My Fashion Life

It is my humble opinion that we use contemporary fashion magazines as modern day storybooks for grown up little girls; an instrument of escapism, aspiration and imagination.

The photographic stories found within the glossy pages are the narratives that weave fashion into my daily life. Not that I’m saying inspiration seeps from the bright white of your standard issue studio shoots. No, think instead of Tim Walker whose photographs are the stuff that fashion dreams are made of.

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Little girls dressing up their dolls is supreme training for a lifetime of dressing up themselves; some things never change and little girls will always be made of sugar and spice. Working in a nursery a few summers ago, I may not have had an inherent talent for childcare but, boy, could I style those dolls. The real little girls didn’t stand a chance.

Between this ingrained relationship and all the doll-like fashion, beauty and models that have reigned over the catwalk of late, I have been waiting for someone to create something innovative in this realm. Well, of course, I should have known to rely on avant-garde fantasists supreme Viktor and Rolf to contribute said creations.

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Yesterday night the celebs came out to play with Vogue Magazine and Peroni, at the official opening of “50 Years of Italian Style” – a photographic exhibition that pays homage to some of the most iconic photographs from Vogue Italia’s last 5 decades.

The exhibition officially opened to the public today and ends Feb 4th…so you’ll have to hurry if you decide to make it down. See after the jump for location details and opening times.

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If you haven’t already been to see The Golden Age of Couture exhibition at the V&A museum then hurry! The exhibition ends Jan 6th and I’d recommend it to anyone who can make it. I managed to get down to the museum during the summer and I loved it. Its such an inspiring exhibition and if you love couture then you will literally be in heaven for an hour or so.

Standing up close to these beautiful creations from couturiers such as Hardy Amies, Balenciaga, Givenchy and Pierre Balmain and seeing the wonderful craftsmanship first hand is a once in a lifetime opportunity.

The best part of the exhibtion for me was just at the end when visitors are treated to Dior couture under the direction of John Galliano. Ah…so beautiful!

The name of Chanel is instantly recognizeable as the epitome of elegance, but less well known is the name of Duke Fulco di Verdura, who worked with Coco Chanel as a textile designer and later as a master jeweler for her private and boutique collections. Created with captivating detail, many of his most iconic pieces (including Coco’s trademark Maltese Cross cuffs) will be on display at the Houston Museum of Natural Science beginning November 16th.

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How she does it I do not know but Thandie Newton always manages to make outfits that would otherwise be branded “fussy” look absolutely amazing. Here she is pictured at a fashion gala held last night at London’s Design Museum, to celebrate Matthew Williamson being the fashion business for 10 years and wearing of course none other than Williamson.

The celebration also marks the opening of the exhibition, “Matthew Williamson, 10 Years in Fashion” which runs till January 31st 2008 at the Design Museum.

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FaCshion is looking for you! If you’re striving to get noticed by a wider and more mainstream audience then this exhibition is a great opportunity to showcase your collections. FaCshion is an independent fashion shopping event for consumers and buyers which focuses on bridging the gap between diverse fashion and the mainstream.

The exhibition will take place on Saturday 28 July 2007 at the Barbican Centre, London. If you’re a designer interested in exhibiting your work or a consumer/ buyer searching for fresh talent visit facshion.co.uk for more information.

What: New York Fashion Now

Where: Victoria & Albert Museum
When: 17 April - 23 September 2007 Free admission, room 40

How does a designer go from being a relative unknown to becoming a tastemaker? New York Fashion Now explores the stories of twenty designers who launched their own labels in the five years between 1999 and 2004.

Key to the early success of some has been the focused support of the fashion press, retailers and manufacturers, as well as the funded design competitions that help the winners pay their bills.