Vintage Vibes/ AW15 Trends

I love vintage shopping. It sounds cheesy but there's something exciting about getting lost in the most outrageous and eclectic collections of clothing that you just don't get with normal shopping. Brighton has a pretty great vintage scene, (I always do well in places like Beyond Retro and Snoopers Paradise), however my favourite ever vintage shop has to be Blitz; a huge vintage department store which is just off Brick Lane.

I've learned there's a knack to vintage shopping; you can't rush it and you have to pay attention to detail, to get the best buys. On a long weekend in France recently, I wore a vintage Calvin Klein sports bra from the 90's with a scarlet suede Vivienne Westwood skirt I picked up from Beyond Retro. Suede has been a big trend this summer after gracing the catwalks of fashion houses like Chanel and Derek Lam, and I don't think it's over just yet. I will most definitely be sporting a suede skirt with opaque tights and over the-knee-boots in the upcoming months. Red is also set to be the stand-out colour of AW15/16, from the collections of Christian Dior, Fendi, & Hermes, to name a few.

(Apologies for the poor quality images these were taken on my phone...)

Paris Haute Couture Week - Chanel Spring/Summer 2015

Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week is my favourite event in the fashion calendar. The designs are simply incredible, and the glamour of the whole event is frankly unparalleled. Last year Chanel debuted newly glamourised 'sneakers'. This year it was the turn of the humble beanie; transformed from everyday to high fashion, and ethereal and embellished to match the other accessories. I have no doubt that the Chanel beanie will become a much-copied cult trend.

A secret garden hidden within the Grand Palais was adorned with mechanical origami-esque white flowers and foliage, which came to life as they bloomed and exploded with colour, perfectly setting the scene for the elegant and intricate collection to be showcased. As always, Chanel brand heritage was evident in the couture; the Little Black Dress made an appearance, as did the Chanel Tweed, and even Edwardian picture hats, nodding to the First World War which was such a heavy influence on the brand and Coco Chanel's designs.

You can watch the full show here.

The show begins...

 

As usual, the show ends with a one-off wedding dress, designed by Karl Lagerfeld.