New Ashish x Topshop Collaboration Announced

Ashish is one of my absolute favourite fashion designers but his heavily embellished, exquisitely crafted work is mostly outside my price range, so I'm a HUGE fan of his more affordable Topshop collaborations.

Corrie Nielsen at London Fashion Week AW12

Something's been bothering me since I watched former Fashion Fund winner Corrie Nielsen's Autumn / Winter 2012 show via Livestream this London Fashion Week.  No, it wasn't the undeniable echoes of Alexander McQueen and Vivienne Westwood in her designs, nor the wonder at why an American might chose to really run with such a strong Scottish theme (turns out her family roots were originally in the Highlands and this was about exploring her heritage). No, it was the voluminous creation pictured above.  The sumptuous, cocoon-like coat which envelopes the wearer in a luxurious, silky cloud. Please don't think me facetious but doesn't it remind you of the bin bags clothes you used to make in front of Blue Peter in the 80s...?  Split, scrunch-to-ruffle, staple then stick. It got in my head, now I can't see past it... 

All images in this post courtesy of New York Magazine's CutBlog

MOSCHINO CHEAP AND CHIC TO SHOW AT LONDON FASHION WEEK!

HOW EXCITING!!  OK so Milan's still got the mainline but how cool is it that Moschino has chosen to show its more fun and youthful line - Cheap And Chic - in London?  Err VERY.

The Autumn/Winter 2012-13 Cheap And Chic show will take place on 18th February at an as yet undisclosed location and is sure to be one HOT ticket.

All images: Moschino's SS 12 show courtesy of Style.com

“To debut in London with Moschino Cheap And Chic is something I have been thinking about for a while. To have presence in a new city gives the younger line a stronger, more autonomous personality.

London is renowned for its contemporary style and famous sense of humor making it the perfect place to exhibit Moschino Cheap And Chic’s DNA and energy.

I’m sure London will be the appropriate platform for this line to grow whilst still remembering its roots”  - Rosella Jardini, Creative Director - Moschino