Anna Dello Russo for H&M collaboration

H&M have been having great success with their designer collaborations with fashion leaders including names such as Versace. Now, Anna Dello Russo, editor at large and creative consultant for Vogue Japan is launching a collaboration collection with H&M.

A purely accessory based collection including bags, shoes, sunglasses and jewellery with a focus on "bling" accessories at affordable prices.
Anna Dello Russo said, 'Accessories for me are a focus in my life, I collect them, everything special, everything sparkly'.
This collection has been inspired by a pop-up version of Lewis Carroll's book, Alice in Wonderland.  'It inspires me because it takes me to another reality,' she said.
Margareta van den Bosch, Creative Advisor at H&M, said: 'Anna has a fantastic eye and a strong taste, apart from being a veritable fashion icon.
She produced an extravagant range of accessories that will get H&M customers and everyone in love with fashion excited. The collection is a celebration of excess, fantasy and decoration.'

The collection will be available instore at 140 H&M stores from 4th October this year and lucky for us here in Australia it will also be available ONLINE!!!

Images from annadellorusso.com

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VIDEO of Anna Dello Russo about H&M collection

Toi et Moi SS12-13 at MBFWA

Toi et Moi was an absolute surprise. I was totally attending the show thinking it would be a young teeny boppers collection however it was a mix of young influenced fashion pieces that even a woman in her 30s could wear however staying away from the super mini skirts.

Inspired by its French influence the show opened with a young little girl singing a French song followed by outfit styling of clean patent pointed pumps, velvet ribbon neckties and ankle straps all strutting down the catwalk to French pop music.

The collection was a mix of bright fun coloured combos especially surprised with the fruit tingle striped and patterened knits paired with a pink sequined skirt and a pair of patterned wide leg Pajama inspired pants. The key highlight colour of the collection was a pinky coral however a lot of neutral combinations of black, cream and variations of beige were very strong making it a very wearable collection. A few black & white outfit combinations with the finale dress being a black & white striped shirt wrap style full length dress with slight train.

Overall a very wearable collection that women of different ages can wear. Definitely my surprise show of fashion week.

KL's picks of Toi et Moi

1.- Racer cut in singlet- such a flattering cut for a lot of women especially those with really toned arms or skinny arms, great cut of top to show them off. Love the cut of the top teamed with the sequined belted gypsy skirt. This outfit can be worn with jeweled or metallic strappy sandals or a cool chunky black wedge. For trans-season, you can team this outfit with a cool leather jacket and a chunky heeled biker boot.
2.- Again same top, great cut this time teamed with striped maxi skirt made in a knit. This combo is great to be worn with a wedge heel and some chunky silver necklaces and bracelets. The stripe on the skirt is flattering as its a vertical stripe in a maxi skirt which extends the length of the legs. The stripes also start lower on the skirt, starting past the hips so much more flattering option if you're wanting to wear a stripe.

3.- For those of you loving the pajama trend, this I feel is inspired by the pajama trend however made in a washed gold sequin fabric. Alot more luxe and much more dressy and I doubt this outfit will look like you've just rolled out of bed.
4.- Loving the colour combination of the orange, pink and lilac all in a more muted pastel tone. A new take on a patterned or striped knit, this spar-attic square pattern makes the knit interesting and fun without being too overwhelming or people only seeing the jumper not you.

xKL

Alice McCall MBFWA

Alice McCall collection show was inspired by retro 1950's shapes and silhouettes.

Inspired by Prada's SS12 collection, Alice McCall featured Prada SS12-inspired jewellery in earrings & necklaces on the catwalk with the show being styled by Vogue Australia Fashion Editor Meg Gray.

Collection featured sheer silk t-shirt style blouses, metallic fleck fabrics and beautiful beaded embellishments in soft baby pink, blue and coral. Dresses were fitted to the waist and then flared out in either a full skirt or peplum style.

A truly beautiful and feminine collection and I will definitely be shopping the collection when it hits the stores.

MBFWA Day 3: KL's outfit

Jayson Brunsdon MBFWA

Jayson Brunsdon showed his collection with a saloon style feel over a glass of whiskey.

The installation style showing was designed by AZB creative with beautiful styled platforms, models draped over chaises, soft flower decorations.

The vibe of the room was exciting with a whimsical display of the Box space at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Festival this was the perfect use of this show concept where models were displayed like an art gallery and guests could chaisae around the room as they pleased.

The lace detail was my favourite especially in the soft powder blue dresses and the black lace leggings.

MBFWA: Day Two Outfit post

MBFWA Day Two: Flowers For A Vagabond

Flowers For A Vagabond collection show focused on detailing on black fabrications, signature silk printed black & white pattern and key highlight pieces in hot pink, red orange and yellow. Sequins were featured in a fully transparent sequin scale skirt, an most tinsel-like charcoal dress and as filly sequined cuff detailing in blouses.

Favourite looks were the conbo of the yellow jacket with transparent scale sequin skirt, the french cuff detail in the dress blouse and the black maxi dress with sheer skirting underneath.

Trend: So far a few designers have featured sheer fabrications in skirts in silk and mesh so do think this will be something continued through next Summer from the current sheer maxis in stores.