Preppy

So I was just browsing through STREETFSN and just found amazing image after amazing image. A few that struck a chord were from the Thom Browne collection at Paris Fashion week. I was a bit confused why I had never seen their preppy stylings and bold stripes before, but it turns out they only started showing in June 2010. I like to think that explains it, otherwise I feel totally ignorant as I love the little details that they seem to slip in anywhere they can.
During my dissertation research I've looked at bespoke tailoring, embossing, personalisation etc and then the type of brand that usually comes hand in hand with that, so heritage brands with traditional and classic shapes and fabrics. Although this is a little bit American Ivy elite styling the attention to detail is comparable with that of British bespoke tailoring. Also, Thom Browne won WGSN's Most Influential Designer in Menswear award last year, so I personally think that speaks volumes.













I love the tabs on backs of shoes and blazers, to the strips inside of cuffs on suit jackets and shirts, watch straps, cardigans and tie clips. The red, white and blue stripes set a more exciting tone to suiting. It's great.
I would quite like the trousers above.



The above book cover  image was taken from somuchtotellyou.co.nz, and I sort of linked the two up as their post on preppy style reminded me of the Thom Browne images. I think I might have to get this book, sometimes I sort of forget how interested in certain things I am.

Internship bust?


I found this article today on Elleuk.com. Finding it particularly poignant as this is a situation I find myself in, or will be once I graduate. I don't have a particular avenue that I'm dead set on at the moment, so hope to get a few internships under my belt before I am certain what line of work I would like to delve into. So, what do you think? Should companies pay their interns or is it enough just to be working for such a successful brand/designer, and that we should be grateful for it?






Lana Del Rey



Recently on the cover of Wonderland, Lana Del Rey seems to be hitting the big time within the fashion world, and so she should.
In the video, she performed at the Chateau Marmont for the Mulberry Mix Tape Tour, and there is an interview here, where she talks about her inspiration for the selection of clips that feature in the video for Video Games. I can't wait to see what else she does both in music and her influence in fashion.

Lisbeth Salander

From the Girl with the Dragon tattoo trilogy. I've already read all the books, seen all the first set of films, and can now wear the clothes!

http://www.hm.com/gb/dragon-tattoo?cm_mmc=Newsletter-_-20111208-_-GB-_-dragon-tattoo_D

A link to the preview of the collection. All looks very reasonably priced which is what I love about H&M. Good job by Trish Summerville. This is actually just what I imagined Salander wearing right down to the dark burgundy shade. The leather trousers and white vest are probably my favourite.
Out on the 14th December online and in selected stores...just hope they have it in my nearest one. PLEASE.

The first Girl with the Dragon Tattoo film featuring Daniel Craig and Rooney Mara is out on the 26th December. Something to look forward to after Christmas!