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Christopher Kane is Able

by cecylia on November 2, 2009

One of the hottest designers on the international market is Christopher Kane. He launched his eponymous in 2006 and since then, he’s been successful in every collection he has conjured up. Recently his collaboration with Topshop also won the hearts of many fashionistas from around the globe. I have selected just a few beautiful pieces he designed, using images from Net-a-Porter.

A cashmere biker jacket! How ingenious!! One thing everyone disliked about the biker jacket from the 80′s is that the leather was so stiff and cumbersome. Nowadays everyone prefers to wear garments made from soft fabrics that mold to your shape and feels luxurious on our skin. And you can’t get better than cashmere. How cute would this cardigan/jacket be with jeans and ankle boots, or a pencil skirt with stilettos? I like the ribbed, diamond and bauble details.

christopher kane cashmere biker jkt

The next few pieces are just incredible. These dresses are pieces of wearable art. This cream sheer silk dress with scalloped details remind me of the current Chloe collection (see below), but in a more exaggerated form.  I love the romantic mood it conjures and the curved hem. You will certainly turn heads and stand out from the crowd in this amazing dress. You could wear it night or day, I would not save it for a party, I would wear it going shopping.

christopther kane steg silk dress

The boudoir style garments from Chloe. Cute shorts in blush! Sweetness for the modern woman.

The next 4 Christopher Kane dresses are all ‘scalloped’ as well. I guess he really was onto something good. This is the Luca silk-gauze halter dress, a fabulous modern LBD. Halter-necks are so flattering on.

christopther kane luca silk-gauze dress

This dress has more of a ripple effect, I love the one-shoulder asymmetric cut.

christopher kane scalloped detail dress

You are probably wondering what the black wires are- they’re made from leather. Can you imaging how long it would have taken to make this dress? It is unbelievable. Very avant-garde. I love the ‘fins’ on the sides to give the lower half a fuller look.

christopther kane leather wire dress

Another sweet candy creation from scalloped ruffles. This looks like a 2 piece. I would put all of these pieces on my wall- Christopher Kane is a force to be reckoned with.  I cannot wait to see his new creations. He really is able.

christopher kane scalloped silk dress

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Have you heard of Jenni Kayne?

by cecylia on October 3, 2009

A while ago I came across a winter collection that was a sophisticated mix of edgy glamour, Jenni Kayne. She is relatively new to the fashion market but she is already earning a huge reputation as the next best thing on an international level. If you scroll down, you will not be surprised to see why.  My attempt to describe her clothes would be a perfect mix of  Alexander Wang (dark colours, edgy streetwear) and 3.1 Phillip Lim (classic, first-lady looks). Each look is sharp, strong and sexy. Definitely for the stylish woman unafraid to leave a lasting impression.

jenni kayne very relaxed galmour

jenni kayne long and short

“Her collections show a sophistication and wearability that are the staples of classic American design. Irreverence, underscored by taste and restraint, dominates collections consistently filled with luxurious must-haves and modern yet timeless pieces. Sequins in the day, white for winter, and fur for everyday are signature concepts that exemplify the Jenni Kayne mentality.”

jenni kayne grey chiffon layers

jenni kayne cool as cat ensemble

This look reminds me of Phillip Lim’s a bit.

jenni kayne boyfriend clothes

I love the white door backdrop, the spotlight and attention is all on the clothes. “Ageless collections for women who live in their clothing.” This is Kayne’s vision. Her pieces can be worn and treasured from one decade to the next. Her clothes do not age and I am digging her craft.

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