Future Couture Meets Classic Elegance

It's been a long time, sorry about that.  I’ve been busy busy…Hopefully this little fashion snippet will be the stuff of forgiveness?  

White Drama - Rei Kawakubo

We’ve just got back from Paris.  Upon arrival, the first place we headed (after one or two patisseries) is the Cité de la Mode et du Design les Docks for the futuristic White Drama exhibition from Rei Kawakubo at Comme Des Garçons.  It did not disappoint.

Upon entering the cool white space you are presented with giant bubbles which encase a selection of 33 pieces from the designers SS12 collection.  Rei Kawakubo produces wearable art and this space is the perfect place to house it.

Cristóbal Balenciaga: Fashion Collector

If however, your tastes are somewhat more classic, then just next door is another exhibition: Cristóbal Balenciaga: Fashion Collector.  Here we can explore some of the pieces that served as the designers’ inspiration, such as an antique men’s ballet jacket from the 19th century and various sketches from the 1800’s.  In this space we are privileged to see Balenciaga’s personal collections alongside his own designs.

The cost to see both exhibitions is a mere €6 and both are there until 7th October 2012

My Shoe Love

In case you didn't know, I am a LOVER of shoes!  In particular, I love aggressive and unconventional styles.  One of my favourite website stockists of such shoes is solestruck.com which considers itself, and is, a purveyor of so called 'ugly shoes'.

As part of my life long quest to covet the most unapproachable, architectural and vertiginous footwear, I am constantly on the lookout for the latest trends.  So any recommendations (or gifts) are most welcome! 

Below are my latest acquisitions and I love them both equally.......

This (above) is the 'Hellraiser' by Unif available from solestruck.com.  A prickly head turner for sure and a weapon!  Team with a vintage leather skirt and a floaty sheer calico top for a truly contrasting look. 

This extremely high boot by Aketohn is not only comfortable, but it also adds about 5 inches to your height!  They have the right amount of aggression to team with everything in your wardrobe.  Perfect for off duty chic!  Available from farfetch.com.

SS12 Trend Translation

Happy New Year!!

How are we all?  Fully recovered and prepared for a great year of Fabulous Seasonal Fashions?  Well I hope so, because this season is full of fun trends to wear – but here at Into-Style, we’re all about how to translate them to suit ourselves.

This month we ask:  What on earth is Yoko Pop? And, how does one wear Acid brights?

Yoko Pop

This 'micro trend' is simply a selection of sports inspired pieces in bold or graphic prints often juxtaposed against deep block colour backgrounds such as Mustard, Cobalt Blue or Monochrome shades (see below).  The trend takes a nod from the forth coming London Olympics and also utilises sheer Fabrics, Sequins and Plastic accessories.

Yoko Pop Inspiration by rachelabigail 
 
To shop the trend and for inspiration on how to wear, see ASOS.  To shop the pieces featured above, click on the image.

Acid Brights  
The trend for Acid Brights is huge this season (well the seasons’ colour is Orange…).  I love it and like to clash my vintage silk Acid Yellow vest with my Fuchsia Pink paper bag waist skirt and neutral shoes.  To be fair, I’m pretty much a no boundaries/no fear person when it comes to fashion

However, Acid Brights can be easy to shy away from.  But don't be scared, because the trend can be easily translated into your everyday wardrobe, and worn with neutral and nude tones, (see below) makes it even more wearable.

Neons by rachelabigail

Try a pale Acid Pink cropped Tee with a nude pencil skirt, or an Acid lime vest with indigo denim and super high heels which looks pretty cool too.  If that’s all still too much, a neutral bag or shoes with a neon trim like the River Island one above give an excellent yet subtle nod to the trend.

To shop the pieces featured above, click on the image.