Ones to Watch NYFW 2015

So as Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week kicks off tomorrow I thought I would share a couple of designers I think are ones to watch! There are of course the all time favourites Caroline Herrera, Anna Sui, Jenny Packham, Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Tory Burch and Donna Karan but these two designers have really caught my eye as ones to look out for!

Skingraft

"Skingraft was founded in Los Angeles, California in 2006 by brothers Jonny and Christopher Cota. Credited as a pioneer of the new American avant-garde, Skingraft’s roots in performance art-inspired fashion influence its seasonal collections, where music and its lifestyle-driven subcultures strongly inspire the cuts, colorways, and fabrication of the brand’s signature dark, body-conscious designs" (mbfashionweek.com)

To me these guys have that urban, street vibe going on. With their edgy bold prints and colours I think they are absolutely one to watch. I can see these prints taking over from the recent aztec designs that we have seen in the last few seasons.

Venexiana 

"Offering exquisite fabrics, focused tailoring and witty embellishments, Venexiana is the go-to fashion house for rock-n-roll haute couture. Launched in 2003 by designer Kati Stern, the collection is sold at Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and other leading retailers around the world. Born and educated in Europe, Kati Stern is not only an acclaimed fashion designer; she is also a professional architect, a classically trained pianist and a passionate flamenco dancer" (mbfashionweek.com)

 These dresses have a simple aesthetic but this is made up for by the stunning fabrics that are used. I think these dresses are absolutely beautiful! I just need an occasion to wear one too!

For the full list of designers and schedule for NYFW click below  

http://mbfashionweek.com/new-york/schedule

Cross Cultural Analysis

For all those interested in trend prediction its good to know about cross cultural analysis. This means looking at both cultures and industries and searching for similarities and trends that are emerging in both. It is said that if a trend emerges that straddles both of these then its likely to progress and grow.

A good forecaster will literally look everywhere for emerging trends. From fashion and style websites, books and magazines etc to wider subjects such as leisure, literature, architecture, music finance and even economics.

Through out history you can see how the world around people has influenced fashion particularly the late 70's/ early 80's when jobs were short, Margaret Thatcher was in power and people decided to rebel creating the massive and still evident trend of Punk Rock. Finding where these trends start is a forecasters job and this trend was almost certainly started or at least coveted on 430 Kings Road at the then named 'To Fast to Live, To Young to Die', more famously known now as Worlds End.

Image from conradie.typepad.com

Today I'm wearing

Jumper: H&M

Skinny Jeans: H&M

Bib: F&F at Tesco

Sneakers: Vans

Today I am not looking particularly stylish so I decided my 'what I'm wearing' post will be of my son who I think is looking rather dapper this morning! 

Children's clothing is a huge huge market with almost every major design house doing ranges in kids wear and baby accessories. One item I was slightly weirded out by was the Fendi baby change bag I just think there is something slightly wrong changing stinky nappies on a Fendi! Just doesn't make sense to me! Although I suppose it is no different to the Louis Vuitton pet carrier! 

Adidas steals the show

At last nights Grammy Awards, out of Al the incredible dresses and designers walking down the red carpet, Pharrell Williams reflective suit by Adidas in my opinion stole the show! 

The suit is made of 3M light-reflective material. The image above is the suit taken without a flash on the camera the below image is what happens when the flash is on! I mean come on how cool is that! This could really take off as a trend I think and Pharrells does have a habit of making slightly odd trends come into the lime light (one rather oversized hat comes to mind!) Pharrell has 100% taken sports luxe to a whole new level! 

BAFTAs

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So it's another night and another red carpet the stars are currently still walking down. Here are a few of the outfits that have already come down.

Above - Eddie Redmayne, the man of the hour looking dapper once again in blue velvet, and I love the grey dress worn by his wife. Grey is an absolute favourite colour for an evening dress

Kasabian looking effortlessly cool ahead of their performance tonight. 

I'm sorry Reece Witherspoon but I really don't like this. The colour is lovely but the top looks very ill fitting to me.

I love this dress the 3d element of the flowers positioned the way it is makes it look really individual beautiful! 

I will have more pics of dresses I love and hate tomorrow! 

Images from www.dailymail.co.uk

Raw foods and juices

Alongside the trend for sports luxe and stylish gym wear is a new trend for 'raw' foods and Juices. 

Juices have been around for quite. A long time now but with the introduction of fad diets like Juice Plus more people are aware of Juicing. Even though Juice Plus is in no way the same as juicing from fresh veggies and fruits. 

I also remember seeing on River Cottage Veg Hugh started looking at raw food recipes that involve little to no cooking to preserve the nutrients of the ingredients. Now all over the Internet and places like Pinterest there are more raw recipes than  normal ones! Gadgets to make pasta like shapes out of sweet potato or courgette are popping up all over the place! I think once the start of the year health kick runs out these trends may fade out but will probably resurface next January! 

Sweet potato spaghetti 

 

Today I'm wearing

Tshirt: H&M 

Cardy: Primark

Skirt: H&M

Boots: TKMAXX

Jewellery: New Look