Halloween has hit just as the Gothic trend has been released in all it's gloomy glory! It was no secret that leather, lace and tones of black and oxblood were the season's go to fashion fix but the trend has been fully exploited this Halloween.
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The merge of this intense trend with the dress-up event of year has encouraged consumers to emerge themselves in the bewitching trend and given them the confidence to create bold and beautiful looks.
See below for the Harper's Bazaar interpretation:
"In anticipation of his retrospective at New York's Museum of Modern Art, filmmaker Tim Burton reimagines the season's dark delights" Harper's Bazaar
Photographs by Tim Walker Read more:Tim Burton Halloween Fashion - Tim Burton Fashion Shoot - Harper's BAZAAR
I myself chose to go with the Black Swan as inspiration for my goolish guise, incorporating the trend of black, satin, net and, most importantly, feathers:
In honour of HM The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and to celebrate all things GREAT about the British Fashion Industry, British design talents from brands such as Temperley, Topshop and Harris Tweed have created 147 flags to line one of London’s most famous destinations, Oxford Street, throughout May for ‘”Brit Cool shoppers to enjoy!”.
The display pays homage to the unsung heroes that put the GREAT into Great British Craft and Design - Find out more about the Faces of the Flags below:
Kevin Bellham, Pattern Room Manager, Topshop
Geraldine O'Brien, Head of Design Development, Topshop
Kay Christophe, Head Machinist, Temperley London
Jean Seddon, Production Room Supervisor, Cooper & Stollbrand
Donald John MacKay MBE, Weaver of Harris Tweed
Mati Ventrillon, Knitter, Fair Isle Knitwear
In a true display of patriotism, Britain's shops are going to town when it comes to showing their support for the Diamond Jubilee. Bunting, Union Jacks and red, white and blue have become commonplace on the high street, but I have photographed a few of my favourites which twist the obvious.
Dorothy Perkins used the British Bull Dog to evoke a humorous image of patriotism. The crown and diamante embellished Union Jack play tribute to The Diamond Jubilee whilst the scarves display examples of British inspired product.
Dorothy Perkins, May 2012
Marks and Spencers have colour coordinated their window product offer to the colours within the Union Jack. However, instead of displaying the Union Jack directly, red, white and blue fabric has been pulled back to a central point, providing an idea of the flag.
Marks and Spencers, May 2012
Monsoon has adopted a similar approach, but instead manipulated the Union Jack to reflect the colours of the collection. The flag has maintained it's traditional shapes to maintain a patriotic backdrop.
Monsoon, May 2012
Monsoon, May 2012
River Island has incorporated HM The Queen's much loved corgis, styling them with own brand accessories. The window also comprises of a pair of Union Jack print jeans and patriotic backdrop.
River Island, May 2012
Topshop merged the current trends of pastels, vintage and Patriotism to create this eye catching window.
Selfridges, as per tradition, has taken a comical approach to the Jubilee, patriotism and all things British:
1. Music Festival window: Union Jacks, camping, clouds and ... QUEUEING! All extremely British.
Selfridges, May 2012
2. Beach window: Union Jacks, sea gulls, surfing, Punch & Judy and ... clouds (again).
Selfridges, May 2012
Vogue.co.uk, 29/05/2012
3. A builders' tea party (my favourite): Union Jack bunting, tea, (GR)EAT BRITAIN boxers - see zoomed image.
Selfridges, May 2012
Vogue.co.uk, 29/05/2012
4. 'The Queen arrives at Royal Ascot': Mannequins wearing masks of the Royal couple and seated within a carriage.
Selfridges, May 2012
5. 'Great British Drive': 'Only Fools and Horses' style car with a Union Jack twist with three mannequins styled with matching Union Jack clutch bags and helmets.
Selfridges, May 2012
Vogue.co.uk, 29/05/2012
Interior: The view looking upwards from the escalator;
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