matthew williamson, Henry Holland, Julien Macdonald, Debenhams, Swimwear, Fiona Kennedy
In Fashion, Fashion Heat, Good Look on June 1, 2010 at 5:30 pm
Those of us who’ve grown accustomed to Henry Holland’s alternative edge, will be surprised to know that he’s recently designed a swimwear range for UK department chain Debenhams. A Chain! Henry Holland! Fear not. For those of you that don’t know, Debenhams, aside from TopShop, is also considered cool whipping up affordable collaborations with designers like Matthew Williamson and Julien MacDonald.
The face of the campaign, a pint-sized cutie named Fiona Kennedy was equally shocked. “I was a little dazed when I got the call – it was completely unexpected. I’ve never done anything remotely like this before. ” Well sweetheart, consider yourself lucky.
The good news is that at 8-20 pounds a pop, pieces from the collection are reasonably - actually dirt – cheap. The bad news, well, it’s not available across the pond (at least not to my knowledge).
I’ve never really been crazy about bikini - or florals. But I would do this one. Probably because the base is black (a colour I can’t live without) embellished with pungent hues of yellow, pinks and fuchsia.
2010/2011, Benjamin Kirchhoff, Edward Meadham, Erdem, London Fashion Week, matthew williamson, Meadham Kirchoff
In Collection, London, RTW, UK, designer, dress on March 1, 2010 at 2:25 am
I’ve been inexcusably absent from my blog. I can’t pinpoint the exact reason, not like I’ve been on vacation or anything. Could be a bout of searching… for inspiration. But I knew I had to get back on this so here I am.
I was in Toronto during London’s inspiring fashion week mash-up, but unless it pertained to my favorites, quite frankly, it didn’t really matter. But there was something missing this year, I’m not sure what designers are going through, but the animation they wove into their previous collections are missing.
I was shocked with the design-duo Edward Meadham and Benjamin Kirchhoff. It’s not that the collection was bad, but it reminded me of Matthew Williamson‘s worldly concepts. It’s not a bad thing, not at all. They’ve still got the gothic edge, but this time it’s incorporated with florals and I just don’t feel this was their best. Then again, maybe that’s okay because we all have bad days.
The thing with this collection is it’s a fall back. When Erdem, and Matthew Williamson does florals and feminine drapes there’s an undeniable fierceness to it. And it’s disappointing because I know Meadham Kirchoff can do so much better.
I hope my guys bring it back next time around, though. You know what I mean.
Collection, fashion week, matthew williamson, ready-to-wear, Runway, spring summer 2010
In Fashion, RTW, designer on November 3, 2009 at 2:43 am
It goes without saying – Matthew Williamson is a spectacular couturier. The London-based fashion designer has the magical ability to produce women’s clothing from a conservative yet whimsical perspective. Playing with the ideas of futurism, `80s post-punk and an aboriginal infusion, his clothes are always refreshing and appealing. He knows how to capture a younger generation of fashionistas, and he’s true to British fashion culture: very new wave, very fashion forward.
While it’s quite obvious that there are layers of historical references in his designs, it doesn’t matter. The clothes are pretty, wearable and digestible – that’s all that matters.
Fashion Designer, H&M, London, London Lite, matthew williamson, The London Paper
In I heart, London, colour, designer, dress, girly, pretty, sexy on October 29, 2009 at 9:28 pm
Matthew Williamson’s designs caught my eye while I was flipping through The London Paper (or was it London Lite?) while living in London last year. A news story had broken that he was collaborating with high-street powerhouse H&M on a collection of sequins and floral pieces for a very limited release. I had no idea who Mr. Williamson was, but I knew that I wanted some. It’s only through H&M can woman like myself afford to taste high-end luxury.
Well, I never did get anything as they were his collection sold-out as soon as it went public. But I can never forget the exquisite, and highly modern disco-esque line. There were splashes of blues, and fuchsias and greens. They were sixties styles cuts, with a `70s edge.
If you’re passionate enough, you’ll be able to see that you can tell a lot about a fashion designer by the clothes they construct. Obviously, Mr. Williamson is glamorous. But he’s also cultured and influenced by more than the superficiality of dramatic high-fashion.
I have a great feeling that he’ll shock the fashion world in 2010.
