Monika Chiang is a noted fashion designer and her first clothing collection debuted in the Fall of 2011.

Monika Chiang’s collection has grown ever since that initial launch and includes apparel, handbags, shoes and jewelry. Each piece has been carefully designed with a distinctly Monika Chiang perspective.

Her upcoming Fall 2013 apparel collection evokes modern glamour and combines it with an elegant nonchalance. Chiang truly appreciates quality craftsmanship and innovation and it shows in her luxury fashion line.

Monika Chiang was quoted, “The Monika Chiang collection is for the modern woman who is not afraid to take chances. She’s fashion-forward but doesn’t chase trends. She is a curator of sorts and shops for pieces that she knows will be a part of her wardrobe for years to come”, Monika explains.”

Her creative design evokes seemingly contradictory sensibilities combine in unexpectedly elegant ways – such as tough black leather paired with silks, plus sensual, sheer knits set against studs and zipper details. These are modern wardrobe classics designed to empower women to dress with confidence.

The Fall 2013 collection from Monika Chiang also includes a curated selection of handbags and jewelry that are both elevated and edgy. Prevalent crocodile leather clutches with sleek gold hardware, chic knuckle rings and unconventional statement necklace are also a direct reflection of Monika’s effortlessly cool style.

Prices for the Fall 2013 collection from fashion designer Monika Chiang ranges from $125 to $1,200 (apparel) and $65 – $595 (accessories)

Courtesy of: Bottega Veneta

For Spring-Summer 2011, Bottega Veneta continues its exploration of the space in a man’s wardrobe between casual and formal.

The collection is breezy but focused, balanced between the technical rigor of athletic apparel and the refined technique of classically tailored men’s wear.

The silhouette is boxy and fluid, with cropped jackets and full, pleated pants that taper at the ankle or fall, full and roomy, to the hem.

A shirt jacket, beautifully constructed and as soft as a t-shirt, illustrates the gentle side of tailoring.

The palette is broad and intricate, starting with deep, rich shades of celeste blue, vermilion red, camp green, black, and white. Lighter, tonal gradations of these colors – now empire, carmine, and turf – weave their way through the clothes, along with soft woody shades of brown and beige and the occasional shot of absinthe.

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Courtesy of: Abandon

The alternative 90’s style is making a comeback, and Abandon are borrowing elements from that era without making us all look like Madonna in Desperately Seeking Susan.

Abandon has bought the Grunge Deluxe trend back up to speed again, taking inspiration from Karen O from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs using deluxe washes.

The key trend of the era, which was heavily represented on the catwalks, was grunge. Abandon is keying on this versatile trend that champions the nonchalant, layered, un-groomed casual look that is set to become popular for Spring/Summer 2010.

Layers of lattice – and strips of shredding – are inserted into jersey tops, dresses, and leggings. Rock-inspired, denim trucker jackets can be teamed with haunting acid-wash tees and shredded leggings for a psychedelic twist to the grunge-chick look.

Recreating summer grunge with a deluxe edge, ditsy carnation prints are mixed up with lashings of lace, evoking wild nights of abandon.

View the entire Abandon collection at: http://www.usc.co.uk/