Category Archives: fashion

Collar

Collar is a Latvian label with a unique approach to swimwear and lingerie. I was particularly taken with their latest collection titled Athirst: “The collection Athirst visually refers to the aesthetics, style of prints and patterns of the Pop Art culture … Continue reading

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Miscellany

Time for another smorgasbord of things for you to look at! I love this Nude with iPhone series by illustrator Christopher DeLorenzo. A contemporary take on the nude that is so simple but so beautifully executed. Going to try this … Continue reading

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Sport Luxe

I have built up quite a reputation amongst my friends for wearing sportswear (*cough* leggings) as my daily uniform. I have no misunderstanding that leggings are pretty much form-fitting tracksuit pants, in fact there is a debate about whether they … Continue reading

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Resort 2016: Bumper Edition

It’s been a long time since I’ve done a round up of recent collections, and since many of the Resort 2016 collections are out what better time to do so? I’ve hand picked a couple of collections that sparked my … Continue reading

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HONOR for Stone Fox Bride

“HONOR is a product of the diverse background and singular vision of president and head designer, Giovanna Randall. An opera singer turned premedical student turned women’s wear designer, Giovanna trained at FIT before interning at C’N’C Costume National in Milan. … Continue reading

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Studio Nicholson Pre-Autumn/Winter 2014-15

Cape Town has finally succumbed to cooler weather, the leaves are changing and the rain clouds have rolled in. The transitional seasons are my favourite – not too hot, not too cold, just right. I’m looking forward to pulling out … Continue reading

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Miscellany

I’m rather excited to see Dusen Dusen‘s new home range. What a wonderful combination of shapes and colours! A bathroom to aspire to. A clever idea for a work lunch. South African company Essie Letterpress recently released a set of … Continue reading

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1940’s New York Fashion

How lovely are these fashionable ladies from New York in the 1940’s? They’ve inspired me to put a little more effort into dressing myself in the days to come. via: LIFE Magazine  

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Ulyana Sergeenko Spring 2015 Couture

The beautifully ornate clothing of Ulyana Sergeenko belong in the pages of a Russian fairytale. From the nipped waists and dramatic proportions of her garments, to the detailed embroidery and Russian cultural insignia and patterning, her collections never cease to offer … Continue reading

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Fashion Illustrated

I have a soft spot for certain types of fashion illustration. Styles vary greatly in the genre of fashion illustration from photorealistic to mere impressions of pattern and shapes. My appreciation is more for the latter. I thought I’d share … Continue reading

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