Spring Fashion Manchester Show 2012

The third annual Spring Fashion Show was hosted at
Pitcher & Piano in Manchester. 

It was a really great night and there was some true talent from independent, emerging designers.

FABRYAN - This collection offered a unique, feminine and alluring designs, inspired by exotic flowers at Kew Gardens, they are 100% organic silk, with urban glamour and leather bindings.

HUXTON -

Two friends work together to create these beautiful designs,
the collection exudes elegance and impact.
The strong silhouettes were dramatic and oh so sexy.

I NEED one of these stunning printed skirts in my life!

KELLY BULL -
This unique collection hosted a strong message entitled
'You Can't Control Me.'
The inspiration was taken from childhood and suppressed subconscious memories. 

This latex collection is not for the faint hearted,
with one shocking jacket covered with baby faces.
It really did stand out with its amazing designs.
A shocking yet powerful collection made with much thought, time and latex...

(I can't help but think of puffa fishes!)

CROSS CULTURE FASHION - A collection inspired by different cultures,
based on African and Japanese influences with colour, vintage and graphic palettes. Smooth affordable fashion.

 Runner Up Best Emerging Designer Award : LAUREN WROE -
A graduate from Northumbria University,
inspired by the fourties and fifties.
She exemplifies her collection with a conscious effort to concentrate on reducing fabric waste with her zero waist pattern cutting.

PRETTY DISTURBIA -  This collection is for the confident consumer with its off beat decadence, kitsch glamour. Hosting cut out arms, tutu skirts, printed tops this collection is tongue in cheek.
They also sell popular menswear range Bang Bang Scribble.

VICTORIA ROSSO - Her vintage prints are simply exquisite with travel and sixties influence showcased in quaint tea dresses, high waisted shorts and sun-dresses. The second dress is my favourite!

WINNER OF BEST EMERGING DESIGNER : CRYSTAL PADMORE -

These native hand crafted knits teames with clever panels to
flatter and intrigue, creates character and evoke timeless style.

Eco friendly fashion with one-off innovative and creative designs.

THOM NEAL - The epitome of style is hauled together with the collection.
A mixture of strong heritage and skill creates stunning menswear.
Bold colours, faux fur coats, tweeds, metallic shirts and alligator shoes
creates truly unique creations.

My Personal Favourite: RIANNA PHILLIPS -

From Manchester School of Arts, this talented designer
has created a flawless collection.

The 3-D textured digital placement prints, with asymmetrical tops and embellished garments reminds me of  Peter Pilotto. The bag, the clutch, the scarf, the details is key with this collection.
A designer to watch out for!

(All pictures by taken by myself unless otherwise stated.)

Introducing..

There are so many bloggers its hard to differentiate one from the other.
So I've compiled some style profiles with some fashion bloggers for some detailed insight.
Enjoy....

Blog Name: Style It Takes -
style-it-takes.tumblr.com
Name: Johanna Bras
Style Inspiration: Fusing music and fashion creating an innovative approach to fashion,with influences from original street style.
Favourite Fashion Decade: The Seventies Punk Movement with the iconic Vivienne Westwood, the New York Swinging Sixties and the Nineties Grunge Era with Courtney Love.
Fashion Idol:
Debbie Harry, Edie Sedgwick, Stevie Nicks and Charlotte Free
Best High Street Store: H&M
What is your blog about? Bringing underrated or underestimated fashion icons into context, with music influence.
Where do you see yourself in ten years?
Wherever the wind takes me.... (Hopefully with a lot of money)

Blog Name: lauramannfashionblog.tumblr.com
Name: Laura Mann
Style Inspiration: I tend to wear pretty girlie dresses and grunge them down with accessories.
Favourite Fashion Decade: The Sixties
Fashion Idol: Mary Kate Olsen, Kate Moss and Fearne Cotton
Best High Street Store: Topshop
What is your blog about? What inspires me in the fashion world, drawing on different cultures and my own experiences
Where do you see yourself in ten years?
Working in the fashion industry, as a stylist or fashion journalist.

Blog Name: The Fashion Rubik's - thefashionrubiks.blogspot.com
Name: Sophie Allen
Style Inspiration: Seventies Punk Rocker meets grunge glam
Favourite Fashion Decade: Punk Revolution!
Fashion Idol: Alice Deelal and Daisy Lowe
Best High Street Store: High Street store ermmmm...
I'd saw Topshop BUT I do a lot of my shopping online
What is your blog about?
My blog is about the fashion industry and how I fit into it... I blog about anything I thinks interesting or what I think other people will find interesting
Where do you see yourself in ten years?
I see myself in a penthouse apartment in London, married to Simon Neil (lead singer of Biffy Clyro) with Rankin as a person friend and Head of Fashion at The Hunger Magazine. (a girl can only dream)

Wired Jewellery

www.wiredjewellery.co.uk

I like to feature independent and new designers so this was the perfect company for me post about.

Wired Jewellery was created by Faye Woodward, 

featuring hand sourced, handmade and quirky designs.

Stuck for Valentines?

This makes the cutest valentines present, from the chalkboard collection, 

write a message for your loved one, or for a close friend.

The amount of fun you can get from this little chalk ring is incredible.

Or theres the stylish cross jewellery in a selection of colours.

Then theres the beautiful gemstone jewellery.

Pure show stopping statement jewellery. 

Also, how amazing are these rings!!

Then there is the super smart metal jewellery which adds character to any outfit.

The steampunk jewellery is interesting and intricate.

Then finally there is the childlike and creative wooden jewellery.

All prices are more then reasonable, Wired Jewellery is definitely one to check out.