If you hadn’t told me this was Christopher Kane’s Spring 2010 collection, I would have expected these looks to be some sort of picnic-table cloth, Project Runway challenge. Leave it up to Kane to bring some avant garde goodies to the runway, but I’m a little unimpressed this season. Sure, Kane has some spectacular corset structuring, but I am totally not feeling the pastel picnic plaids or the ungodly floral prints. Unlike last Spring, pieces from Kane’s 2010 collection most likely won’t fall among the “it” crowd.

GALLERY: RUNWAY: Christopher Kane Spring 2010

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The much anticipated Christopher Kane for Topshop collection launches today. Get a piece of this amazing designer here.

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Christopher Kane begins his greatest adventure yet: CHEAP CHIC!!! We’ve got photos and commentary on his newest collection with Topshop from Cult Member, Shirley Warner.

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It’s really not like me to be undecided about a certain look…but this dress has me a bit puzzled! There’s something about this Christopher Kane look that is quite original and interesting, yet I feel as though there is something missing. I don’t think this fits Leighton like it should, or maybe it’s just the awkward color scheme. Not sure! U?

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Christopher Kane’s Gorilla attire is everywhere this season. Check out these lucky civilians roaring down the street – literally.

SOURCE: Jak & Jill

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The recession apparently isn’t hurting London’s Harvery Nichols customers, as these ads imply their sales will be so crowded the customers will have to fight for their discounts. I love these ads for their original theme and the fact that the Christopher Kane gorilla dress is so easily identifiable is a definite plus for me.

SOURCE: Fashion Week Daily

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Christopher Kane, Jonathan Saunders, Pringle of Scotland, Graeme Armour, Louise Gray, Holly Fulton, Laura Lees and Graeme Black were all nominees up for this prestigious award (previously won by Alexander McQueen)…everyone agreed that the award was well deserved!

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For those of you who went ape-shit over Christopher Kane’s signature Gorilla, Chimp, Mandrill and Baboon tees, seen in both his Spring and Fall 2009 collections, they are now up for your grabs! The “it” shirt can be yours for just about $360…ouch.

GALLERY: SHOP Christopher Kane | Ape Jersey Tees, $$$

Purchase your own Christopher Kane Gorilla Jersey Tee at Luisa via Roma here!

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GALLERY: RUNWAY RUNDOWN: Christopher Kane Resort 2010

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Scottish designer Christopher Kane has signed to do his biggest collection yet with Topshop. Previously, he produced a collection for Topshop after the success of his first collection in Spring/Summer 2007. And the new collection, release will be in late August, is already causing excitement among the fashion savvy.

Christopher is also excited: “This is more than a capsule collection. It’s proper: with bags, shoes, knitwear and dresses. It’s nothing like any other work I’ve done in the past. Everything is a bit “wow”. But If I tell you any more, I’ll be giving the theme away. There might be some color, some embellishment. It’s full of surprises. Put it this way we did the designs, sent away our drawings and when the samples came back last week they looked brilliant. Girls are gonna go crazy for it!’

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Donatella Versace teamed up with Christopher Kane to resurrect the Versus label started by Gianni in the late eighties. The capsule collection launches this fall.

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Wonderfully freckled Anne Vyalitsyna returns to print in a sweet shoot for the May 2009 issue of Dazed & Confused.  Mariano Vivanco shot the story, which features Christopher Kane designs.

GALLERY: Anne Vyalitsyna for Dazed & Confused, May 2009.

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Simply amazing cut-out shoes that were first spotted on the runway of Christopher Kane’s Fall 2008 collection and are now on the streets of Paris. You have to handed it to Manolo, he knows a good shoe. 

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The Fashion Editor of Dazed & Confused rocks this little Christopher Kane screaming gorilla top outside of the Stella McCartney show. You know you want it.

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20 years after Gianni Versace launched the Versus diffusion line – and five years after the last collection – Donatella Versace has revived the label.

At a presentation in Milan this Sunday, Donatella and collaborator Christopher Kane debuted accessories for Fall/Winter 2009.

Dazed & Confused reported that this year’s line “draws direct inspiration from the back catalog of Versus and includes super high black platform heels with bold diamond detailing, black geometric calfskin bags, chunky bejeweled Chelsea boots and opulent crystal jewelry.” So it seems to be a mix honest to both designer’s styles.

Versus will release men’s and women’s clothing in Spring 2010.

GALLERY: Versus by Christopher Kane and Donatella Versace

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Speaking recently of prepared designers, Christopher Kane produced a Fall 2009 collection that was more than ready for the runway. Straying away from feminine brights and glitters used in previous collections, Kane infused a bit of masculinity into his fall line of primarily grays, creams and blacks. The horizontal and vertical lines of Kane’s ribbon applique dresses created several pieces worth remembering (and purchasing…fingers crossed!) Even simple looks like Kane’s spiral skirt and plaid sweater created a boyish appeal, sure to be replicated come Fall! As shown on the runway, virtually all of these pieces look amazing with either a pair of oxfords or gladiator pumps. Kudos Kane, you’ve done it again! 

GALLERY: RUNWAY RUNDOWN: Christopher Kane Fall 2009

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As if London Fashion Week isn’t enough to look forward to, Grazia just reported that Twenty8Twelve will be showcasing this year. This years dates are Friday Feb 20th through Wednesday the 25th.

Sunday is set to be a treat with Christopher Kane, Richard Nicoll, new must-see Danielle Scutt and the debut show from Savannah and Sienna Miller’s label Twenty8Twelve!

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In honor of the electronics supplier’s 75th anniversary, Comet has recruited Christopher Kane to design a limited edition radio.  It’s only 1 Watt, but it’s pretty cute; I want to put my lunch in it!

Available online for purchase at Comet.

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Judging by the latest spring/summer collections, the fashion industry has taken a deliberately ugly turn. Dowdy or even monstrous silhouettes, discordant combinations of fabrics and colors along with unsightly hair and makeup ruled the runway, while show-goers frequently hid behind oversized glasses in a mock-display of concealment.

Fendi

An abundance of looks featured odd shapes, such as Hussein Chalayan’s fierce molded latex spikes and Alexander McQueen’s skirts with colossal hips and body suits set off by sharp winged shoulders. Many collections also featured grossly oversized garb—a bulky, rigid white dress at Calvin Klein draped over the model as naturally as a cardboard box, a bulbous top at Fendi shifted stiffly from side to side with the model’s steps and a model swimming in a huge top and cuffed capris at Isaac Mizrahi resembled a little girl dressing up in her mother’s clothes.

Hussein Chalayan

Alexander McQueen

Jumbling together unexpected materials was another trend: Junya Watanabe layered rich African-print skirts over baggy cuffed jeans; Gaultier mixed things up by showing a body suit worn on top of a pair of pants; and Christopher Kane had a garish, transparent pumpkin-orange dress trimmed in black fur. Some styles were more sinister in their hideousness. The unsettling, aggressive silhouettes at Comme des Garàons featured cutouts that revealed a misshapen, unattractive portion of the model’s stomach. Maison Martin Margiela’s spectacular and spooky collection featured decidedly unsexy nude-and-white body suits, and disturbing looks such as models bound in ribbons of fabric, their faces concealed by stockings or a cascade of hair.

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The unsightly trend even extended to accessories and beauty. Gaultier featured a fur stole, complete with all four legs, while Rick Owens had his models’ feet wrapped in trash bag like leather fabrics. Behnaz Sarafpour and Balenciaga showed models who looked like they hadn’t slept in days, their eyes rimmed in shiny brown shadow. At Fendi, runway mane had been teased into spikes, and a rats nest was the hairstyle of choice at Alberta Ferretti.

Christopher Kane

Rick Owens

This ugly aesthetic is also reflected in everyday society. Too—chipped nails are being flaunted on the streets of Manhattan as well as the fingertips of celebrities, while dentists report that patients are requesting their veneers appear less-than-flawless (adding a rounded corner or slight rotation of a tooth here and there, gradating their shade instead of making them snow white). More women are also opting to go sans makeup, wearing baggy tops or pants that disguise rather than show-off their shape.

It doesn’t take more than an awkward smile from Ugly Betty to prove that perfection is pretty boring in its stagnant singularity. The real intrigue sets in when you let yourself branch out from the paragon and explore more multifaceted possibilities. Even if the look isn’t “pretty,” it grabs attention and penetrates the surface—you can’t just glide blissfully by.

Written by Molly Triffin of JC Report

What do you think indies, has fashion gone UGLY?

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What is the point of fashion if you can’t have fun with it? British designer, Christopher Kane, revisited his youth as inspiration for his Spring 2009 collection. The prehistoric themes from The Flintstones and Planet of the Apes dominated the runway as Kane showed bright animal prints, 3-D scalloped “scales”, stegosaurus platforms and even gorilla photo prints! His ingenious collection, both young and flirty, was quite the impressive style for such a young designer. Yabba-dabba doo!

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For those travelers expecting to see dinosaur exhibits and stuffed jaguar carcasses at London’s Natural History Museum this week, they are in for a rude (but pleasant!) awakening. Instead of specimen collections, the museum is home to various British designers, models, press and buyers. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, the second round of Fashion Week hits Europe. Goodbye New York…Hello London!

So London Fashion Week isn’t exactly hard to get into (yes, anyone can purchase admittance, catwalk and goody-bag tickets on the London Fashion Week website) but the Brits are whipping up designs just as innovative and stylish as New York Fashion Week.

This year’s London Fashion Week is rumored to have some of the best styles to date. Similar to the New York Fashion week craze of jumpsuits, London’s first day alone unveiled their take on these flight suits. Unlike New York’s distressed denim and pastel colors for Spring 2009, London designers are whipping up looks using loud colors like hot pink and bright yellow.

And for those designers who need an extra boost getting their collection out there, the British Fashion Council has a sponsorship program helping designers promote their looks. New Gen has launched the careers of British designers Alexander McQueen, Julien Macdonald and many others. Who wouldn’t want a £5,000 – £10,000 cash sponsorship, free utilization of the tents and recognition as a “must-see” designer at London Fashion Week?

London Fashion Week keeps the catwalks bopping until Friday, September 19th. If the Brits can whip up more killer looks (like the ones above), then I am skipping tea and biscuits, grabbing my rain coat and heading to London!

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The British Fashion Council has announced that the Fashion Forward sponsorship has been awarded to four talented designers. Christopher Kane, Erdem, Marios Schwab, and Roksanda Ilincic have accepted the gift with open arms. The sponsorship allots skillful up incoming designers funding to show off their flair. Though these designers have already established an international name, it is a gift well deserved. Much of the money is pushed toward putting on a fashion show at London fashion week were the designers are able to show of their ability and ultimately, the reason they received the award.

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The Scotts have spoken and this years nominations for Scottish designer of the year are in and Chirstopher Kane and Jonathan Saunders (above) are up for top honors. We have the full list below but we are most excited about the awards newest category,  best use of Tartan by an international designer. House of Holland is up against mainstreamers Dolce & Gabanna and Ralph Lauren for his excellent use of the pattern on his fall runway show. We can’t wait to see who wins.  The full list after the jump.

A Tartan Look by Holland

Scottish Fashion Awards Designer of the year

• Christopher Kane
• Jonathan Saunders
• Graeme Black
• Aimee McWilliams
• Vidler & Nixon
• Deryck Walker

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In terms of experience, Christopher Kane is a design whippersnapper, but what he says goes. It isn’t as if he chooses easy trends either – you can blame him for last summer’s neon virus. And now he gives us pale denim, a trend that possesses the cruel ability to expand indiscriminately the look of one’s thighs is one that we never thought we’d want to explore. But we should think about ways to make it work, because worn against tanned skin and sparkles, pale denim is surprisingly becoming.

The pale tiered ruffle skirt, an early Madonna mainstay, has been given the Kane treatment. It is now almost demure, lengthwise, and the heavy ruffles look sumptuous. If you can’t afford the price tag, Topshop has a good copy. Wear the skirt with a loose T-shirt and interesting heels for maximum street cred.

There are four ways to wear pale denim and if Agyness Deyn is not your style benchmark, go glam. Jeans or a pale denim jacket aren’t obvious starting points for looking luxurious, but worn with the right pieces they give eveningwear a fresh look. Spring is the perfect time to start the mixing process. If you’re dying to wear that silky little number in the back of your wardrobe but can’t bear to show too much flesh, whack on the denim jacket. Wear it tight, a bit cropped and with the collar turned up.

The minimal trend has been quietly gaining strength over the past two seasons and pale denim is a good way to keep the ball rolling. The aim is to look slightly futuristic and effortless. This look is probably the hardest to pull off because of its inherently simple aesthetic, but done right, it has a cool, sharp edge that is hard to beat.

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