Dreams of flying...

We had our first proper photo shoot a couple of weeks ago and we finally got the results this week! They are fabulous! And truly can't believe we produced such beautiful work. We have a fabulous team to thank though and I don't think we would have been able to do it with out them.

On the day, we were located at the amazing Shoreham Airport. We had so much fun there. I think we would have spent longer taking photographs if we hadn't run out of memory space on the camera. It was a good thing though, as the electric high energy that had surrounded us all morning was starting to flag... and boy, was I tired (probably didn't help that I had decided to go to Spindle's third issue launch party the night before).

The items of clothing used for the shoot are a mixture of 1950s to 1980s. The dress below looks like it should be from the Twenties... but alas... it is an 80s replica (perfect for that Broadwalk Empire look though).  Most of the items will be available to buy on the website. Update on this soon... but for now... peruse and tell us what you think.

Photographer

Emer Gillespie

www.emerphotography.com

Models

Kate Forester

Michelle Cooke

Jonathan Taylor

Stylists

Jennie Davies

Cassie Heighton

John Galliano gets inspired by René Gruau

John Galliano has designed a beautiful couture collection for Christian Dior. The collection was inspired by René Gruau (1909-2004), who was famously an illustrator for Dior in the forties and fifties and created some of the most iconic fashion images of the 20th century. His illustrations were showcased at Somerset House last December. 

Galliano translated Gruau's illustrations with such ease but stated it was his most technically challenging collection. When I first heard about the collection, I have to admit I was quite skeptical. But he has really pulled it off! The fact that he seems to have captured the strokes and movement of Gruau's drawings is amazing. I am truly impressed and fascinated. I love the fact he used ostrich feathers to depict swirls of ink, embroidery to cause a subtle shadow relief effect and pencil strokes were replaced by sequins. I wish I was there to see the show in the flesh. I'm sure these outfits are even more stunning up close. 

What do you think?

Top image courtesy of Renegruau.com and collection images courtesy of Style.com

Marc Jacobs Spring 2011 ready to wear collection...

Marc Jacobs has definitely been inspired by the Seventies and the East in his Spring RTW 2011 collection. He has chosen beautiful bright colours and fabulous prints. I especially love the mixture of silk and satin and his ode to Missoni's zig-zag knitwear. I will definitely be getting myself a wide-brimmed straw hat this summer. I think they are fabulous and will look great with your summer wardrobe,  plus they really remind me of Jodie Foster in Taxi Driver! This collection has definitely got me excited about Summer!

(Images courtesy of Style.com)

embrace the fifties this autumn

This Autumn, the 50s will be taking over our high streets by storm. Mad Men has inspired Louise Vuitton and Prada with their Autumn 2010 Collections, and I can tell you something... it's good (take a look at the photos below).  A-line dresses, mid-length full skirts and corseted tops should be on top of your wish lists to get that perfect 50s look. 

Prada Fall 2010

Mad Men

Louis Vuitton Fall 2010

Courtesy of Look Magazine