Baby it's cold outside!!!

It has arrived!!!!

With Autumn/Winter comes Fashion week and with fashion week comes Caramel Rock's Collection.

It might be cold outside but this collection is a definite Scorcher!!

Email us for details about our fashion week runway show this saturday 17th info@caramelrock.com

Thank you

Caramel Rock

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Caramel Rock joins forces with Met parties to host its fashion show at London's Fashionably exclusive, Runway Club. This years designs are not only exciting but also inspiring and makes this show unmissable. For details on how to get yourself at this event drop us an email at info@caramelrock.com or check out our facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/CaramelRockFashion.

Remember the date September 10th.

Hope to see you all there!!!

Caramel Rock.

Fashion in Film: The fading glamour of the onscreen wardrobe

Although this may shock you, Vogue hasn’t actually been around since the dawn of time. In fact, once upon a time viewers used to turn toward the big screen for style inspiration. In previous decades film has been hugely influential in determining the latest trends, and was capable of creating classic looks that to this day have withstood the test of time.

Sadly it seems that this influence has waned. New movies simply do not induce a frantic frenzy to rival that of the timeless motion pictures featured below:

• The Seven Year Itch (1955). The moment Marylin Monroe stepped onto that vent in that dress, the entire image became iconic. Said moment may be unwittingly copied by unlucky girls waiting for the tube.



• Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961). This delightful film flew viewers into a whirlwind of sophistication and glamour. From the high-lighted bouffant to that LBD, Audrey Hepburn is still an icon and the epitome of style and elegance.



• Saturday Night Fever (1977). Whereas John Travolta’s gleaming white suit may nowadays only influence sales of Daz, at the time this ensemble created a buying boom.



• Flashdance (1983). Jennifer Beals proved it pays to prance around with portable shower heads. This showstopper screened within the midst of the aerobic-loving 80s, inspiring the trends of collar-less sweaters, colourful leg warmers and leotards.



• Pulp Fiction (1994). Effortlessly cool Uma Therman took to the floor with a blunt bob, crisp white shirt and a barefooted twist which ultimately won over the awed audiences.



• Bonnie and Clyde (1967). Featuring Faye Dunaway, a woman who seemingly possesses an infinite number of berets. As well as an unhealthy interest in criminal activity.



Is globalisation the culprit? We have so much access to fashion now- through magazines, television and the internet, that perhaps we no longer even notice the style within the cinema. Yet there has been an emergence of films that market the fashion presented as an actual reason to see the film. Examples include the glamorous ‘Sex and The City’ films, ‘The Devil Wears Prada’, and the heavily stylised ‘A Single Man’. Do all films have to be this obvious to be influential?

There is no point suggesting that celebrities no longer have the power to influence the masses, but perhaps we are more interested to see what they choose to wear in real life, on a day-to-day basis?

Perhaps film stylists aren't taking much risk nowadays? The reason the styles shown above were so popular was because they were fresh and new. But after so many fashion cycles, is anything really new anymore?

Fashion and the Economy

"Fashion is always of the time in which you live." Coco Chanel.

The 70's are dead yet the Jazz Age is back?

As much as I love the glamour and razzmatazz of high waist trousers, pencil skirts, church hats, gloves and blazers, I can't help but wonder why we innately recycle what's been done and steer from inventing something new?

Sure, the catwalks and billboards wow our eyes with ostentatious costume drama- shame we can't walk to uni or our local supermarket in bat wings, or tonnes of eye make up (unless impersonating Lady Ga Ga of course).

What draws us to reliving a certain era at a certain time?

Earlier I posted an interesting discussion re the correlation between the economic climate and fashion trends. On the surface, there doesn't seem to be a link but let's really think about it for a minute.

During the 1940's we faced war, the invention of velcro, the slinky, the microwave, the frisbee, the development of commercial television, the first general purpose electronic computer, film noir, and Bambi!

In terms of fashion, rationing saw restrictions on silks, furs, nylons, rayon, wool and leather. Floral patterns flourished when granny and great granny were made to wear their curtains (literally).

In the name of all things patriotic, many would wear khakis, army greens, navy's and grey's. In a dare to be different, some would wear 'atomic prints' otherwise known as geometric patterns and shapes. Metal rations hindered buckles and belts. Also, let's not forget while the men were away, the women holding the fort couldn't always afford to oil a tank or shoot down a plane in ball gowns. Trousers and wedges soon replaced dresses and thanks to a shortage in rubber, heels and stockings were on the way out.

Now let's look at today. Our computers have become tablets, commercial online television is predominant, film noir has a new found respect...I cannot justify the Velcro, but you get my point!

Moreover, we're facing a war and our economy is in an 'interesting' state to say the least. Everyone is cutting back one way or another and I must say my curtains would make for a very nice number.

Are we unoriginal for recreating what we already have or through fashion are we merely reflecting the state of the world we live in?

I have my opinion. What's yours?


Get involved with the discussion via facebook, twitter, blogger, linked in and ideas tap.

Blessings,
Nadia Gasper for Caramel Rock.

Caramel Rock Summer Programme

Caramel Rock has launched a summer programme to give young people the opportunity to step into the fashion world!

The Caramel Rock Outreach Course leads up to a fashion show event where students are given the chance to exhibit the work they produced during the session. Not only will they be creating garments and gaining valuable knowledge within the fashion industry, they will also curate portfolios that will contribute greatly to their career in the fashion industry.

Through this summer programme, Caramel Rock aims to provide a wealth of experience to those who desire a career in fashion but, need that first break.

See details below for more info!
Our summer programme starts on Monday 1st August 2011.
It last two weeks but you can choose your starting day:
• From the 1st to the 12th
• From the 15th to the 27th of August
The classes will be from 11am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.

It will take place at Caramel Rock design Studio: 5 cooper street E16 1QU
Call 020 7476 3222 or email director@caramelrock.com to recieve more info and to book your place.

We look forward to seeing you soon!








Course Programme

For only £50 you will learn the following in two weeks:
• Fashion pattern
• Machinery work
• Designing and drawing
• How to set out a fashion label

The classes’ capacity is only 25 Students per session! So make sure you book in advance.
If you are interested to joining us or for any questions please contact us

See you soon…
Contact us:
Tel: 02074673222
Mobile: 07706727161
Website: www.caramelrock.com
Email: info@caramekrock.com

Trends

•Prints and Patterns
- Designers haven’t been shy to going wild for Prints and Patterns this year, such as a seen on this year’s catwalk was polka dots, leopard prints, Hawaiian prints, bold and bright dye prints. Dolce and Gabbana have modernize the trend of star prints on the catwalk, which the star print has become a must have to be seen in, whether if it’s a T-Shirt or a mini dress that suits every occasion.


•Pleats
-Pleat designs are currently popular on the catwalk, red carpet and also on the high street. Miu Miu showcased in their runway spring 2011 of pleats. Whether if it’s a pleated dress, long nude or light pink pleated skirt along with white or cream top, it has become a summer must for 2011.


•Seventies Style
-Seventies Style has become a popular trend seen on the catwalk for spring/summer 2011. This will enable for both females and males to either wear bold, fun and colourful choices due to this trend. Designers such as Marc Jacobs has already embraced the seventies style trends with big and bold prints and accessories that showcase the seventies style in 2011.


•Stripes
-Stripes is a constant in style trend that can be worn all seasons, at any time, but in the Spring/Summer 2011 catwalk, the trend is to make it colourful and bold statements, with just simple stripes. Prada shows the colourfulness of stripes, Even if it’s a top, skirt or dress.


•Block Colours
-Block Colours is a trending this year, colours that stand out such as pink, yellow, orange, blue, are all popular at the moment. This trend will allow for you to make bold statements with what you are wearing, allowing for there to be creativity with the colours that are being worn. Lanvin shows the ideal case of wearing block colours.