Chinakwe Is Coming To Oxford Street!
Chinakwe is pleased to announce a new opportunity for lovers of art, bespoke lifestyle products and NFTs to celebrate collectively at their new temporary pop-up shop.
British artist Mali Morris RA designs the flags above Bond Street
The world-leading fashion and jewellery brands of Bond Street will come together with the Royal Academy of Arts for six weeks of art and culture in London’s Mayfair.
All Female artist Exhibition For International Women’s Day
HOFA Gallery to premiere an all-female exhibition named ‘The Divine’ for Women’s History Month (March) launching on International Women’s Day (8 March 2022). The show will run for two weeks until 22 March 2022 and is open to the public daily.
Radiqal Tat SS22: Positive Otherness And Escapism
Radiqal Tat, a London-based brand headed by artist-come-designer Veronica Fox, debuted its collection with Fashions Finest on the 18th of September as part of LFW.
Photographer Mikey San
Featuring only plus-sized models, Radiqal Tat opened Fashions Finest’s LFW show. The explosive beat of ‘90s house music marked the beginning of the event.
One by one, the models showcased Radiqal Tat's SS22 collection which combined mesh, foam padding, deconstructed sports tops, a classic pencil-skirt silhouette and a skin-tone palette.
Completing the look, the models were styled with vibrant peach-coloured wigs. The collection is committed to playing with conventional ideas of fashion. Opting for what Fox calls an “almost run-of-the-mill” look, with bits missing and “bits not quite covering what should be covered”, the collection successfully transports the spectator away from the everyday.
Fox’s declaration of positive otherness and escapism in her work, she says was greatly inspired by '80s performance artist and maverick, Leigh Bowery, as well as Bowery’s collaborator dancer Michael Clark and designer duo BodyMap. All together they challenged the mainstream notions of fashionability through costume, music and movement.
Speaking to the event’s Creative Director, Tanya, she noted that the theme for the day was confidence and to ‘Bring the Fire’. Diversity in all forms was also key: 'Diversity is crucial because it opens up a different dimension to the world.' And Radiqal Tat certainly did this.
How to bring feminine accent into your home
So if you are that fair maiden, trying to figure out how to bring more feminine accents into your home without making it look all too girly? Then read on to find out just how to achieve that.
A feminine space is often associated with soft, muted colors like light pastels and creamy neutrals. But not all ladies are soft and muted, some like it bright and bold. So if pink is your choice for an accent color and you like it bold. A bright fuchsia would be perfect. This rich pink shade will make your space feel bright and uplifting in any season. If bold pink is not your thing then a vivid purple also works well in feminine spaces.
Now for a softer and muted look colors like mint-green, blue, light gray, rosy pink, barely beige and soft yellow are perfect for a soft creamy and delicate feminine look and feel. You can break up all this lightness with a small burst of coral, fuschia, hot pink or even lipstick red.
Then Add Your Patterns And Textures
Florals, botanicals and woven fabrics work well in feminine spaces as they bring a softness to the space. Small prints like polka dots also work well in feminine spaces.
When it comes to textures try and use a mix of textures because how you use them will determine the look and feel of the space. So, for instance you can combine hard with soft, shiny with matte, and smooth with coarse to create a more flawless look.
The combination of textures that you use will add depth to your space so do not be afraid to use different materials like cotton, silk, velvet, linen, chenille, and cashmere. And yes to ruffles as it is the ultimate feminine texture.
Followed By Your Furniture And Decor Accessories
Decor accessories play a huge role in feminine interiors. When it comes to creating a feminine aesthetic, a lot can be done with crystal, gilt, mirror, and marble as it just adds a touch of feminine glamour. Try to incorporate warm metallics such as rose gold or copper to create a glamorous and warm space.
Furniture in a feminine space should include decorative feminine flourishes, like button tufting and carved details. You do not necessarily have to have this on every piece in your space as it might be too overwhelming
Do not overcrowd the space with furniture simply because they look great each piece needs to have a purpose.
Feminine rooms tend to include more decorative pieces, not just for practical purposes but also for aesthetic reasons. A vase of fresh flowers on a dressing table or night stand, decorative throw pillows and wall art makes for great decorative accessories in a feminime space.
Female -Friendly Wall Prints
The easiest way to add that feminine softness is with stylish girl-friendly wall art
Accent Pillows
A combination of softer colors and prints will add a softer feel but still be bold and will serve as an interesting feature in your living room. 
Throw pillows available at Pillows and Patterns
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Melody Hesaraky - Rushing Into The Paradise
Melody created her works while either listening to music in different music venues, or while conjuring up the memory of the listening experience, and the feelings the music evoked within her soul, in order to create her pieces of art.
Melody shares her feelings about her fashion illustrations with us:
“Music has created impetus and inspiration for this series of my fashion illustrations. I wished to produce a pure and transcendental art form and not just use a familiar image! I use music as an analogy or metaphor in my designs and artistic expression. By listening to music and emulating it in my work, I have discovered unconventional techniques in my pattern designs and art-making approach. Like music, my work was created from the depth of my inner self and the purest way to express this is letting the rhythm leads what I draw.”
You can find out more about Melody Hesaraky and her art illustations on her instagram site.
Meet Our Student Illustrators
As a part of our commitment to celebrating new talent, we invited three fantastic emerging artists to illustrate their favourite SS20 catwalk designs. The results were overwhelmingly beautiful, and we are excited to share their creative work with the world!
Marianne Hernandez
A British Filipino illustrator, heavily influenced by fashion and own cultural themes, she is entering her final year of BA illustration at UCA Farnham. Marianne has loved drawing since she was a child, and built up her skills through an education in Fine Art and Textiles while at school. She has a newfound love of digital illustration, and is currently exploring and developing her style through this medium. Marianne hopes to eventually create a name for herself within the creative industry, where she can combine her love of traditional and graphic styles.
Designer Laura Shannon Copyright ©Marianne Hernandez
Designer Laura Shannon Copyright ©Marianne Hernandez
Designer Evelina Anglickaite Copyright ©Marianne Hernandez
Designer Cabrini Roy Copyright ©Marianne Hernandez
Designer Cabrini Roy Copyright ©Marianne Hernandez
Designer Kepaza Copyright ©Marianne Hernandez
Designer Marie Sansome Copyright ©Marianne Hernandez
Designer Tuncer Tonun Copyright ©Marianne Hernandez
Instagram: www.instagram.com/marianneh.art
Molly Shaw
A third-year illustration student at UCA, Molly’s current work centres on femininity. She endeavours to portray the finding of comfort within the strict confines of what is perceived as womanhood. Molly specialises in digital artwork and portraiture.
Designer Laura Shannon Copyright ©Molly Shaw
Designer Shokushu Boutique Copyright ©Molly Shaw
Designer April Banbury Copyright ©Molly Shaw
Instagram: www.instagram.com/heauxxart
Nika Mamedova
A full time BA student studying Illustration, and currently in her second year of university. Most of Nika’s works are influenced by the everyday routine, specifically the small things we do that are easy to miss, as well as those things we should be doing in order to look after ourselves.
Designer Shokushu Boutique Copyright ©Nika Mamedova
Designer Tuncer Tonun Copyright ©Nika Mamedova
Designer Kepaza Copyright ©Nika Mamedova
Designer Tuncer Tonun Copyright ©Nika Mamedova
Designer Evelina Anglickaite Copyright ©Nika Mamedova
Designer Laura Shanon Copyright ©Nika Mamedova
Designer Kepaza Copyright ©Nika Mamedova
Instagram: www.instagram.com/nm_illustrations
Please join us in supporting independent artists, and if you see anything you would like to purchase from any of these talented young ladies contact Fashions Finest: info@fashionsfinest.com, or the individual illustrators themselves.
The Future is Female!
A new exhibition, showcasing multidisciplinary artworks created by international female art leaders in the 21st Century, opens this month at the Dellasposa Gallery in London.
INRODUCING ROZEN CHILD
Rozen Child to perform at this years Britain's Top Designer on the 21st February 2016 at the Grand Connaught Rooms London.