A Colorful Peter Pilotto Spring 2012 Collection.



Peter Pilotto and Christopher de Vos looked at Indonesia's landscape for inspiration. Surfwear inspired silhouettes were clean and had wonderful inventive prints on them. The duo managed to design and deliver inventive and well crafted looks that were sporty and can also walk on the glamorous side with billowing cotton skirts, one which was printed with a crashing waves. There were optical patterns that were designed to evoke lush jungle scenes which came in green, sea blue, and yellow. I enjoyed the handcrafted textures in the form of pencil skirts embellished with shimmering crystals and PVC leaves. The designers did nothing but create clothes that are eye catching and once worn are perfect for the spring and summer season. Check out the Peter Pilotto collection!

Peter Pilotto

Spring/Summer 

2012

Marios Schwab Spring 2012



I was pretty delighted when I saw this collection by Marios Schwab which was simple, modern, feminine with a touch of subtle seductiveness. Hour glass shapes were present. There were some silhouettes that had a flare or A-line skirts. Capped sleeves and sweetheart necklines gave some dresses the perfect touches.There was a play on some revealing fabrics that were skillfully done with layering structured dresses in red, mint and nude. A beautiful floor length gown in glossy black tulle, layered over a sequined bodice was just perfect and very tastefully done that it can be a show stopper for any gala event. I loved the results of Schwab's take on the feminine femme fatales on film noir. What a delight.



Marios Schwab

Spring/Summer

2012

Rio by Issa London for Spring/Summer 2012.



Daniella Issa Helayel was inspired by her native Rio de Janeiro producing a collection that is sexy and flirty and bursting with colors that are perfect for her Brazilian bombshell. A splattering of pineapple, tropical fruit and palm tree prints were all over swingy dresses and skirts. Scalloped collars and sleeves gave pastel shifts a youthful touch. Strapless dresses were quite sexy and elegant.  A climax of sexier dresses walked down the runway. Examples are the clinging flowing caftan like dresses, perfect for day or evening in a warm destination and the v-neckline dresses with touches of beading. Swimsuits were covered with fruits and palms and the closing piece of the show looked to be a tribute to the sexy costumes that sambas in Rio's carnival. I felt joy seeing this collection and Issa London definitely brought Rio to London!

Issa London

Spring/Summer

2012

Jonathan Saunders Blends for Spring Summer 2012



After seeing the mesmerizing colors and prints and pretty ensembles this collection that Jonathan Saunders presented was quite the hit. Nothing more and nothing less elegance that is absolutely feminine. There are some Forties and Fifties influences that projected that out into the fashion world. Sundresses, full or pencil skirts, sensual camisoles, and pajama like shirts give elegance and his signature prints had Indian and Turkish airs in an impressive palette ranging from pastels to acid shades. Saunders experimented with mixing fabrics and textures such as chunky knits with barely there tulle skits, or stiff brocade skirts paired with delicate camisoles. Jonathan Saunders is such a master at blending. And this collection blends really well together!

Jonathan Saunders

Spring/Summer

2012

Matthew Williamson Spring/Summer 2012



A collection that was full of beautiful fabrics, craftsmanship and details, it certainly looked polished and sophisticated and it was designed by Matthew Williamson. Tate Modern's cavernous and spare Tuhme Hall was sprinkled with colorful garments that were pared back for daywear and fancy for evening. Ikat prints were featured along with shirtdresses, slim trousers and cropped jackets. And for after dark nothing was held back because there were beautiful cocktail dresses that were beaded, embroidered and had feathery hemlines. The floorlength dresses had abstract blossom and Tokyo cityscape prints and had the right touches to make them looked sexy and elegant. This collection did catch the eyes of many people this time around.



Matthew Williamson

Spring/Summer

2012

Mulberry Spring/Summer 2012


Creative Director for Mulberry, Emma Hill, was inspired by her memories of the English seaside in the Seventies. These memories colored the collection in ice cream shades in pink, yellow, and pistachio and dresses long and short were paved with with zebra and leopard patterns. This colorful collection was also full of knitwear in addition to the bright prints and embellishment as well as chunky crystals and beads that sparkled under the spotlight. Not bad coming from the girl who sat on the beach with a raincoat over her swimming costume, eating fish and chips.

Mulberry

Spring/Summer

2012