The character and personalities of the designers who won the top awards at the iD International Emerging Designer Awards in Dunedin has shone through in their winning garments, judges say.
An Italian emerging designer collection complete with “innovative technology, expert tailoring and construction and an inexplicable X factor”, won the big prize at last night’s 10th annual awards at the Dunedin Town Hall.
Nothing says breezy winter cool like a printed shirt to brighten up dark winter dressing, and I love ugly offers a slick way to wear it with this neat button-down collar shirt. Keep it smart with tailored trousers or dress it down with chinos.
Keep your finger on the pulse with winters must have essentials. It’s all about earthy tones – from camel to khaki and layering – check shirts worn back with chunky knits. Jackets range from clean minimal suiting to puffers and bombers. While trousers are kept lean and skim the ankle.
Yd.’s Autumn Winter 2014 collection is on form with two keys trends – Utility and Varsity, allowing you to mix and match this season’s staple pieces with ease.
At some point mid-winter, a girl just wants to look chic and pulled together without sacrificing warmth and ease of commute. Make a simple sweater and pair of jeans (paired with a standard stiletto, of course) look like the hottest thing going.
We’ve been waiting for this one! The womenswear collection from Elwood features a wonderfully wintery colour palette of luxe mulberries, indigo’s and a dash of military green to be paired with basic whites and grey marles.
With summer’s end comes a return to old favorites in new silhouettes. This translates into wardrobe essentials in monochromatic colors. T-shirts, tanks and, new for fall, paper-thin cashmere sweaters in sophisticated, muted hues with subtle touches like ruched shoulders – the perfect essentials for a fall wardrobe.
Ride the 2014 collection from Style Stalker pays tribute to vintage American cars of the 1960s and 70s with its new style book titled, “Ride”. The photo shoot features edgy neoprene as well as slouchy knitwear and romantic lace looks. Ali models the new season’s fashions with a laid-back elegance in these images captured by Carlos Nunez.
Keep warm in faux fur this autumn. Unreal Fur offers a luxurious and ethical alternative to fur that’s so real looking you almost can’t tell it’s faux. Unreal Fur has a stern message for lovers of real fur: “Wear your own skin!” unrealfur.com.au.
The complete recipe for Basic Garlic bread, the edible hero is number one on your comfort food list and keeps you warm during the cooler months throughout winter. Here’s an SUPER easy but amazingly delicious recipe for the Italian staple from Two Peas & Their Pod. Bon Appetit!
Now with summer officially over, it’s also about time we turn our attention to fall and start pondering ways to smarten up our wardrobes for the most fashion-forward season.
Wide-leg trousers are the new silhouette du jour. I’m not saying you have to throw away your skinnies, but this is one flattering trend you’ll want to keep in rotation. Pair them with everything from a cropped sweater and metallic oxfords to a matching blazer and sexy stilettos.