Christopher Kane clutch

Have to be honest here, not sure what I think of this clutch by Christopher Kane...It's part of the AW2011 collection where he produced clothing with the same material, and how it has divided people! Some L-O-V-E it and reminisce about their childhood when they used to have toys that were similar to the liquid filled plastics, and others detest it for this same reason. What do you think, fashion gone mental or a genius piece of fashion accessorising?

Graduate Fashion Week!!

It's Graduate Fashion Week time again and looking through some of the fresh talent that has emerged from this years crop of promising fashion graduates, it is amazing how so many of them have created really inspiring and well put together collections. It also creates an opportunity for us to take a look at what is likely to be the new trends, as it is unlikely many of these students will not fly under the radar for much longer! Some key trends that kept reoccuring were the use of raw materials - sheepskin, feathers, etc. - and mixing different fabrics and textures to create contrast as well as shape in the garments. Perhaps as a nod towards the hugely successful collection by Sarah Burton at McQueen? Who knows, but whatever the reason, here's some of the best:

 Esther Phillipson, Manchester School of Art

 Esther Phillipson, Manchester School of Art

 Esther Phillipson, Manchester School of Art

 Esther Phillipson, Manchester School of Art

Olivia Hewitt, Manchester School of Art

Olivia Hewitt, Manchester School of Art

Olivia Hewitt, Manchester School of Art

Dominique Kral, Northbook, Gala Finalist

 Dominique Kral, Northbook, Gala Finalist

Dominique Kral, Northbook, Gala Finalist

Dominique Kral, Northbook, Gala Finalist

Rachel Cogley, Birmingham, Gala awards

Rachel Cogley, Birmingham, Gala awards

Rachel Cogley, Birmingham, Gala awards