Fashion Faux Pas of the day... the England Rugby kit?

As we know the rugby world cup is coming upon us later in 2013, and the team kit has just been revealed!  Designed by Canterbury, the new kit is very modern and has a strong designer feel behind it.    Pixelated triangles that make up the national emblem of English rugby, the Rose has been zoomed in by the power of 10 to create a pattern that will be used on the women's and men's sevens teams (Guardian.co.uk, 2013)

I can't personally say that I like the kit.  As a fan of all things British, I did like the simple white and red kit that represented tradition of our country, however ever keeping up and getting ahead, this kit does add a different flare not seen so far in the world of rugby.  Reflecting the fluidity and speed of the game, the kit has obviously been carefully thought about and is a significant improvement in my opinion on 'tequila sunrise', a bright orange kit previously used that doesn't seem to represent England in any way!  
Fashion does seem to be everywhere nowadays, and although I am a lover of the industry- maybe this is taking it a bit far- do spectators of the sport or even the players want to see/be seen in a whole lot of coloured triangles- which I couldn't actually make out to picture anything until I read about the rose.

Maybe these patterns should be left to the catwalks?


For more information look at: http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/apr/11/england-rugby-sevens-kit-fashion

(Guardian.co.uk, 2013, 

England's new rugby sevens kit: Bold, brilliant or a fashion disaster?

[online] Available at:  http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/apr/11/england-rugby-sevens-kit-fashion where all facts from this page were retrieved from. [Accessed on: 11/04/2013])

Designer of the Day- Sophie Dahl?

As a celebration of Brora's 20th anniversary, Sophie Dahl has joined the celeb-turned-designer club and designed "The Lost Weekend" collection, inspired by the morning after the night before...
  Grandchild of author Roald Dahl, Sophie had Summer and festivals in mind whilst designing which is reflected in the feminine British garments that are available in store from April 15.

The casual collection is very wearable and contains some very understand yet gorgeous vintage-inspired prints and colours.  It's nice to see a non-regular designer think about details that don't just follow all the latest garments on the high-street.  She has obviously considered each piece carefully, and as a result has created a collection i'm sure will be very successful.

Here are some of the pieces which are available online now.  See http://www.brora.co.uk/sophie-dahl  for more info.


I would love some comments on your opinions on the collection!

Designer Of The Day- Karen Walker

Karen Walker is one of very few designers to make it big internationally from her homeland of New Zealand.  Known hugely over there she is famous for her beautiful jewellery and sunglasses, as well as her NYFW shown collections.  Having also recently collaborated with Anthropologie with a collection called 'Hi There' (look it up!), the Karen Walker brand is becoming increasingly known for all the right reasons. 

Here are some pieces from the latest collections...

What I love about Karen Walker clothing is the effortlessness.  Alongside detailing that makes the garments different yet so wearable, the garments are often understated yet feminine and elegant.  

I have to admit I am in love with this ring...  at only $149 NZ dollars (about £75 sterling) this versitile sterling silver ring is suitable for day and night.  Along with a large range of flowery jewellery including bangles, earrings and necklaces I would be very tempted to buy the whole selection- in gold as well!

a very quirky feel is created using slightly older than typical- yet glamorous models (here we see 80 year old Lynn Dell) who show they can still dress at the height of fashion wearing heavy jewellery and bright lips alongside their some may say 'youthful' sunglasses