R/H Denim Summer Shorts
Posted: May 21, 2013 Filed under: Shopping, Spring/Summer 2013, Women | Tags: emilia hernesniemi, hanna riiheläinen, international playground, r/h Leave a comment »R/H is a Helsinki-based womenswear brand that was founded by designers Hanna Riiheläinen and Emilia Hernesniemi who met while studying at the University of Art & Design Helsinki. The brand is fun, contemporary and creative. On that note, I found these great denim shorts while flicking through International Playground, a wonderful store supporting new, independent and emerging designers and brands. They’re made from 100% cotton and feature frayed edges to add a kooky twist. They’re also quite practical, featuring an elastic waist for comfort and side slash pockets. If you’re after a pair of cool shorts for summer, R/H is definitely the way to go!
Shorts, $129.00, from R/H
You can view and purchase more from R/H through the brands website.
Images courtesy of International Playground
Epoch 5 “Strange Volitions”
Posted: May 19, 2013 Filed under: Accessories, Women | Tags: jewellery, noemi klein Leave a comment »Inspired heavily by minerals and the natural world, London-based Noemi Klein always manages to produce beautifully simple collections full of jewellery that is both elegant and edgy, mixing quality craftsmanship with raw shapes. Noemi’s new collection features both silver and gold, and contrasts castings of mineral clusters alongside solid geometric shapes. Not only is the collection effortlessly intriguing, but it also “explores the fragile relationship between the human and inanimate”, the figurative and the abstract.
You will be able to view the full collection through Noemi’s website momentarily.
Images courtesy of Noemi Klein
Carly Hunter Pocket Dress
Posted: May 17, 2013 Filed under: Autumn/Winter 2013, Shopping, Women | Tags: 2013, autumn, carine thevenau, carly hunter, dress, escape into reality, winter Leave a comment »This simple dress, available in ivory and black, from Carly Hunter‘s Autumn/Winter 2013 collection, “Escape into Reality”, is a favourite of mine. The dress is made from cotton linen and lined with 100% silk, following Carly’s dedication to luxury and quality. It also features an invisible zip closure and two front welt and two front patch pockets, ensuring complete practicality. At first I thought the dress may be too simple, but the pockets definitely add to the piece, creating a blank canvas for what will undoubtedly be an impeccable, edgy outfit.
Dress, £260.00, from Carly Hunter
You can view and purchase the full collection through Carly’s website.
Photography by Carine Thevenau
Images courtesy of Carly Hunter
It could take no vacant dream
Posted: May 15, 2013 Filed under: Personal Style | Tags: anna finlayson, burton, chictopia, h&m, levi's, lookbook Leave a comment »The weather slipped a little earlier this week, meaning that, despite my reluctance, I was forced to throw on a jacket. However, I dealt with it, mainly because the jacket was my Levi’s denim jacket, a simple favourite of mine when the big blue guy in the sky decides to disappear. I paired it with a basic H&M t-shirt and a very comfortable pair of black H&M jeans. My Burton belt and plimsolls also made an appearance. This ensemble is definitely one of my lazier ones, but it’s great for when both the weather and I are feeling a little tired and down in the dumps.
Jacket from Levi’s / Jeans & T-shirt from H&M / Belt & Plimsolls from Burton
You can follow, fan and vote for my outfits through Lookbook and Chictopia.
Photography by Anna Finlayson
Images courtesy of Anna Finlayson
Uniform Wares 152/PL-02
Posted: May 13, 2013 Filed under: Accessories, Men, Shopping, Women | Tags: uniform wares, watches Leave a comment »Uniform Wares is a favourite of mine when it comes to cool, classic watches. This simple, contemporary watch featuring a 4 jewel Swiss made two hand movement, an ultra-thin silhouette and a tapered leather strap from the 152 Series is nothing less than sublime. Uniform Wares always manage to create slick, versatile watches, and this piece is perfect for pretty much every occasion, whether it be a date, work, or just a casual drink with friends.
Watch, £220.00, from Uniform Wares
You can view and purchase the full selection of watches through Uniform Wares’ website.
Alternatively, if you have a little less to spend, check out some lovely Skagen watches through Collectables, who have a great selection available through their ladies watches page.
Images courtesy of Uniform Wares
“Overground”
Posted: May 13, 2013 Filed under: Autumn/Winter 2013, Women | Tags: 2013, autumn, dzhus, irina dzhus, not just a label, olga nepravda, overground, winter Leave a comment »Following the brand’s signature aesthetic, Ukrainian womenswear brand DZHUS‘ Autumn/Winter 2013 collection, “Overground”, celebrates clean-cut lines and impeccably tailored silhouettes. A palette of red, grey and white adorns armour-like dresses, and the entire collection exudes uniqueness through its contrasting mix of silk and cotton alongside a slightly more industrial grey mesh. Irina’s inspiration from architecture, industrial objects and utilitarian constructions is, without doubt, evident throughout the entire collection.
You can view the full collection through Not Just A Label.
Photography by Olga Nepravda
Images courtesy of DZHUS
Trine Lindegaard Autumn/Winter 2013
Posted: May 10, 2013 Filed under: Autumn/Winter 2013, Men | Tags: 2013, autumn, fine cell work, happiness, ivona chrzastek, trine lindegaard, winter Leave a comment »Trine Lindegaard‘s Autumn/Winter 2013 collection, “Happiness”, “brings together needlework from UK-based prisoners and traditional textile crafts of West Africa known as Kente”. Trine worked with Fine Cell Work, “a social enterprise that trains prisoners in paid, skilled and creative needlework”, in collaboration with prisoners to create beautiful hand embellishments, a truly inspirational edge to Lindegaard’s work. Trine “drew inspiration from a painting prisoner Ziga was asked to create on the subject of happiness, an amazing imaginative image for someone who rarely sees the outside world – both native and surreal”.
Despite this being Trine’s Autumn/Winter 2013 collection, she continues to use a complex palette of red, yellow, black, blue, white, green, grey, brown and pink. Soft sweatshirts are embellished with what I can only describe as cute hearts and flowers, while Trine’s signature padded tops carry an exuberant African print. The collection is cool, kooky and exuberant, three words I associate and will continue to associate with the phenomenal work of Trine Lindegaard, a Danish menswear talent living and working in London.
You can view the full collection through Trine’s blog.
Photography by Ivona Chrzastek
Images courtesy of Trine Lindegaard
