ADA ZANDITON - My favourite LFW Estethica Designers AW11

Ada Zanditon - The CRYOFLUX AW11 from Andrew & WIlliam Ho on Vimeo.

“Under the frozen surface of Jupiter's moon Europa, has evolved a new species: The Cryoflux.

Descending onto earth she arrives in the barren darkness of the Antarctic winter, to explore a frozen world in 

an unfamiliar state of flux. Clothed in powerfully sculptured attire, encompassing vibrant flames and ice 

shattering prints, she reflects her surroundings. She voyages through the tenacious climate which is 

constantly cracking and reforming around her.”

Ada's concepts, themes are always so complex, and so engineered, so out of this world - unique basis for an even more unique designs. Love the geometry, the architectural and scientific futuristic forms. The future fantasy  blends with a historical journey inspired by the process of evolution creating something incredibly innovative.

The vision of the brand is to create elegant sculptural womenswear. 

This vision is emerging from a sustainable business practice: using organic, natural fabrics, innovative techniques to reduce waste,AZO-free dyes (not turning into cancer causing chemicals); even in her studio there are eco-friendly light bulbs and cleaning products.

Another plus that puts her brand even closer to my heart is her jewellery collection produced in collaboration with Luca Romanyi, a designer from Hungary :), using recycled plastics.

Here is Ada and  my favourite pieces from her collection AW11:

Frozen waterfall dress

Ammonite Peacoat

Iceflow dress

I love these looks as well:

Ammonite trousers

IO dress - available at YOUNG BRITISH DESIGNERS

and have to say I have some favourites from her PYRAMORA SPRING SUMMER 2011 collection as well.

cannot wait to see her exhibition today at Somerset House :) 

xxx

Kingu

LU FLUX - My favourite LFW Estethica Designers AW11

So here we are again, LFW SS12 has started already, fashion events, shows are full on, amazing designers, fantastic collections. I cannot wait to pop down tomorrow and have a look the the exhibition, but before I do so, I would like to reflect on the previous exhibition at LFW AW11 and feature my favourite ESTETHICA designers.

LU FLUX - SEA AND BE SEEN

Born on the Isle of Wight, Lu studied Fashion at Edinburgh College of Art winning the Ocean Terminal Scottish Fashion Graduate Award with her final collection.  Subsequently she went on to work as a design assistant to Bernhard Willhelm in his Paris studio before returning to the UK to start her own label.

Lu currently lives and works in London where she locally sources all her materials.

I met Lu at the exhibition while taking photos of something different, something colourful,something with British eccentricity, something that I just loved straight away, and I found it very unique. She was so so sweet and humble, we had a quick chat, then she invited me to her presentation on the day after in the Mayfair Hotel near Green Park. A penthouse suite was rented, live band playing music, and some lovely people, and a great event!! 

'The colour palette pays credit to the murky depths of the sea, embroidery referencing the  bioluminescent  creatures  who  make  their  own  light  to  attract  mates  and  dissuade  predators,  in  an underwater world teeming beauty, colour and hidden dangers.' Have a look at the video to start this underwater journey :)

Sea And Be Seen: Lu Flux Autumn/Winter Collection 2011 from Neil O'Driscoll on Vimeo.


I love the colours and the fabrics she is using deep strong regal colours, velvet, wool, tweed.
Below is the image summary of my amazing experience and opportunity of meeting her and her designs! THANK YOU Lu Flux!

Bluetit dress(left)

LU FLUX in Softscape dress

Lu Flux and David Watts Fashion Business Adviser and Mentor at  BFC

Alessi's Ark

Fin dress (her)

Lu Flux for Green Shoes

Urchin dress

Clam dress

Fin dress (him)

Seaweed vest, Gill trousers

knitwear sponsor for the season Jamieson and Smith of the Shetland Islands

Check out the whole collection below:

SEA & BE SEEN AUTUMN WINTER 2011

Up tomorrow is Ada Zanditon, GoodOne, StudyNY, and others I love at LFW Estethica AW11.

xxx
Kingu

Notting Hill Carnival 2011/2010

I have to say I had a fabulous time again at the carnival!!! Police presence was extremely reassuring, there were plenty of them,  more than previous years, but again ever so friendly. What I did not see many of, was the costumes compared to last year or the year before that ;( Nevertheless great day out, but let the images speak for themselves, I put some on from past carnivals too to make it more colourful! :)

2011

2010/09