November 8, 2009

Cooperative- Designs spring summer 2010

I bought knitkicks.com last night …but I can’t actually remember how much I paid as I bought it in a really tired crazed state of mind. I clearly clicked something completely wrong in the process of buying the website name, as I got a bunch of emails from the company about fraud and the account is currently suspended because of that. But anyway, I should probably give the blog a bit of a revamp when it all eventually works.

Back to knitwear….Here is the Cooperative-Designs spring summer 2010 collection. They have brought a more body-con silhouette to the table this season, as I had speculated in a previous post (http://knitkicks.wordpress.com/2009/09/01/co-operative-designs/).  Mixed in-between the draped stripes were an array of lingerie shapes and cut out leggings. The colours and patterns inspired by Bauhaus.

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 Images from http://www.cooperative-designs.com // Previous posts here: http://knitkicks.wordpress.com/2009/09/01/co-operative-designs/

October 26, 2009

Sandra Backlund Spring Summer 2010

I have looked high and low for more pictures of Sandra Backlund’s new Spring/summer 2010 collection, but unfortunately I could only find the ones from Diane Pernets blog (http://dianepernet.typepad.com). I am pretty sure there are more pieces than the ones pictured below..guess I have to be patient and wait for them to pop up.

This is her second collection collaboration with Maglificio Miles an Italian knitwear company. Hopefully this means her collection will be hitting the stores in Spring Summer as these garments look a lot more commercial and wearable.  I’m yet to hear or see of her last collection being sold in stores, but perhaps it wasn’t made to be sold.

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October 20, 2009

Derek Lawlor Spring Summer 2010

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I’ve written a post all about Derek Lawlor before ( http://knitkicks.wordpress.com/2009/03/11/derek-lawlor-fall-2010/ ) so there’s no need to repeat myself on the history part. These are pictures of his first post-MA spring summer 2010 collection. I’ve been spotting his pieces here and there so it’s nice to see him getting some attention and hopefully we’ll see his pieces in stores next year.

He showed his collection during London Fashion Week at the Blackall Studios in Shoreditch. He has developed his loopy wax cord garments this season showcasing a range of ready to wear yet bespoke pieces which stay true his trademark style. This collection is made up of monochrome looks including new woven cord skirts and cropped tops to produce an overall futuristic look.

I’ve got to say I’m always impressed when graduates come out with collections so soon after graduating as it’s such a short space of time to come out with another collection. When I graduated all I wanted to do was go on holiday! Derek’s collection is even more amazing as those cords must take a ridiculous amount of time.

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For more info go to his website: http://dereklawlor.com

October 13, 2009

Topshop Macrame

If you’re in London anytime soon go and check out the Topshop window display at Oxford Circus….amazing chunky macrame! Apologies for the rubbish photos, it’s really best seen in person.

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October 5, 2009

Craig Lawrence Spring/Summer 2010

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This season he has gone plastic and sparkly galore. Using red and white plastic tape to knit up voluminous and unusual garments inspired by the great British rainy summer, 3D crochet and royal court jesters.

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When I went to check up on what he created for this season I stumbled upon this link: http://www.chateaudegateau.com/ which is actually his blog. So if you want to see what he’s up to and what is inspiring him pop on over there (after reading the whole of this blog first of course :) )

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I’ve got to admit I was pleasantly surprised when I was looking through his collection online. He’s definitely come along way since his graduate collection, it’s a lot more substantial and directional. I am so glad he’s sticking to his eccentrically knitted style and I hope he never tones it down. It’s strange, I seem to love his stuff the more I see it, it’s a bit like marmite.

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My favourite piece has to be this dress below, who would’ve thought plastic warning tape could look so beautiful! I would totally prance around in this. Although it might just be the photograph selling it to me and I have a feeling it would be floor length on a short person like myself. Anyways, if you have time go over to the newly revamped www.fashion156.com I’ve noticed a couple of his pieces photographed on the site and the photoshoots are always amazing on fashion 156.

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To see previous posts I have written about Craig go here: http://knitkicks.wordpress.com/2009/03/05/craig-lawrence-autumn-winter-2010/