As New York Fashion Week comes to an end we look at the key trends as seen on the catwalk. From mesh to monochrome, sporty to stripes and the return of the crop, this is a season to look forward to.
Three’s a trend as they say, so take your pick and embrace these looks come spring 2015.
MESH
SHEER
CROPS
MONOCHROME
SPORTY
FLORALS
FAUX FUR
URBAN UTILITY
SLEEVELESS JACKET
LAYER UP
SUMMER KNIT
GINGHAM
ANTONIA O’BRIEN: TV PRESENTER & FASHION STYLIST
Bees & Taylor asks Antonia to give the low-down on all things London Fashion Weekend and her upcoming gig in the ‘Vodafone Lounge’:
How has September come around so quickly?
With the new spring summer collections walking the catwalks in the coming weeks, it is a very busy month in the fashion calender. One date you have to pencil into your diary is London Fashion Weekend – aka Britain’s biggest and most exciting shopping, fashion and style experience. Kicking off in the tents at Somerset House on Thursday 18th September once London Fashion Week has drawn to a close, there are designer catwalks, pop-up boutiques and exclusive industry talks; this is where I come in.
This will be my third season hosting the Vodafone Lounge where I speak to fashion industry insiders including stylists, designers and bloggers with past guests including journalist Hilary Alexander, designer Maria Grachvogel and stylist Grace Woodward. Whether you pop in for a front row catwalk experience or to browse the shops I look forward to seeing you there!
http://www.londonfashionweekend.co.uk/
It’s the steamy new L’Agent by Agent Provocateur AW14 campaign from Penélope Cruz. So just how many lingerie models can you fit in a red cadillac?
With envy inducing lingerie clad models, some serious gyrating, the obligatory bum shaking and Penelope looking sexy in a red leopard bra you could say this is one for the boys. But here at Bees & Taylor we found the 3 minute video surprisingly useful for two key reasons:
1. we are motivated to kickstart that bikini diet (again) – whatever it takes
2. we have a new ‘google’ project in the form of the lovely Jon Kortajarena
It’s Friday – have a watch…
Heat + work = office conundrum.
How to dress for the unpredictable British summer – in recent years the shortest season, yet no less complicated when it comes to wardrobe issues.
Cheap and cheerful, breezy neon brights and bold prints work when it comes to your off-duty wear, but not when it comes to smart dressing for the office. Whether you’re dressing to a strict office dress code or just avoiding the sweat your summer wardrobe must work hard.
On the one hand we’re told no sheer panels, tribal prints, sliders or exposing too much flesh in front of the boss. On the other, we want clothes that don’t cling to a hot thigh, turn transparent in the sunshine, or chafe in the heat. So much to think about, but how to get it right? The boardroom demands an outfit able to hold its shape, flatter and keep cool in the hot weather. Most importantly we want to be best dressed at all times – but not at the cost of comfort.
Linen, short-sleeves and the old faithful roll of a trouser leg are quick fixes but none suitable solutions. Instead we recommend trying cotton breathable fabrics, an open toed sandal or wedge, a pop of colour, loose shapes, and for the boys an on trend suede loafer as a lighter alternative to the leather brogue.
As with all seasons there are some trends that stick around year on year; the spring stripe, the autumnal knit and the summer gladiator. Some things are not meant to be changed. Here are some of our seasonal favourites to get you through a summer in the city.
THE SKIRT – pleated, midi and full
THE TROUSER – cropped or culotte
THE SPRING COAT – the duster coat
THE BLOCK HEEL – the midi
Now in its fifth season for spring/summer 2015, London Collections: MEN has become THE hub for mens fashion, from the catwalk to the front row with Burberry Prorsum, Alexander McQueen, Christopher Kane, DKNY & Topman all showcasing their Spring/Summer 2015 collections (plus supermodel David Gandy supporting from the front row.)
From neon tailoring to pinstripes and mod-styling sportswear – the future for menswear catwalks is bright and exciting and of course, only in London.
To watch London Collections: MEN videos, click HERE for the British Fashion TV YouTube site.
This Billericay boy has done good; really good.
Marks & Spencer has just announced that supermodel David Gandy will be designing a capsule collection, entitled David Gandy for Autograph (M&S’s premium department,) ranging from boxers and briefs to sleepwear. The Essex pin up has been involved throughout the process, “I’ve genuinely enjoyed every part of the process and feel proud of the results,” he said. “I wanted to combine quality of fabrics, good design and fit, and an element of style with each piece to form the basic essentials for the range.” We can only hope/dream that the boys look as good in those pants as he does!
In celebration of third most successful model in the world and for a lunchtime swoon, we thought we would look back through the career of Brit’s finest Adonis.
