My Picks - Edun Fall 15 RTW

The evolution of the eponymous brand Edun under the creative direction of Danielle Sherman is blossoming season upon season. With such an experienced and enthusiastic creative at the helm one can see the product with fresh eyes. The brands running theme is balancing tradition versus modernity, no mean feat.  This season Sherman draws inspiration from Morocco, artisanal craft is sat back with masculine tailoring techniques. Garments are deconstructed, finished with raw seams and frayed edges making them less perfect. Simple appealing separates are a clever antidote paired back with traditional woven jacquards.

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My Picks - Louis Vuitton Pre-Fall 15 RTW

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My Picks - The Row Pre-Fall 15 RTW

Happy New Year everyone, I hope you all had a wonderful time over the festive season. Well this kicks my new year off to a cracking start! The Row's pre fall collection. Full of austere yet elegant garments with more emphasis on colour. The paprika tone sat back with lilac is a particularly striking combination. I am currently in India on my first business trip of 2015, it is somewhat colder compared with previous years. The sheared fur shawl is just what I need draped over my shoulders. 

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My Picks - Alexander Wang Pre-Fall 15 RTW

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My Picks - Proenza Schouler Pre-Fall 15 RTW

With new store openings in the pipeline Proenza Schlouer are quickly expanding. Their Pre Fall collection revisits the fringing and pleating fabrications they developed on their main line.
Silhouettes were lean, comprised of plaid detailing, heavy cable knits and mid calf proportions.

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My Picks - Chloé Pre-Fall 15 RTW

Pre-Fall collections have started to be released. This season Waight Keller showcases an offbeat romanticism heavily inspired by Kate Bush. Shaggy furs and carpet tapestries were layered back with soft poet sleeves and antiqued military hardware.

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My Picks - Jil Sander Spring 15 RTW

I have just returned from Hong Kong where the luxury market is thriving. I always pop to Lane Crawford in Pacific Place which also houses stores including Céline, Burberry and 3.1 Philip Lim. 

Lane Crawford really buys into each designer collection which makes it a lot more concise compared to its competitors. You get a much better sense of the brand and its message. Jil Sander is housed there and although once again their has been internal changes the brand is still true to its identity.

This spring, silhouettes were simple but striking. The show began with a school uniform vibe. Moving onto woven geometric jacquards, cocoon shirting and knitwear. 

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My Picks - Edun SS15 RTW

Danielle Sherman has made a strong impression since becoming Creative Director at Edun in 2013. 

For her third season tunics and judo styling heavily featured, silhouettes were spliced through layering.
Obi style belts clench the waists over longer line sleeveless waistcoats and tanks. 

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My Picks - Proenza Schouler SS15 RTW

The duo's attention to detail and fabric experimentation always draws me in.
The collection is cool and edgy with American sports reference at the forefront. 

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My Picks - Céline PF14 RTW

Céline's Pre Fall 14 collection can now be viewed online. Yet another refined collection of classics. 

See the full collection HERE:

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My Picks - Marni Fall 14 RTW

A confident collection presented itself under the creative direction of Consuelo Castiglioni this season. Exaggerated proportions, sports couture and cocooned outerwear were all powerfully executed. 

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My Picks - 3.1 Phillip Lim Fall 14 RTW

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My Picks - Maison Martin Margiela PF14 RTW

Inspired by the Renaissance, tailored elements have been displaced creating pieces which appear unbalanced. I collect vintage collars and plastron bibs, so I'm really drawn to the styling of this collection. 

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My Picks - Christian Dior PF14 RTW

The silhouette, cut and bespoke fabrications were all carefully developed and constructed under the watchful eye of Dior's creative director Raf Simons. Staying true to the couture house's aesthetic while reinterpreting elements from the archives. The collections are going from strength to strength with a graphic edge. 

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My Picks - Theory PF14 RTW

Easy daywear, with a strong focus on the waist drawn in with a wide leather belt and heaps of ankle!

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My Picks - Proenza Schouler PF14 RTW

I'm liking the new proportions with that shorter length pant. Proenza's collections are always more impactful in real life because they experiment with fabric and print techniques which are often lost in editorial format. 

So be sure to read the reviews online to hear more about their development of flocking etc.

See the complete collection HERE:

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The Edit

The ambitious Olsen twins empire is growing from strength to strength and now they are launching two new fragrances. Their scents build off their RTW line Elizabeth and James. Following its success, I do hope they decide to make one for The Row too. 

There was a gorgeous spread on Net-A-Porters online magazine The Edit, where the girls discuss how The Row came about. They quite simply stated there was a gap in the market offering basics in a luxurious manner.

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My Picks - Stella McCartney SS14 RTW

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