SS11 Press Days: Nicole Farhi

A good few weeks ago I popped down to the Nicole Farhi showroom near Carnaby Street for their SS11 press day. Having loved both the props and collections last season I was really looking forward to going back. First off I spied a cool bust in the menswear section (pictured below), and also spotted one of my favourite young actors Louis Garrel in Farhi's mood board ( in the top right hand corner of the mood board, below). Garrel is of The Dreamers and Ma Mere fame and is exceedingly hot...

In terms of the clothing, the mainline Nicole Farhi collection is superb, with stunning watercolour floral prints (pictured below) in iridescent fuchsias and light 'n' luxe fabrics.

I was really happy to see Farhi experimenting a lot more this season combining her more traditional and chic mainline collection - perhaps better known for its cruise and nautical themed wear - with modern innovation in sophisticated fabrics, experimenting heavily with cut and texture. Stand out pieces include the stunning pleated coral dress (pictured below, centre).

Other favourite garments were the rubber dress in white (below, left) and the silk and paper geometric print dress (above, right).

Lots of beautiful detailing caught my eye such as the rope detail red suede dress and '80s style power jacket (both pictured above, right). With plenty of sparkly evening dresses to choose from as well this is Farhi at her best.

Keeping the theme going throughout I love the nautical details dotted around the menswear section with the shoes (above, right) displayed casually on rope and a boat suspended buoys and all, from the showroom ceiling.

AW10 Press Days: Part Seven

One of my favourite press days of the season so far was that of Hugo Boss. I think somewhere down the line I'd got Boss confused with the likes of Ralph Lauren, in that it was basic, boring and predominantly black, but I couldn't have been more wrong and was so relieved about that. I especially loved all of the menswear on offer, it was absolutely gorgeous.

As you can see I especially liked the bottle green glassses which I promptly tried on and left at a jaunty angle so I'd remeber to say that I liked them - a lot!!

The detailing on this evening dress was simply stunning... anyone who gets the chance to wear this dress (whether they be a model, a celebrity or a wealthy lady) will feel as if they're in a fairytale, as its one of those super special and ultra feminine gowns, which I believe is extremely limited edition, and may infact not be reproduced... watch this space.

The menswear was great. I loved the autumnal hues that came through and the beautiful and luxurious velevets and fine wools.

 Another great collection I discovered at the press days was that of Nicole Farhi, whose design aesthetic I adore. True to form (as is the case increaingly these days) I much preferred the menswear collection, which was effortlessly smart and chic.

Naturally my favourite piece (and resultingly, photo) of the day was of this vintage typewriter - very cool indeed.