One of the highlights of my week was Pringle…prior to the show they projected onto the walls, a short film starring tilda swinton. The film was shot by creative director Ryan McGinely, the pearlescent Tilda gracefully wandered the iconic Scottish ruins barefoot. It was haunting to say the least but stunning and a perfect introduction for the collection to come…
I also loved Nick Knights exhibition at Somerset House, which was based around the themes of process, participation and performance. Packed full of all ‘faces of fashion’, the old and the new… it was a real social gathering, and the exhibition showcased over twenty projects from Showstudio’s archives alongside unique new films, artworks and live fashion shoots. It was indeed ‘groundbreaking’…
Fashion Week is an opportunity to preview the designers collections, however the scout in me first off notices the models… It was really interesting to see whos still being booked and who are Russels latest finds…
Luella was one of my favourite shows, I thought the casting was fab, and the hair and makeup amazing!!! The collection was a girls dream, hair piled high tied with patent bows, high waisted shorts and skirts, polka dots and a combination of bright colours, which altogether gave off a vibe from the early 60’s. Although I thought the whole show was extremely well cast, Abbey Lee and Katlin Aas really stood out for me…
Abbey has small almost child-like features, defined cheekbones, full lips and a great height!! She was perfect for the ‘doll’ image that Luella portrayed through her collection.
Katlin has the most beautiful nose…I love a nose!!! The combination of her pale skin and killer bones make her face so appealing. She reminds me of a young Vivienne Solari (another beauty that I never get bored of looking at!!)
Christopher Kane was another show that I thought was extremely well cast…
Lara Stone definitely does it for me, it’s the gap in her teeth, the way her nose descends into a V, her cupid top lip and her full figure…she’s a natural beauty, and reminds me very much of my all time favourite model Lauren Hutton!!!
Frida Gustavsson is a fresh face on the horizon!! Her button nose makes her so young and innocent looking, yet her deep set eyes exemplify mystery…
Burberry was awesome, and of course, Anna S looked incredible, she is the epitome of perfection! She has such a beautiful shaped face, an almost button like nose... steely blue eyes, what an entrancing gaze!!! She’s incredibly captivating, and leaves me speechless...
From observing all of the new girls, aside from all above, I reckon Ranya is definitely one to watch!!
Ranya Mordanova, wears her alabaster skin with style, a combination of her beautiful colouring, her signature bowl haircut and bleached eyebrows, spotlights her as a 'pixie'. She's the essence of fresh, and certainly stood out on the runway of s/s 10!!!
So those are the girls....
………..Continuing from my previous blog, ‘All Walks Beyond the Catwalk’, took place on the first evening of fashion week and it was more than a true success. The exhibition was fabulous and all of the girls looked beautiful, I felt so very privileged to be involved… Please have a look at the website to read more about it and see footage from the shoot with Kayt Jones
Peace and Positive Vibes
Ellis xxx
