Sometimes I like that my academic research distances me from the fashion world, allowing me to view it from afar and keep a clear head about things, not get too caught up in the sometimes crazy trends and jaded tastes. Other times, however, it is just depressing how little time I have on a day-to-day basis to devote to all things
mode. This is one of those melancholic times. London Fashion Week is coming up in just a few short weeks, and I am going to have to miss half of it because of a professional development course I am taking in Oxford! Luckily, I will be able to go to the Fri-Sun shows and events, but I will be missing all the goings-on for the subsequent
three days. Realising this is making me reconsider doing Paris womenswear this season again, just to get my six-monthly fashion fix :)
One presentation I would loved to have seen this month, but sadly will miss, is
Christian Blanken, whose Spring/Summer 2011 collection photos have just been released. Taking inspiration from classic street- and sportswear, the Dutch (but educated at CSM) designer has given us deconstructed anoraks and bomber jackets in contrasting nylon, jersey and suede, worn with leather leggings (yes, they're still here) and fabulous jewellery designer by one of my faves,
Maria Francesca Pepe. The black and off-white colour palette is exactly my style at the moment, and the little metallic hints help to inject some pizazz.
Particularly enjoying the funnel necks to shield against those March/April winds, the array of zips to play with (and goggle at, magpie-like), and the parachute skirts...
Christian is presenting on Tue 21st September, if any of you are free to go, you lucky sods, but at least I'll get to see the items up close and personal at the exhibition over the weekend.
xx
Duck