Toast Feb & March

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It's occurred to me that I didn't share my article in Toast magazine in February! So I thought I would share it here along with the article that has recently come out in the March magazine!

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The One That I Want

Chanel. Let's talk Chanel. More specifically the incredible No.5 film featuring Gisele. I love a good perfume story. Or any story to be fair. Chanel never lets us down with their stories of romance, passion, travel and of course amazing fashion in their fragrance campaigns. This one is very summery, classic and I think it almost has an old feel to it but with new vibes and styles. 

The story starts with Gisele glamorously surfing though the waves in what I imagine to be the Hamptons to find that a mystery man (her lover?) has left a note on he table. After a few gorgeous shots of the iconic 5 and Gisele with her daughter it shows her modelling for nothing other than a new Chanel No.5 fragrance campaign! What are the odds! She gets overwhelmed and she drives in to NewYork to find her lover. Ending with a passionate kiss. 

Ahh. Romantic. At heart I love romance. This kind of campaign with the style, the music, which is amazing with Lo-Fang performing "You're The One That I Want". Seriously though that song will stick in your head. It has mine! 

Check it out here if you haven't already! Actually even if you have treat typirself and watch it again! 

http://youtu.be/8asRWe5XNw8

#TheOneThatIWant 

 

 

 

McQueen Brings Asia

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One of my favourite designers of all time is Alexander McQueen. After his passing the fashion world looked to Sarah Burton to see what she would accomplish with the label. Season after season I waited in anticipation to see what direction she will take the name.

Her collections have wowed me I have to say. I have loved the different styles she has shown from previous collections and this season brought Asia to the runway. The collection was inspired by a personal collection of antique kimono's. Floral prints and embellishment adored the looks in an array of array of fabrics including wool, silk, marquetry leather and even hand cut floral ruffles. Modern, feminine, dark but stunning all at the same time. Its a gorgeous collection. Full of floral influences from Asia with traditional styles with modern contemporary twists. This to me is the idea of classic with twists. This may become my choice for best collection of the season!

I abosoutley love this collection! It took a while but i've chosen 5 of my favourite looks from the show. Below is also an illustration i did of a look from the show also! Hope you enjoy! 

#AlexanderMcQueen #SS15 @WorldMcQueen

What do you think? Comment below! Remember to "Always Be Classic"! Until next time! Bye!

How To Wear Sparkle This Season

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Every girl likes to sparkle right? But sometimes it can feel like too many accessories and it can make the whole outfit look ruined, over worked and like its trying too hard to be pretty. This season tackles that issue and designers have created ways to make women sparkle in a much more effortless way!

Gem's, sequins and beads galore. Designers such as Balenciaga, Marni, Gucci and more have incorporated these into the garments already meaning that the look is already accessorised for you! No fuss. I love this idea. It means women can just throw on their bejewelled sweater or top and walk out of the door (hopefully with more on than just the sweater or top!) and your already effortlessly glamorous! Designers have clustered the jewels to add extra punch. Be ready to sparkle more than a vampire out of Twilight with this stunning new trend.

Pair with mixes of texture for added style! Add a faux fur trim coat and boots and you've got a stunning autumn and winter 14 look! Happy autumn!

#Sparkle #AW14

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Illustrations!

Hi Guys!

A smaller post this time but I wanted to share with you some of my practises with my fashion illustration skills. I usually use CAD for my designs but I wanted to bump up my hand illustrations. I started with markers and then ended using pencil. The last is my favourite and in my opinion the best I've ever done. What do you think? 

#fashionillustration #fashion 

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The Front Line

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Ready to fight? This season sees the return of the utility/military trend. I love this trend as I think its effortless and my military boots from River Island are a major staple in my day to day wardrobe anyway. This is becoming a trend that returns season after season with designers outing their own twists and influences.

Look for tones of khaki, black and sand. Neutral tones work best. A key way to work this trend is to mix textures. Mix wools, leather and faux fur to add major interest and variety to the look. A wool jumper paired with a faux fur trimmed parka with skinny jeans and of course statement military leather boots will work a treat! No accessories needed! Effortless. Designers such as Balmain, Isabel Marant and Balenciaga used this trend for their AW14 shows. An easy way to look at this trend and what you could pull from your wardrobe you have already is to think about utility. Pockets, zips, hoods or waterproof fabric etc. Is the garment very practical?

Guy's you can wear this trend too! The same rules apply!

#Military #AW14

Will you be wearing this trend? Show me your best utility look! Be sure to follow on BlogLovin too to make sure you never miss a post! https://www.bloglovin.com/blog/12503779 . Remember to "Always Be Classic"!

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Right Shoe Forward

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Each season see's one item that everyone sees as a must have. The golden ticket to the fashion frontline. This season we see the return of the boot. I personally love my military boots for all seasons and I see them as being my major players in my day to day wardrobe. Boots are investment pieces of fashion I think. They are bigger shoes, more statement making and more interesting. More fun if you like.

They can be dressed up or dressed down. Designers from Versace, Michael Kors and Topshop Unique and many, many more have created boots for their autumn winter collections. Knee high boots for women are my favourite. Pair these with a '50's style a line skirt with a sporty tee tucked in with a belt will be sure to win you style points this season! Ankle boots that are looser in fabric so they roll around your ankle look great with denim and roll up the hem of the jeans too for more interest. As stylish as they are maybe think about practicality of the boots when buying them! You may love cut out boots that reveal more leg but is it worth having your legs freeze if it starts snowing?

Guy's, look to military boots and Chelsea boots this season! Pair these with a classic pair of jeans with the hems rolled for extra style points. Add a pea coat and a scarf and you've got a perfect effortless look for autumn and winter!

#Boots #Loveit #Hateit #AW14

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(Images from Vogue.co.uk and the final being my own)

Viktor and Rolf

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How are you? Designers that always try new things in their collection are always my favourites. Always pushing their label and showing their customers new styles and showing a new direction but with styles that stay true to their brand image. Viktor and Rolf are one label for me that definitely do this.

For the spring and summer 2015 show the label looked to sporty notes mixed with feminine loose silhouettes and floral prints. This collection really stands out for me for summer. Its very clean, sporty but different to the other ways I've seen the sports trend being used  by other designs in their spring an summer 2015 collection's. Innovative cuts and stitching showed just what the Viktor and Rolf label are best at. Doing the odd, the edgy but the wearable. If I could sum up this collection in three words it would be innovative, sporty and effortless. A stunning collection.

#ViktorandRolf #SS15

What do you think to this collection? Let me know and comment below! See you next time and remember to "Always Be Classic"! You can follow my blog of BlogLovin too: http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/12503779

The Coat For This Season

 

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I love a good coat. My Superdry one is one of my staple peuces for autumn winter. Timeless and classic. Coats this season are big. Faux fur, leather and wool. 

Look for simple. Not too fussy and boyish styles. Minimalist coats are key this season. Pastel and soft colours are big on the streets for this trend! Worn over the shoulders pair with a great pair of tailored trousers, ankle boots, a simple sleek blouse and a great structure box bag. Stunning, simple and effortless style. 

Got a great coat you want to share? Send your photos in! I'll feature it one the next blog post! Be sure to follow the blog too! Click the links on the right or search the blog on BlogLovin too! Never miss a post again! 

#autumncoats #ryanpilkington 

Thank you and until next time remember to "Always Be Classic" ! 

Bye! 

 

LFW Review - The Best

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It's  been that hectic, fantastic and stylish week again that is London fashion Week!  That means it's time for a look at my best shows from the whole event! London Fashion Week is known for being edgy, fun, loud and obviously amazing (it's Britain of course!) so did LFW live up this time?

12/09/14 - J JS Lee - This is a new designer to me and I have to say that it was a good first impression. Love the clean, modern and simplistic style to the collection! 

13/09/14 - Ong Oaj Pairam - WOW. This collection is stunning. New, edgy, classic and modern with a cultural edge. Amazing! A designer to watch!  

13/09/14 - Lucas Nascimento - This collection really shows LFW to be the forefront for modern pattern cutting, forward thinking and modern style. Love it! (So good I had to put two shows in at best for this date!)

 

14/09/14 - Mary Katrantzou - instead of digital prints for this collection, Mary used interesting fabrics and tailoring with soft touches to bring a collection that is simply beautiful.

 

 

 

15/09/14 - Issa - This is a fun, innovative and crew collection that is simple, pretty and modern all wrapped up! 

16/09/14 - Anya Hindmarch - These looks definitely caught my attention! Surprising, innovative, creative and amusing! Wow. 

 

 

I think it's safe to say that London Fashion Week has yet again shown what Britain can do with fashion and creativity! Always an event to attended and one that never, ever lets you down! Shame the same can't be said about the weather! What did you ink to the shows? Which was your favourite? Come back next time for LFW Review - The "Worst"! Remember to "Always Be Classic". Looking forward to Milan Fashion Week (MFW) next! Bring it on D&G! Let me know what you think! Comment below and share the love! 

#ryanpilkington #fashion #LFW 

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