The Art of Mixing Prints from Mary Katrantzou and Michael van der Ham

At London Fashion Week, a huge trend was combining and meshing patterns, and two designers I think did an amazing job were Mary Katrantzou and Michael van der Ham.  Both created dresses that are bold and vibrant, and while I think mixing prints can be risky and result in an overwhelming and sometimes tacky look, these two designers managed to create chic and edgy outfits that are eye-catching, elaborate and unique.

Mary Katrantzou

Michael van der Ham

(images from vogue.com)

Welcome to Venice

O Festival de Cinema de Veneza além de ser um dos mais antigos festivais de cinema do mundo é também uma passarela para os mais conhecidos desfilarem com as ultimas criações dos mais conceituados como Dior aos não tão falados como Mary Katrantzou.
Enquanto filmes que todos esperamos ver, como "A Dangerous Method", "Dark Horse" and "Wuthering Heights", são apresentados, Keira Knightley, Gwyneth Paltrow, Diane Kruger, entre outras, impressionam todos com as suas escolhas de guarda roupa durante o evento. Umas mais "tradicionais" que outras, com os vestidos compridos que sempre vêm associados a estes eventos, mas também algumas escolhas mais atrevidas como Keira Knightley em Mary Katrantzou e Evan Rachel Wood que surpreendeu todos ao usar um fato de Dolce & Gabanna para o photocall de "The Ideas of March".


The Venice Film Festival is one of the oldest film festivals in the world but it's also a runway for the famous to walk with the latest designer creations, from the most known like Dior to Mary Katrantzou.
While movies we all wait for, like "A Dangerous Method", "Dark Horse" and "Wuthering Heights", are presented, Keira Knightley, Gwyneth Paltrow, Diane Kruger, among others, impress everyone with their choices throughout the event. Some more "tradicional" than others, with the customary ball gowns and long dresses, but there were also some bold choices like Keira Knightley in Mary Katrantzou and  Evan Rachel Wood who surprised everyone wearing a Dolce and Gabanna suit for "The Ideas of March" photocall.

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Jessica Chastain in Elie Saab Couture.

Natasha Poly in Gucci

Gwyneth Paltrow in Prada.

Andrea Risoborough in Christian Dior Couture.

Diane Kruger in Chanel.

Diane Kruger in Elie Saab Couture.

Evan Rachel Wood in Alessandra Rich.

Evan Rachel Wood in Dolce & Gabanna.

Keira Knightley in Mary Katrantzou.

Keira Knightley in Valentino Couture.