I know we are hardly in summer mode, but just for fun lets take a look at the latest Chanel Pre-Summer 2013 collection. Shown in Versailles, with a celeb Frow including Tilda Swinton and Vanessa Paradis, the look was inspired by 18th century pre-revolutionary France on a gorgeous soft pastel palette. We say nice inspo for Summer, what do you say?
Well, it may be just a little chilly in South Africa at the moment, and we may be pulling out our favourite coats and cardigans from the back of our closets, but here is something to spice up your day. A retro-inspired, car-inspired, random-gas/petrol-station-inspired advert that reminds me of why we love Prada. Watching it makes me feel like I’m in Mad Men, with less Don Draper and more fashion cool. Awesome advert? +10 points. See for yourself:
At a recent visit to Harrods in London, I couldn’t help but stare at the very limited selection of Victoria Beckham’s ‘affordable’ dresses, the Victoria range, on one tiny clothing rail. After talking to a shop attendant, interestingly, the reason for this limited selection was because stock has just kept flying off the rails – “…practically sold-out in 10 days…”. Last year, the Daily Mail pointed out that the Victoria dress range would price between 375 to 995 pounds (quite a bargain considering that Mrs Beckham’s classic line has typically cost over 3000 pounds per dress! *dies*).
Having recently designed her 100th dress (literally), it has become clear that Victoria Beckham is a fashion designer to be reckoned with. The sheer number of sales and the momentum behind her Victoria line indicate that in time she may not necessarily be remembered as a Spice Girl, or as a Mrs. Beckham, but rather as an accomplished, talented & famous fashion designer. Respect where it’s due… see a few of the Victoria dresses below:
Chanel’s Fall-Winter 2012/2013 ready-to-wear collection is getting us really excited. Chanel fashion shows always blow us away, the conceptual genius behind each and every setting and stage is just staggering. The Fall-Winter 2012/13 collection was showcased in a giant crystal, winter wonderland at Grand Palais. Fashion brilliance on a stage that one could only expect from Karl Lagerfeld. Watch it for yourself:
The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton (Or I suppose that we better call her Catherine now), is often proclaimed to be a fashion icon and is often admired for her subtle beauty. While I definitely agree on the beauty part, I can’t help but think that her fashion sense is often lacking, short-sighted and just a little dull.
While I get the point that she is a royal now, and needs to dress appropriately, I often think that Kate goes too far in the direction of conservatism and doesn’t dress appropriately for her age. But more than that, after viewing countless images of her in Google Images, I can’t help but feel that the issue isn’t all that of conservatism vs. age appropriateness, but rather that of judgment. There just seems to be too many fashion errors and misses to declare her a fashion icon – but hey, that’s my opinion.
After discussing Kate’s fashion sense & style around the office, I thought it would be best to open this up to a vote. What do you think? Does Kate Middleton’s fashion sense & style have more hits than misses, or more misses than hits?
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This is one local flick NOT to be missed. I was lucky enough to attend the preview of Otelo Burning at Atlas studios, where I even managed to get some not-so-amazing-photos of the very amazing cast. Shot in Durbs and directed by (the incredible) Sara Blecher, the film is essentially about a group of young township guys who discover the joy of surfing. It is beautifully shot and enthralling from beginning to end. Do yourself a favour and check it out this week at Nu Metro and Ster Kinekor theaters. In the meantime here is the trailer and some pics…
The cast and director Sara Blecher!
In honour of Mother’s day on Sunday, here is a photo of my own mum (and dad).
There were going to a fancy dress party in the 70s, how sweet.
Please send me a pic of your mum too, if you like savoirfaireedgars@gmail.com
Happy Mother’s Day to all and lots of love x
For this installment of ‘Faves and Fails’ I decided to change the ‘s’ to ‘z’ coz it soundz better. See what I did there? Hey? Did ya?
So, first up lets start with
FAIL:
Carey Mulligan in Prada. Its just not ‘sorry-i’m-late’ enough. At all.
FAVE:
Camilla Belle in Ralph Lauren. Perfection!
FAIL:
Kirsten Dunst in Rodarte. No.
FAVE:
Emma Stone in Lanvin = Love!
FAIL:
Kristen Stewart in Balenciaga.
Why is this so bad? WHY?
FAVE:
I may be alone on this one, but I do enjoy.
FAIL:
Gwyneth Paltrow in Prada.
I’m sorry, but this looks cheap. It does. And ix-nay on the ide-boob say.
FAIL:
Alexa Chung in Marc Jacobs.
Put Alexa in Marc Jacobs and you surely have a win? Not this time. I applaud her bravery, and yes if anyone can wear a crisp white shirt buttoned up to the neck underneath a vampy leather panelled off-shoulder sexy secretary dress, its her, but I just don’t get it. Maybe I’m not ‘alt’ enough for such things. Maybe…
FAVE:
Diane Kruger in Prada.
I don’t even really like this dress, but just IMAGINE what it feels like to swish around in this giant feather-extravaganza!
FAVE:
Beyonce in Givenchy.
I may be developing a problem with feathers. Will let you know how it goes.
Who is your fave? Do tell!
Hi. Yes, that’s me (bottom right hand corner. I was snapped by street-style-spotter Lilian Osagie for COSMO outside Edgars HQ. My fave is definitely that super-stylish lady Fezeka Zama (top center). Wow, that girl can really rock a turban. Also really enjoy Nadja Seale (center bottom on bicycle).
Who is your fave? You dont have to say me..
Steal my Style if you like – Kelso cape R399 (may be sold out), Edgars rucksack R199, and Kelso wedge boots R399.
How fab does Rihanna look in this 50′s-inspired shoot for US Elle May 2012?
SO obsessed.
It kinda reminds me of Beyonce’s in the ‘Why Don’t You Love Me’ video.
Oh please Bouncy, who could possibly not love YOU?
HAPPY WEEKEND!
Images Courtesy http://www.magxone.com/
