Winter Souvenirs

I recently popped by the Souvenir Gallery on Archway Road to drop off some more of my products and also to do a spot of Christmas shopping. It's the perfect place for thoughtful, quirky gifts that you could never find on the highstreet. I managed to find a special little something for my sister which I can't share with you just yet in case she's reading this but it's adorable!

Daniel snapped a few pictures for me to share with you. Some of the pretty illustrated cards you can see are by my friend Rebekah from Bristol and I just love the animal ceramics in the image above.

Also, the velvet fox cushion sold by the Souvenir Gallery was featured in the Observer Magazine yesterday which is exciting! Hopefully it will mean even more visitors to the beautiful boutique.

LFW Graduate Collection

A few images from yesterdays Graduate Collection, more images from the shows coming soon...

Giles A/W 2012

Whilst sorting out my laptop ready for London Fashion Week which starts at the end of this week (can't wait!) I came across these illustrations that I did waaay back in February for the Giles A\W 2012 show.

I'll be busy creating fashion illustrations at LFW again so check out my blog and and twitter feed to keep up to date with all things fashion. I'll be regularly updating with live sketches, backstage photos and reviews.

Pringle of Scotland SS13

Personal illustration

If tattoos aren't your thing look away now! Backstage at the Pringle of Scotland SS13 show, set in The Hospital Club, models took every opportunity to whip their tops off and show off their ink. Roses, eagles and snakes spread literally from head to toe.

The runway, however, was a different story. Pringle’s signature knitwear was paired with clean, relaxed tailoring in keeping with the brands classic yet innovative style. A contemporary monotone palette merged with soft creams and smart navy until breaking out into a burst of unexpected colour. Block shades of burnt orange, sky blue and rusty red breathed life into the show whilst stripes, camouflage and argyle prints wove throughout.

Sportswear juxtaposed the luxury of tradition and heritage creating an incredibly wearable collection that any fella would be happy to wear out and about, tattooed or not.

All images by me.

E. Tautz SS13

Personal illustration

I wasn’t able to make it to the E. Tautz show last Saturday but luckily for me Daniel was there photographing for Toni and Guy so I’ve had plenty of images to pour over for inspiration.

Models cut dramatic figures in smart separates and bold outerwear (how amazing is that magenta cape?) whilst sharp tailoring was updated in the brightest hues of hot pink, cornflower blue and canary yellow. Sleek t-shirts emblazoned with edgy motifs were paired effortlessly with sunglasses and hats creating an overall collection that exuded confidence and cool. It looks set to be a colourful summer in 2013!

All photographs by Daniel Sims for Toni and Guy.

YMC SS13

Personal illustration

I had so much fun backstage at the YMC show! Hidden away in the basement of Phonica Records, Soho, The YMC collection was as diverse as it was beautiful. Embracing kimono prints, classic checks and a large helping of leopard print, the designs were at once tailored yet relaxed, bold yet unassuming.

As people munched on citrus and mint salads backstage, incredible attention to detail was paid- boys' nails were perfectly filed, socks were pulled up just so and outfits were tweaked and adjusted right up until the model stepped out onto the runway.

The colour palette was sublime- deep burgundy and forest green nestled unexpectedly amongst pastel shades of lemon and blue lending a playful twist to the classic chambray suits and polo shirts. It was the epitome of carefree holiday dressing, the kind of clothes that were made for stumbling across adventures and lounging around in the sun!

All images by me.