delicious recipes and amazing photography to entice those taste buds and make your mouth drool! Here are some of our favourites…. have a look and tell us yours!
23 Wednesday Jan 2013
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Actress, Feathers Fashion, Films, Hunger Games, Jennifer Lawrence, Peter Pilotto, Saturday Night Live, Silver Linings, SS13
I don’t know about you but here at feather’s we have a slight girl crush on the actress Jennifer Lawrence, who has recently had success with films such as ‘Hunger Games’ & ‘Silver Linings’. So whilst we were watching Saturday Night Live we noticed the actress wearing a familiar item of clothing….. the Peter Pilotto blue print pencil skirt! If you want to look as equally stunning in this skirt as Miss Lawrence, be quick (as we don’t have many left in stock) and pair with a simple top and let the skirt do all the talking!
22 Tuesday Jan 2013
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Candice Cooper, Feathers Fashion, Handmade, Italy, SS13, Trainers
Attention all! We are happy to introduce a new arrival to the Feather’s selection: Candice Cooper trainers. Handcrafted trainers made in Italy are a welcomed addition to our SS13 stock. Have a look at the photos below showing the care and precision taken to create each shoe.
Hand dying lambskin, calfskin or goatskin to create a Tamponato effect giving minor variants to each shoe.
Experienced craftsman stretching leather over moulds.
Distressing the trainers with a dye polish by hand.
Shoe laces & hi-tech removable insoles with activated carbon are inserted by hand
21 Monday Jan 2013
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Alexander McQueen, Alexander Wang, Antonio Berard, Current Elliott, Deepa Gurnani, Emma Stone, Feathers Fashion, Film, Gangster Squad, Helmut Lang, Peter Pilotto, SS13, Style Icon, T by Alexander Wang, Theysken's Theory
With the upcoming film release of ‘Gangster Squad’ we thought we would take a closer look at the wardrobe of Emma Stone from casual to evening wear. Have a look to see what it takes to recreate her look…..
CASUAL – Alexander Wang Cream Silk Top / T By Alexander Wang Striped Tee / Theyskens’ Theory Leather Jacket / Alexander McQueen Black Leather Tote / Current Elliott Skinny jeans.
EVENING – Antonio Berardi Blue Dress / Helmut Lang Black Draped Top / Peter Pilotto Print Skirt / Alexander Wang Green Jersey Drape Dress / Deepa Gurnani Beaded Clutch
18 Friday Jan 2013
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Ballets Russes, Feathers Fashion, Gustav Klimt, Look Book, Rick Owens, Rick Owens SS13, SS13, Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring
As always Rick Owens does not disappoint with his spectacular shows & gothic collections and SS13 was no different. Inspiration from Gustav Klimt, Ballets Russes and Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring created an ethereal sensation with layers of sheer iridescent silks and voluminous shapes. Therefore we thought we would give you a sneaky peek at the Rick Owens SS13 Look Book…… now in store and online very soon!
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