BIF PART II
Hi lovelies!
I'm so sorry this post is so late, I had some real problems with my camera corrupting the images I took on the night... but it's here now with accompanying images! (hooray) Thank you to Bath In Fashion for stepping up and letting me have useage of the images they took that night, all copyright and ownership to #BIF.
My previous post on Bath In Fashion was an inside look into the VIP bloggers day I attended, you can still catch the full gossip if you scroll down... It was a fabulous day! I want to extend my full thanks and congratulations to the wonderful organisers of the whole fashion week, everything was so exciting and I already can't wait for next year!
To set the scene; I arrived on the evening of the show with my partner-in-crime, sister and photographer Amy. We had donned our sharpest heels and brandishing cameras and smartphones managed to work our way to some fabulous seats. Sponsored by fine jewellery designer and Bath native Nicholas Wylde in collaboration with the amazing Dame Zandra Rhodes, the dim mood lighting and extravagent chandelier cast a spell over the beautiful Bath assembly rooms in the famous fashion museum. The perfect place for an evening of glitz and glamour!
After a quick reception of champagne and giggles infront of the most amazing couture gown designed by Nicholas Oakwell we were swept into our seats and on with the show!
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| Mood lighting over Bath Assembly Rooms |
First to take the stage was the amazing interactive fashion and design-technology specialist Cute Circuit. An international name, the fashion house had created light reactive couture garments to walk at Bath In Fashion, through the use of smart textiles and micro-electronics. With beautiful reactivity, the garments were a spectacular display to open the catwalk with and left a lasting impression of the exciting futures of fashion on the audience.
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| Cute Circuit |
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| Cute Circuit |
Next up was local Bath designer Carole Waller. A collection inspired by the architecture and landscaping of the city of Bath, the designer put forward a series of hand-painted silk garments. Dreamy, creative and local, each piece is uniquely designed and individual, injected with an inspired beauty of the enchanting surroundings. Be sure to pop in and see Carole at her gallery if you're ever in the city; 4 Abbey Green.
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| Carole Waller |
Next on the adgenda was international luxury retailer L K Bennett. A local favourite of Bath, the designer put forward a series of beautiful pieces inspired by the safari-esque summer colours of the 1970's and Sonia Delaunay's prints. This is an especially strong SS 16 collection with RTW pieces clamouring to be shown off in the upcoming summer.
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| L K Bennett |
A personal favourite of mine was next on the catwalk. Founded in the mid 1990s with very subtle roots in the sports luxe found in the grungier 90's trends is Brora. Now one of the Britain's leading luxury knitwear brands, the Scottish designer put forward some strong, luxury looks laced with a #WANGSQUAD vibe. Created in one of the oldest mills in Scotland, the luxury knitwear pieces are unique and feminine enough to fill a 'classic' tagline however also display a certain edgy charm that can only be associated with the British charisma. Pop in and say hello over at 6 Bridge Street.
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| Brora |
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| Brora |
Mentioned in my previous post, next up was the exclusive and somewhat elusive Canadian designer Chanii B. The luxury footwear designer captured hearts on the runway with her beautiful rainbow leather designs and accessories for SS16. Working primarily in the finest Portugese leather, the exquisite designs have made a splash amongst luxury shoppers in Bath, which now plays host to the Chanii B flagship store. Find her over at 9 Milsom Place.
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| Chanii B Shoes |
Next on the adgenda is the quality and sophistication of Winser London. A designer that truly optimises clever cuts and the finest quality above innovation, Winser London truly stood out as a small but competent designer for the SS16 season. With classic and iconic designs in a monochromatic palette, the designer truly catered to the audience at Bath In Fashion providing beautiful investment pieces to build a staple wardrobe. Find them within Rossiters of Bath, Broad Street.
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| Winser London |
A sponsor to the event and of the VIP bloggers day I spent with Bath In Fashion, next on the catwalk was Debenhams. With a portfolio of excellent concessions and trusted designers Debenhams put its best foot forward in demonstrating some of the best pieces it is offering this season. With ladylike, classic cuts in a simple colour palette and some eye-catching prints, Debenhams put forward an easily styled, 1960's inspired seasonal collection perfect for the coming months. Check it out over in Southgate.
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| Debenhams |
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| Debenhams |
Next up was a collection I was super excited to see. Coming from a fashion background at university and knowing the amazing and creative standards produced by design students today I couldn't wait to see the collection produced by Bath Spa University. Presented in a monochromatic palette the designs reeked of high fashion and carried a more couture element than the previous RTW collections. Draped dresses designed by the 2nd year students at Bath, the stunning design details and feminine edges captured the audience. Check out the rest of the designs over at Bath Spa Uni.
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| Bath Spa Fashion Design (2nd Year) |
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| Bath Spa Fashion Design (2nd Year) |
Taking the centre spot on the catwalk programme was EZZA, a local accessories designer that clearly takes inspirations from the summery bohemia that floats over Bath and the Cotswold area. With dreamy accessories and dazzling screen printing on a blazing, summer colour palette; we watched the beautiful scarves glide down the runway. EZZA is sure to become one of the biggest things in the area, be sure to stop in and check out what they have before it all goes! Find them over at 13 Milsom Place.
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| Ezza |
Next to walk was my all-time favourite designer and personal highlight of the evening (bar the finale!) Anthropologie have a huge store in Bath which I often find new treasures in. With a bohemian and chilled-out vibe constantly floating over it, Anthropologie's garments never disappoint with a SS16 season to any taste. Easily worn, feminine, charming and unique, Anthropologie introduce SS16 with gorgeous florals and a pastel palette to tickle any tastebuds. Inspired by the English country garden, the relaxed and unfitted designs would suit any shape, size or style and must be seen up close. Be sure to nip in over at Bond Street.
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| Anthropologie |
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| Anthropologie |
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| Anthropologie |
Organic to Bath, next up was the cute and quirky designer labels from Grace & Ted. Offering pre-owned luxury fashion at a fraction of the original value, Grace & Ted are catering to a much needed absence in the market. With an incredibly strong seasonal collection, the store sources elegant, sophisticated and showstopping designer pieces for resale. I'm absolutely enchanted by this little store and was dazzled by the black gown (shown below). Be sure to go and say hello over at 10 Kingsmead Square.
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| Grace & Ted |
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| Grace & Ted |
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| Grace & Ted |
One of my absolute favourites of the whole evening, I was drooling all over the next collection. BLUE is a designer specialising in sports-luxe and contemporary takes on classic designs. With clean lines, beautiful fabrics and designer quality these designers held a London-hipster vibe whilst at the same time appeasing the countryside-chic audience that made up the majority of Bath In Fashion. I hope big things come to this designer! Be sure to check out the collection at The Loft, Bartlett Street.
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| Blue |
Second to last for the evenings entertainment was a collection from another one of Bath In Fashion's sponsors, Jolly's. The House Of Fraser collections were elegant and extremely demure. As someone who works in a House Of Fraser concession I was somewhat surprised but also impressed with the pieces they selected to display. Catering to the young and creative, Jolly's showcased a SS16 collection that really worked to the primary season trends. Bohemia, 1960's-inspired monochrome and clean lines were all visualised in this innovative collection. Good things from House Of Fraser! Check them out on Milsom Street.
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| Jolly's |
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| Jolly's |
Finally we got to our finale, our host and the main event! I was especially excited to see the new resort collection by the colourful, experienced and radical designer Dame Zandra Rhodes. With a CV to make Anna Wintour jealous, the designer has put forward a dazzling new RTW collection for SS16. With a backlog of amazing innovation and creativity, Dame Zandra Rhodes closed Bath In Fashion by showcasing her new garments. Laced with a candy-inspired colour palette and finished with a sports-luxe but somewhat punkrock touch the collection radiates the 1980s fever and fierce radicalism that Zandra Rhodes is so famous for. With upside-down visor caps and feminine fabrics printed with clean but bold outlines the collection collaborates a luxury punk appeal with a resort/cruise feel for the rich, quirky and political.
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| Dame Zandra Rhodes - Resort SS16 |
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| Dame Zandra Rhodes - Resort SS16 |
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| Dame Zandra Rhodes - Resort SS16 |
Finished with a charity auction piece, a showstopping jewellery collaboration between Zandra and Nicholas Wylde that came sweeping down the runway under a rainbow of bejewelled umbrellas the show came to a close. Clutching our goody bags we were ushered out into the reception area where canapes and champagne were in full flow, amidst discussion between Nicholas Wydle sales staff and clients. All a-tipple from the free-flowing bubbly, we made our way slowly towards the exits, fully overwhelmed by the professionalism and excecution of the fashion week. Truly honoured to be representing the blogging platform at the event, I look forward to seeing what other fashion events Bath will hold in the future. A breeding ground for the young and affluent, the city is definitely on the up in terms of the creative arts and it was amazing to see the teriffic standard representing Bath.
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| Goody bag from Nicholas Wylde! |
Thanks Bath In Fashion! See you next year!
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