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london calling

September 28, 2012
Runway collections, Spring/Summer
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WILDDARTS EDIT OF SPRING/SUMMER 2013 COLLECTIONS – LONDON FASHION WEEK

DAKS

Daks designer Sheila McKain-Waid has created a very crisp and clean collection this season. The pieces below are cut really well to be very simplistic and weightless. I love the cut around the arms in the black mid calf length dress.

DION LEE

Fellow Aussie Dion Lee is one of our favourite exports! He is very very talented! The structure of his pieces are amazing! The edit below includes my favourite pieces from his Spring/Summer collection, looks 3 and 4 below in particular. I love the blue laser doodle prints (like the prints I use to make as a child with those geometric shapes! Did anyone else do this?!) and the low cut leather and sheer dress. LOVE

EUDON CHOI

Described on style.com as ‘futuristic sixties mod’ Eudon Choi’s spring/summer collection was filled with modern shapes, cuts and wearable pieces!

FELDER FELDER

My favourite looks from Felder Felder this season included chetah-esque printed sheer skirts, slip tops and long printed skirts. I loved the cropped high necked tops and mini dresses.. this collection is lovely! I would wear this in a heartbeat!

JEAN-PIERRE BRAGANZA

At Jean-Pierre Braganza, shard prints were a plenty! I love the mini dresses below, jumpsuits.. very modern and simplistic.

SASS AND BIDE

Sass and Bide – another home grown label that I am obsessed with and have been forever! (Luckily I have 2 boutiques within 2 and 5 minutes from my house!!!) This collection was described by Heidi Middleton and Sarah-Jane Clarke (the design pair) as ‘born on a trip to Buenos Aires and Peru – but more about the energy and feeling of those places than the aesthetics.’

Standout pieces include the laser cut pants and jacket/short pairing, the ornate fabrics and neckpieces, feathered skirts and dresses, embellished tops, sheer tops, tuxedo tops and pants and a show stopping halter-neck sequined floor length dress!

Can’t wait until these pieces are in store! :)

PREEN

After 5 years showing in New York, Preen (AKA Justin Thornton and Thea Bregazzi) returned to London. I enjoy the mixed matched prints and the shoess! ohhh the shoes!

TOPSHOP UNIQUE

This collection by Topshop was one of my favourites! Mostly a neutral palate of black and white with injections of yellow’s and navy blues, Kate Phelan has done a wonderful job at creating a very chic collection. I love sheer this season and I am loving the criss cross pattered dresses and tops, the textured jackets and amazing oversized clutch bags :) I love the oversized jumpers with what appears to be side zips?! or slits? and the futuristic plastic looking skirts…

seriously obsessed with this collection! Someone set up an alert on topshop.com so I can buy it all!!!

ANTONIO BERARDI

At Antonio Berardi, I am sorta obsessed with these sequined pants and smokers jackets!

The dresses adorned with what also could be sequins or something similar, has a grecian vibe to me.. very resort/beachy :)

JOHNATHAN SAUNDERS

Standouts at Johnathan Saunders include these bomber jackets, the one on the left in particular. It has an almost holographic quality.. love!

MARY KATRANTZOU

I love the prints at Mary Katrantzou very full on! In particular I love the printed pants and the emerald green oversized vest! Very interesting!

BURBERRY PRORSUM

This season at Burberry Prorsum, I loved the oversized jackets! That was about it really…. The collection kinda reminded me at times of Prada?! Did anyone else think this??

RICHARD NICOLL

Love the under veil of sheer material in the dresses and the light quality of the pieces! Also love the shoes! (Loving shoes this season!)

Stay connected for an in detailed look at Christopher Kane’s Collection!

WD xx

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the last hurrah

September 28, 2012
Runway collections, Spring/Summer
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Cynthia Rowley‘s presentation of her Spring/Summer 2013 collection on the last day of New York Fashion Week was too good to condense in my New York Edit; it deserved its own post!

The installation, which was presented in an old hotel on Beekman Street, was full of confetti which set a abandoned party vibe. Cleverly, the models also wore gold bangles that doubled as flasks! (I think I need a few of those for my town missions!)

The reason why I loved this collection so much is because I believe the creative direction really propelled the clothes to the next level! The surroundings and the images on style.com really had me intrigued. I love the natural light in the photographs and could totally see this working for a editorial shoot :)

What do you think?!

WD xx

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it’s a wrap // part two

September 27, 2012
Runway collections, Spring/Summer
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WILDDARTS EDIT – NEW YORK FASHION WEEK PART 2

ALICE + OLIVIA

This season at Alice + Olivia designer Stacey Bendet was inspired by the 1950′s American dream.

I’m loving the high necklines, the prints and structure of the collection. Also, I love the creative direction of the setting, the splashes of colour in the background clash well and compliment the pieces.

BRANDON SUN

At Brandon Sun, I really enjoyed the accessories! The fur necklace and bracelet shown in my edit below are very interesting pieces and take the clothes to another level.

The first and second looks in my edit have a very ‘free’ feel! I like the cuts and structure of these pieces – as well with the dusty colours!

The third look in my edit has lovely pockets and what appears to be a zip?! Very edgy! The razor tank top of the dress also brings out this feeling.

JOSIE NATORI

Let me start by saying I LOVE the headpieces! The lovely orchids give the collection a tropical, resort vibe which is lovely! As this IS spring/summer! – Maybe thats the Australian part of me talking!

The shoes are also another stand out for me – which are a first for the designer!

In the first look for my edit – I love the lightweight and airy feel of the blouse! The flowers around the base make it very pretty. The pants are also very airy and light.

The second look.. wow! Can’t go past that clutch! Very ornate and shows the designers Philippine heritage. Textures were a key aspect of this collection which I loved.

MARC JACOBS

Perfectly described on style.com by Tim Banks – “21st century split of Edie Sedgwick”

Loved the striped tee and the candy striped, scolloped edged slip dress :)

REEM ACRA

Loving the sexy low cut blouses and dress necklines! I love the sheer panel in the blouse below and could seriously see someone wearing the second look on a red carpet!

THEYSKENS’ THEORY

Theyskens’ Theory is seriously grungy but in a good way! The looks below are very wearable. My favourite being look three – I love the jacket and the thigh high split in the high waisted skirt.

VICTORIA, VICTORIA BECKHAM

This lower priced line by Victoria Beckham is seriously wearable (in my opinion!) I like the oversized tee-dress that has a dip dye quality to it – the blue is very refreshing!

Prints were nice too.. loved the black and white florals.

JENNY PACKHAM

Below is my favourite look from Jenny Packham, Love the hair, the print and cut of the dress – beautiful!

RODARTE

Love the greens in this seasons collection by Rodarte. Another stand out piece were these kick ass pants!

VERA WANG

Taking inspiration from India for her Spring/Summer collection, Vera Wang had amazing textures and colours! My favourites being the crisp whites and purples! Love the shoes also!!

ELIZABETH AND JAMES

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen always have impeccable taste when it comes to clothing and their clothing labels are no different. My favourite looks from this seasons collection for Elizabeth and James include this crisp white jumpsuit and the black v neck silk blouse and to the ankle wrap skirt. Love the wooden looking bangles as well.

J. MENDEL

10 years since Gilles Mendel launched J.Mendel ready to wear! This seasons collection were based around watercoloured materials, v necks and ornate prints.

JEREMY SCOTT

Jeremy Scott was filled with golds and leathers! I loved the looks below. Something drew me to these sheer pants with baroque gold embellishments.

LOUISE GOLDIN

There was a sporty and casual vibe at the Louise Goldin spring summer show. I loved the sweatshirts and skirts below!

PROENZA SCHOULER

LOVE the sport-esque jacket and the high necked sheer printed dress below!

RACHEL ZOE

Naming Jane Birkin and Talitha Getty as her muses, Rachel Zoe’s spring summer collection has had mixed reviews. My favourite look from her collection is this spectacular sequined slouchy dress. All I can say is that Rachel Zoe knows her shit when it comes to red carpet looks and this look I can tell will be snapped up by someone for sure!

Slowly catching up with things! Stay glued to Wilddarts for the London edit which will be published tomorrow :)

WD xx

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i die!

September 26, 2012
Editorial, fashion muses
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1.  Calvin Klein Collection Dress and Belt, Cartier bangle warn throughout  2. Marc Jacobs Dress and Shoes 3. Derek Lam Dress, Van Cleef & Arpels Bracelets, Alexis Bittar Ring, Brian Atwood Shoes 4. Vera Wang: Solange Azagury-Partridge ring, Vest and Belt her own. Rachel Zoe: Vera Wang Dress and Necklace, Solange Azagury-Partridge ring (left) and her own (right) 5. Michael Kors Dress, Bags and Shoes, House of Lavande Ring

It’s one from the vaults – Rachel Zoe in this deathly beautiful editorial for Harpers Bazaar US 2010 September issue. I have always enjoyed Rachel’s enthusiasm and intuitive eye for style and detail. This shoot is beautiful and so is the rest of her work!

Rachel Zoe is one of my all time fashion muses. She is very inspiring and talented.  I really enjoy her style, her drive for success and her easy-going nature.

Rachel is arguably one of the most recognised and famous stylists in the world – especially to non-fashion individuals!

“Brigitte Bardot is a huge inspiration to me both subconsciously and consciously. She’s kind of always inside my head. I love different icons at different phases in their lives – Jerry Hall, Sophia Lauren, Marianne Faithful, Ali MacGraw, Edie Sedgwick – the list goes on and on”.

“I believe that personal style is the best form of expression without ever having to speak.”

I couldn’t agree more Rachel! Similar to our previous Fashion muse post on Michelle Harper - fashion is something that shows off your personality and taste.. In my opinion, you don’t need to follow trends to be fashionable.. experimenting with fashion and being courageous to wear what you think is perfect for you :)

(Images. Style.com, Harpers Bazaar. Quotes: SMH)

WD xx

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it’s a wrap // part one

September 21, 2012
Runway collections, Spring/Summer
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So I have just finished quickly catching up on the last few shows from New York Spring 2013 fashion week! (Or weeks… lol)

Here is part one of my favourite looks :) part two will hopefully be up either today or tomorrow :)

THAKOON ADDITION

Thakoon described this collection as americana – and there’s no question as to why! With stars, denim, whites and prints.. love the laid back feel of these particular pieces, definitely some wardrobe staples in there!

ROBERT RODRIGUEZ

Just a quick note: I am obsessed with the shoes from Robert Rodriguez’s collection!!!! amazing! The collection drew upon a neutral pallet, my favourite looks being the maxis.

ORGANIC BY JOHN PATRICK

Absolutely loved the Organic by John Patrick collection at NYFW. I love the cuts and the slits used, the pallet is very neutral and I’m loving the minimal simplicity but edginess… will definitely be looking into buying this collection!

10 CROSBY DEREK LAM

Very interesting choice of model for this lookbook by Derek Lam, Emily Weiss, the beauty blogger behind Into the Gloss. I love the shirts in this lookbook. The cuts and lines really work.

RACHEL COMEY

A very feminine collection! I love the prints in Rachel Comey’s collection, the colours and also the cropped tops – they sit nicely and have good shape

Z SPOKE BY ZAC POSEN

I actually really enjoy looking at the accessories of Zac Posen’s Z Spoke collection. I am drawn to the tassles!!

HONOR

Honor was a highlight collection for me. I really like the sheer arms on the shirts, the leaf print shorts, pants and the hot pink tulip skirt! Lovely!

KATIE GALLAGHER

Graphic cutouts, peplums, sheer maxi skirts and cut out swimwear – me likey!

KIMBERLY OVITZ

Again, sheer materials has been a big trend wordwide! We see it appear again at Kimberly Ovitz!

The nude shades are very summery!

PETER SOM

I am really drawn to the floral prints from Peter Som’s collection

CHARLOTTE RONSON

Again! Some more sheer… i love I love!

Also I am obsessed with this clear jacket!

CUSHNIE ET OCHS

I love the curves in the sheer and white dress below and the introduction of aqua blue is very refreshing!

HELMUT LANG

Edgy and cool describes the Helmut Lang woman! Again again again.. sheer paneling is boss! I am obsessed with the black skirt below.. reminds me of Christopher Esber from MBFWA but anywho..

I also like the plastic-esque orange skirt below too! Very interesting!

JENNY KAO

REBECCA MINKOFF

Loving the faded jeans with floral bottoms and the faded jumpsuits!

SALLY LAPOINTE

I think we see a pattern! I am loving minimalist this season! This collection is another stand out for me. I like the rounded, side pleated shorts and the plunging necklines and thigh high splits, the peplum and the concrete feel of her collection.

TESS GILBERSON

Sheer again.. we love this!

I am liking the textured oversized vest aJand the sheer embroidered tops! :)

In love Tess Gilberson!

JASON WU

Gothic glam! The sheer looks were a stand out for me (as you would have probably guessed!)

ALEXANDER WANG

There is something about this collection by Alexander Wang, that is actually really really interesting!

I really like the way the clothes look like they are just placed slice by slice on the body.. really cool!

JILL STUART

Love look three below.. reminds me of a ballerina ;)

I like the texture used in the jacket and the sheer dress with floral details.

MARA HOFFMAN

We need some beachiness!! Really love these attractive tribal colours in Mara Hoffman’s maxis!

PRABAL GURUNG

Check the shoes!!! I NEED!

REBECCA TAYLOR

LOVE the prints! The clash between a giraffe print and florals… lovely!

TIBI

Sheers again.. can you blame me?!

DKNY

DKNY a stand out for sure! Love its laid back nature.. the printed tee with the denim skirt (which looks like a shirt knotted around the waist!) the sheer maxi and split maxi skirt! love :)

Stay tuned for our edit of the second half of New York Fashion Week :)

WD xx

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links a la mode

September 21, 2012
life
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We are happy to announce that Wilddarts was selected for this weeks Independent Fashion Bloggers, Links A La Mode!!
This is our first week to be considered for this and we are extremely excited to be selected as well!

To view the post to which this was awarded to.. please click here or in the list below :)

Once again, thank you to all of our followers and our friends at Independent Fashion Bloggers!

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A Little Different

Edited by: Jess of Fresh Jess

If I had a dime for every outfit post out there, I’d be a billionaire. With so many in the mix, it makes the “different” posts stand out that much more. For this week’s Links a la Mode roundup, you’ll get a peek into IFB bloggers’ lives well beyond their closet. Many of them are tuned into Fashion Week, fall trends and Fashion’s Night Out, and have put some serious thought into how these major events affect their own personal style. Others are beating to their own drum, telling stories of how dreamy places, artistic notions and the evolution of street style are bringing their wardrobes alive.

Whether you’re enjoying the first, crisp breeze of fall or savoring an Indian summer, there are some great reads from some truly unique voices here for you. Enjoy!

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