CROSS DRESSING

 Wearing: Persol glasses, Aquascutum shirt, Vivienne Westwood trousers, Chloe heels

Watching an episode of Andrew Mukamel's Today's Look, about the men currently breaking down barriers by wearing womenswear; as featured by Bill Cunningham in the New York Times, got me inspired about the new culture we are entering into. I feel incredibly lucky to be able to wear whatever I want, when 50 years ago I would have been punished for wearing something as basic as trousers. Men are still going through this change but the end is in sight, with Bill predicting it will take just 10 years for the liberation of this generation to spread to the masses. It's exciting that this is happening in our lifetime, and soon we will see gender free dressing for all.

So here's a little tribute to some of my favourite menswear bloggers who are changing history; Pelayo, Michael and Andrew. 

You rock a skirt better than I do!

THOMAS TAIT AW12

When we entered the cold warehouse in East London for Thomas Tait, we were grateful to be handed a cup of earl grey tea whilst we waited with baited breath for the show to start. Real grass coated the runway and I knew that Thomas had something special in store this season. Thick wools and leathers in olives and mustards came in the form of floor length coats and bomber jackets, tight 3/4 length trousers and flowing silk shirts; there were fine pleated leather and jersey tops that came all the way up to form a rigid polo neck; and bouncy ponytails with leather scrunchies on the beauty side. We even saw the first use of denim and velvet in luxurious varsity style jackets, and baseball cap collaboration with HUF. The show ended in glorious style with inspector gadget playing for the final walk; I know for sure this will be my favourite show of the season. Well done Thomas! 

THE WOMEN ON MENSWEAR DAY

Just as impressive as the men this London Fashion Week I think. The sun was finally out for the final day so we could truly enjoy it! I'll be sorry not to be going to Paris this season, I had such an amazing time in February. I'm a little over fashion week now, seeing as I've been making a collection for the last few months; I need a fashion break! 

SAVE THE DATE

My womenswear label, debuting on the 14th.

VANESSA G LAUNCH

The launch of Vanessa G was a party, a fashion show and a birthday all rolled into one. Held in the Banqueting Hall, the party was downstairs with the fashion show held upstairs under the gaze of beautiful renaissance art; the stage went all around the room with rotating art/mirrors, staircases and windows. A live band played some quite intense sinister string music whilst models walked around the room, moving behind screens to reappear later on. I have to say I found a lot of the garments reminded me of previous collections by various designers, the show lacked that first sight excitement of great design. The prints were beautiful with trousers and blouses covered in flowers and landscapes but I felt this was more akin to a Whistles or Reiss collection than high end. There was clearly a lot of money behind the event, I even heard that business woman turned designer Vanessa G had flown out the entire team of Vogue India for the night! 

It was a fun night despite my final opinion of the collection, we danced to Sophie Eliss Bextor, drank various cocktails and champagne whilst toasting to Vanessa's 50th birthday.