Really been quite shit at this blogging palava if I'm quite honest. But yet again, I do blame the amount of work I've been bombarded with this year and the stress of applying and awaiting offers from Uni.
But not to worry, as all my hard work so far has paid off. From this September I will officially be a Fashion Design student at Kingston Uni in Laaaandaaaaaan.. So bloody excited.
I'm currently in my last month at college, working on my Final Major Project and I have agreed to help a friend with his, who's in my year studying Graphic Design & Illustration. His project is an investigation into contemporary youth culture and the underground music scene of today; of which he will then produce a Magazine to show and promote his research and findings. Interviews with DJ's such as Etch and photography of his own are also a big and exciting part of it.
Sooooo, Matt has kindly asked me to write an article for his ziiiiiine, which is an A-Z of the top things in fashion of Spring/Summer twenty15.....Thought it would be a good post to put up on here as it did take me quite a long time and I might as well flash it to as many people as I can. I'm also gonna flash Matt's Flickr account to you all which you should definitely take a look at, particularly if you're a fan of typo, graphics or underground music. (click writing below for link)
Hope you all get some inspiration from either Matt's work or from my lil feature which I've posted below. x x
Robyn's A-Z guide of Spring/Summer fashion 2015
A is for Activist
With the latest issue of i-D, Chanel’s Spring/Summer 2015 collection and Gap & Levi’s join protest against gay discrimination - This season we question whether we should use fashion as a platform for campaigning and political issues.
B is for Braids
This year we witness fashion’s undying hair love affair, with wet look braids, patterned cornrows and textured french plaits. For these looks we can get inspiration from upcoming singer FKA Twigs, and the one and only RiRi who takes centre stage on the cover of i-D’s Pre Spring issue.
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C is for Culottes
2014’s shorts style has stuck around for this summer, with even more brands stocking them in a wider range of styles , lengths, and patterns. These pink, metallic culottes from Solace London are an excellent example.
D is for Double Denim
It’s all or nothing for denim this summer so wearing as much denim as possible is strongly advised. Marques Almeida’s denim ethos has turned grunge this season with oversized, black ripped jeans, mini frayed halter dresses, incorporated with loosely fit chiffon. Be on the look out for dark colours, excessive fraying and oversized dungarees or flares.
E is for Emerging Designers
With masses of fashion designers graduating every year; I thought this is a good opportunity to show off two up coming talents that have proved to be ones to watch for SS’15. Feminist inspired Charlotte Lewis , Manchester Grad and Fashion East designer Liam Hodges, from RCA are definitely my favourite, newest designers that everyone should watch out for. All check out their summer collections!
F is for Feelin' Floaty
Chiffon and delicately layered textures are what to look for in your summer dresses of twenty’15. All the best designers are adding a touch of elegance to this seasons catwalk- from more traditional styles by Micheal Van Der Ham, Topshop Unique and Whistles to the more contemporary by Christopher Kane, Nasir and KTZ. This trend cannot be missed and will also keep you feeling cool in the hot weather.
G is for Glitterbomb
Glitter and sparkles are surprisingly big this summer and they’re what you need if you want to zhoosh up your wardrobe! Asos is a great place to find an affordable sequins galore outfit, while Ryan Lo’s SS’15 collection is what you call luxury ‘girl next door’ meets mermaids and seashells, for those daytime beach parties. Ashish’s summer collection has got the girls AND the boys wearing the sequins head to toe. However he mixes it up with a hint of streetwear and ripped textures to give the glitz n glam abit of a relaxed vibe.
H is for Hillier Bartley
As we say bye to Marc Jacobs’s little sister line, creative directors Katie Hillier and Luella Bartely have swiftly moved on to a new pathway. Earlier in March, they announced the launch of their new brand ‘Hillier Bartley’ which comprises of ready to wear luxury clothes and accessories. Keep an eye out for future news about the exciting collaborative which should be offically underway in the later summer months.
I is for Iridescent
Iridescence - the production of a display of lustrous, rainbow like colours that change and shimmer due to the observers position. A perfect look for summer if you are wanting to channel your inner ocean creature / mermaid! Designers such as PPQ and Richard Nicoll have used these glowing, shimmering fabrics to create lightweight trench coats and a-line mini dresses. For the men, Juun J has created a collection of spring time knit jumpers.
J is for Japanese
Japanese traditions, both modern and traditional are popping up everywhere this season. This summer we witnessed contemporary british fashion designer Ashley Williams launch a collection full of graphic printed kimonos and oriental style dresses. For a step further into japanese clothing, take a look at Saint Laurents Obi Belts & Marni’s wooden bangles and block platform sandals. 
K is for Kendal
With mixed opinions surfacing when we talk about reality TV stars; one in particular has proved to the public that she can now been seen as being famous for DOING something, rather than being famous for being ‘known’. Kendall Jenner, the hottest Kardashian sibling who has made a fashion breakthrough this year. Now the face of Estee Lauder, Calvin Klein and best friend of Cara Delevigne - there’s no doubt that we’ll be seeing her a lot more of her throughout this year and possibly many more to come.
L is for Leather Lovin'
Top of the Leather-List this summer are nude tones, patterned quilting and excessive fringing. Topshop stock a range of lightweight leather pieces from white culottes and neutral biker jackets. Whereas Hood By Air has released an engraved lettering bomber jacket, in both black and white which can be found on the V-Files website. 
M is for McQueen
This spring/summer, the V&A museum in London is hosting an extraordinary exhibition, that lets us reminisce over the work of one of the most influential fashion designers to have lived. Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty is simply a retrospective of the dramatic impact McQueen had on the fashion industry, through his amazing creations and spectacle displays. Get in there quick and book your tickets for a summer view because you do not want to miss this chance!
N is for Nineties Nostalgia
Although the 90’s seems like it was just around the corner; we seem to be longing after the clothes that were big then, now. Shelltoes, excessive amounts of branded sportswear and girly, cute accessories are back, with vintage pieces from brands such as Adidas, Champion and Tommy Hilfiger making a huge comeback.
O is for One of the boys
Feminism is a big part of fashion this season and the way that brands are promoting it is through androgynous clothing. Jamie Wei Huang’s SS’15 collection is a perfect example of boy meets girl with oversized, boyish tailoring, masculine pocketing and buckled details with hints of feminine metallic and pastels tones throughout.
P is for Print
From Evisu and Christopher Shannon’s monochrome graphic type summer pieces to bold physcadelic printed two pieces from UNIF - the more outrageous, mismatching, head to toe in print outfit the better.
Q is for Queen
I couldn’t think of anything beginning with the letter Q but the day I wrote this post it was also the Queens 89th birthday. ‘Appy Birfday Queenie! 
R is for Return of the Retro
As many of you will already know, the 70’s has made a massive comeback this summer. Trends such as suede, flares and warm colours have timehopped to this season’s catwalks but with contemporary twists such as digitalised block prints, structured silhouettes and modernised platforms.
S is for Supercolour
Just before easter Pharell Williams launched his superstar collaboration with Adidas. Probably the biggest shoes release of the year so far, with a majority of colours selling out in popular sizes just hours after the going on sale. There’s a colour to suit any outfit, mood or personality…A trainer that has got everyone going colour crazy. 
T is for Tennis Club
This summer, Joyrich & Giza have teamed up to create the perfect tennis inspired street wear collection. Imagine candy colours meeting contemporary Fred Perry with the old skool pleated skirts, bomber jackets and co-ord tracksuits. This collection should definitely tempt you to get down to the tennis courts this summer!
U is for Underground
Beneath the pool of classic, well known brands that seem to get all the publicity when it comes to New York’s fashion scene, there is a generation of young, eccentric designers that have proven that New York fashion is not all about sticking to rules and being conventional. Gypsy Sport is a new avant garde brand who’s spring/summer fashion show was illegally presented at Washington Square Park. They are the perfect example of the creative talent that New York’s underground fashion scene has to offer.
V is for VFiles Sports Plus
The Sports Plus spring/summer collection of American retailers VFiles is a trip down memory lane to the riot girl moments of the 80’s and 90’s. With feminist slogans such as ‘girl power’ and ‘do not touch’ covering basketball tank tops, tight turtle neck jerseys and slouchy sweats. This collection is as powerful as it is comfy, a perfect summer statement.
W is for White
Keep it cool, clean and contemporary this season with pieces that cover you head to toe in white. Four designers have empowered this ghostly look but have proven that white can still look interesting when texture and detailing is incorporated. Womenswear favourites include Lacoste’s full length hooded anorak & Dion Lee’s asymmetric, layered overalls. Menswear favourites are Craig Green’s quilted, hospital patient inspired suits & Cottweiler’s functional, London youth meets nineties minimalism inspired sportswear.
X is for X this X that
During the beginning of this year we have seen a increasing amount of news, involving brands that will be collaborating over these next few months. Two that have caught my attention and have already proven to be very big is No.1 the collaboration of Stone Island & Supreme and No.2 Eastpak & Jean Paul Gaultier’s joint launch. Stone Island X supreme’s SS’15 collection is a power duo consisting of heavily printed, lightweight anoraks and panel caps - signature pieces of theirs which have been joined together for the ultimate skate meets techno streetwear collection. Eastpak’s distinctive rucksack has been reinvented by extravagant fashion designer JPG - taking the functionality and joining it with pastel tones, interesting textures and a sense of luxury. Both collabs have already dropped and if you haven’t already it’s time to get buying!
Y is for Yayio Kasuma
Famous for her polka dot creations and collaborations with Louis Vuitton, Yayio is a japanese artist and designer who has recently been named the most popular living artist today. If you are wanting to join in with Yayio Kasuma’s light hearted signature style, then all you need to do is dress head to toe in polka dots. Eeeeeeaaasy!
Z is for Zoolander
Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson shockingly took the lead at the Valentino AW’15 show in Paris earlier this year, which has created a surge of popularity for their ridiculous fashion superstar characters from Zoolander and have now become the next biggest thing for the traditional, Italian couture house. Take a look at the new SS’15 campaign where Derek & Dansel take on the Eiffel Tower in multi-coloured camo.
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