My LFW reflections

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London Fashion Week is well and truly done.

In Fact, it’s actually Milan Fashion Week (I am behind, I know haha) but I always like to have a little look back at all the great things I was able to see. Due to unforeseen circumstances, I wasn’t able to attend as many shows as I would have liked to, however, I am happy, alive and here to report about my favourites.

I hope you enjoy my latest vlog from London Fashion Week with Oxford Fashion Studio who have recently had their first-ever runway show in Milan. I have to say I am insanely proud of them!

My highlights were OFS (obviously), Teatum Jones especially Kelly Knox, Tommy Hilfiger, Adidas X Hailey Baldwin, JULIEN MACDONALD (Shooketh), Halpern and Ralph & Russo. And I’ll be explaining why I loved them all so much!

Most of which will be shared somewhere on my Instagram! But I will discuss my 4 favourites right here!

Oxford Fashion Studio

As you saw from my vlog, I got some super cool backstage footage.  A full runway video will be coming soon so watch this space!

Teatum Jones

https://www.instagram.com/p/BZEuOfaF7xJ/?taken-by=itskellyknox

Teatum Jones seriously does diversity well. Race, Disability, Gender, they really are an inclusive brand that has clean lines, structured pieces and a modest palette of pastels and neutrals. Absolutely love it. And Kelly Knox!

As you may have seen on my Instagram recently, I expressed why Kelly is such a great role model, inspiration & friend. Make sure you go and check it out!

Tommy Now/ Tommy X Gigi

For their first time showing in the UK, Tommy Hilfiger took London by Storm! With 90’s rocker/punk vibes running through both collections, the Rock Circus brought the fire on and off the runway.

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The beautiful Hadids were reunited on the runway, (#FamilyGoals) Bella donning it in a hoodie dress, Anwar in a Geometric jumper and striped turtleneck and Gigi slaying her own creation. The runway was adorned with supermodel elite such as Jourdan Dunn, Lucky Blue Smith, Sara Sampaio, Presley Gerber, Hailey Baldwin.

The rocky show had amazing people such as Cameron Dallas, Lewis Hamilton, Neymar Jr, Ali Gordon, Jim Chapman, Caroline Daur and so many other insanely talented people were sat in the Frow.

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Julien Macdonald

As you can probably tell by my capitalisation of his name, I really love Julien Macdonald!

Julien is notorious for intricate designs which as completely and utterly mind-blowing and this collection is no exception. Take a deeper look!

Are you in love yet? I am!

These are my LFW favourites but I promise more will be on my Instagram in some capacity.

Victoryforu

Victorious Everyday

Exclusive: Vejits SS18

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This is an exclusive just for you! Thank you so much to Vejits for allowing me to share this exclusive with you all!

In Tokyo, Vejits SS18 launched and here’s a full look at the stunning collection:

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The designers of Vejits are getting us all in the mood for summer again (Even though it just left us) with bright prints, maxi and midi cuts, asymmetry and contrasting tones. There is really something for every woman in this new collection.

If you like to keep things quite simple:

This would be perfect with the light camel with lace details and white asymmetric top with the dark blue wide leg trousers with front slits. Simplicity pushed to its limits.

If you’re a lover of print:

This shirt dress is brilliant for the summer and most likely could be worn now with a big coat and some ankle boots. The pink belt is positioned perfectly to add some dimensions to the look.

If you’re a lover of all things bright:

This bright pink co-ord set would catch anyone’s eye. This would definitely be for the confident woman who is ready to take on the world in technicolour.

I am so happy to share this exclusive with you. Enjoy and scroll at your leisure and Thank you once again to the Vejits team for trusting me with this secret. Tokyo is going to love this! We all need some Vejits in our lives.

Victoryforu

Victorious Everyday

My NYFW September 2017 Faves!

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Today marks the end of New York Fashion Week

(And the beginning of London Fashion Week – more to come soon) and I have absolutely loved it! Granted, I wasn’t there soaking up the sights and sounds of NYC but I am here to share some of my fashion week faves. The header image for this blog post includes Karlie Kloss closing the show at Brandon Maxwell, Slick Woods walking in the Fenty X Puma show and Gigi Hadid (who pretty much was in every show) opening Prabal Gurung. Let’s jump into the brilliance that was (and is) New York Fashion Week.

(Disclaimer: all images without the Victoryforu logo were not edited by me and do not belong to me!)

Oxford Fashion Studio

My friends at Oxford Fashion Studio absolutely slayed NYFW with no apologies, featuring designers such as Heroes 4 Heroes, Gina Cas, Manola Hawaii and Vanessa Gounden. Make sure you check out their live videos for a full look at all of their amazing designers:

Oxford Fashion Studio will continue to grow and become a fashion power house. Make sure you remember their name.

Desigual

If you know me well enough, you know that I am a dancer. If not check out my Youtube Channel – Shameless plug, I know. But when dance and fashion come together as the culmination of self-expression like at the Desigual show, I have to completely say, “I am in Love!”

I remember saying this as soon as I saw a short snippet of them on Instagram. And here is some of what I saw, you know just ICYMI all:

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Yes, it’s crazy but what great fashion house isn’t a little bit mad!

Brandon Maxwell

Karlie Kloss Closing Brandon Maxwell.
DIsclaimer: Found on Vogue Runway.

Karlie Kloss (Who celebrated 10 years of being a model) looks absolutely exquisite in Maxwell’s brilliant designs. You can see the artistry in every single piece, take a look:

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Brandon Maxwell is truly a class act!

Fenty X Puma

Before getting into the style, can we just take a moment to discuss FENTY BEAUTY!

And the reviews have been so good. Rihanna did not come to play! Her risky, no-prisoners attitude transcends her music, fashion and acting careers. Whether you like her or not, Badgalriri is undoubtedly slaying the game.

Slick Woods in Fenty X Puma
Found on Vogue Runway

The Urban designs also involved both men and women which for a menswear lover like me really intrigued me, I believe that Rihanna really has a skilled eye for design:

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Marchesa

Do I need to say anymore? The British fashion powerhouse absolutely killed it in NYC:

Jeremy Scott

Happy Anniversary to the Haute Street Style Genius! Here’s to 20 more years of amazing, crazy, innovative style!

Prabal Gurung

“Grant me the strength to change the things I cannot accept.” is how Gurung’s politically charged began. Freeing the nipple, empowering women and completely showing us all how it is done is what he does best.

Even though there are so many oustanding designers, these are just a handful of some of my favourites from NYFW! Next Stop: London Fashion Week.

I am so excited for this weekend!

Victoryforu

Victorious Everyday