Alex Christopher

                                                                 Manchester Fashion Week - Wednesday

Kicking off Wednesday was Alex Christopher (twitter @AlexChristoph3r), who presented both womenswear and menswear. It was a really nice cohesive collection with the women in fitted body contouring shapes and the men in mostly day wear with open neck lines and lots of buttons and fastenings. This collection is very good for the clubbing scene in wine bars and higher end clubs and hopefully you will see what I mean.

In the goody bag was a print out of most of the collection and so I will try and mix those shots in as well.


                                                          Alex Christopher - Womenswear


                                                           
The image above right shows the brown skirt and top modelled in the second picture is the Crab top £55 / Hitch Maxi Skirt £75.


This dress was gawgus, but it's really unfortunate that it looks like there's no-one in the front row. This was because the front row was reserved for VIP's and when those VIP's didn't attend the seats were left unfilled. Personally i would have waited 5 mins before showtime and then moved everybody forward a row, if VIP's can't attend on time then they don't deserve to be VIP's. It's also because of where the press were sitting (including me :)) which is right at the end of the catwalk which is great for full length shots, but at the end of the row mine are all angled towards the models and it's such a shame it looks empty on half the shots.

   

  

Elasticated Collar £95/ Buckle Belt £55.

  

I loved the draping on this dress at the back as it's unexpected when you see the front, which is figure hugging and with panels. Just in case your thinking that model is taking alabaster skin to the next level i can assure you it is my photographs. Being my first catwalk show that I was blogging for, it took me a while to balance the models posing, the colour of the oufit and the lights!!

The Choker Dress is available for £120 with buckle belt £55. Big Collar Shirt £75.
 
The last picture was one of my favourites as it's only when you are looking closely that you realise it's a shirt dress. To me this is the chicest version of 'I have nothing to wear so have stolen boyfriends t-shirt' that i've seen in a while.

 The printed Tee i don't remember seeing on the catwalk, but paired with the Wetlook Maxi i would be a big fan. I didn't like the other Wetlook items on display as it always reminds be of latex binbags, hence the no pics. I tend to take pictures of the things that i like as otherwise who wantes to read an article where you hate everything?
Alex Christopher's website is www.eachtotheirown.co.uk if you've seen anything you like go and scope out the site.
                                                        Alex Christopher - Menswear

The menswear was the first chance the male models also from Boss Model Management had to show off their talents. Here are my favourite male models Tom Walker and Alex Ewart, both had a great casual walk and didn't over pose at the end.
                                    
These were also my favourite looks as I could see men wearing them out, although the trousers did have that equestrian theme coming in on some of the cuts, which personally I don't like, but both these looks caught my eye.

Danny Jacobs, Gavin Fawcett, Alex Walker and Dean Wilson were the rest of the models which brings me to the rest of the collection.
  I love this hoody as it takes a fashion staple and just puts a nice twist on it. I would definitely buy this for someone.

I didn't like these as I think anyone wearing them would look mis-shaped or saggy assed, but that doesn't mean they won't be the next big thing. It just means I wouldn't suggest them to my husband.
 
 
I liked his colour choices, use of stripes and fastenings, although in the button shirt above the buttons were almost to his chin, so I'm not sure how user friendly they would be if you had to look down.


This is the model in the handout and it may be uncomfortable, but I think it looks damn good. Waterfall shirt £95 So there you are.

 Here's a couple more menswear looks and especially with the long back Tee £55, I can picture them in every club I know. I must confess however that i do hope the big pocket jeans are more popular then the trousers i mentioned earlier.

Guys if your reading this www.eachtotheirown.co.uk if you need anything adding to your wardrobe for the summer.

Short and sweet as lots more collections to write up

Frostinator Fashion xx

Manchester Fashion Week - Miss Guided 10/4/12

Good morning boys and girls it's a bright and sunny day (yes that is a joke)  and I am in the way to my second day as official Manchester fashion week blogger *happy clap to myself*.

Yesterday was dedicated to the sponsor of the fashion week this year Missguided.co.uk and the day was broken up into catwalk shows showcasing the different looks that Missguided have to offer.
Now unfortunately for me my children finish nursery at 6 meaning I could only manage the first two shows, although if it were up to me I would have brought a pop up tent and slept on the runway i just had to work with the time that I had.



This mural covered the entire back wall when you walked into reception and you can see the lovely Sara there in her official jumper. She's in on friday as well so do talk to her if you need a friendly face as she's awesome. There is also a Sarah that works with her as a helper and another Sarah who is one of the reps for Missguided so if in doubt just ask for Sarah and your guaranteed at least one person to come to your aid.


Today however is another kettle of fish as I will be there all day, all night and then half of Thursday - yay for me, and yay for you, as more me means more blogs filled with fashion. Whoop whoop

 After being stamped with PRESS I was allowed to wander upstairs where there were seats and a bar.
                                           

Yesterday I learned that asking people for directions will a) end up being the wrong directions and b) will end up with my feet in a puddle of rain water :( My journey ended with me in reception but only after combining the directions of three people, I felt like PAC man going up and down the side streets. I did however manage to pull off my windswept hair - bonus. :) You should know by now that I like to see the silver lining in any situation.

1pm
Sitting second row slap bang at the end of the catwalk for the first runway and then ungraded to front row at the last second is always going to be a good thing as far as I'm concerned. Front row VIP' s get given goody bags and so my first runway came with an elemis goody bag.
  but i wanted to be all artistic and show you whats inside, as this picture only shows you the top square of goodies.
I think this shows the products off better.You can't see but it's almost as if they made this especially for me, as right at the bottom was a tiny pack of love hearts. If you don't know what i'm talking about  please see the earlier love hearts blog and all will become clear.

    
 

My favourite looks from Missguided are shown below and i must say that i think Boss Model Management did a great job picking their models for the event. Missguided got to show off their aztec prints, geometric patterns, stripes, clashing colours put together in a way that only true fashion style can make it work and a range of georgeous shoes and accessories. Here are some of my favourites.

 


This model (above) Rebecca was by far my favourite model and with almost a Dita Von Teese look she would fit right in dressed up as a character in Mad Men, but thats just my opinion. I'll tell you what though this girl knows how to walk. The second she hit the catwalk 'BAM' the face was there and she was the only girl that paused long enough at the end that you could have two or three good shows from her everytime. Don't get me wrong all the girls had a great walk, but some were a little quick at the end of the catwalk and that's where the money shots come from.
 
 
All models from the shows can be found on the Boss website with a profile for each girl.
Rebecca for example will come up like this with all the stats like height and size alongside it.
http://www.bossmodelmanagement.co.uk/models/new-faces/women/rebecca-fenney.htm
 

 
We did have a great duo introducing the catwalks for Missguided and that was the @BIESZKE_TWINS Chris and Craig. Think Ant and Dec of the fashion world in terms of being able to play off eachother and get the crowd ready but then turn up the hottnest factor and you get twin models/actors/promoters.


Leading on to the afternoon we had some strong colours which was great for me.

 
  

 
 
 

 
I didn't get to see if the matetial was part of the bags design of it ot was a scarf added for effect, but either way i think it loks fab.
 
 
I did like this model but i did want her to stop flipping the glasses with her fingers - aaahhhh!

Some looks we're very fitting on the models, which is great for them, but I think if I wore this there may be a different reaction haha. Let's say I have a bit more junk I my trunk :)


 
Overall it was a great day and a real shame that I could only manage two shows, but childcare was calling and so fashion will have to wait til Wednesday and I will be there all day.
I have been on the Missguided site and scoped out some of the fashion on there already for you guys, if you wabt to copy the looks above. http://www.missguided.co.uk/ has everything you could need to fill up your wardrobe for the summer.

festlyn polka dot hot pants £12.99
 kyane sheer aztec bow back vest £14.99


 barcy geometric print skater dress £24.99

Hope you enjoyed this and sorry for any badly taken pictures. All are available for use if you e-mail me frostinatorfashion@gmail.com

It was nice that in the afternoon frozen yoghurt was given out by lovely assistants on your entry to the catwalk.
  @frurtfroyo

Enjoy and do drop me a line to let me know what you thought of the day if you attended, or what you thought of the fashion looks :)

FrostinatorFashion xx