LFW trends - The Prints!

the designers...Fresh Florals (from left to right) Ashish, Christopher Kane, Ashish, Christopher Kane, Mary Katrantzou. Digital Dawn (from left to right) Giles, Mary Katrantzou, Topshop Unique, Mary Katrantzou, Louise Gray. Under the Sea (from left to right) Mary Katrantzou, Holly Fulton, Mary Katrantzou, Holly Fulton, Mary Katrantzou. Pssst...check out Chanel and Alexander McQueen for more underwater adventures, but in a slightly different light...Tribal (from left to right) Burberry, Peter Pilotto, Sass & Bide, Peter Pilotto, Burberry.

Down the back of the sofa

So, after the mini heatwave, today officially felt like Autumn. Kicking crunchy leaves on my way to work, i was reminded of the autumnal 70's colour palette of this installation at the Vintage at Southbank Festival, back in the Summer, (proper Summer mind, ie July!). 'Down the back of the Sofa' was curated by Derby Museum, as a replica of an early 1980's living room...if you're thinking it looks more 70's, you'd be right. This was still how things looked in the early 80's...or so i'm told! The attention to detail was awesome, from authentic magazines in the rack, to the board games under the bed. Every drawer and cupboard was filled how it would have been, which led to many a gasp of delight from yours truly - i love snooping in drawers as much as i love vintage knick knacks! But the best bit was the active participation. Revellers were encouraged to document their nostalgic thoughts by tying notes on any object that took their fancy. It led to a very amusing narrative as you explored the room! All that was left to do, was relax on the sofa whilst sipping sherry...i definitely made myself at home.

projected patterns

You can find inspiration in Everything...

Would you believe that these gorgeous prints are the exteriors of two very cool clubs on Brewer Street, Soho? Keep your eyes peeled next time you're in the area...

Escape

 Madame JoJo's

Bubble Prints

So, I am not quite sure of the actual name for this technique, but I used to love doing this at school! Watching school kids create them at the Thames London Festival a few months ago, gave me loads of inspiration and I couldn't help but join in (cue weird stares from the Mums & Dads!). I love the random colours and prints you can make and the fact that no two pieces are the same. Think these could make some lovely prints for scarves and accessories...one of my up-coming projects.