Wing Power... The Gaultier Way.

I had been feeling for some time while lying low amongst the shadows of the fashion world that Couture was really loosing it's brilliance and breath taking characteristics, almost like the recession had drained the personality out of the designers never mind their pockets! Fashion has recently become more and more about the merchandise, the product and the publicity of the houses they represent than the beauty and the pure craftsmanship that goes into it all. 

Fashion needed to grow with change yes, but not loose the fairy tale aspect that came with. Fashion is something everyone can be part of, buy a part of that luxurious mega brand that is 'Fashion' whether it's a pair of Levis Jeans, Chanel No5 Perfume or a Calvin Klein two piece. It's all the same, it's all style but it's not couture. 

And that is what was becoming upsetting, the division between Haute Couture and Ready to wear  was fading, true fashion classes were merging together. I am not a snob, by any means, however there really is something magical about seeing real couture against any other aspect of the fashion industry, it really is something dreams are made of. Even I, the biggest foodie out of everyone I know would starve for a week just to slip straight into Christian Dior or Valentino! 

However I must admit, and I am almost ashamed to admit after being an avid Valentino Giravanni fan for as many years as I can remember, this year, my winner of the wonderland that is couture is Jean Paul Gaultier.

I'm a naturalist at heart, and this collection really brings together nature's beauty and French design perfectly. There was even a cheeky appearance of beauty Dita-Von Teese and you can never go wrong with an appearance from a burlesque icon on a couture catwalk in Paris!!!

 

 It's not that Gaultier was the best of S/S14 because to be honest there was some serious show stopping collections that really have just stolen my imagination entirely, Chanel for example was just remarkable! I must admit I'm a little squeamish regarding the term 'couture trainers' I must say, but then maybe I am just too old fashioned for a young one. 

Gaultier, I don't know how or why, maybe it;s the use of all the butterflies; has really won my vote this season and it's a refreshing change to see a little creative imagination on the catwalk that isn't all ultra-high tech or extreme. Even if his bridal entry is about 10ft high and ends like a pair of pants. 

 Going through the images from WWD one thing I did love was the colors, the beautiful sharpness and depth of the pallets throughout the collection just complimented one another perfectly, then again anyone who teams vibrancy with black puts a smile on my face. Over all the best way to describe Gautlier's collection for SS14 would be in one word, successful.

It's the right amount of playful-creativity and couture brilliance. It contains tailoring, couture, a crazy wedding dress and even a corset embellished with enormous exotic butterflies. 

Can't adore much more than that in one day really can you?!

Blog On!

Happy New Year all... Remember me? It really has been a while since I last signed in and got personal with my audience! 

I am sorry, unfortunately life has been more than just a roller-coaster ride over the past 8 months, it's safe to say that it really has drained the life out of me never mind my creativity.

But never mind, it's a new year and it's an opportunity to walk forward both feet first and just crack on, it's a poor effort using new year as an excuse for that 'fresh start' everyone raves about having once the clock strikes 12 and all the fire works go off but last year I failed to rely on just fate from my own actions so as of the 1st of January I have done nothing but evaluate my life and contemplate any changes that need to put into place regarding bad habits, one of which lucky for you guys was getting back to blog! 

There really is something therapeutic about tapping away ones inner feelings and observations aimlessly just to self-express and maybe get the odd recognition because actually sometimes it's not just a bit of babble about fashion and all things around me. 

I started the blog mainly because it was start of the curriculum at college a couple of years ago and safe to say since then I started to see it as a bad habit after leaving said course which was probably really unfair, but then if you found anarchy like I did you would probably start giving up on the nice things too. 

And I do consider blogging a nice thing; so between us, I have missed it. 

Ironically I am now back in education and attempting to complete it this time too! Foundation Degree In Fashion through Chester university, I was very fortunate to be accepted I must say, I was prepared to get on my knees and grovel at one point for my last chance. Even if my marks are terrible and I don't gain any chums or trophies it's about taking part and crossing the finishing line that counts these days! I gave up at the first hurdle last time, it would be a shame to conform to yet another idiotic idea wouldn't it?! As I have made a resolution to work on my bad habits it would be poor sportsmanship to choose sparingly which ones I actually try to change! 

I have learned that life doesn't offer second chances very often, when you make your bed you are expected to lie in it and shouldn't presume it'll go any other way, so being given such an opportunity as this to get back onto the studio and learn I haven't taken lightly. Yes I will admit as usual my attendance is sparing and life is still just as manic but they are bad habits that are just part of my make-up and I doubt I will really ever get rid of either as easily as I can control whether or not I do something with life, sadly we can't control everything. 

The great thing about fashion for a person like me is that you can be part of a community if you wear the right disguise and hide what's really going on around you, whether that's your struggles in your personal life or that nasty spot that's appearing on your forheard right before fashion week! Pretty much anything is possible just by throwing together whatever you feel like and pretending its a 'look' you're going for. 

In reality guys everything I wear matches my lively hood and lifestyle, it all comes either from a charity shop, someone else's wardrobe and I've even picked things out the sale rack maybe a million times! It's just life to not live in Harvey Nichols or order everything from Net-a-Porter like the shiny people do, it doesn't make me or the millions alike any less fashionable we just haven't reached that row of the show yet! We're the ones that appreciate what we have a hell of a lot more though I assure you.Even Vivienne Westwood has been known to shop out of the odd jumble bin in her earlier years!

I think it's accepting what has happened in my life over the last year and admitting that I probably could have done thing's a little differently but NOT dwelling on them and just moving forward that has pointed me back in the direction that is right for me. If you're not willing to accept your falls and grow from them whether it's in Fashion or any other industry you will never make it too the next season. 

I look forward to growing with you all while I blog and share over the coming seasons.