The Age of Men

So the mens winter collections have battled the catwalk for the limelight and here are some of my personal favorite contenders. Some stand out collections this season for me include; Givenchy, Mugler, Alexander McQueen and Burberry. Two garments that have made their debut this season are the mens skirt/dress and the cape. Wether it be inspired by femininity, darkness or warriors everyone from Mugler to Jean Paul Gaultier and Dior are adapting the design to the male ensemble.

Burberry

Givenchy

John Galliano

Mugler

Prada

Jean Paul Gaultier

The above images are my personal favorite outfits and collections from this season. I love how designers are combining usually feminine garments such as the skirt but blending it with a boyish look such as Givenchy. 

Dior

Issey Miyake

Mugler

Mugler

Capes this next winter are going to be a big thing in the mens fashion scene. Wether your a Jack the Ripper or a Roman warrior, a cape will be the new Jacket.

Givenchy

Jean Paul Gaultier

Mugler

Rick Owens

The skirt or man-dress, not entirely accepted by society unless you're a Scot in a kilt, but definitely a garment that will be changing the face of menswear with an almost 'masculine-ist' come back. 

Here are two pictures, one where im wearing a kilt at fashion week and one where im wearing a cape ...

...at Asda

Jaime CJ

Meet Koala

Meet Koala, Duck's sexy friend ...

Duck & Koala 

Twitter - duckandkoala 

Elegance is the word

One of the highlights of fashion week was seeing this fantastically beautiful outfit by Sarah Burton at Alexander McQueen. I think she is really adding her own touch to the brand and bringing a new femininity adding to the elegance that was all-ready in place. 

See the video of the collection here; http://www.alexandermcqueen.com

Jaime CJ

STAG Studio video

S.T.A.G Aberdeen Fashion pop-up Shop Time lapse from Stu Edwards on Vimeo.

Here is a short time lapse film by Stu Edwards of the buzz that was, the last STAG Studio pop up. Next one is on November 12th, Korova Aberdeen find out more here; http://stagstudio.blogspot.com/ 

Manish Arora

One runway show that caught my eye this season was Indian fashion designer, Manish Arora. Since starting the label in 1997 he has soared to success showing at London Fashion week and being worn by the likes of Lady Gaga, Katy Perry and Rihanna. This collection was about the 'normalities' in life. I think he has taken normal everyday, almost stereotypical objects and used them as inspiration such as the bird cage top, interior patterns and tables and chairs on the runway. 

Jaime CJ

www.manisharora.ws

S.T.A.G Studio

Stag studio are hitting the aberdeen fashion scene for another great pop up shop this November! Ill be there selling my own label, Nick Von K, Laura Sherriffs and more to confirm. Come along for an afternoon shopping, cupcakes and art!

Jaime CJ

Tim Walker

Bella!

I love this image by Tim Walker, i find is work so inspiring. I thought that was worth a quick blog post! enjoy!

Jaime CJ

Street Style

Street Style

London Fashion Week

September

This fashion week saw many interesting and different outfits, ere are a few of my favorites I snapped around London.

Jessica, director of J Model Management.

designer and blogger Laura Sherriffs - lapetiteplumes.blogspot.com

Hilary Alexander wearing Holly Fulton

Brit Smith with her pooch outside the Holly Fulton show.

Looking forward to next time!

Jaime CJ

Francesca Marotta

Francesca Marotta

Presentation 18 . 09 . 11

We were invited to the Francesca Marotta presentation at a rather 'swanky' central london hotel on St Martins Lane. Upon entry and receiving a glass a much needed wine it was hard to see with the room packed full of people. Looking through the crowd we eventually saw the semi-circle of models on the far side of the room circling what was probably to largest dress i have ever seen. Not only was the dress large but was intensely detailed with embroidery and sequins or crystals, this must have taken some time and effort to make but boy was it a showpiece you wouldn't forget! The clothing was a mixture of silk dresses and soft tailored shirts with ballooned cuffs and some digital prints, the shoes also caught my eye, simple but striking!

http://www.francescamarotta.com/

Jaime CJ

Ellie Goulding

Ellie Goulding

Outside Summerset house on my last day of fashion week I bumped into the gorgeous singer Ellie Goulding. She was wearing this stunning navy jumpsuit with leather studded bag and silver accessories. 

Jaime CJ

Party People

Party People

17 . 09 . 11

Saturday night was party night as we were invited to attend the Fashion Mode afterparty at Merah Club, London. Arriving shorty after 10 all the fashion mode designers were allready there, James, Carlotta and Florian. All of there collections were fantastic and i will be blogging them later once ive had a chance to crop the pictures. For now here are some of the photos from the after party where Daniella Brooker was performing.

my shoe twin!

Menswear designer James Hillman

That night i wore; shirt from Stolen Girlfriends Club, Jeans from Topman, Shoes from Prada and document case from Topshop.

Jaime CJ

L.2.Mae

NEW DESIGNER ALERT

L.2.Mae

this morning I had the pleasure of meeting fashion designer Debbie Huntley, who has just started up her own Label this season, L.2.Mae. Having only started the collection titled 'Infused Beauty' in May I think she has done a remarkable job. Using various materials from silks to pig leathers and suede, Debbie Huntley has created 11 beautiful looks ranging form floor legnth gowns to skirts and jackets. The collection is displayed at the future gallery in London where a model swings in the centre on a swing in a romantic and elegant fashion in a red gown.

Debbie hopes to show her next collection as part of London Fashion Week which I am so excited to see! 

http://www.l2mae.com/

Jaime CJ