J. Mendel Fall 2015

J.Mendel Fall 2015 collection is inspired by the 70's and the looks are amazing. I specially like the baroque brocade print and the game between black, white and red. I find these pieces to be special and the kind of style you wear when you want to make an entrance or just add a bit more of chic glamour to a more understated look. 

The rest of the collection feed from the disco-glam of the 70's. The movement of the silk offers a beautiful contrast with more rigid fabrics and the colours of the garments are full of live and glamour, just what you want for a perfect NYC night out.   

(Pictures via vogue.com)

Dennis Basso Fall 2015

Dennis Basso had me hooked with his first look for the Fall 2015 collection. 3/4 lynx fur coat with a golden dress? HEAVEN! And then what followed was a master-class on elegance, class and style. And again, he proved that fur is the most sophisticated fabric to wear over a gown. There is no way you can get that head-turner effect with any other material. The quality was superb as usual, and the designs classic and timeless. Lynx is the fur of the season and although it is an investment it proves to be very wearable and will no leave anybody indifferent. The rest of the collection has a boho/70's feeling, but only for inspiration as the designs are red carpet material. Great job.

(All pictures via vogue.com)

GUCCI Fall 2015

The first collection of Alessandro Michele for GUCCI is gorgeous. A great hit in many aspects and considered the revival that the brand was in need of. GUCCI always features a few fur pieces in its collections and this year they are key points. We find full length fur coats but also many fur details in other garments like bracelets or trims on wool coats, everything in line with the romantic/sexy/military vibe in the collection. Timeless elegance. 

(Pictures via Vogue.com)

Melbourne Spring Fashion Week

The new designers show in Melbourne Fashion Week left a few with their mouth open before the unusual furry looks presented by some designers. I do not know if anybody would buy this, but what I can say is these guys show some serious skills, passion and originality and I am up for it! I think we need innovative young designers in the world of fur and these people are brave enough to show something different. Obviously they are looking for an statement to get some attention, but we should not forget that not all designs are made for the shops, but films, music videos, theatre or simply museums! Well done guys. Unfortunately I cannot say who the designers are as I could not find out, if somebody knows please email me to ilovemyfur@gmail.com. (pictures via dailymail.co.uk).

J. Mendel

J. Mendel was founded in 1870's in St. Petersburg and is now under the direction of Gilles Mendel, fifth generation in the family. Since he joined in 1981, the house has grown to become a luxury fashion house renown not only by its fur but its ball-like gowns, present in every red  carpet around the world. 

The fur in J.Mendel is classic and luxurious. They work with the best quality and their finishings are impeccable. Their designs are not deeply innovative, but they represent the best in each of its garment and when something reaches the stores it is after a long process. The craftsmanship and care of each product translate in timeless pieces with a vintage feeling that will transform you in Russian Royalty every time you wear it.

Fendi Pre-fall 2015

With every collection, Fendi's style gets sharper and more unique. Their designer team are one of the greatest in industry and the results are overwhelming. The coat above is described in the website like a "Multicolor zipped mink coat with a delicately elaborate square crystal decoration in pastel hues and contrasting seashell pink collar". Crystal decoration? Absolutely stunning. The amount of work that they must have put into this piece is extraordinary. 

The collection is a continuous showcase of creativeness and beauty. It is funky, contemporary, young, irreverent and extremely luxurious. And that is supposed to be only pre-fall? I cannot wait for the Winter.

The Piece 5: Altuzarra's Resort 2016 Shoes

Thank you, thank you, thank you Altuzarra for letting me talk about you in my blog!

He is one of my favourite ever designers and I know how much effort and passion he and his team put in every single collection. 

The feathers shoes for the Resort collection are so original and so much fun! They will complement very understated looks to give them a much more chic and fashion forward connotation. I really hope they are available in store and we can start seeing them on red carpets!