PETER PILOTO RESORT '13: FULL OF DETAIL

Take a look at this amazing collection of Peter Piloto Resort, the colors and all the small details are just simply stunning. It's a lot, but enough. Especially the color combinations is beautiful. It's inspiring from head to toe. I wish I could create something like this one day. 

ISABEL MARANT FOR H&M

YES! Some good news, Isabel Marant is going to design a exclusive line for H&M this fall. I love her 'Paris chique style', which she mixes with an urban attitude, boho elegance and a rock-'n-roll spirit she creates a French allure. For H&M Isabel Marant will design some must have-items, inspired on het own style. It will be released on November 14th, worldwide and online. I cant wait, I think I have to save my money already and buy a sleeping bag, because I really have to have some items of this collection. I adore Isabel Marant!

BAS KOSTERS | THE REBELLIOUS SHADOW

About a month ago Dutch designer Bas Kosters showed his collection called: 'The Rebellious Shadow' for fall 2013/2014 in London. The collection is based on the idea of priciples are not part of everyday life. They exist only in our 'shadow'. It's mainly about aimlessly protest - which is unknown - and a new look at the color black. As the successor of the penis print chose Kosters now for a SM-design. Kosters made ​​use of his favorite material: satin, jersey, Lycra, corduroy and silk.
I love Bas Kosters, such an amazing designer, and I totally get his idea about it only exist in out shadow. Just brilliant! What a inspiration! Don't you think?

PAMM HOGG, NAKED MODELS ON THE RUNWAY

Designer Pamm Hogg did know how to manage good attention to himself during fashionweek. British designer has sent his models fully naked on the runway. I think the collection is great, but all the naked-ness is distracting. What do you think?

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN FALL 2013

I don't know what to say except: wow! Simply stunning. Check it out.. xoxo

ELVIRA 'T HART

Elvira 't Hart is a new designer who has recently graduated in fashion at the Rietveld Academy. By using 3D laser, she made this new collection. It's like she brought her sketches to real life, the clothing pieces look like 3D drawing. It's so unique, and really creative. So cool! I like it a lot. What do you think?

DOLCE & GABANA FALL 2013

Love this collection from D&G this fall, these colors and fabrics are really beautiful. In a way it reminds me of the middle ages, with the paterns and colors. I like the accessories from this collection, so chique! Me likey! 

VIVIENNE WESTWOOD | RED LABEL AW '13/'14 @ LONDON FASHION WEEK

I adore Vivienne Westwood, and boy... what a collection! She did it again. Vivienne Westwood is so much more than a fashion designer - she's queen of punk, ceator of some of the world's most beautiful couture and a grande dame of British eccentricity - a real pioneer. She uses her profile and her brand as a platform to spark debate over the issues she cares about. And above that, she wants to know why the climate change matters. What it means is you have to live 'greener'. As a fashion designers, what changes would you make in your business? The first thing Westwood did wat promoting the idea of 'Do It Yourself'. Make your own T-shirt, bu putting a picture in a plastic sleeve and pinning it on.
I love her attitude and her new collection is STUNNING!

TOPSHOP SPRING/SUMMER '13

Here is the spring/summer collection of TopShop. Love the black-and-white theme combined with powerfull colors! It's a nice collection, and very different. I wish there was a TopShop in the Netherlands, hopefully it will come soon, otherwise I have to go to Londen. Hmmm, not a bad idea actually haha! What do you think about this collection? Hot of Not? 

xoxo A.

Photo's: topshop.com

IRIS VAN HERPEN IS LAUNCHING A READY-TO-WEAR COLLECTION

Dutch designer Iris van Herpen, who is famous for her futuristic and outspoken designs has revealed that she's expanding her current couture-collection with a ready-to-wear collection. The deisgner of for instance Björk and Lady Gaga, took 5 years to work on her technique and materials. The wearable collection is made of innovative materials, such as laser-cut plexiglass and leather treated lace and foil. The 28 year old talent is going to launch her new collection named "Phy-tha-go-rash" next month, and it's inspired by a Dutch book of artist Bruno Ernst.

Van Herpen says: "It is really an extension of my couture line. For haute couture you are more concerned for the body to transform. The ready-to-wear collection you want the dress with the body flow. And it must be comfortable." Furthermore, she says that it is not the intention that women have to feel like Lady Gaga or Bjork. "I would not change a person's identity or how she feels."

The prices of clothing vary between 600 and 7120 euros and will be available at 20 selective retailers worldwide.

I can't wait to see the whole collection. I'm a big fan of her work! It's really beautiful to see all the details Van Herpen makes in her clothing, and I'm curious if that's the same with her new ready-to-wear collection.

Photo's: grazia.com

HERMÈS AND REI KAWAKUBO (COMME DES GARÇONS)

Designer Rei Kawakubo of the label: Comme des Garçons took a look at the archives of Hermès hiding and ceated its own versions of the famous shawls. Kawakubo created six different scarves in February under the name 'Comme des Carres' and will appear on the market. About 200 copies of each design are made​​, writes the Telegraph. The designer studied for inspiration old designs of Hermès from the fifties and seventies.

The Japanese are fascinated by the tradition and knowledge in the production of silk scarves. Hermès makes the scarves still in Lyon, using a method from the 19th century. The production of a scarf that it lasts two years.
Kawakubo previously worked with include Louis Vuitton and H&M. I can't wait to see this collection of scarfs. I love the work of Comme des Garçons!

PARIS FASHION WEEK 2013 WITHOUT MCQUEEN

Sad news for all the Alexander McQueen fans, the British fashion-label wont be giving a show at the Paris Fashion Week this March, because designer Sarah Burton will be with maternity leave. She's pregnant with twins and decided not to travel to Paris for Fashion Week. That's too bad, because I adore Alexander McQueen so much, I was so curious to see the new collection. McQueen will have a private presentation on the 5th of March to show the fall/winter collection 2013-2014. But... that's only on invitation for around hundred people. So no McQueen for me ;-) haha
The next spring/summer 2014 collection will be showed on the next Paris Fashion Week, announed Burton.

But here some beautiful Alexander McQueen couture from this season, spring/summer 2013.... Stunning, and what a inspiration!

RIHANNA FOR RIVER ISLAND

On the 5th of March 2013 Rihanna's first collection will be on sale, and it will be exclusively revealed on February 26th at London Fashion Week! Rihanna said: "Launching at London Fashion Week is a dream come true. I have wanted to design my own collection for a long time to present my collection for River Island alongside all of the other great design talent at LFW is a real privilege. I can't wait to see the reaction from my fans and the fashion press."
RiRi fans in the United States and Japan will be able to get their hands on the collection exclusively in Opening Ceremony Stores, the other countries have to buy their Limited Edition collection of Rihanna at the online-store at Riverisland.com.
The countdown has started and for more details and other sneak peeks you have to watch on the internet. You can sign up on the website to keep informed about Rihanna's collection. I'm curious myself, I don't know what to expect but I think it will be really sexy and feminine.

  

AMSTERDAM FASHION WEEK 2013

Amsterdam Fashion Week 2013 started yesterday! I was in Amsterdam with my parents so visit an open day at the Vogue Academy. After the open day, we had some lunch and my dad asked me what I want for my birthday. You will be surprised, but... I really don't know. So we went to one of my favorite shoe stores in the world: SHOEBALOO at the Cornelisz Schuytstraat in Amsterdam. There was a little exposition with really rare and vintage Thierry Mugler couture. So there I stood with a glass of champagne admiring the hommage to the iconic designer. Wow, it was beautiful, and such an inspiration. It was stunning!

After the Shoebaloo, we went to Museumplein. There was a whole big happening going on. AFW and thé Model Logde organized a fashionshow on ice. O it was so cold and all the models were walking in dresses and strappy sandals. Brrrrr... Respect for them! Haha I couldn't handle the cold for too long. So we took of to have some drinks and dinner, to get warm! What a lovely day, with so much inspiration. This dumbass forgot her camera, but that's why we have the internet! So enjoy your fashion week ;-)

with love, xoxo A

Photo's: NU.nl

FOR NICOLA FORMICHETTI; IT'S IN THE BAG

The creative director of Mugler; Nicola Formichetti can multitask like the best. In 2012, the designer styled Lady Gaga, launched his Nicopanda Streetwear Line and guest edited an issue of Dazed & Confused. In a way, on top of that, he still found time to make six collections for Mugler and launch the brand first collection of handbags.
Formichetti designed the purses with style, it's scultural and futuristic aesthetic. Structured top-handle satchels in a variety of leathers and exotic skins, like crocodile and rubber alligator, come with silver hardware accents shaped like talons, while evening clutched have a "weaponlike" appeal.
The bags will be availeble in Barneys New York, opening Ceremony and other select stores from February. The bags are already spotted on the celebrity circuit, on the arms of Kim Kardashian and Gwen Stefani. Naturally, Formichetti is keeping up the pace in 2013. Later this month, Mugler will present their pre-fall collection and unveil a whole new batch of accessories.

Photo: Style.com

VOGUE SPRING/SUMMER 2013

I'm so not leaving my house the next couple of weeks, because I bought this Spring/Summer 2013 lookbook from Vogue. It cost me some money, but hey... I think it's all worth it! So much inspiration! So much fashion and new looks! It's keeping me busy at these cold and dark winterdays...

Sleep well xoxo

OUTFIT OF THE DAY: STOCKHOLM'S FASHION HIGHLIGHTS

JACKET VERSACE FOR H&M | BLOUSE WHITNEY PORT FOR BIKBOK | TROUSERS H&M | SHOES PRIMARK

More than a year ago I was standing hours and hours in line in front of the H&M for the collection of Versace in Stockholm, for this amazing studded jacket! Love love love it so much!! But that was not the only 'fashion highlight' of my time in Stockholm, I also stood in line in front of the Bikbok (a fabulous Swedish clothing store) for the collection of the one and only Whitney Port. Where this blouse is from. I totally forgot about this cute light pink blouse. It's so nice to find back your forgotten clothing!

Here is the picture from miss Whitney Port and me at the collection launch at Bikbok (not my best picture)