I have unfortunately been a very naughty little blogger lately and I haven’t given you enough attention. I apologise. I can admit I have been very busy but now its back to business, works all been handed in, job interview done and I got the job!! J Due to my recent antics of completely mistreating my blog I’ve set myself a new challenge, to blog at least twice a week. New me, new blog.
S x
The print thats got my mind working. I can't decide whether its utter genius and I absolutely love it. Or its beyond disgusting and wrong on every level. Hmm..
In the 1960’s Balenciaga became an innovator in how he used his fabrics, one of which was his trademark sculptural creations including the funnel-shaped gowns made of stiff duchesse satin. He also went on to design the wedding dress for Queen Fabiola of Belgium, made of ivory duchesse satin trimmed with white mink at the collar and hips.
Satin is a luxurious fabric that has been used over centuries to beautifully create; bedding, wedding gowns, ballet shoes, lingerie, draperies, upholstery and even the lining for athletic uniforms. The front of the fabric is smooth and glossy giving it a silky soft texture whereas the back of the fabric is dull and matte. Satin was originally formed by weaving silk fibres; however modern satins may be made of silk fibres, polyester, acetate or rayon. Because of its construction and fibre content it is one of the most luxurious fabrics manufactured.
The most popular usage for satin in its history is for wedding gowns, it became popular in Europe in the 12th century, in Itay in the 13th and in England in the 14th century. There are four different types of satin: Crepe back, Antique, Duchesse and Slipper satin. In fashion week the long and simple satin dress seeped into fashion collections of the noughties. Then came the popularity of the slip dress made in both satin and silk, what was traditionally anundergarment has now become an outer garment being mass produced throughout the high street.
Jessica Biel at the 2009 Vanity Fair Oscars party wearing an Oscar De La Renta pleated duchess satin gown.
English magazine editor and international style icon. Isabella Blow is one of the most influential women to grace fashions presence. Any woman who would wear extravagant Avant-Garde hats that covered her face simply to stop strangers from kissing her is worth while writing about. In an interview with Issy declared that she wore outragous and extravagan hats for this reason:
“…to keep everyone away from me. They say, Oh can I kiss you? I say, No thankyou very much. Thats why I wear the hats. I dont want to be kissed by all. I just want to be kissed by the ones I love…”
Issy is a fashion icon and a living legend without a doubt. She sadly passed May 2007 after trying to commit suicide a number of times but the legacy she leave’s behind will storm through the fashionistas that try to follow after her. The muse of milner Phillip Treacy and credited for discovering model Sophie Dahl and imfamous designer Alexander McQueen, she was a living fashion force to be reckoned with.
I just thought I would post this little comment about her as i read a recent magazine article in the Sunday Times Style magazine, about her life and new books which are currently been written about her. If you do not know who Isabella Blow is, I suggest you have a little geek session and go check her out. She’s incredibly interesting and like no other.
S x
