LFW AW13 - Marios Schwab

Lasts night show was truly enchanting. As the lights went out, everyone was anticipating what creations were

 about to glide down the runway. The runway slowly lit up, section by section and soon a model appeared in a 

cape and dress. Poised with attitude, the dresses still had softness in tone, covered in embellishment, a colour 

palette of wines and forest greens captured the audience with their fluid movement and perfectly formed silhouettes. 

Dresses were cut at the empire line with contrast panelled PVC blocks and sleeves gave the appearance of a caped

 outline. Hints of dark sea blue with textured iridescent fabrics were a highlight. There was a real sense of opulence 

and luxury to each look that went down. Materials such as velvet and silk chiffons, with subtle hints of glittering 

sequins in hues of burgundy and amethyst exuded an elegant innocence. Inspired by “calligrams” the term in which 

words create an image, the clothes form a story that was felt by the audience. The gowns seen in the final part of the 

collection were made of plush velvet and jewel tones, the use of fabric created an updated image of a 15th century 

fashion, a show worth waiting for each look made you want to be part of a captivating fairy tale..

Intern for Rainbow Wave - First Day

Since my last intern post, I went on a few more interviews here and there but I didn't want to jeopardise my position at Rainbow Wave as it seem liked too much of a good position to miss. After a long period of time off interning, but lots of time for partying and chilling, I was finally ready to get back into action and become a recluse work-a-holic (I work Saturdays and Sundays). 

So who are Rainbow Wave? They are sales agents, and have designers exclusively under their agency and distrubute to all the luxury shops and department stores, for example; Harvey Nichols, Harrods, Le Bon Marche. Basically the best shops in the world! Their designers include Meadham Kirchhoff, Carven, Repetto, Mario Schwab, Peter Pilotto and a load more of amazing designers! The showrooms are beautifully presented, everything to perfection, spacious, open plan, and high ceilings which are painted completely white. Each designer has their own area, quirky furniture is laid neatly within the different designer sections which is where the buyers would take their seats. The company is only made up of I would say no more than 30 people, so all close knit, young and friendly. 

 From Left to Right: Carven, Marios Schwab, Prabal Gurung and Clements Ribeiro

The first tasks I had to do were ones you would expect, such as going to the post office, taking samples to publications (Elle), moving collections from one place to another etc. It was a very laidback atmosphere yet everyone was really hardworking, which makes a great work ethic. I got to spend my lunch with a friend who lives just down the road from the office so we chilled by the river and sunbathed in the glorious, glorious sun! I spent my afternoon checking orders and invoices which was good experience as I have never done admin work before, they taught me one on one so it wasn't like I was thrown into the deep end or they were intimidating, all really nice and approachable. I'm really excited about how the rest of my internship goes and who I'll meet and the sort of things I'll be doing. Maybe I'll end up actually working for them and actually earn money? If I do, I'll be sure to write about it. 

Aurevoir.

Sannita. x