London Calling

Hello Judges,

I hope this finds you all well and you have been enjoying the sun and relaxing lots this week. It appears that New york fashion week passed by without too much causing outrage or rapturous applause. This being said, two collections were met with high acclaim... one being an ex spice girl and the other being an ex wife to a 'scientologist'. Victoria Beckham showed a collection of ultra cute dresses for her Victoria line and Katie Holmes premiered her first collection of separates to acclaim.

London Fashion week has been hailed a success so far with the likes of Jasper Conran sending down his models in fanatically simple clothing that represent British women to the full. He took a brave step(no pun intended) of sending down the models without shoes.

The Duchess of Cambridge favourite label 'Issa' premiered their S/S13 collection that can only be described as a great big sod off to the recession with oppulent fabrics and beautiful bold prints to stunning blocks of tropical colours. Staple Issa shapes of structure through to floor skimming maxi's.

The evening of September 16th sees Paul Smith breaking a mold for himself by streaming live his Womenswear collection. My prediction for this will also be his next foray into sunglasses and optics. For those of you already in the know Paul Smith sunglasses are actually designed and made by Oliver Peoples. The collection will be Paul smith's unique twist on \British tailoring and heritage with his usual smattering of inspiration from his walks around London and the world. Good Luck Paul with another show. The man must be tired the amount of collections and stores he has opened.

Well Judges I have to say this evening like a lot of the UK I am going to be revisiting a by gone era with the return of Downton Abbey. As i sit here typing this, I am titivating my bow tie and dusting off my velvet smoking jacket. Downton has not only been a massive ratings winner it has captured the hearts of many designers world over, with collections going back to the 20's and 30's.

Prada pillaged influences from the Baroque period highly embellished and exquisite fabrics. The Prada Baroque sunglasses are still catching the eyes of many, and have proved to be extremely popular.

Prada also this season decided to celebrate all things Americana with the arrival of the amazing Cadillac friendly 50's movie starlet Dixie's you really are spoilt for choice with the colours www.sendoptics.com and the price for these genuine high quality and unique Prada 'Dixies' that will keep you smiling throughout the winter months and years to come.

Men, we have not forgotten you with the Prada 'Teddy's' this collection of sunglasses that can only be described as multi functional highly stylish and not forgetting quality. Whether on your way to the office, kicking about town or on the golf course Prada Teddy's are one way to stand out from the crowd.

Well Judges', with the new John Lewis TV campaign on in the background a Nostalgic evening it is for me with roast chicken and a Manhattan coctail.

Judges remember

Keep 'em peeled

The Judge

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The party's over, and september is fast approaching...

Well hello there,

Well Judges I know I have been quiet for the past couple of weeks, and I do appologise for this, but if you have visited www.sendoptics.com in the past week you will have seen what we have been doing instead. That is right.... we have finally completed all of the changes to the website and are currently working on a few other things to make the site even better.

The Olympics in London finished just past midnight last night, and what a fantastic games it has turned out to be. Who could believe that all those doubting Thomas's at the start of the games could now have become buzzing with the Union spirit. Congratulations to Team GB for inspiring a nation and help lifting our spirits and providing such great entertainment. Have to say...what was the highlight of the closing ceremony for you? the 'jigsaw' John lennon face? The Who? Jessie J ?...errrr The Spice Girls?!!!... Kate Moss, et al were stunning...but what they were doing there heaven knows!!

I have to say Judges, I was a little unsure of Stella Mccartneys Team GB kit, but after seeing it for the last couple of weeks I have totally changed my mind, and am considering changing my running kit. Well come along now, it is not long until Rio.

Judges'... it's that time of year where Fashion magazines are hitting the shelves of bookstores and newsstands, and each year the September issues of the glossy elites and this year they will be no doubt cram packed full of Designers desperate to take on the collections that will take us through the next quarter.. Will you be sporting the English eccentric look..... a mix of glammed up 'country chic'... think Paul Smith and Stella Mccartney. Rocking the full on over embelished and love of velvet that Baroque will bring to both Mens and womens wardrobes this year look at Prada, Miu Miu, Dolce and Gabbana and even Swarovski. Fans of Prada Baroque collection will have noticed the likes of Solange Knowles( sister of Beyonce) rocking out with her Minimal Bartoque sunglasses along with Rhianna and Lady Gaga.

Androgony in womenswear is a big influence.;.. with the recession, hem lines are attacking the ankles this winter, and trousers will be extra wide ... look back at the likes of Yves st laurent and his smoking trousers and Armani's staple palazzo pants, the Great Gatsby, and not forgetting Marlene Dietrich. Accesorise the look with heavy frames in black or tortoisehell - Oliver peoples Bernardo and Oliver peoples Sheldrake. Armani's offering of the frames of life in the heavy round frames or even rimless will add the masculine twist to even the most femenine outfits.

The weather this year has so far this year been rather hit and miss, though saying that, this weekend the weather here has been too good to be hauled up in my flat. I am off for a run and then for a bite to eat.

Judges keep 'em peeled and enjoy the closing ceremony

Please keep letting us know what you think of the site and if you feel we are missing anything. Thank you for sticking with us and your patience and remember www.sendoptics.com is as much your site as ours.

The Judge

 

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