Press preview

 

Whilst I was in London I was lucky enough to visit Emslie Creative PR's press preview for Nichole Richie's S/S 12 collections for Winter Kate and House of Harlow. The event was held at the basement of The Soho House where tea, coffee and croissants were on hand for all invitees - along with a lovely bunch of people helping to make you feel comfortable in your surroundings and informed about the collections. The clothes and accessories from Richie's collections are  inspired by her travels around the globe to exotic destinations and this is evident in her use of celtic, mosaic and tribal prints and patterns. Vibrant, feminine and nature inspired hues saturate luxurious silks and 100% cotton. One of my favourites was the long navy maxi dress with Moroccan neck embellishment. Others include the popular black suede fringe jacket and an oversized, kimono-like silk dress in a soft pastel shade of pink and busy, eclectic print. 

The shoes - both flat and high - are made from soft and supple fabrics like suede and leather. The magical prints extend to the footwear too but the patterns are taken from animals and reptiles. Snake, leopard and lizard skin cover some of the shoe's surfaces. This evokes a sense of the desert, jungle and vast plains that surround the foreign lands that Richie has lent inspiration from. 


Retro shaped glasses in Richie's iconic large shapes also come in animal tortoiseshell and leopard print. I was astonished to find a pair in my goody-bag; thank you so much, all I need now is a ray of sunshine to wear them!