Katie Eary for River Island

One of the industries most talked about up and coming designers, Katie Eary, is collaborating with high street retailer River Island. I've been a fan of Eary's work for a while now and you may remember I posted about her designs on my blog last August. My background is in print design, so I was initially drawn to Eary's use of playful and inventive prints. It comes as no surprise that one of Eary's biggest celebrity fans is Rihanna, who has also collaborated with River Island. Eary cited that inspiration for the collection came from the film 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas', bringing in elements of wild animal prints with fiery accents. Swimsuits with plunging necklines are for the brave, whereas t-shirts from the collection will look suitably stylish teamed with skinny jeans and a leather jacket. This new collaboration is sure to make Eary one of the years most coveted London designers and bring her name and style to the masses. The collection will officially launch on February 18th, during London Fashion Week.

Katie Eary X River Island

 

Which are your favourite pieces from the collection?  Will you be purchasing any of these garments/accessories? For me, the clothes are a little too bold for my everyday style, however I love the red leopard print sandals and would definitely wear them styled with a simple black shirt dress from the likes of Equipment or T by Alexander Wang.
Phillippa x



Pre Fall 14 - Print Overview

As you will have seen from my previous few posts, I have shown you my favourite Pre-Fall 14 Collections. I have now made 5 mood boards to summarise all of the prints from the season.

Florals

Geo and Skins

Paisley and Art Nouveau

Birds, Feathers, Fruit, Animals

Conversational's and Texture

New York Fashion Week commences tomorrow, with designers showcasing their A/W 14 Collections. As I have done in the past, I will be making more boards and I will bring you an overview of the weeks latest collections, so stay tuned to my blog for that! Which collections are you looking forward to seeing? Personally I can't wait to see Milly, BCBG, Mara Hoffman, Clover Canyon and Anna Sui.
Phillippa x

Music I Am Currently Listening To

I love listening to music whilst I draw, sketch and design, so I just thought I would share with you a few of my favourite songs that I am listening to at the moment. I think these songs are real gems.

Heaven, How Long by East India Youth - from the EP 'Hostel'

Skin by Rae Morris

Open Eye Signal by Jon Hopkins - from the Mercury Prize nominated album 'Immunity'



Colours To Life by Temples

The Mother We Share by CHVRCHES

Hurricane by MS MR

College and Electric Youth - A Real Hero - from the Drive movie soundtrack

Strong by London Grammar

Falling by HAIM

Refugees by Embrace

 



Phillippa x
 

Pre Fall 14 - Highlights - Part 4

Here is the final part of my Pre-Fall highlights...

Roberto Cavalli

Alexis Mabille

Carven

Jenni Kayne

See by Chloe

House of Holland

Milly

Veronique Branquinho

Missoni/ M Missoni

 

Which have been your favourite Pre Fall 14 collections? My personal favourite collections were Temperley London and Matthew Williamson - both used eye-catching prints and beautiful colour palettes. I will soon be posting a round-up of Pre Fall prints on my blog.

Phillippa x 

Pre Fall 14 - Highlights - Part 3

Here is part 3 of my Pre Fall 14 highlights...

Valentino

Antonio Marras

Roksanda Illincic

DVF

Antonio Berardi

Honor

BCBG Max Azria

Clover Canyon

 

I will be posting part 4 shortly.

Phillippa x

Pre Fall 14 - Highlights - Part 2

Here is part 2 of my Pre Fall 14 highlights.

Emilio Pucci

Burberry Prorsum

Emma Cook

Chanel

Fausto Puglisi

Lela Rose

Herve Leger

Chloe

 

I will be posting part 3 on Friday, featuring Valentino and Antonio Marras.

Phillippa x



Pre Fall 14 - Highlights - Part 1

The seasons in the fashion industry seem to come and go so quickly. It seems like just yesterday that I was posting Spring/Summer looks on my blog, and now here we are at Pre Fall 14. I have already seen several celebrities wearing Pre Fall 14 looks, so I thought I better start posting the collections on my blog. Like last time, I have decided to select my favourite collections and put together a round-up of my most coveted looks. Everyday since mid December I have been browsing WGSN and Stylesight, looking at what the designers have been showcasing.  I have seen some beautiful prints, colour palettes and silhouettes, which are making me very excited for the main Fall shows in February. Here is Part 1 of my Pre Fall 14 highlights. Part 2 will follow later in the week, featuring Burberry and Emma Cook.



Temperley London

Matthew Williamson

Preen by Thornton Bregazzi

Rebecca Taylor

Just Cavalli

Nicole Miller

Christopher Kane

Thakoon Addition



Phillippa x