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Amelia’s Magazine | Fashion Philosophy Fashion Week Poland S/S 2012 in Łódź: Gala Dyplomowa Show at Andels

Dominika Naziebly by Joanne Oatts
Dominika Naziebly A/W 2010 by Joanne Oatts.

On Thursday night Andels Hotel hosted the Gala Graduate show of the Academy of Fine Arts, otherwise known as the Gala Dyplomowa, featuring top graduate fashion talent. We were ushered to the top floor of the hotel where the warehouse has retained its original huge proportions, big enough for a catwalk and plenty of seating. An utterly fabulous venue, and very convenient too…

Here, in alphabetical order (cos that’s the way it rolls) are the designers that showed:

Adriana Grudzinska KC Gala Fashion Week Poland SS 2012-photo by Amelia Gregory

Adrianna Grudzinska showed Polacz Kropki (Slow Up) – swing dresses and pleated separates in shades of camel, mushroom and peach.

Aleksandra Kmieci Gala Fashion Week Poland SS 2012 photo by Amelia Gregory

Aleksandra Kmiecik Gala Fashion Week Poland SS 2012 photo by Amelia Gregory

Kobieta Symetryczna featured sharp tailoring in white, black and beige with highlights in red slashes by Aleksandra Kmiecik, who also shows on the main schedule. I saw parts of this collection last season and you can read my review here.

Alicja Antoszczyk Gala Fashion Week Poland SS 2012-photo by Amelia Gregory

Gala graduate designer Alicja Antoszczyk showed as part of the Golden Thread Awards last season, so I instantly recognised her sleek rubberised garments, layered in sophisticated shades. The collection is called Zawsze Jest Jakie’s Ale: intriguing!

Dominika Naziebly Gala Fashion Week Poland SS 2012-photo by Amelia Gregory

Eco designer Dominika Naziebly also showed at the Golden Thread Awards: my favourite was wheeled out once again, a stunning red puffball dress. This season she also showed on the Off Out Of Schedule catwalk, review to come shortly.

Elzbieta Kapczynska KC Gala Fashion Week Poland SS 2012-photo by Amelia Gregory

Zip details and drop crotches were the order of the day at Elzbieta Kapczynska-KC, with a collection titled Zbroja Miejska.

Magdalena Zajaczkowska Gala Fashion Week Poland SS 2012-photo by Amelia Gregory

Magdalena Zajaczkowska by Geiko Louve.

Magdalena Zajaczkowska‘s collection was called Sploty I Przeploty, meaning Pleats and Intertwines. She showed oversized and bulbous knitwear in slate and dark jewel colours.

Martyna Idzikowsk Gala Fashion Week Poland SS 2012-photo by Amelia Gregory

Martyna Idzikowska showed a reprise of her innovative collection shown at the Golden Thread Awards – incredible layers of white fabrics created egg-like silhouettes, emphasised with blood red underlayers.

Olga Mieloszyk Gala Fashion Week Poland SS 2012-photo by Amelia Gregory

Olga Mieloszyk by Novemto Komo.

Not speaking a word of Polish, I can’t be entirely sure, but I think that Olga Mieloszyk won the main award. Her Oranzeria collection was amongst my favourites: beautiful and wearable womens and menswear with intricate frills, panelling and pleated details in shades of orange and browns.

Karolina Glaguta Gala Fashion Week Poland SS 2012-photo by Amelia Gregory

All photography by Amelia Gregory.

The show ended with a beautiful selection of sculpted evening dresses in sweetie shades by Karolina Glegula, except I am not sure I wrote down her name correctly: I did my best by squinting at the screen behind the catwalk since there was no information in written form to take away.

Find out more about the Golden Thread Awards in my previous blog post: it was certainly a night to remember: two solid hours of catwalk show!

Written by Amelia Gregory on Wednesday November 2nd, 2011 1:00 pm

Categories ,A/W 2011, ,Academy of Fine Arts, ,Adrianna Grudzinska, ,Aleksandra Kmiecik, ,Alicja Antoszczyk, ,Andels, ,Coats, ,Dominika Naziebly, ,Eco fashion, ,Elzbieta Kapczynska, ,Evening Wear, ,Fashion Philosophy Fashion Week Poland, ,Gala Dyplomowa, ,Gala Show, ,Geiko Louve, ,Golden Thread Awards, ,Joanne Oatts, ,Karolina Glegula, ,knitwear, ,Kobieta Symetryczna, ,Lodz, ,Magdalena Zajaczkowska, ,Martyna Idzikowska, ,Novemto Komo, ,Off Out Of Schedule, ,Olga Mieloszyk, ,Oranzeria, ,Pleats and Intertwines, ,Polacz Kropki (Slow Up), ,Sploty i Przeploty, ,Zawsze Jest Jakie’s Ale, ,Zbroja Miejska

Amelia’s Magazine | Introducing a new luxury candle brand: Sandy Bay London

Blushing Rose Sandy Bay London luxury candle by Rebecca Higgins.

For sumptuous luxury candles at an affordable price look no further than Sandy Bay London, viagra sale hand poured right here in the UK. I caught up with Sandy Burns to find out what inspired her new collection.

Hi Sandy, check I hope you are well. I was just wondering if you could tell me a bit more about your background as an interior designer? How would you describe your style?
Hi Amelia, order I’m great thank you! Firstly, I don’t have a trained background as an interior decorator, but it has always been a huge passion of mine coming from noticing small details and working on small projects. I have tried to translate my style into my candles which is an attention to detail, with the black gloss candles especially my style can be quite sensual and sexy.

Sandy bay London Pomegranate Mini
Mini Pomegranate Rouge candles.

What inspires Sandy Bay London and in particular what inspires your fragrances?
Sandy Bay London was born from my passion for home interiors and accessories and just loving the small spoilings in life. I think about what works well and I think of a setting, a destination or an occasion which giving me a diverse mixture of ideas and moods to work with for my candles.

What differentiates Sandy Bay candles from other luxury candles?
Sandy Bay London candles have a different appeal because I see it as personal luxury. They are scents with ingredients that aren’t just a pretty fragrance, it’s the fusion and careful placement of these ingredients that make people feel relaxed and warm but most of all feel at home.

Sandy-Bay-London by Joanne-Oatts
Sandy Bay London candles by Joanne Oatts.

I particularly like the High Gloss Black candles. How important is the presentation of a candle?
It’s important that people like the look of Sandy Bay London as much as they like the scents and fragrances. Even when the candles are not lit they are going to be sat on a table or on a window sill, which is why presentation matters so much to me.

sandy bay london Travel Set
Sandy Bay London Pomegranate Rouge Travel Set.

Where can interested customers buy Sandy Bay candles?
Currently they are only sold on my website, Sandy Bay London, but I’m hoping to branch out soon!

Sandy Bay London White Orchid.

Do you have any plans to expand the range and if so can you tell us what we can expect from it?
I have so many ideas, so many great things I want to try out! I have been working on a champagne scented candle for a while now and it is almost ready, which is going to be great for Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and all kinds of celebrations. I am also looking into a gentlemen’s candle inspired by iconic images of the smoking jacket. As well as this I have a collaboration with Sarah Jones London to come up with a therapeutic range of candles since our products really complement each other.

So it’s a busy time for me right now!

Sandy Bay London Inspiring Spice.

Written by Amelia Gregory on Tuesday August 30th, 2011 12:20 pm

Categories ,Blushing Rose, ,candle, ,High Gloss Black, ,Interior Design, ,Joanne Oatts, ,Luxury, ,Mini Pomegranate, ,Pomegranate Rouge, ,Rebecca Higgins, ,Sandy Bay London, ,Sandy Burns, ,Sarah Jones London, ,Smoking Jacket, ,Travel Set, ,Vintage Fig, ,White Orchid

Amelia’s Magazine | Introducing a new luxury candle brand: Sandy Bay London

Blushing Rose Sandy Bay London luxury candle by Rebecca Higgins.

Sandy bay London Pomegranate Mini
Mini Pomegranate Rouge candles.

Sandy-Bay-London by Joanne-Oatts
Sandy Bay London candles by Joanne Oatts.

sandy bay london Travel Set
Sandy Bay London Pomegranate Rouge Travel Set.

Where can interested customers buy Sandy Bay candles?
Currently they are only sold on my website, Sandy Bay London, but I’m hoping to branch out soon!

Sandy Bay London White Orchid.

So it’s a busy time for me right now!

Sandy Bay London Inspiring Spice.

Written by Amelia Gregory on Tuesday August 30th, 2011 12:20 pm

Amelia’s Magazine | Fashion Philosophy Fashion Week Poland Off Out Of Schedule S/S 2012 in Łódź: Jarosław Ewert

Jaroslaw Ewert S/S 2012 by Joanne Oatts.

I raced to my first Off Out Of Schedule show at Fashion Week Poland as soon as I had got off the plane and dropped my suitcase at Andels. With dark eyes, paint splatters and tailored detailing in relaxed grey fabrics, Jarosław Ewert showed a typically Polish aesthetic for men and women alike, with eyelets and asymmetrical cuts providing extra interest for both. The last outfit came with a spike hemmed waistcoat in royal blue, a colour which the designer himself clearly favours.

Jaroslaw Ewert Fashion Week Poland SS 2012-photography Amelia Gregory

Jaroslaw Ewert S/S 2012. All photography Amelia Gregory.

Written by Amelia Gregory on Tuesday November 1st, 2011 1:52 pm

Categories ,Andel’s Hotel, ,Fashion Philosophy Fashion Week Poland, ,Jarosław Ewert, ,Joanne Oatts, ,Lodz, ,Off Out Of Schedule

Amelia’s Magazine | Fashion Philosophy Fashion Week Poland Off Out Of Schedule S/S 2012 in Łódź: Lukasz Stachowicz

Lukasz Stachowicz SS 2012 by Joanne Oatts
Lukasz Stachowicz S/S 2012 by Joanne Oatts.

Kraków based Lukasz Stachowicz showed a real winner of a collection: presented in an intriguing manner that culminated in a staged tableau. Titled Robinson, he took inspiration from a subsistence lifestyle that was accessorised with real fish, their bloody guts dripping down the catwalk. Crayfish were strung in decorative manner around necks, knitwear featured giant bees and fly fishing hooks stood in as scarf pins. Book-ending the models was a lad with a burning torch, who lit a mock fire in the centre which the models gathered around. Garments were rendered in shades of cream and beige, with rope details on shoulders and waist. I particularly liked a delicate fish print that appeared on swing skirts, shorts and shirts. The headwraps worn by girls were an echo of that worn by the musician, who played enigmatic notes to accompany Robinson on a flattened circular tin drum.

Lukasz Stachowicz by Lesley T Spencer.

In researching Lukasz Stachowicz I have realised that I didn’t see his show last season but I had been most impressed by the clothes he presented on his stand at Fashion Week Poland. How fitting then that I should delight so much in his next collection too.

Lukasz Stachowicz Fashion Week Poland SS 2012 photography by Amelia Gregory

Lukasz Stachowicz S/S 2012. All photography by Amelia Gregory.

Video by Systeme D.

Written by Amelia Gregory on Thursday November 3rd, 2011 8:05 pm

Categories ,Cracow, ,Crayfish, ,Fashion Philosophy Fashion Week Poland, ,Fire, ,Fish Hooks, ,Joanne Oatts, ,Krakow, ,Lesley T Spencer, ,Lodz, ,Lukasz Stachowicz, ,Off Out Of Schedule, ,Robinson, ,S/S 2012, ,Systeme D, ,Systeme_D

Amelia’s Magazine | Interview with Swedish singer Cornelia about new single Aquarius Dreams

Cornelia by Lisa Stannard.

New music sensation Cornelia was introduced to me by Manchester based illustrator Lisa Stannard, abortion who features in Amelia’s Compendium of Fashion Illustration.

Cornelia's Aquarius Dream by Fawn Carr
Cornelia’s Aquarius Dream by Fawn Carr.

Cornelia is a talented singer, songwriter and producer who hails from Sweden but is now based in London. Her new single Aquarius Dreams was released a few weeks ago, accompanied by a wonderful animated video. Let’s find out more…

Peaceful Intensity for Cornelia by Joanne Oatts.

How do you know our lovely Lisa Stannard? One of the featured illustrators in my new book told me about you…
Lisa fluttered into my life by coincidence, sharing common friends and flowers. Her distinct laughter and lashes swift as butterflies’ wings made me curious. They say creative hearts draw to each other.

Cornelia by Finn O'Brien
Cornelia by Finn O’Brien.

How did you growing up in a remote rural location affect your creativity?
?Growing up on a barren island gave me a big, colourful palette to play with. No physical instruments or tools except my piano. But a lot of sky, lone walks and time to read books.

Cornelias by Sam Parr.

How did you get from Sweden to London? There must have been some steps in between…
?A few years back I followed the path from Stockholm to Barcelona, where I met some of my first London friends. They persuaded me that London was the city for me. I started exploring this curious melting pot, and eventually moved here.

cornelia Aquarius Dreams
Photography by Christopher Hunt.

What was your previous band called and how would you describe it in three words?
I’ve been in many musical constellations, but only one traditional band before I decided to explore music on my own. It was called Popshop. I remember I didn’t really like that name, it made us sound like something plastic. Which we weren’t. But I liked my band. It was naïve, charming and a good learning curve.?

Cornelia by Jane Young.

In starting your own label you have planted your own ‘savage seed’ in order to control your own destiny. What have been the best and hardest things about this process?
?You can never fully control your own destiny? But you can plant your creativity where it has the potential to grow freely, organic and unique. The trick is to find the right soil, and it took me a long time to get settled.

What happens on Camp Mozart? Are you planning to release other musician’s music too? Do you produce for others?
I write songs for others. Maybe because I like the challenge. And I hope to put out more music by other musicians but there will be a time and place for that.

Cornelia_Jellyfish_by_Lina_Hansson
Cornelia by Lina Hansson.

Who or what inspires you vocally?
Hauschka’s music. It makes me sing. ?

Aquarius Dreams by Jane Young.

You are inspired by the hip hop and electronic scenes – how did you get involved with these?
Music comes to you a bit like friends do. You have a few things in common but still there’s something interesting and different with them that you want to find out more about.?

Aquarius Dreams

How was the video made for Aquarius Dreams?
The video is made by Martyn Thomas from Stitch That. Martyn used stop motion techniques with each frame of film sketched by hand, then individually photographed against a backlight. It’s the work of a champion. Everything of flesh and blood in this video is sketched by hand like they are made up beings, whilst dead things like metal robots or lampshades looks perfectly real. I guess I’m trying to describe how it can be to get caught up in your own creativity and loose concept of reality.

Cornelia by Sally Jane Thompson.

What are you doing for the rest of your summer? Any recommendations?
I’m rehearsing my live set, supporting Portico Quartet in London in August. I’m slowly finishing my album with my co-producer Utters and I’m also working on some productions with Scratcha DVA for his next album. I’ve been travelling so much this spring that I’m going to try and stay put for a bit. Enjoy that I’m living in one of the most culture hectic capitals of the world, not too far away from some stunning nature scenery.

Cornelia by Camille Block.

A long walk around the lake district is one of the most soothing yet energising things I’ve done in my life. If anything that’s my recommendation.

Written by Amelia Gregory on Monday July 18th, 2011 3:36 pm

Categories ,ACOFI, ,Amelia’s Compendium of Fashion Illustration, ,animation, ,Aquarius Dreams, ,barcelona, ,Camille Block, ,Camp Mozart, ,Christopher Hunt, ,Cornelia, ,Fawn Carr, ,Finn O’Brien, ,Hauschka, ,Jane Young, ,Joanne Oatts, ,Lina Hansson, ,Lisa Stannard, ,London Kills Me, ,Martyn Thomas, ,Popshop, ,portico quartet, ,Producer, ,Sally Jane Thompson, ,Sam Parr, ,Scratcha DVA, ,singer, ,songwriter, ,Stitch That, ,stockholm, ,Swedish, ,Utters

Amelia’s Magazine | Interview with Swedish singer Cornelia about new single Aquarius Dreams

Cornelia by Lisa Stannard.

New music sensation Cornelia was introduced to me by Manchester based illustrator Lisa Stannard, abortion who features in Amelia’s Compendium of Fashion Illustration.

Cornelia's Aquarius Dream by Fawn Carr
Cornelia’s Aquarius Dream by Fawn Carr.

Peaceful Intensity for Cornelia by Joanne Oatts.

Cornelia by Finn O'Brien
Cornelia by Finn O’Brien.

Cornelias by Sam Parr.

cornelia Aquarius Dreams
Photography by Christopher Hunt.

Cornelia by Jane Young.

Cornelia_Jellyfish_by_Lina_Hansson
Cornelia by Lina Hansson.

Who or what inspires you vocally?
Hauschka’s music. It makes me sing. ?

Aquarius Dreams by Jane Young.

Aquarius Dreams

Cornelia by Sally Jane Thompson.

Cornelia by Camille Block.

A long walk around the lake district is one of the most soothing yet energising things I’ve done in my life. If anything that’s my recommendation.

Written by Amelia Gregory on Monday July 18th, 2011 3:36 pm

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