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Faustine Steinmetz LFWSS17 "Blue Denim"

Events 9/30/2016

LFWSS17 , is behind us time to share with you more of my experiences of the amazing presentations and catwalks that I have had the opportunity to see for the season SS17. The second day at London fashion week started from me with a great presentation by Faustine Steinmetz , later I went to see the Markus Lupfer presentation, and the House of Holland catwalk finish my day at the Palmer presentation.
As I said I first saw the Parisian born Faustine Steinmetz, " Blue Denim" and really everything in this presentation had the color of blue denim in many shades, it was a very sophisticated and integrated presentation because" nothing is more familiar than blue denim. Its place in culture and history, as well as in our wardrobes is firmly defined. As seen in every city in the world."

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London Fashion Week. Paul Costelloe bacstage story and catwalk.

Events 9/25/2016

London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 17 has arrived this year on the 16th - 20th of September. It is time for the Capital to show what UK designers can create and we all know they have a lot to show.
I started my LFW SS17 with Paul Costelloe on the evening of the 16th helping my photographer friend at the backstage shoot. Watching and experiencing the backstage at the time before the show is a very special experience. Amazing opportunity to see how the designer and his team works with the models, make up artist, stylist organised to make sure everything looks perfectly beautiful.
Every single details was designed and planned by the designer. After the models are dressed, the final check is made by the designer for every details of the styling. If any tailoring is requires for the dresses, the Tailors team on site is ready to make the dress fit, to make the designer’s creation comes to life as he beautiful visualized it.

Mood board on the wall showing every pieces of accessories and dresses to be worn by individual models.

"The only way to stay on top is to keep moving , keep looking, keep creating . You can never stop in this industry "

Poul Costelloe

I also had an amazing opportunity to have an interview with Paul Costelloe about his new collection after the show.

Using Belstaf linen ( from John England) and Wexford linen ( from Emblem Weavers) in the collection has created an amazing collection full of white , light blue and ecru color collection.

PHOTO by RYO YOSHIHARA

MS, first of all I would like to congratulate you on your amazing collection .
PC, thank you

MS, how do you feel now,

PC, A sort of a bit of a hangover to some extent the emotion, after the first show, the second shows not quite the same, it's like eating a meal it never taste quite the same. The second time, i'm pleased it's over, i'm glad ,I think I liked it, it look nice it was fun, I guess now I move onto winter 2017,

MS, have you started work on the collection already, do you know what the winter collection is going to look like,

PC , yes somewhat,

PC , a lot of embroidery ,rich textiles coming from Ireland.

MS, what inspired you for this collection,

PC, this collection particularly the fabrics, The Irish linen from Northern Ireland, The softness ,so fluid and nice to work with, and then easy to keep simple and sexy, not being being too provocative , and the fluidity and simplicity of it,

MS, can I say it's a romantic and futuristic collection,

PC , I think it's romantic I come from Ireland , which is a romantic nation,

MS, can you describe in a few words what is the woman of Paul Costello for spring and summer 2017,
PC, she fair and blonde,, she is tall and she travels, and she really doesn't give a shit about men. Thank you for coming,
MS, thank you for the invitation,

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Vogue festival 2015 Day 2

Events 4/29/2015

Vogue festival has finished and set the set new trends and philosophy for the rest of the year. All the intelligent discussions made through the festival will stay in my memory for a long time. I hope for everyone who couldn't attend , my review will inspire you at least 10% what I learn through the weekend. Well done Vogue and definitely see you next year!

I must say the whole John Galliano thing was a bit out of touch. The whole recording process was prohibited. As a journalist / blogger you couldn't even have a picture through the discussion. It was very disappointing but the talk was interesting. Maybe he doesn't feel well with the media and you have to respect that. Most important points of the discussions were patience and creativity in your work because without we can't exist actually!