Martin Margiela at Somerset House

After Antwerp, Munich, now it’s London’s turn to host the retrospective celebrating 20 years of the avant-garde design house Maison Martin Margiela. This ambitious, multi-layered exhibition captures Margiela’s unique aesthetic and vision, incorporating garments, installations, photography and film. A visual delight for anyone with a passion for fashion.

Garments designed by Martin Margiela

Discover the enigma behind Martin Margiela, one of contemporary fashion’s most iconic and provocative designers, who has influenced Marc Jacobs, Miuccia Prada and Hedi Slimane.

Models from Maison Martin Margiela runway

Follow Question Air own tribute to MMM’s embrace of tailored minimalism and deconstructed, offbeat chic.

Nanette Lepore Spice Island Dress

Nicole Miller Stretch Poplin Dress

Golden Child Please Dont Feed The Models Tee

Maison Martin Margiela ‘20’: The Exhibition, June 3 – September 5 2010, Somerset House Embankment Galleries, London WC2

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Question Air Fashion Blogger, June 16th 2010 | Tags: , ,
Posted in Dresses, General, Mens Designers, The Arts, Tops, Womens Designers

Old School Hollywood Glam

Love the illusive glamour of 50’s Hollywood? Well you can get your fix from the 17th April when the spectacular wardrobe of Grace Kelly will be on display at the V&A. Tracing the evolution of her style from her days as one of Hollywood’s most popular actresses in the 1950s and as Princess Grace of Monaco, the display will present over 50 of Grace Kelly’s outfits together with hats, jewellery and the original Hermès Kelly bag.

Dresses from her films, including High Society, will be shown as well as the gown she wore to accept her Oscar award in 1955. These will be accompanied by film clips and posters, photographs and her Oscar statuette.

Grace Kelly in her stunning gown at the 1955 Oscars

The display will also include the lace ensemble worn by Grace Kelly for her civil marriage ceremony to Prince Rainier in 1956 and 35 haute couture gowns from the 1960s and 70s by her favourite couturiers Dior, Balenciaga, Givenchy, and Yves St Laurent.

Lace gown worn by Grace Kelly for her civil marriage ceremony to Prince Rainier in 1956

We absolutely love when a classic silhouette is given a modern twist and can’t go past Tibi’s ethereal update of Grace Kelly’s stunning full length gown. Young, Fabulous & Broke also give the style a 2010 makeover with their colour popping, electric blue maxi.

A haute couture gown worn by Grace Kelly

Tibi Chiffon Bird Dress

Young, Fabulous and Broke Lize Blue Dress

Feeling a bit more daring? Get old Hollywood glam like Grace Kelly in Nicole Miller’s Butterfly Dress. The fabric twists and turns around the body to perfection.

Grace Kelly Twisted Gown

Nicole Miller Butterfly Pleat Dress - Available colours Black & Charcoal

For more information on the Grace Kelly exhibition and admission prices go to http://www.vam.ac.uk/

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Question Air Fashion Blogger, April 15th 2010 | Tags: , ,
Posted in Celebrity Fashion, Dresses, Evening Wear, General, The Arts, Womens Designers

A little Princess lives in all of us

We are completely spellbound by the magical transformation of Kensington Palace. As the walls of the palace are being shaken by a £12 million renovation project the rubble and the dust is unleashing powerful and secret stories about the lives of Kensington’s princesses.

Ballerina shoes in an enchanted room in Kensington Palace

Enchanted Tree in an Enchanted Palace

At the heart of the Enchanted Palace journey is a quest for the seven princesses who once lived here. Their lives have been re-imagined as installations offering a fascinating interpretation of the palace’s hidden stories.

Enchanted Room in Kensington Palace

The inspired vison is led by fashion designer William Tempest and it is nothing short of spectacular. In honour of princesses everywhere we are picking our most regal and princess worthy pieces for summer – there is room for a little princess in all of us.

Enchanted Palace Designer William Tempest

Juicy Couture Butterfly Ring £79.00

Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Sunday Dress £470.00

By Malene Birger Sunis Shoes £210.00

Butter By Nadia Satin Ball Gown £299.00

Juicy Couture Charm Bracelet £89.00

Book online at http://www.hrp.org.uk/KensingtonPalace/stories/Palacehighlights/EnchantedPalaceintroduction.aspx

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Question Air Fashion Blogger, April 1st 2010 | Tags: , , ,
Posted in Accessories, Dresses, Evening Wear, General, The Arts