The inspirational moodboard

This is an exciting blog collaboration between an upcoming stylist - Magdalena Marciniak and a fashion print designer - Emma Harriet Wright.
We want to share what inspires us in the current fashion world as well as our own work to the admirers of the fashion world.
Enjoy and feel free to comment!
Showing posts with label Vintage. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Vintage. Show all posts

Thursday, 5 May 2011

Vintage wedding fair.

 I recently went to a vintage wedding fair in Norwich City, east of England, located inside one of many stunning churches. I am always dubious about going to these events, I always wonder how much will be original vintage compared with copies. However I was pleasantly surprised to view a number of fantastic stalls with quite exceptional pieces. Here are just a few . . . .




Original 1950's wedding dress. Has quite a unique cut for a wedding dress. Shapeless waist and top however at the same time it is beautifully classic.



Also discovered an original Laura Ashley wedding dress. Although I believe it is mainly designed for the spectators and not the bride.



Beautiful layering of lace.


I took this picture mainly for the stand. Fantastic idea, really sets the cream pieces off.




Hand embroidered clutch bags and purses.



Wedding gloves. Fabric is a really fine weave so potentially part of the first production of synthetic made gloves.  Potentially 1940's?


These came home with me!


I also encountered some vintage shawls. Apologies for the poor images. This scarf was hand embroidered onto silk organza.


This beauty was certainly a prize if you could afford it's price tag. Hand embroidered lace, approximately 100 years old!


An attempt of showing how it would drape when worn.



I am quite glad these pieces weren't originals, that would be slightly strange. But the love taken in to creating these to be hidden beauties certainly deserved a picture!



Bouquets of beads, diamonds and gems for your wedding. Yes please!




Now these cakes, to me, were the highlight. They were literally to go to eat! All the decorations hand made form icing being unique designs to the creator. I suggest you explore their website . . 


Tuesday, 19 April 2011

Push PR Press event - Tuesday 12th April 2011

Push PR press event was set up in a great location at The Soho Hotel, Soho London. An atmosphere of excitement was amongst the people checking out Push clients new collections for A/W11. A great selection was on show with a strong diversty of colours, themes, textures and looks to browse upon. There was certainly something for everyone tastes, ranging from bespoke bridal gowns, Jasper Gardiva,  to silk slippers, Holistic Silk.

Magda and I picked out some of our favourite pieces from the event, with plenty of links for you to browse further.










Plastic tiles were hand sewn to the main body, was the essence of the structure of the tops and dresses above. Great pieces, reminded me of the terracotta armies armour. Collection created by Jasper Gardiva, the eastern theme continues through into his prints show below.


A vintage inspiration I would believe to be the source of inspiration for this dress. Delicate fabrics but not too sure if the lace, main body, and the frilly pleats, attached skirt, really co-ordinate beautifully together.



A nice minimalist approach to repeated print. Collaboration of olive green and rose pink certainly brings me of a secret English garden . . . . perhaps the key lock shape, below, is a suggestion of this?





Every genre of fashion needs was covered at the press event, especially the beach!






 Beauty pieces from  Holistic Silk


" I created Holisitc Silk as an antidote to the fast pace and stress of daily life" 

Joanna Weakley, founder of the company.


These would make my feet feel like a pair of princesses! Fabric quality is fabulous with matching beauty products and gift sets.




Nicholas King


This bracelet by Nicholas king is stunning. Metal tiles are surrounded by a glass shell.
The natural colours is what I find most inspiring. 








This is a fantastic piece showing the use of textiles woven into jewellery.
Good as a party piece or dressed down for a casual day in the park.






Interesting top by Nyla Boutique

www.NYLABoutique.com



Shoes in a cage, great exposition!!




Mohawk ring


Glasses necklaces





To view more precisionly cut birds visit


The press event had a great eclectic mix of fashion, accessories and beauty productions. As we couldn't take pictures of everything I have listed a selection of websites for further information on great designers that i fond inspiring. Enjoy!