You probably know BeeJooS through Kunal Jankee's stunning work for their Fall collection:
It's travel meets fashion, blended with ethics. BeeJooS (Aborigine for jewellery) sells jewellery sourced from around the world online on their website www.beejoos.com. They offer the most wonderfully intricate, eclectic, sensational statement pieces you could want, made by local artisans and emerging designers (so by buying their products, you are supporting them, which is awesome!) But that's not all: the company also donates a portion of their revenue to the local charities that tackle the important issues facing the communities where these artisans come from.
(Now, who is this gorgeous model on the three photos above? Who is this woman who has such power to her facial expressions, such grace in her pose, such a stunning figure? Her name is Sheliz Wambui. And this Friday, I have a whole article dedicated to her. I can't believe the local press hasn't caught on yet, though the fashion industry certainly has. Anyway, you will be the first to truly know who she is, what she does and who she has worked for, here on Style Mauritius)
As I said, statement pieces.
Moving on to New York Fashion Week, where the Fall/Winter 2013/2014 collections are going on full force at the moment! Here are some of the key looks showcased by the designers so far. All photos from Style.com.
Michael Kors, sporty and athletic as ever - is that a mesh panel skirt? It reminds me of the sport luxe trend that is still on a roll from 2011 onwards.
Peter Som - luxe sweaters now are a winter staple.
Narciso Rodriguez and that slipdress!
Oscar de la Renta - though John Galliano is designer-in-residence at the brand, his influence is certainly felt in the pieces showcased. I hope he returns to fashion in his own right soon, clean and sober.
Elie Tahari - very streamlined, very athletic.
Naeem Khan - glamour at its finest. He really does the most sumptuous pieces, more celebrities should be wearing him at the Oscars.
Jenny Packham is another designer who creates dream pieces.
Rodarte - it's not exactly an 80s throwback, though you wish the 80s looked this good.
Vera Wang - Colours of Fall
Marc by Marc Jacobs - 70s sexy
How can you not want the edgy, oh-so-apparently-easy sophistication of The Row?
Take note of Victoria Beckham's outfits for fall - you have to love the chic styling. And I think that's another athletic piece we have here...
And you know that the cool girls wear Theyskens' Theory
Thakoon - "summer captured and stoppered."
The ultimate Rag&Bone woman. Look at the coat!
Prabal Gurung's modern-day Amazon goddess.
It's casual textured luxe at Philosophy
Monique Lhuillier's dresses are always on the red carpet for a reason. It's her signature.
Jason Wu - "Extreme Femininity"
Helmut Lang - the prints!the tailoring!
Carolina Herrera and her 1940's women.
Altuzarra and his Carine-Roitfeld-chic cool.
The asymmetrical shearling lapels are going to be an instant trend, at 3.1 Phillip Lim
Such covetable capes at Derek Lam
xoxo
Alex
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