When I am visiting an expensive high fashion designer shops I like to get some inspiration and check what I really like there and what is on trend at the moment. I like to make in my mind a selection of clothes which I would buy if my financial allowance would much be higher. Of course not everything is in my style even if costs fortune but is nice to admire some good and high quality garments. Every clothes should suit your personal preferences and your sense of fashion.
Last time when I have been in Bicester as I did not have enough time I only visited one high fashion italian designer house Valentino.
Established in 1960 by legendary fashion icon Valentino Garavani, the Maison has grown over the years and now operates in more than 70 different countries counting over 1250 points of sale, 66 of which are directly managed.
One of the best known fashion brands worldwide, Valentino offers a wide range of luxury products from Haute Couture and Prêt-à-Porter to an extensive accessories collection that includes bags, shoes, small leather goods, belts, eyewear, watches and perfumes.
CREATIVE DIRECTION
Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli have been appointed Valentino Creative Directors since October 2008.
Maria Grazia and Pier Paolo previously worked in close contact with Valentino Garavani for a decade, contributing to the international success of the accessories project. Debuting with their first Haute Couture collection in Paris in January 2009, they demonstrated the ability to fully understand and interpret the world of Valentino.
Their creativity was well-received right from the start, obtaining unanimous approval in the world of fashion.
Hollywood stars, socialites and fashion leaders have worn and appreciated their creations. Jennifer Aniston choose a dress from their first Haute Couture collection for the 2009 Oscars. Rachel Weisz and Evangeline Lilly wore creations from their first Prêt-à-Porter collection at the 2009 Cannes Festival.
Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli’s July 2009 Haute Couture collection expresses their new vision of the Valentino woman: an unusual version of femininity and a concept of extreme elegance that affects her
entire way of being. Fragile and dangerous nature interweaved with a cult of uniqueness and distinction, are
all elements captured for their creations.
Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli’s strong leadership style, their professional and creative approach -highly characteristic of Valentino’s corporate identity- joined to their extremely talented in-house team of designers, allowed them to make the most of Valentino’s iconic style.
THE COLLECTIONS
Valentino Haute Couture offers a variety of collections made up of unique items singularly handcrafted in the prestigious atelier situated in Rome. A team of about 40 “Premiere” is entirely dedicated to the highest quality
manufacturing of one of a kind precious creations. Valentino Prêt-à-Porter presents sophisticated, exclusive lines for women and men intended for an elegant,
but unconventional young clientele belonging to the new international jet set.
Valentino Garavani signs lines of accessories such as bags, shoes, small leather goods, belts and bijoux for women and men. Haute Couture details appear in all of these refined creations, majority of which are
handmade. Classic iconic Valentino motifs are reinterpreted to enrich incredibly modern accessories. Valentino Garavani is a product category which has been particularly successful and in continuous evolution.
Valentino Roma combines seductive charm with modern elegance, interpreting the contemporary woman’s lifestyle in an elegant Prêt-à-Porter collection. This product line blends classic trends with casual styles,
adding a touch of practicality to specific technical details.
RED Valentino, established to offer a different point of view from Prêt-à-Porter, represents the Valentino woman’s contemporary and unconventional style.
A different vision, a modern fairytale made up of original creations, impalpable fabrics, elegant finishes and details in which all the Maison’s distinctive traits appear.
The Maison also offers a variety of fragrances, watches, eyewear and silks produced under licensing agreements.
My special attention caught the vibrant Rainbow collection .
Sometimes I still wonder – how would our world be if everything is as colourful as the rainbow? A world with happy colours like bright yellow, strawberry red, lychee pink and apple green.
No more grey clouds, no more brown mud and no more dark tunnels. Wouldn’t that be exciting?
You’ve probably heard this more than a thousand times, and maybe you don’t belief such things in your life, but happiness is really in the mind. If we can paint our inside world like Alice in Wonderland (with only the good guys), where everything is possible and optimistic, you will have the strength and power to handle everything that the outside world throw at you.
And if you got your life together and structured, perhaps you want to radiate that energy to your surroundings. One way to do that is to look at Valentino’s latest release the Rainbow Collection but is just for boldest fashionista’s. Those who understand how to blend the perfect style together, even with the worst fashion pieces and who love extravagant style and very bright colours mixed together. Personally for me this collection wake me up from the lazy and short winter cold days and helped me to fight with the typically rainy and cloudy british weather. It is like special hand and custom made for all these countries where is lack of sun and energy everyday. This rainbow pattern is perfect for spring and summer mood and coordinate very well with all the colourful nature which will be slowly waking up soon. Of course we should use this rainbow pattern in a moderation as less mean more. Just one or maximum two parts of garderobe should be from this collection and mixed with other plain fabrics to be elegant, tasty, chic and sophisticated.
But what I liked the most is the backpack edition of Valentino, we know how hot backpacks are recently. They are ever, it’s like school-time is back in-style.
I have also have picked and showed nice embroidered long dress in hippie 60s style and the orange top with leather flower contrasting collar together with beautiful sequin heels in greens and camouflage colourful sweater.
As we are in a bright and spring mood I can do a presentation of my spring lime green outfit.
The main product here is the Wellington Hunter boots in fresh and vibrant neon lime green shade.
They are decorated with nice vertical stripe in lighter shade on the back and silver buckle on the side. In the Hunter shop was a lot of choice of different colours but this one is one of my favourite and match nicely with olive green too. I have completed outfit based on the boots together with my Ted Baker very loved peplum coat and few jumpers in similar shades. I could not forget about Missoni olive green mosaic scarf . All parts together coordinated perfectly with bouquet of artificial flowers.
The iconic Original Tall boot. At the heart of the Hunter Original brand and representing Hunter’s spirit, the boot has developed from the designs worn by pioneers. It evolved from the boot commissioned by the Duke of Wellington. His namesake style, or welly as it has become affectionately known, was first created in the early 20th century. Today the Original Boot is handcrafted from 28 parts and worn by those who lead. The style is built on the original last for exceptional fit and comfort and is made from innovative vulcanised rubber for protection from the weather.
Hunter is a British heritage brand with a rich history of innovation and is renowned for its iconic Original boot. Established in 1856, the brand is worn by those who lead, forging designs to shield pioneers from the elements and the bleakest of landscapes. Hunter was founded by American entrepreneur Henry Lee Norris. Landing on Scottish soil, he founded the North British Rubber Company, later to be known as Hunter. There he produced boots and other industrial items, using the newly patented and innovative vulcanisation process to create durable rubber products.
From humble beginnings of just 4 people, by the mid-1870s the company had grown to 600 staff members, but it was at the start of World War I in 1914 that production at the factory rose dramatically. To protect soldiers stationed in the trenches, the War Office commissioned sturdy rubber boots. The mill ran 24 hours a day to keep up with demand, manufacturing over 1 million boots over the war period. Recognised for protective designs, the British Rubber Company was called upon again in 1939 after the outbreak of World War II.
The year 1956 marks the creation of the Original Green Wellington, a style later became known as the Original boot, the iconic design at the heart of the Hunter brand. Today the boots are still made on the original last and are handcrafted from 28 parts.Lauded for the quality of its footwear, Hunter was awarded a Royal Warrant by Appointment to HRH Duke of Edinburgh in 1977 and later to HM The Queen in 1986, an accolade of the highest order.
From pioneers and explorers to celebrities and icons, Hunter boots soared in popularity. They were worn by Lady Diana Spencer in her engagement photos in 1981 and later by Kate Moss at Glastonbury. Today the boots are instantly recognisable on the festival fields of Britain and across the globe. The Hunter brand now is also well know for fashionable and stylish other type of boots plus clothing and accessories.
Could be also worn with my favourite khaki Isabel Marant parka,ripped distressed boyfriend jeans from Frame Los Angeles and olive green military style tunic blouse from Polo Ralph Lauren .
My outfit is decorated with hand made wood rose flowers .
Below green make up to match my style today and fantastic quality time with my little one in Uxbridge.
