London Fashion Week
Paul Smith London Fashion Week Recap
One week ago Paul Smith showed his Spring/Summer 2011 collection at the London Fashion Week.
His women’s collection had a lot of men’s wear inspiration. He was also inspired by rock & roll and a painting a fan sent him. A notable touch to his collection is his use of dark rich colors. The collection includes a lot of tailored pieces including pantsuits, vests, and jumpers. He accessorized his collection perfectly with ties and brief cases. Although the looks were very masculine, Smith added just the right touches of femininity to each look. These touches gave his collection just the right amount of sex appeal.
When asked to describe his ideal client Smith said, “Hopefully someone who is individual and not looking for label identification.”
AP Photo/Alastair Grant
AP Photo/Alastair Grant
AP Photo/Alastair Grant
AP Photo/Alastair Grant
AP Photo/Alastair Grant
The Rise of an Empress
Photo by Giuliano Correia, courtesy of Borris Powell
Free on Friday?
What is a better way to spend your evening than checking out the Fall/Winter 2010 Collection of Borris Powell? This collection entitled “The Rise of an Empress” was first presented last month at London Fashion Week. Be one of the first fashionistas in Chicago to catch a glimpse.
His collection features gowns perfect for the Red Carpet, sexy cocktail dresses, and luxury coats. With a Royal flair inspired by a trip to Rome, this collection showcases Powell’s versatile abilities with a modern twist. The color pallet includes gold, cream, emerald green, and wine tones.
The show will take place at Millennium Knickerbocker, which is located at 163 E. Walton Place (312-876-7512). Doors open at 7:30 with the show beginning at 8:30. For more information and to purchase tickets go to www.borrispowell.com.
Borris Powell at London Fashion Week
London Fashion Week 2010
Our very own Borris Powell debuted his Fall/Winter 2010 collection entitled “The Rise of an Empress” at London Fashion Week on February 19th. His show was a part of the “A La Mode” showcase at the Charing Cross Hotel. The event showcased some of the best independent designers from around the world.
His collection featured empire lines, structured bodices, and flowing silk to incite power and beauty. The show included regal gowns as well as cocktail dresses. A trip to Rome was the inspiration for this collection. He truly succeeded at his wish to “make women feel beautiful.”
Powell will bring his Fall/Winter 2010 collection to Chicago on March 19th.
Photo by Giuliano Correia, courtesy of Borris Powell
London Calling – Designer Borris Powell Answers
We couldn’t be more thrilled to share some exciting news…Chicago’s own Borris Powell is heading to London to show in fashion week on February 19th!
Borris Powell, known for his signature Red Gown, is the only American designer to show in the ‘A la Mode’ International Catwalk Show in London. A show, which features international and emerging designers, is in it’s 3rd year and also includes designers from New Zealand, Australia, London and Germany.
His Fall 2010 collection called ‘The Rise of an Empress’ is inspired by a recent trip to Rome Italy a few years back.
This collection is rumored to be very rich in color, with a focus wines, grays, greens and golds…and Studio-808 could not be more excited to see what he has up his brilliant sleeve! It’s definitely, Inspired by Beauty and dedicated to Luxury.
For more show information www.lagenevenorthevents.co.uk
February 19, 2010
7:30- 11 pm
Venue:
Charing Cross Hotel
The Strand
London
WC2N 5HX
-
Studio-808, Inc. is the brainchild of Erin Creaney, a PR executive with a near-athletic enthusiasm for emerging designers. Finding herself searching the city for great designers with new and different looks, she knew a larger operation was in order. What's more, she felt the world needed to know about the fashion percolating in the Windy City. Thus was born Studio-808.com.
