Essence communications hosted their Press event at the Savoy hotel and what a treat they had in-store. To start me off the wonderful Arrogant Cat have a stunning collection. 'Can you handle me' is the inspiration behind the new season with fetish influences with a very warm feminine touch. Lace inserts and pearls are widely used in the collection and is a very new and bigger direction for Arrogant Cat.
Bora Aksu 'Ants in Corsets' for SS11 had rave reviews. With the structured corset shape inserted into nearly every piece of the collection, it created texture, story and shape to every beautiful original design Bora created.
Elena Antoniades SS/11 collection, continues with the camel tones from winter and brightens them up with Grecian style dresses in white and a softer leopard print to continue the popular print. The Designer's draped, yet fitted style of cut is extremely sexy and classic with a hint of goddess, ready for the new season ahead.
Tara Jamon new collection is chic and fabulous. With four inspiration influences giving different directions for the brand, there is a lot to get from Tara Jamon.
No Spring for Marine - a 50's Alfred Hitchcock Heroines inspired collection full of silhouettes and femininity. Perfect for that hourglass figure.
Escapade -Voyage Chic with 50's influences from Polaroid printed dresses to men's tailoring including white and navy striped trousers, all fun at sea.
Lost in Sahara - The Desert is the the setting for two very different sisters to meet. A Romantic writer, engrossed in floaty feminine pieces and a Photographer with a Hippie, laid back style with 70's influences. Natural colors of camel, white, beige and spices merge with these two very different women and their careers.
Ball - Dresses drawn from the a floral bouquet inspiration. Soft ruffles, floral prints and colours in satin and organza sets this collection beautifully.
Emmanuel Katsaros has designed a beautiful collection of bags and accessories created from influences from his Italian grandmother, everyday life and childhood memories. This is the second collection for the designer and is beautifully made with extras such as a different leather out shape(like the man above) at the bottom of the bag - just for that added detailing and signature of a visionary designer.
Bernard Chandran loves shapes! Experimenting with old and new styles, the designer has created a smart and tailored collection that yet has a heavy metallic and goddess feel to the dresses and evening wear for the new season. If you need a special dress with that wow factor, Bernard Chandran is the one to shop.
Fly London have many different shoe designs this season. From Fashionable heels to the men's smart collection, they have all occasions covered and now that have accessories added to the mix, there's no reason ladies, why you can't have your shoes and a great bag to match.
Peter Lang, the Australia jewellery designer is the successful import that has a amazing new collection. With fans such as Nicole Kidman, Kylie Minoque, Beyonce and Pink, Peter is loved by the many celebrities with different tastes. His designs have a slight antique style with a Gothic injection of skulls added into 1920's inspired earrings or necklaces.
As a lover of Skull jewellery, Peter Lang is defiantly on my list.
