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Yumi SS13 Press Day
Yesterday we held our Spring/Summer 2013 Press Day, where we showcased our brand new upcoming season to the fashion press and bloggers. We had a fabulous day filled with Krispy Kreme donuts, iced tea and massages from our 1950’s-esque House Husband – pictured below! As you can see, our new collection has a distinctly 1950’s vibe, full of fresh and bright colours and of course, we have a generous helping of our signature quirky prints! And speaking of prints, here’s a little sneaky peek for you of the new season favourites…..
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Valentino: Master of Couture Exhibition
Valentino’s Pier Paolo Piccoli and Maria Grazia Chiuri never fail to produce flawless designs. We adored this season’s fairytale frocks contrasted with the edgy twist of leather capes and skirts (pictured below). As if this gorgeous AW12 collection wasn’t enough to swoon over, Valentino fans will be treated to a mesmerizing exhibition as of November 29th. Featuring over 130 haute couture designs worn by the likes of Sophia Loren, Grace Kelly and Julia Roberts, the exhibit takes place at Somerset House in the venue’s most striking form of staging yet. Visitors will get to play model for a day, sashaying (optional!) down a sixty meter catwalk to view the gowns commemorating…
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The Out-There Knit
It looks like Jil Sander’s bizarre but oh-so-desirable Picasso-themed sweater of SS12 has caught on, as more and more fashionistas are embracing the kooky sweater. A cool and quirky knit is a must-have for your wardrobe and I’m thinking, the wackier the better! Model Cara Delevingne (above left) is not one for following a trend half-heartedly, pictured showing off her Jeremy Scott Bart Simpson-ified sweater. She even has the matching skirt! Alexa Chung (above right), queen of the quirks, snapped up one of the J.W Anderson bat motif knits for Topshop. From Paul and Joe’s AW12 tropical-tiger print (below left), to Topshop Unique’s sell-out, cross-embellished sweater (below right), modeled here…
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The Statement Trouser
I am having a full-blown love affair with statement trousers. And by statement, I mean prints galore. From slim cigarette pants to slouchy styles, patterned trousers rocked the AW12 runways. While Miu Miu (above left) opted for kooky trouser suits reminiscent of funky 70’s wallpaper, Prada (above right) had us solving optical illusions with geometrical trews. If channeling Miucci Prada-esque print on print seems scary to you, then team your patterned pants with clean basics. London Fashion Week saw Poppy Delevingne (below right) showcase her trending trews with simple, chic pieces. Tailoring looks fab too with the trouser – Sienna Miller (below left) took her silk pants from day to night by adding a crisp white…
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Rodarte’s Luxe Lattes For Starbucks
Rodarte’s latest collaboration is simply genius: sisters Kate and Laura Mulleavy have designed a range of funky goods for hot drinks purveyor extraordinaire, Starbucks. This week sees the release of the limited-edition range that consists of a coffee mug, a re-useable cup sleeve, gift cards and a tote bag – all with a stylish grey, white and silver pixelated print. Although the collaboration will be launched in time for Christmas, the Mulleavy’s have stuck with their differentiated outlook on fashion; so not a reindeer in sight! It’s a new but intriguing direction for Rodarte, and I’m sure their digitalized designs will attract new purchasers, as well as the avid Rodarte…
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Look Magazine Feature our Check Blouse
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Jade from The X Factor wears Yumi Panthers
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Heat Magazine Pick Their Yumi Party Faves!
We have a treat for you this week, the lovely Hannah Brimson, Heat magazine’s Junior Style Writer has picked her top 5 pieces from our party collection – highlighting key shapes, colours and styles to see you through all those festive parties! Have a little look below and let us know which dress you would wear, do you like to stand out from the crowd or is it a little black dress all the way?
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We Love V Magazine’s New Cover!
This cover for the new issue of V magazine works on so many levels, which is why we love it! Firstly, it’s so unique. It is not often you see an actress in the shower as the front cover of a mag. Scarlett Johansson is brilliantly paying homage to one of the most famous scenes in movie history; the shower scene from Psycho. The reason? She is starring in the new film Hitchcock, playing Janet Leigh, the actress who was in the original shower scene. She is acting alongside Anthony Hopkins and Helen Mirren and the film is a biography of Hollywood director Alfred Hitchcock focusing on the time in…
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Trend Alert: Sixties Chic Collars
Collars are still having their moment of glory, and we adore them here at Yumi! Featuring on elegant swing coats and dainty-chic blouses at Chloe (above left), and decorating snug sweater dresses at Rodarte (above right), Peter Pan collars are one of the cutest details of the season. Named after the collar on the costume worn by actress Maude Adams in the 1905 Broadway ‘Peter Pan’, the collar naturally adds a charming, vintage feel to any outfit. Brigitte Bardot (below left) famously turned the prim and proper buttoned up look into a sophisticated and sexy look. Our ultimate inspiration for channeling the collar is Alexa Chung (above right), whose wardrobe…
