These cool cats were spotted at MBJFW 2013
The last look is my favorite!
**Images: The one and only SDR Photography
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Kate Spade Lovin’
Inspired by New York and all its craziness, it is no surprise I am in love with the Kate Spade 2013 fall collection. So retro, so Kate Spade, so me!
All Images: fashionista.com
My Paris Couture Week Highlights
Who doesn’t love some couture right? But wait until you see this couture…Love at first sight
When I saw Georges Hobeika’s work I went to fash heaven, the colours!!!!! These designs are all so pretty and feminine that I imagine even a man would look beautiful in them. There is just no way that these works of art can’t transform a life.
Then of course we have Mr Lagerfeld with Chanel. This makes me think of Alice in Wonderland immediately (The Tim Burton version). That head gear is also pretty awesome! I would so admire/stare at anyone wearing one these ensembles
**Image source: Frills and Thrills
Chanel 2013: Beginning to End
THE MAKING OF THE PRESS KIT
THE VENUE
THE COLLECTION – READY TO WEAR
**Images: Chanel News & Thrills & Frills
On this day in fashion history
In 2003, it emerged that various stars were allegedly being paid to appear in the front rows of New York Fashion Week. According to Sky News, superstar Beyoncé Knowles may have been offered up to $25,000.
ID Models boss Paolo Zampolli said that to pay stars for a front row appearance was standard practice. “It happens all the time in Milan,” he said. “It is quite common. Last year, we negotiated between £16,000 and £63,000 for Charlie Chaplin’s granddaughter Kiera Chaplin to sit at some shows.” Another insider added: “The contract to get Ricky Martin to sit in the front row at the Giorgio Armani show was 23 pages long.”
Pardon My French – Kate Spade
Kate Spades NYFW collection is mesmerizing, love the bright and quirky feel. I want all of it!
The styling of the Pardon my french tee is genius
NYFW: Three favorites
My favorite time of year is when the fashion industry is buzzing – I mean its always buzzing but during fashion weeks it buzzes loudly and brightly 
All the collections have been fresh and have had special qualities I liked about them, but I usually choose what I like by what stands out to me, its not always necessarily what I would wear, but if it stands out and sticks then thats good enough for me… So my three favorites of what I’ve seen include:
DONNA KARAN
The colours just blow my mind and the designs are simple and wearable. I also love the gladiator sandals and alice bands – nothing like adding some head candy to an outfit
DIANE VON FURSTENBURG
A mixture of colours and textures, this is a feast for my eyes
MARC JACOBS
As much as I love colour, sometimes neutrals say it best and Marc Jacobs presented a psychedelic 60s collection with subtle hues and not-so-subtle prints. This is by no means toned down but is a nice break from the colours
**Images: Frills and Thrills (The best collages and the place for fash information)
NYFW Street Style
I don’t know about you but I am just as interested in what people are actually wearing to NYFW, I mean its NYFW and you can’t just wear anything, you have to incorporate the trends into your own personal style and make a statement which screams individual and fashionista at the same time. I wonder to myself if I even have anything in my cupboard worth wearing should I be lucky enough to visit New York and attend fashion week, then I realize that I should always be prepared and that my cupboard simply isn’t good enough if it doesn’t have something suitable for NYFW in it, which then makes me want to shop.
I browsed the Harper’s Bazaar website this morning and found some NYFW street style and many of these ladies pulled it off…
**Images: Harper’s Bazaar taken by Mr. Newton
NYFW: Christian Siriano
I must admit that I haven’t been paying enough attention to fashion week, but when I glanced over a few of the collections (not all, so I’ve probably missed some good ones) Christian Siriano spring 2013 collection stood out for me, mainly because of the pretty colour palette which was made up of nudes, pastels and pales.
The theme for the collection was inspired by the whimsical movement of ballet. And that’s probably what attracted me to this collection – the whimsical, pretty feel.
What do you think of the Siriano spring 2013 collection? Would you wear some of these ensembles?
**Image: Frill & Thrills
Meet Mej. Hanrie Lues
Originally from Bloemfontein, in the heart of the Free State, but now living in DBN, Hanrie Lues made the move to my beautiful province after realising that her career would go nowhere had she stayed in Bloem. Since she made the move, she has worked hard and made a name for herself which lead to amazing opportunities and meeting inspiring people! She has been a finalist in the Vodacom DBN July Fashion Challenge 7yrs in a row, between 2005 and 2011.
Her resume proves her passion and talent
- Finalist in the 2009 Vukani! Fashion Awards
- Finalist in the Mr. Price 031 Collections New Designer Award
- Fashion by the Sea show, at Ushaka Moyo Pier, earlier this year
- Showcased at 3 marquees at the Vodacom DBN July this year, including the MTV Base Lifestyle Oasis
- Finalist this year, in the Gateway Theatre of Shopping Ecouture Recycle competition
Most recently, Hanrie was invited by the KZN Fashion Council to show case at Fashion Week Johannesburg in September
This is what she had to say about the collection she is busy with for fashion week
My collection will be celebrating what it means to be ‘Afrikaans’. In recent years the term ‘boer’ has built such a negative connotation, I feel the need to revive our rich culture and promote the positive aspects of our strong people, not the negative impact of a handful of ignorant old men.
I envision all cultures in South Africa to embrace the Afrikaner heritage, by integrating my garments into their existing wardrobes.
Some of the things that have inspired me in this collection, is the feel of an old ‘plaas kombuis’, the boer-war and the textures of the ‘veld’.
But for more, you’ll just have to wait until Fashion Week!!
I recently spotted shots of previous collections on her Facebook page which inspired this post because they are unique and represent her brand so well
The shots I’ve loaded are from 3 collections actually, the first is her Mr. Price 031 Collection, inspired by the ‘Virgin Suicides’
The 2nd one was her Fashion by the Sea Collection, inspired by our oceans and beautiful coral reefs.
The 3rd collection was made for the Bloom Marketing marquee at the Vodacom DBN July, basically just sexy party dresses inspired by their tent theme ‘Eden in Bloom’
A little bit about her target market and labels
I currently have two labels, ‘Hanrie Lues’ which is mainly evening, bridal and cocktail wear. I work on appointments only and do personal one-on-one consultations with my clients. The ready-made collection is also stocked at Just Prom in Glenwood Village.
My second label, which I have launched very recently, is ‘Mej. Lues’. I am very excited about this new label, as I will be focusing mainly on daywear for ladies aged between 16 and 35.
I would describe my style (Mej. Lues specifically) as nostalgic, feminine and pretty. I have done a lot of research about the Afrikaner culture and where my own family have come from, in this I have discovered so many aspects of my heritage that inspire me, which will be seen in my Winter 2013 Collection….
I consulted with Derrick Mhlongo from Decamm Productions to develop the brand identity, which I feel represents exactly who I am as a designer and as an individual.
As a Durbanite, I am proud to see Hanrie represent at something as big as Fashion Week! I wish her luck and know she will produce amazing garments, which I will, of course, feature right here.
