On the Catwalk: Karl Lagerfeld Summer 2011

Never one to do things by halves, Karl Lagerfeld presented a huge cruise collection that traversed several resortwear looks - from beach babe to Navajo boho. The opening passage of super-light semi sheers in delicately dappled prints arrived in a palette of cool ice-cream pales, including peach, pistachio, lemon and strawberry Washed and sun-bleached denim anchored this section - key pieces included the cropped jean jacket, miniskirts and high-waisted boot-cut jeans Key shapes included tunic tops, loose-fit slacks, long sweater dresses and signature cropped and boxy jackets Swimwear highlights included the frilly gingham bikini and the scoop-necked swimsuit Crisp white cotton ensembles harked back to classic cruisewear - clean white shirts, ankle-grazing slacks and tiered skirts For evening, it was signature monochrome and heavily embellished surfaces decorated with scaley paillettes, floral lace and laser-cut leather trims A Western/Navajo passage offered a youthful daywear direction. Key pieces included brown denim miniskirts, suede shirts and jackets, and patch-pocket jeans credits: WGSN.com

Seattle Fashion Week 2010

Borgialli by Michelle designs featured in Seattle Fashion Week 2010.

Summer 2010 Must See Trends

Imagine the limitless possibilities of sustainable fabrics, harnessing local skills and knowledge to create eco-chic tailoring with a couture sensibility.

Allow the imagination to overcome any limitations by morphing natural science with future technology. Sub-aquatic landscapes inspire sleekly amorphous and amphibious shapes, effortlessly shape-shifting between aqueous drape and protective articulated shells.

Revive your primeval instinct and follow nature’s evolutionary path to inform colour and shape. Embrace the power of nature and its ability to adapt rhythmic patterns and integral structures for survival. Transform and mutate traditional techniques, creating shape-shifting second skins with biomimetic properties.

Thanks to WGSN