GABRIELLE UNION WADE IN PORTS 1961 WOMENSWEAR

Actress Gabrielle Union Wade wears Ports 1961 Womenswear Pre Spring 2016 jumpsuit in Beijing on July 20th.

Sports Luxe with ASH

C. J. Yao SS16 at London Fashion Week

Titled 3721, the concept of the collection is to capture the rush of hot blood and excitement from acting on impulse: how the Chinese like to say 'I don't think too much into it and just went ahead and did it!'

C. J. Yao hopes to translate this impulsive energy and essence of youth culture with her design.
This season encompasses street and sports chic

Deconstructive tassles and inside out pieces demonstrate the desire to break free and be different.

Incorporating wearable denim, breathable and organic fabrics including linen to present the most primal yet ambitions idea of 'self'

A sense of mystery is implied by numbers with special meanings: Perfect 777 - the number that holds the universe together

Dimensional detail of the collars and skirts indicate a futuristic notion of time

A collaboration with YVMIN for accessories

Footwear by ECCO

Watch the finale of the catwalk show on the below video:

BELSTAFF PRE-SS16 WOMENSWEAR‏

Taken from the archive pieces from the 1930’s the original rainproof coat for motorcycle riders has been reinterpreted in two lengths for women, both keeping with the classic Strom coat style. While the elemental details remain the same Belstaff has revised the volume and swapped the buttons for silver snaps.Quilted waistcoats come zipper fronted with a rib collar and in a variety of spring colours plus in a conceptual camo print evoking Belstaff’s military heritage.

 Another expansion of the Ryder style is the shorter more relaxed Colonel, incorporating a technical drawstring with toggles round the waist and a flap.

Incorporating modern sportswear elements is a key feature of this collection with direct references to surfing and diving fabrications a well as body contours.

 Leather has been perforated and reimagined  in a scuba style shape – as in a 60s inspired scooter jacket and in places comes bonded with neoprene.

Patterns and prints have a nautical inspiration. Lines in the sand left at low tide have been used to provide a subtle wavy pattern through quilts, waxes and leather.

Patchwork of soft pastel blues from royal and navy to turquoise and ultramarine

Delineated broken shared print with references watery reflection elements