Author Archives: Marquita

London Fashion Week Fall 2007: Preen

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Hot pink, grey, camel and plum were Preen’s colour choices this season. Loosely tailored and fitted Islamic-like hoods added another level to preens systematic simplicity. Halter-neck mini dresses, coats with matching skirts and dresses in identical fabrics were also matched with sheer stockings. Typically, I am not a fan of [...]

By Marquita | Posted February 21, 2007 in Fashion Week Coverage | Comments (1)

London Fashion Week Fall 2007: Ashish

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The atmosphere of this show alone was enough distraction to show favour. Strippers with jewel-covered nipples, Candi Stanton’s You Got The Love , blaring through the speakers, corny smoke machines… What better way to start the day?
The 1980’s were definitely on the radar for this show. Sequence, sequence and more [...]

By Marquita | Posted February 20, 2007 in Fashion Week Coverage | Comments (0)

London Fashion Week Fall 2007: Bora Aksu

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Turkish born designer, Bora Aksu is a devoted romantic. His love affair with nature often comes through in his colour choices: sand, olive, berry, oak, moss… If it’s apart of nature’s palette, he’ll use it. His collection this season was more like a continuous fairytale we already know the ending [...]

By Marquita | Posted February 19, 2007 in Fashion Week Coverage | Comments (0)

London Fashion Week Fall 2007: Roksanda Ilincic

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After viewing Roksanda Ilinic’s current collection a nursery rhyme came to mind: Mary, Mary quite contrary how does your garden grow…? Prissy, prim, pretty and oh-so proper was the general scheme and based on her previous collections this is no surprise.
The pieces were feminine and fit for a garden party [...]

By Marquita | Posted February 19, 2007 in Fashion Week Coverage | Comments (1)

London Fashion Week Fall 2007: Nathan Jenden

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I suppose I’m supposed to jump and cheer and oooh and ahhh at Nathan Jenden’s collection. Afterall he is Diane von Furstenberg’s wonder-man and who can disagree with queen DVF?
Me.
The downside of this show was the hype surrounding it. It’s like the “sophomore jinx” that stifles new musicians…You create a [...]

By Marquita | Posted February 18, 2007 in Fashion Week Coverage | Comments (0)