Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Saturday, January 23, 2010
The talented Kathryn Leah Payne
After graduating Christchurch Polytechnic in 2000, award winning Payne decided to try her hand at leather jewellery and accessories design. You may remember seeing her designs in Workshop and other boutiques around NZ. But, she became interested in wider industry opportunities and went on to cut her clothing design teeth in London. Working with reputable designers, Caroline Charles, whose celebrity client base included Princess Diana, Ringo Star and Mick Jagger, and British fashion house, Bolongaro Trevor, was invaluable for Payne. Caroline Charles shared Payne's love of vintage, beautiful tailoring and detail, while Bolongaro Trevor taught her a lot about the business. Now she's equipped with the necessary skills and experience to grow her eponymous label, she is ready is to take on the NZ Fashion world once again.
So, what can you expect from this 17 piece collection? A dress, corsets, pants, jackets, shrugs, leggings and sleeves with most garments featuring something a little different. Her chosen fabrics are a lambskin leather, viscose, merino jersey, wool crepe, denim, possum fur and vintage silks. The colour palette is dark "I quite like dark, vintage looking fabrics and fixings that have a tarnished look" and there is nothing to "flashy", which adds to the sophisticated look.
It's definitely a standout collection for me, especially knowing Payne "hand paints and hand makes" a lot of her work, and she "likes to play with 3 dimensional shapes that are different and unique" A very time consuming process that makes each piece in her collection unique and limited.
My favorites include Swan Skirt, Owl Corset, Jackal Pants and Fantail Jacket - the first 5 images shown below.
Checkout the 3 dimensional detail too - stunning!
It's fabulous to have this clever and very creative designer back in NZ!
www.kathrynleahpayne.com
Friday, November 6, 2009
The Samantha vest by Sophie Burrows
There have been some amazing things happen in my career to date but when Sophie Burrow's, a young Massey University fashion designer, who I admire for so many reason told me she had named a piece in her first collection (she's still in design school by the way) after me, I was blown away.
It's called the 'Samantha vest' and it's beautiful, I love it! Giving my time, knowledge, love, well everything, charges me with energy, sometimes I've given to wrong people, this time I know I got it right. When Sophie hand delivered my very own 'Samantha' vest she told me how much she appreciated my help and this was her way of giving back to me. What an amazing lady.
Sophie's collection "is inspired by the opposing themes of military uniforms of the 18th century and the femininity of the romantic movement, rocked up with images of the 80’s. Floaty floral prints vie with ideas of tight lace and leather to make an edgy contrast. The collection features mini dresses, draped waistcoats, exposed zips, brass buttons, and dropped v-necks". It's super cute and I like her attention to detail.
Below are some of my other favourite pieces: check out her facebook fan page here http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sophie-Burrowes-Designs/168789316235
Monday, October 19, 2009
Day 3 - Stolen Girlfriends Club
Stolen Girlfriends
For me this was easily one of the best shows of the week. Stolen Girlfriends Club collection is clever and original. How to make the Pocahontas look cool!
There was so much to fall in love with. Some of my hits: the heavy cable knits, cropped vests layered over fitted dresses that finished at the knee, peachy pink silk shirt and mini dress with ruffle detail on the back in the shape of a triangle and interesting cuff detail. The colour palette was gorgeous and knits are cute.
Dare to be different in SGC next winter!
For me this was easily one of the best shows of the week. Stolen Girlfriends Club collection is clever and original. How to make the Pocahontas look cool!
There was so much to fall in love with. Some of my hits: the heavy cable knits, cropped vests layered over fitted dresses that finished at the knee, peachy pink silk shirt and mini dress with ruffle detail on the back in the shape of a triangle and interesting cuff detail. The colour palette was gorgeous and knits are cute.
Dare to be different in SGC next winter!
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Day 4 ANZFW - Stitch Ministry
Stitch Ministry was another hit show at fashion week for me. The use of fur and bejewelled detail created a decedent looking collection that oozed WOW factor.
Hits for me were the tie dyed leggings (who would have thought leggings would have paased the test of time), bodysuits, silk dresses with subtle prints, slashed top, all the detailing including on the back of the garments and the jackets.
Wear Stitch Ministry next winter and feel like a modern 1940's women mixed with 80's glam rock!
Hits for me were the tie dyed leggings (who would have thought leggings would have paased the test of time), bodysuits, silk dresses with subtle prints, slashed top, all the detailing including on the back of the garments and the jackets.
Wear Stitch Ministry next winter and feel like a modern 1940's women mixed with 80's glam rock!
Day 3 ANZFW - trends, colours and standouts
Trends
Group shows!
Garments
Leather
Harem pants
Silk
Detailing - back of garments, off centred detail
Bodysuits
Sequins
Jodhpurs
Fur
Piped pants and leggings
Double breasted jackets
Tie dye
Colours
Warm rusty colours
Teal
Navy
Green - pale and emerald
Grey
White
Silver
80's brights - hot pink and orange
Standouts
Standouts
The passion at the Miromoda show. I felt really emotional at the end of it.
Starfish making history by becoming the first ever fully sustainable fashion house to show at Fashion Week.
Miromoda
Samara Vercoe hits: the flowing teal silk dress, cropped jacket with butterfly pleating on the back and tie dyed body suits.
Rerehau and Tutina hits: Beautifully constructed traditional Maori jackets with leather belts.
Junette Ward and Liz Adams hits: Piped linen trousers and subtle harem styled trousers.
Keri Wanoa hits: Navy silk dress with net like sleeves, silk pantsuit, feathered mini skirt, trousers with front pleating and off centre button detail.
Shane Hansen and Bianca Walford-Collier hits: Statement T's and jeans
Kiri Nathan hits: Beaded materials and fringing used to detail her gowns in weave like effect.
Wiremu Barriball hits: Fab music, funky sports wear and shoes. Look out for the orange and yellow basketball boot. The colours in Barriballs collection had real impact and design. Tight body skin showing off the muscles of the men had the crowd flustered.
Group Show
Barbara Lee hits: Her jackets - The animal print jacket that opened the show, lady like crop jacket with collar detail and the long Orange jacket. Lee had fabulous shoulder detailing and back pleating on garments. Look out for the hot pink and the long sequin dresses. This collection was sex kitten and elegant.
Starfish hits: This show was eagerly anticipated for me. Being a big advocate of sustainable and organic clothing, I couldn't wait to see how Starfish would measure up to others at fashion week. I wasn't disappointed. It was colourful and on trend with detail on shoulders and double breasted jackets. Look out for the full length ruffle dress, relaxed boyfriend pants and dress with blue/white print.
United Constructions hits: Piped jodhpar pants and good basics.
Mild Red: Great vests of all lengthens, which could be a layering essential, Bright merinos, fantastic detailing; pockets, ties, straps and buckles. Beautiful tailoring and construction of dresses. Look out for the military jacket with back pleating and shoulder tassels.
GHD New Generation group show
ISBIM hits: Silver bedazzling blazer, faux fur crop jacket and textured fabric leggings.
Emma Ford hits: Ford wanted to show something different to her well known swimwear during NZ fashion week, so decided to showcase body suits and floaty shirt dresses. I loved the quirky prints. Look out for the velvet body suit with chiffon cut outs.
Trix and Dandy hits: The fabulous spectacular that is Michael Pattison. This is wearable electric streetwear! Flirty fabrics and prints on shirts and dresses. The collection is super colourful and playful.
Chapel hits: wearable basics
Serena Fagence hits: 80's glam punk, Fagence knows how to design body suits and jackets with dramatic style. Look out for the triangle shaped detailing on jackets and full body suits in shiny materials.
Whiri hits: Mesh sleeves that had a weave like effect.
House of Ezis hits: The black bat wing dress, it was dramatic!
Tara Cuncliffe hits: Origami detailing was extraordinary. Her collection was filled with vibrant colour and exceptional tailoring; like the pleating on the jodhpurs, which gave an insect like effect and back pleating on dresses, which almost resembled a spine.
Watching all those group show was intense. I cant wait to see the look books!
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