Nautical Times ahead with Musto SS11 collection

The nautical look is always a hit in the spring and this year is no exception. Here’s how to get the look with a touch of French Riviera elegance from Musto's SS11 collection:

Firstly the swimwear. And you can’t get any more nautical than their navy and white striped Trikini with red trimmings. The vest and bikini tops are in the trendy 70’s halter neck style and would add glamour to the classic white cotton shorts.

These shorts are slightly ribbed for texture.

And if you’re feeling a bit chilly, cover up with a navy & white striped OTH Slouch hoody.

For the evening when you’re relaxing on the dock sipping cocktails whilst the sun sets, you can't go wrong with the classic white linen pants........

....... and a Breton striped v jumper.
And for accessories - go for the yacht.

New Designer Label 'Isy & Peeps' give us Country Chic with their SS11 Collection

New designer couple Israel and Pierre Imarni showed their fashion label Isy & Peeps – so called after their nicknames- at the Profile Fashion Event on 6 Sep.

The age market is 18-25 year old so the pieces are fun and flirty. The collection is a series of capsule items each based around a key trend for the season, but designed in colour and style so that they can be mixed together.

The first theme is ‘Tomorrow’s World’. Digital prints of birds in flight grace chiffon dresses and tunics.

 The second is ‘Postcards from the Country’ where a city girl is on a walk through rural America on a hot summer’s afternoon. 

Here are prints of free running horses on sandy coloured chiffon mini dresses and blouses, juxtaposing femininity with the rugged prairie.

The third is ‘Script’ where everything is black and white, especially love.  Here we see ‘Isy & Peeps’ printed in black script all over white chiffon dresses and tunics. 

Knitted maxis, tunics and capes are adorned with love hearts, love birds, ‘Love till the end’ and Isy & Peeps’ initials. Colours are white on black, black on white and some with a splash of red. 

MFP- Maria Francesca Pepe SS10 collection

MFP- MariaFrancescaPepe’s SS10 collection is named “Bathing Beauties”. The choice of fabrics used create the illusion of sea and sand : moiré- with its rippled appearance so similar to the ripples in wet sand, silk jersey – with its fluidity for movement of water and silky jacquards reflecting light on water. Fins decorate one dress and hat whilst pieces of brass jewellery are moulded in to pleats and coated in metallic blues and greens to represent ripples in water.

Purrfect - Clements Ribeiro SS10 showcase at London Fashion Week

“What’s New Pussycat?” played in the background whilst Clements Ribeiro’s models posed in classic black & white embellished with cat motifs for a feline inspired theme.
Skirts and dresses were knee length whilst the bubble style shorts were short. Smedley Sea Island cotton joined the signature Scottish cashmere and French silks for this season.
Soft pinks, yellows and blues added a touch of colour; stripes were prominent and the prints used were leopard or a swirl of pink, blue & yellow cats. Black organza fans with zips as stems were inspired by Japanese landscape washes and looked stunning against white silk gazar and faille.
Zips also appeared on the cat motifs to give a hard edge and to accentuate their eyes – making you aware that this quietly purring sexy kitty can also show her claws.