GUESS FALL 2014 COLLECTION

American lifestyle brand "Guess" has recently launched their 2014 Fall Collection.  The brand has always been famous for their trendy denims as well as their youthful fashion campaigns all around the world. Recently I've been following the latest season of 'America's next top model 2.0', were girls and GUYS get to battle it out for a $100 000 contract, to shoot an add campaign with Guess, for the first time ever!!!  Besides the usual dramas that comes with reality tv, I got to see and learn so much about what actually goes into shooting these Guess campaigns we see on every back cover of our magazines and what a big deal it means if you are dubbed a "Guess Girl" or guy in the modelling industry.

Any way...

The latest collection will include unique textures and novel trimmings, offering a trendy garment but still holds that true aesthetic value we all as consumers look for when buying clothing.

The Woman

For women, detailing is key this season, so the designers at guess have catered for this and created pieces that have lots of detailing such as lace insets, cut out patterns, zippers as well as studs to give these garments a more edgier look and feel.  Since it's a fall collection, most (if not all) the pieces are denim, and they range from distressed jeans, Jumpsuits, Studded jackets, army green skinny jeans as well as hints of camo here and there.

The Men

Vintage influences lend inspiration to the menswear collection, with washed out denims, washed out chambray shirts and denim jackets being staple items from the collection.  Embroided button downs, plaid printed and faded denim shits compliment the western image guess usually holds on to.  There was also some mixing of textures and fabrics in this collection and some of which are leather biker jackets, double breasted cardigans as well as valvet blazers that creates a modern, refined look for the fashion forward guys out there.  Colours such as deep red and indigo were used to add a touch of sophistication to the collection.

This Collection is set to hit South African shores February 2014; along with an assortment of accessories including Footwear, handbags, eye-wear, belts and loads of jewellery.

So keep and eye out for this... 

Do have a gorgeous week ahead.

Xx

Thabiet A 

Winter Trend 2013 | The Beanie

Beanies have been around for very a long time, but it's only recently that the head piece has become an actual trend around the world.  I like the fact that you can play around with the different colours & textures and you'd still be following the latest trend at the end of the day. 

 

With so much different styles, textures and colours to choose from, I look forward to another playful, stylish and warmly dressed South African Winter ahead.

 

Below are some of my favourite beanies I've seen around town.

 

 

with that said...

I Hope you have a fantastic weekend.

 

Peace & Love

 

Thabiet

 

The White word

 

 

 

 The Bobble

 

 

 

 

 

The Neon

 

The Cat



The Onesie | by One UP South Africa

For the few of you who don't know about the infamous Onesie, Today that all changes as I inform you and bring you up to speed on SA's latest leisure trend. Onsie's are these fun and Geeky all in one jumpsuits that are easy going and really comfortable to wear out. South African Brand,  One UP South Africa brings you the latest styles in the Onesie all-in-one jumpsuit, from six different Onesie brands.

The Onesie can be worn to a list of different social events such as Outdoors, Holi one festivals, Beach parties, sporting events and even comes in cool animal styles to suit the little kiddies and are great for in house relaxing or vacations.

Celebrities such as One Direction, Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Cara delevingne and many more have been spotted rocking the Onesie lately and even styling it up to fit a certain mood.

One UP South Africa launched in sunny Cape Town in February 2013 and already showcases over 100 different styles of fun Onesie jumpsuits on their online store.  One UP South Africa will be collaborating with local South African animal brand, aFREAKa, luxary brand La Ninna Nanna and many more to bring their audience all round Onesie greatness.  Their main stride is to bring international trends to South Africa and also raise awareness through their Give one back initiative which is put inplace to help solve some of the issues SA has at hand.  They've already been working with Project Rhino KZN and the Naked skydiver to kick things off and Give one back.

Remember to love and support local brands always!

 

Follow the amazing up and coming brand by clicking these links below

 

Catch them on Facebook here

 

and also their website at www.onesie.co.za for more styles.

 

 

 

 

Other than that.  We hope to see you all at Shimmy beach Club tonight for the amazingness that is #trafficshow.

 

See you there! 

 

 

Thabiet A