by Hannah Kane | Feb 26, 2014 | Fashion
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit. Dries van Noten’s silk-crepe dress makes a bold yet elegant style statement with it’s central coral and green floral embroidery. With bubble sleeves and a fluid shape it’s perfect for day to evening...
by Hannah Kane | Feb 26, 2014 | Fashion
Unleashed to a grime soundtrack, Nasir Mazhar’s models, in the designer’s 90s-inspired streetwear, stomp threateningly along the catwalk like they’re patrolling their tribal territory. You do not want to mess with them. The look is loud: emblazoned, fur-trimmed,...
by Hannah Kane | Feb 26, 2014 | Fashion
Inspired by the polar explorers depicted in Icelandic photographer Ragnor Axelsson’s exhibition Last Days of the Arctic, Ræburn’s AW14 collection is a sturdy study of craftsmanship and utilitarian design. But despite its hardy nature, the collection does not eschew...
by Hannah Kane | Feb 26, 2014 | Beauty
Joy Starkey banishes her Barbie-based fears and tries out the hottest hair trend for 2014… Pastel: it’s the ice-cream coloured trend that has dipped its saccharine fingers into every corner of commercial design this season. But it’s through beauty – specifically...
by Hannah Kane | Feb 26, 2014 | Fashion
A stark, impinging beat gave way to the hyper-soothing, hushed vocals of The XX at J. JS Lee’s AW14 show, held in the vast tented courtyard space of Somerset House – a suitable soundtrack for a collection that melded sleek, minimalist shapes with comforting fabric...
by Hannah Kane | Feb 26, 2014 | Fashion
Lulu Liu’s AW14 collection possessed a bravery, elegance and style far beyond the label’s years, given that it launched just two years ago. 18th century China – specifically Empress Cixi from the Qing dynasty who, like Liu, introduced cultures to one...
by Hannah Kane | Feb 26, 2014 | Fashion
It was a monochrome, mod-inspired collection which was sent down the runway at PPQ’s AW14 show, held at the glamorous Sanderson Hotel. The catwalk, which snaked around a Japanese garden dotted with glowing candles, continued into the hotel corridors where...
by Hannah Kane | Feb 26, 2014 | Fashion
“Is there something quite unusual about our guest? Because everything he does, the audience laughs about!” The voice of Arlene Francis from the famous American game show What’s My Line? in 1952 welcomes us into the Liz Black presentation in the Prince Regent Room at...
by Hannah Kane | Feb 25, 2014 | Culture
★★★★☆ Velcro books. You probably have a few: those quiet, quirky novels that you relentlessly recommend. They’re not blockbusters; you most likely stumbled across them by chance. And although you find it difficult to describe precisely why you find them so...
by Hannah Kane | Feb 25, 2014 | Beauty
Your new go-to eye-opener, fresh from Japan… Here at PHOENIX, we love a bit of Japanese beautification. And this week we’re delighted to have discovered the super-cutesy Fairydrops, the brainchild of Aya Yasuda, a Japanese TV personality who was inspired...
by Hannah Kane | Feb 25, 2014 | Fashion
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit. Acne Studios’ cotton-chambray dress has an internal boned bodice for a flattering feminine silhouette – wear it with Charlotte Olympia beaded pumps for a quirky, tongue-in-cheek edge. A yellow Marc by Marc...
by Hannah Kane | Feb 24, 2014 | Fashion
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit. Make Diane Von Furstenberg’s open-back silk printed jumpsuit look both office and weather appropriate by wearing it with a bright orange cropped River Island jumper and a black DKNY leather and mesh blazer over...
by Hannah Kane | Feb 24, 2014 | Fashion
How did you stay on the London Fashion Week ball last week (other than compulsively reading PHOENIX’s live show reports, backstage shots and street style profiles, of course)? Did you watch the livestream, stay plugged into Twitter, or track your favourite...
by Hannah Kane | Feb 21, 2014 | Fashion
The luxury vintage fashion brand unites with department-store giant On the 3rd March luxury e-tailer ATELIER-MAYER.COM will be opening a vintage concession at Harvey Nichols’ flagship store in Knightsbridge. The space, which will be situated on the ground floor...
by Hannah Kane | Feb 21, 2014 | Lifestyle
Escape the greyscale skies and transform your home into a tropical paradise Dreaming away the winter on an island in the sun? Dream on. But it feels particularly important at this time of year to create a home space that provides some escapism from the grey outside...
by Hannah Kane | Feb 21, 2014 | Fashion
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit. MSGM’s metallic floral-jacquard shorts are perhaps a little premature for spring, but it’s Friday and the sun is out, so embrace your inner Palm Beach goddess and partner pastel with pastel for a sweet...
by Hannah Kane | Feb 20, 2014 | Fashion
In the tiny ‘cinema’ corner of the BFC main tent, Hemyca showed their Autumn Winter 2014 collection Neoteric as a presentation and film screening, part of the official digital schedule. Herded into the centre of the room, with models parading around us,...
by Hannah Kane | Feb 20, 2014 | Fashion
‘All hail digital culture’ was the central tenet of Anitpodium’s AW14 catwalk show. The models were modern-day centurions in sartorial armour, each wearing feathered T-bar heeled sandals with pale ankle socks. Fabric and colour exploded in a collection...
by Hannah Kane | Feb 20, 2014 | Fashion
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit. This navy House of Holland varsity jacket has printed kaleidoscope leather sleeves for a colourful and original spin on classic States-side college-wear. Blue woven Acne drawstring shorts lend a sporty feel to the look...
by Hannah Kane | Feb 19, 2014 | Fashion
Mark Fast’s AW14 collection was a tableau vivant of the city: neon lights, texture, noise and glamour, all through the dexterous handling of knitwear. In the white-washed space of Aldwych House – with a front row lined with such celebrities as Eliza...
