A Floral Photo Shoot - How to Spend It Magazine

As the season turns colder, florals grow darker in enigmatic abstract prints and intricate embroideries, beautifully showcased in this stunning editorial by How to Spend it Magazine. Summer's most exotic blooms come to life in this captivating spread called ' New Florals', lensed by Damian Foxe in moody tones, featuring models Anushka Stupakoff, Mariah Morrison and Lucy Gascoyne who are styled with smudged blush and pale powdered faces, wrapped up with patterned bandanas. This modern inflorescence displays a fresh way to wear florals.

The trio of models wear graceful silk printed dresses by Temperley London that are painted with pink and purple orchids and elatedly blend in with leopard print.

British model Lucy Gascoyne wears an eye-catching arrow and floral print lace and silk organza slip dress by Christopher Kane.

Anushka Stupakoff wears Erdem's sultry interpretation of Summer florals in a yellow and black embroidered jacket and sheer-leg jumpsuit.

Dries van Noten struck an edgier note on styling florals this season, with cotton blend coats and slinky silk dresses, all outlined in a red and yellow tulip motif.

Oscar de la Renta colours in his ladylike summer frocks with polka dots and pretty blooms.

Shadowed flower shapes are embedded upon linen bandeau tops and pencil skirts in fern green and chocolate brown at Michael Kors.

Dainty minted dresses sketched with leafy greens and pink roses in duchess satin and silk make for a pleasing picture at Antonio Marras.

A tropical bouquet brings vivacity and sparkle to this rainbow-hued Vivienne Westwood Red label silk and sequin draped dress.

The femininity of Nina Ricci is maintained in petite lemon and lilac flower prints that gleam across silk cardigans, skirts and pleated dresses.

Swarovski crystals encrust these spectacular cerise and black Mary Katrantzou looks that awe-inspire with innovative design and a whimsical ruffled bodice dress.

Would you wear any of these boldly floral ensembles?

The Spirt of Summer with Vogue China 2014

Kati Necsher and Natalie Westling take a stroll through a field of dreams for Vogue China's whimsical July 2014 edition. Lensed by Mikael Jansson, the captivating editorial sees the models styled in glamourous bohemian-inspired outfits from Spring to Fall runway collections. Entitled 'Smells Like Teen Spirit', the duo encapsulate all that is idealistic about the warm season. Romantic floral crowns and vast grasslands add to the mystique of this fashion spread.

Russian-born, German-raised model Kati Nescher paints a dynamic picture on the cover of Vogue China, in a voluminous red floral Dolce & Gabbana gown with sweeping cape.

This hazy editorial features forest fairies in ethereal white dresses. Natalie wears an embroidered ivory look by The Row and Kati is enchanting in a sheer Temperley London gown.

American beauty Natalie Westling displays the bohemian undertone of designer Anna Sui in an eclectic teal blue and gold damask printed dress. Her brown suede boots by by Miu Miu.

Natalie and Kati capture an indie essence wearing flower embroidered lace & sequin gowns by Marc Jacobs.

Kati is pixie pretty in a petal pink ruffled cotton frock by Isabel Marant.  

The free-spirited ambience of this editorial is captured in animated blue dresses by Chloé.

Capturing the woodland spirit, Kati wears a Western inspired look in an embroidered white prairie blouse with fringed sleeves and skirt from Chanel's Pre-Fall 2014 range.

Kati unveils an early winter trend in a metallic gold lurex and velvet tapestry printed gown by Etro.

Natalie enjoys the summer sun in a cornflower blue lace Michael Kors midi dress.

Kati is angelic in a fluttery white V-neck Philosophy dress with tiered butterfly sleeves & frilled empire waist.

Olive green has never looked more appealing. Kati wears a beautiful gardenia embroidered tulle illusion bodice gown from Valentino's Fall 2014 collection.

This dreamy white chiffon gown with colourful floral appliqués & lace sleeves is by Alberta Ferretti.

What do you think of this Romantic Summer Editorial?

Magdalena Frackowiak for Vogue China 2014

Cover Girl Magdalena Frackowiak
Vogue China Collections
June 2014

Magdalena Frackowiak's natural beauty is captured by famed photographer Patrick Demarchelier for a chic fashion spread in the June 2014 edition of Vogue China Collections. Entitled 'Northern Muse', the blonde model is showcased in stunning looks from Spring/Summer's high end collections.

Magdalena Frackowiak graces the cover of Vogue China Collections in a printed Gucci gown and a a brown mesh oversized hat by Ann Demeulemeester.

The 29-year-old model is styled in an off-the shoulder silhouette with flaired frilled skirt by Balmain, which is quilted in powder blue and white.

Engaging in the metallic trend, is this shimmering bronze and fiery red knife-pleated jersey gown with extreme low neckline by Givenchy.

The Polish model brings a sense of subtlety to this dark Spring dress by Marc Jacobs, fitted with sheer tiered sleeves and a plum and grey sequined leaf design.

This elegant lace paneled Elie Saab halter neck column dress is given unique and unexpected styling with an ice blue embroidered cropped top by Balenciaga and flat sandals. 

This striking red foliage patterned look is adapted from the runway of Ann Demeulemeester.

Magdalena wears an adaptation of this whimsical woodland inspired runway look by Antonio Marras with lace and stripe-patterned inserts and a patchwork printed top.

Bringing forth the vivacity of Summer, Magdalena is pictured in a pretty pink and green printed tent dress with ruffled strapless neckline, which is by Mary Katrantzou.

Magdalena is swirled in a dark sea of pleated ruffles in this beautifully layered black Dries van Noten dress. Her flat gold sandals are by Valentino Garavani.

Regality is outlined in emerald green as Magdalena is poised to perfection in this organza  embroidered Valentino gown with sheer long-sleeves. 

I love the looks form Valentino and Dries van Noten, both on the runway and in editorial.
Which are your picks?

Pleats Please - A Spring 2014 Editorial

Stylist Damian Foxe selects one of Spring 2014's major trends - pleats - as inspiration for this electric fashion spread in How To Spend It Magazine. Entitled 'Pleats & Plissé', Ukrainian model Alla Kostromichova wears a few beautifully folded looks from the SS14 runways, spinning new ideas for wearing this age old design.

German brand Wunderkind presented a polychromatic polyester pleated gown at their Spring/Summer 2014 show, styled with a plastic belt, cork heel shoes and printed shorts.

Alla wears a stunning one-strap powder blue silk pleated dress, decked with glistening beaded embellishments by Christian Dior. Firmly pinned back hair and exaggerated smokey eyes provide a futuristic feel to the styling. 

Displaying the more casual side of pleats, Alla is styled in a navy blue silk-georgette Chloé halterneck plissé dress, sportily styled with a grey cropped polyester hooded jacket and yellow backpack by Issey Miyake's Pleats Please label. Her bright blue trainers are by Céline.

The Ukranian model is dressed in a multitude of shimmery pieces from Emporio Armani's Spring 2014 line, including a finely pleated coat, silk dress and shorts. Her crepe & leather flat sandals are by Bionda Castana.

Lanvin combines the heavily trendy metallic trend with intricate miniature pleats in this sculpted bronzed silk jacket and ruffled hem skirt, styled with a blue lamé scarf and tshirt.

The dramatic appeal of accordion pleats is magnified in this astounding architectural creation by Thom Browne, which features waves of rolling white silk.

Alla is metalized in a black and gold plissé cut-out strapless viscose dress by Haider Ackermann, which is edgily paired with slick leather trousers and ankle boots.

The prettier side of pleats is shown off in a prepossessing cerise pink cotton printed dress with layered asymmetrical skirt, which is by Thakoon.

This elegant ivory silk dress with leather strapped bodice that spills into soft knife pleats is by Salvatore Ferragamo.

Pleats form the focal point of this remarkable Dries van Noten dress, arranged in cream and beige layers with a metallic gold fabric rosette adorning the skirt. Alla's outfit is styled with a black sleeveless gilet, Givenchy leather sandals and a sequined Attilio Giusti Leombruni bag.

What Do You Think of the Pleated Trend? Which is Your Favourite Piece?

Elle Vietnam - A Spring 2014 Couture Spread

The Art of Haute Couture
Elle Vietnam
April 2014

The best part about online magazines is that it closes the gap between countries thousands of miles apart and allows us to view beautiful editorials we may have never seen before. Elle Vietnam presents the majesty of Spring 2014 Haute Couture in their latest issue, lensed by photographer Benjamin Kanarek and styled by Adele Cany. He captures Canadian model Dauphine McKee in a myriad of exquisite couture looks that tantalize our high fashion palates.

Dauphine McKee is ravishing in avocado green on the cover of Elle Vietnam April 2014, dressed in a visually expressive ruffled confection by Alexandre Vauthier.

Marco Zanini debuted at Schiaparelli in grand fashion, showing off a gargantuan puff sleeved white jacket that capes a billowy chiffon gown with feathered headdress.

We have Karl Lagerfeld to thank for updating the average sneaker to couture status. Dauphine looks stunning in a turquoise and teal iridescent peacock feathered dress with sequined tulle skirt. 

What seems to be floral curtaining takes a couture turn in this well tailored (and actually wearable) pantsuit by Maison Martin Margiela. In typical MMM avant-grade style, the look is paired with a mesh mask & bronze boots.

Touching upon more feminine ground, Dauphine is styled in a beautiful ivory slashed bodice and satin pleated skirt by Alexis Mabille.

With his futuristic design aesthetic, couturier Stéphane Rolland gave us a glazed apricot orange gown with a patent leather exaggerated bodice and sheer paneled skirt.

Dauphine strides in a wave of sky blue organza and a mesh beaded top by Armani Privé, topped with a headscarf that supplements the ethnic feel to this outfit.

A spiked gold choker and burgundy leather bustier lend a goth dominatrix look to this edgy and sensual Alexandre Vauthier ensemble.

Dauphine cites the retro disco era in a silver silk jersey hooded jumpsuit with plunging neck by Versace that is fully encrusted with studs and sequins.

Dauphine takes flight in a theatrical butterfly shaped Jean Paul Gaultier silhouette, set in flutters of lace trimmed cerise pink organza. Wearable? Well, maybe for a show girl. Creative? Most definitely.

This artful white On Aura Tout Vu dress is constructed from an inventive gem-studded high-collar and off-the-shoulder neckline with a split high-low hem draped skirt.

It takes a skilled photographer to make an Elie Saab gown look even more stunning in editorial, as Benjamin does with this gorgeous oceanic blue silk chiffon dress with slitted skirt and strapless neckline.

Modesty and grace meld together in Valentino's guipure lace embroidered long-sleeved gown.

The true essence of Spring is depicted by beaming canary yellow and coralista pink in a radiant two-piece creation with embellished top and fishtail skirt by Giambattista Valli.

Which of these Spring 2014 Couture looks inspire your imagination?

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