Visions Of Print And Pattern

I'm a big fan of the SS12 print-on-print trend. If you feel the same, you'll be happy to know things are evolving quite nicely into the new season. AW12, although it is more about pattern than print, showcases glorious examples of both. Here I take a very close look at my favourites: they look great on clothes, but who's to say you can't take them as inspiration for wallpaper in your room (or on your computer)?

The sky is the limit.

 

Mary Katrantzou is the authority here. If you disagree, it's time to get off your high horse.

 

Prada goes ahead and embellishes the print, either by making it 3D with beads, or a bag.

When reminiscing about their time in the outback, the Rodarte girls seem to have a visual memory.

 

Don't argue that a Balenciaga sweater isn't the coolest item of the season - the sci-fi geeks will shoot you down.

If Ms Versace and Mr Kane say it's okay, you can go ahead and match all the way. (Versus made you do it.)

Jump into Dolce & Gabbana's floral dream. There's a little person waiting for you...

Paint the town any colour you like in Stella McCartney's evening wear.

 

The Biggest Night In Fashion

When it comes to dressing up, The Met Ball is definitely the event that requires the most fashion IQ. Because unlike the Oscars or the Grammy's, this event is about fashion. This year, the exhibition being celebrated is called Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations. Naturally some of the best outfits were Prada, and although I don't have a picture of Miuccia just yet, here are the best red carpet fashion moments to keep you occupied.

Chanel Iman in Tom Ford... With Tom Ford.

Mia Wasikowska in Prada

Rooney Mara in Givenchy

Marion Cotillard in Dior

Lea Michele in a Diane von Furstenberg dress and bag, Christian Louboutin shoes and Lorraine Schwartz earrings

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in Burberry

Anna Wintour in Prada

Kristen Stewart in Balenciaga

Beyonce in Givenchy

Scarlett Johansson in Dolce and Gabbana

Rihanna in a Tom Ford dress and Christian Louboutin heels

Emma Stone in Lanvin

Kirsten Dunst in Rodarte

Florence Welch in Alexander McQueen

Carey Mulligan in Prada

For more Met, go to JustJared.

 

Fashion Loves Rachel McAdams And Channing Tatum

My love for Rachel McAdams started with Mean Girls (the cult teen movie of my generation) and hasn't dwindled one bit. This Friday she teams up with Channing Tatum in the much anticipated (at least by me) film, The Vow.

With that in mind, take a look at these shoots from ELLE US and GQ Style. The Rachel one is a little out of date, but the whole dark romance thing does fit in pretty well with AW12. The Channing one is highly retro... In a good way.

Rachel McAdams for ELLE US June 2011. Photographed by Alexei Hay and styled by Joe Zee.

 

Channing Tatum for GQ Style SS2012 Photographed by Jack Pierson and styled by Luke Day.

 

Gaga, Garfield, And Gretel

Yesterday, during a long procrastination session, I came across an old Vogue editorial from the December 2009 issue. Styled by the one and only Grace Coddington and photographed by Annie Liebovitz, this shoot takes us on a journey through the magical world of Hansel and Gretel.

Since the shoot, two members of the cast have reached super stardom: there's Lady Gaga (who plays the witch) and Andrew Garfield (Hansel) who is the new spiderman.

This shoot is a perfect example of what a fashion story can do: whisk you away to an extraordinary place. It's art. And it's a worthy new header.

Go on, get lost in the magic.

 

 

 

 

Kate Moss Covers Vogue

We have our new UK Vogue cover. Usually, Vogue reserves a Kate Moss cover for a special occasion like a collection or fashion issue. This time is no different: it's Olympics time in the UK and it looks like VOGUE is ready to celebrate.

 

It's her THIRTY SECOND British Vogue Cover (don't even wanna know about her overall Vogue count) and this time round she's wearing Versace SS12 and photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott.

Obviously there's nothing wrong with the cover, but I can't call it a favourite. Just a personal taste issue. When it comes to a Kate Moss cover (many props to her for her versatility) I still love the August 2011 UK VOGUE (BELOW). And then there is that December 2011/January 2012 Paris Vogue cover (also by Mert and Marcus) which is just... Awesome. So, which is your favourite?

UK August 2011

 

Paris December 2011/January 2012