H&M Studio AW14 Show

H&M Studio is the new name for H&M's seasonal collection of key pieces at affordable prices. H&M just keeps getting better and better at delivering essentials that people really want to wear. H&M Studio has its own dedicated design team at H&M, who each season creates a limited-edition collection full of the hottest looks and statement pieces. H&M presented its autumn 2014 catwalk show yesterday during Paris fashion week.

Just in case you were wondering; the singer giving the live performance throughout the show is upcoming French artist HollySiz.

As always, you will have to wait to get your hands on these pieces, the collection will be available in selected stores and online as of September 4, 2014 - mark those diaries and circle that date.

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PARIS HAUTE COUTURE A/W 2011 - Jean Paul Gaultier

I met with Emilie yesterday in Paris and managed to get a sneak peak at Jean Paul Gaultier's Haute couture collection for autumn/winter 2011. I have to say the girls walked way to quickly which made it hard to capture them but looking at the pictures last night I had to admit that the dresses looked stunning and the girls (and boys) were actually breath taking. It was a true 'compte de fée' of 'enfants terribles' at the heart of Paris. I thought I would share with you some of the shots I managed to capture even thought they are not amazing and don't do JPG's work and creation any justice. However, I still liked some of them as they are messy, very bright and taken in the middle of Paris which actually kind of works. All in all, it was a fun afternoon that started of with some peaceful reading in a parc nearby and ended up in a whole lot of street-style, people watching, and a fair amount of posing. I am now back in Brussels for a couple of days, then of to the UK then back to Paris next week.

My outfit that day was nothing exceptional but my trousers did get a lot of attention, outfit post to come tomorrow :)

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Showroom Belgium

I was invited last week to the lunch and press conference held by the FFI (Flanders Fashion Institute) and the WBDM (Wallonie Bruxelles Design/Mode) who were presenting their showroom Bruxelles. No matter how much the two sides of Belgium don't get along when it comes to politics, they sure do get it right when it comes to the Arts, and this collaboration was no exception. The showroom was buzzing with both Francophone and Flemish designers (and no they were not standing across the room from each other), and the journalist and bloggers seemed to like what they were seeing. I got to know the designers better, such as Sarah and Carol (the fantastic duo behind the fun and very vibrant line 'Filles à papa') for whom my appreciation got that much bigger after talking with them. I also spent some time with lovely duo behind 'the cookie therapy' but it was also the opportunity to discover some new Belgian designers  such as Niyona, Kimstumpf and Monsieur Bull (and god knows we have our fair share, of great Belgian designers but strangely they always seem to be requisitioned by either the French fashion community or the American one). As for the rest I will let the pictures do the talking.

Carol and Sarah (the stylish duo behind 'Filles à papa' wearing items from their W/F 2011 collection)

simply perfect with its reversible sequins

Their S/S 2011 collection will be out very soon and I already know what I want to take a closer look at

cupcakes, what else?

Loving this colour from 'The cookie therapmonsieru bull

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Their trademark bow bag

'Monsieur Bull's lovely model (sporting one of his latest creations) seems to enjoy 'The cookie therapy' goods

Now, this is a beauty. This has to be the best looking 24h bag I have seen in a while, from Nyiona

the designers get to know each other a little better before PFW

Finally, I got to met the charming Valentine Avoh, whose blog I trully enjoy!