H&M S/S 15 Lookbook (#8)

I am familiar with the more traditional way of presenting lookbooks. Traditional being that the outfits were depicted in photo books. This is a new take on the urban male wardrobe at H&M for Spring/Summer 2015. H&M is the perfect brand to highlight. They have very fun and engaging videos that show behind the scenes footage, as well as a printed lookbook available in stores. Video lookbooks show the personality of the brand and their models. I enjoyed this one in particular because the male model showed his charisma and charm. This makes me want to support this brand. The model, the clothing and the brand exude relatability and personality. H&M menswear for Spring/Summer 2015 defines an urban masculine wardrobe for a modern-day take on city dressing. heck out the video below.

Flashback Trunk Show: Ria Miranda (#7)

Today, I wanted to highlight a designer that the US folks may not be aware of. Admittedly so, I recently discovered this gem while doing some research. The brand is called Ria Miranda. This is an Indonesian brand that aims to inspire Muslim women to use fashion as a statement of beauty. The Trunk Show below shows their 2014 collection. The subtle patterns, flowy fabrics and beautiful prints show how versatile  and beautiful these women are decked out in their hijabs. These women look absolutely stunning and it seems as though the felt confident in the garments. Check out these fun looks below:

Christian Dior S/S '15 Fashion Show (#6)

Although DVF's F/W '15/'16 show was traditional, the feel of the venue and keyhole entrance worked perfectly. Who can say anything ill about it when she used a 50 Shades of Grey reference with the music choice. Yet, this more traditional way of presentation is becoming less relevant in today's culture.

Designers are utilizing different spaces to work with, such as grocery stores and libraries. So there is no surprise that Christian Dior pulled out something new for this show. The S/S '15 fashion show was very interesting. The use of scaffolds, staircases and pink carpet were things I have not seen before. Although this setup was similar to a construction site, the use of the rich colors and textures allows the garments to stand out. Further, this setup allows viewers, who may not be seated in the exclusive front row seats, to have a better view of the various pieces. Hope you enjoyed this show!