Fun, Easy, Relaxed; Wana Sambo Resort 2013 Collection

One of Nigeria's young and fast rising fashion designer who recently participated in the Lagos Fashion and Design Week 2012 Competition, Wana Sambo has released a Resort collection.

The designer of her eponymous label says "the original idea for this collection was birthed from a daily visit to vintage bars and coffee shops. The collection has pieces you wear out to grab a coffee, go dancing, basically all things fun, retro, chic and wild. Thigh high slit skirts, party tops and shorts! Its sequins, silk, jersey, chiffon and leather".  Basically this collection features pieces that can be worn around and everywhere; they are casual and as well can be styled for corporate or night out.

There's simply something for everyone in this collection.

Beware, Here Comes The Surrealist.

Valentino Ad Campaign featuring Sicilian Palazzo Valguarnera-Gangi in Palermo

(Giorgio Armani ad campaign) --- While there are quite a number of Resort ad campaigns these below are my favourite picks and yes they have something in common; red, fear, danger! Edgy, gawky and exactitude are few words that explain these creative ideas of perfection.

Jason Wu

Mulberry

Prada- illusionist; keep looking and the prints will eventually capture you.

Louis Vuitton Steam Train is going to Shanghai Camp Photography by Steven Meisel

A Tale of Soignee

There's a very long list of things that really thrill me about this collection- first is the styling of each piece, which btw, stands out from the other. Then is the accessory- simple, dazzling and immaculately astonishing. It will however be tautology for me to say again how much I admire Diane Von Furstenburg. She's one woman I've been studying for a while now- from her early days in the fashion industry, her entrepreneurial adventures to her personal and maternal life, she's an amazing personality. And so are her designs. Like I always say, they're simply me; easy, sexy and sophisticated, and nothing best describe a beautiful woman than these qualities. DVF brand represents all these perfectly. The DVF Resort 2012/13 collection is amazing- again.

Okay, so what exactly is? The cuts: I'm very particular about cuts; how smooth are they? What do they(cuts) speak- easy, tribal, edgy or just mundane? Cuts always say something and in these collection they are mature, endearing and very classy...just what every woman and man wants. The colours: the choice of colour and fabric for the collection is impressive- pastel, persimmon and more. They are colours that'll work with any skin tone any day- lovely. The styling: I mentioned this before but again the styling is great! It's a fact that styling of any collection gets very appreciated when the styling is great...and that's just what this styling is - Great! The hair is calm and chic. The shoes are perfect with the clothes. The Models: they are the hangers, so if they are not right , they are not right. Models here are just perfect. So, there it is! DVF resort collection is simply fabulous and I love everything fabulous.

Scholar Love for Proenza Schouler

These are my favourite looks from Proenza Schouler 2013 Resort collection. My opinion, these pieces are simple but classic, advanced in style, possess spectacular texture and almost define one of my style muse Clemence Poesy. Another big one for the Schouler boys...fabulous!

Versailles Rhapsody

There are numerous things that impress me about Chanel and of course the great designer Karl Lagerfeld, first is how incredibly they transform a mere space into a dream. I mean…who does that? Often, I wonder what it’s actually like to get into a Chanel show because frankly I can spend every day attending one – well, after doing all officially required work. Focusing on the present, the recently unveiled 2012/13 Resort collection showcased at Versailles, France is still giving me goosebumps and I cannot –yet – pinpoint what exactly is giving me the spark or making me go wow! Wow! Wow! at each piece.

I’m watching the show right now and I can say particularly that for each piece there’s a story – a definite one at that. However few things come out fabulous like the shiny, double/ triple soled espadrille-looking creepers AND the-girl-in-the-dragon-tattoo- style hair cut ) all these combine everything perfectly thereby giving them that charming look of class. You know the class that says “Yes, I am a lady, a beautiful woman with class and while I like to look sexily attractive I also want to be very comfortable and stylish”. Pieces from the collection include; jackets which are a constant Chanel item, skirts, cute doll dresses, wrap gowns, overly big pants(what they call them again?), sweaters, circle skirts, leather pants, coats etc all made from a wide range of materials; wool, tweed, linen, satin, lace embroidery, and lots of other accessories. The styling as usual is simple perfection with essential details like pearls, studs, silver statement neckpieces, belts, bracelets, chain bags and clutches, brooches and neck chokers which sealed each look to perfection. Oh how I love! From swim suits, lovely evening and tea dresses to casual hang-out-with-the-friends and errand day looks this collection is nothing short of amazing. For me, I say this collection is A-amazing. I’ve always known that there are three things that sets an event on a top scale; the Venue which is best defined by an unusual décor, the Guests in attendance and the DJ! Yes, I had to scream that, the wrong DJ will definitely ruin a perfectly planned show or event. Well, Chanel and Karl never disappoint with all that – always on point! The whole idea at the show I guess is to give guests that old Parisian feel say a modern Maria Antoinette of class which is gradually returning into the industry and personal wardrobes; and when Chanel does it everybody accepts it.

It doesn’t come as a surprise anymore as Karl has remained one of the most respected and innovative creative personality in the fashion industry worldwide, people look up to him and I say he is my fashion animal. Well then, to a lovely new Chanel collection and more to come I say … Love, Kisses and Chanel!