Runway Report: Mary Katrantzou

Print extraordinaire Mary Katrantzou has done it again. Launching her Autumn Winter 2013 collection at London Fashion Week this week, prints were galore as per usual from the designer. 

Known for her clever use of prints, photographs and objects through her fabrication, this season sees her visit Asia. The oriental prints are very on trend with many designers showing oriental shapes on the runway. 

In a softer palette of greys, silvers, pinks, greens and blues, it takes our imagination to a snowy Japan this Winter. 

Backstage at Mary Katrantzou Autumn Winter 2013

Take a behind-the-scenes look at Mary Katrantzou Autumn Winter 2013 show at London Fashion Week.

Check back tomorrow for the runway collection review.

xKL

Photography by Ambra Vernuccio

Karl Lagerfeld Watch Collection

Karl Lagerfeld is set to unveil his new watch collection on 28 February in conjunction with Paris fashion week and the opening of his "World of Karl" store.

In a collaboration with American label Fossil, the six piece collection ranges from $145-$595.

In a sneak peak image released from the brand, a silhouette of Karl's head is featured on the crown, with other details including stainless steel bracelets, metallic leather straps, pyramid studs, and chains.

Available at 50 stores around the world, you can get your hands on one exclusively at David Jones or online at www.karl.com

Celebrate Valentine's Day with a little love in pictures

I'm actually not a huge fan of Valentine's Day purely because it's so commercial however what I do love on Valentine's Day is the expression of love around the world. With everyone so loved up, for one day a year, the world is a much prettier place. If only everyone would look at each day with the same love shared on Valentine's Day. So for the love around the world, here's some of my favourite images to share the love. 

Mimco Celebrates Valentine's Day

Here's my top 4 picks of Mimco's Love Conquers All collection. What girl doesn't love a accessory!

Stolen Treasure Shoe $249
Mayhem Heart Case $149
Mayhem Jewelled Stud $99.95
Secret Couch $199

www.mimco.com.au

Karen Walker x Advanced Style

I am a huge lover of the style blog Advanced Style which celebrates stylish women of a mature age. The thing I really enjoy about seeing these women photographed is that they have not become a demure fashion whisper. No no, these women are out there, proud and expressive in their fashion choices. These women embrace and celebrate fashion and the art of fashion.

As women we have a fear of getting older. Personally, I do share this fear, I know it sounds vein but I have the fear that when I get old aside from the wrinkles, I have to tone down and simplify my style and what I wear.

The women featured on Advanced Style inspired me that with getting older, style does not fade but develops and becomes more true to one's self. And besides, who cares what people think, wear whatever the hell you feel like.

So, I realise I've taken you on a little thought detour but my point is Karen Walker has collaborated with Advanced Style photographer Ari Seth Cohen. Bringing you a series of images featuring the newest faces to Karen Walker Eyewear. At the ripe ages of between 62 and 92, I introduce Joyce Carpati, Linda Rodin, Lynn Dell and Ilona Royce Smithkin.

Shot by Ari Seth Cohen of Advanced Style in their own homes, the four women sport sunglasses from the new 31-piece Karen Walker Eyewear collection.

Karen Walker said, "What I've always loved about Ari's images, and his ladies, is the sense of looking to the future rather than the past". "There's an optimism and excitement for the moment in his women that I applaud."

I totally have to agree with Karen, my reaction was the same.

Enjoy the pics, shop the collection at www.karenwalker.com , and if you're interested check out www.advancedstyle.blogspot.com for some amazing stories and interviews of some incredibly stylish women.

xKL