allegra hicks

[helena]

Have a look at the fashion on this site - what do you think of it? I like some of it - its really pretty. Its not cutting edge or anything but nice stylish clothes. please share any views you may have...

http://www.allegrahicks.com

 

[thefashionista]

i like it a lot...its very simple, but with subtle, pretty touches. my favorite piece is this...i'd love wearing it, i'd feel so feminine and soft:

 

[helena]

these are my faves

 

[helena]

its reminding me slightly of sonia rykiel.

 

[faust]

It's not bad, but I can't say that it's exciting. But very good for everyday/office wear.

 

[helena]

It's not bad, but I can't say that it's exciting. But very good for everyday/office wear.

true - its not really anything new or innovative. pretty though. my office is much MORE conservative than that! you'd love it!

 

[faust]

my office is much MORE conservative than that! you'd love it!

jeebus!!!

 

[helena]

oh yes indeeedy. I am wearing a dress over trousers today & getting all sorts of comments from all the patriarchs that run this place!!!!

 

[PrinceOfCats]

That's like on oh yes indeeedy. I am wearing a dress over trousers today & getting all sorts of comments from all the patriarchs that run this place!!!!

Whoah! the Norfolk shooting-tweeds end of the conservative spectrum

 

[luxmode]

Nice topic Helena. I really like her. She is extremely well known for her textile and rug design...some are absolutely stunning and I know many artists collect her work. I like some of the clothes from her collection but as fashion design is somewhat new for her I think we have to wait and see. That said, I haven't seen her clothes in person, have you? If so, what are the fabrics like, etc...

 

[helena]

Nice topic Helena. I really like her. She is extremely well known for her textile and rug design...some are absolutely stunning and I know many artists collect her work. I like some of the clothes from her collection but as fashion design is somewhat new for her I think we have to wait and see. That said, I haven't seen her clothes in person, have you? If so, what are the fabrics like, etc...

I have never been to her shop but my husband has & he thinks its lovely. He bought me one of her summer kaftans last year - it was good for the beach. I never seem to have time when I am in London to hike over to Sloane Sq where her shop is. Have you?

 

[faust]

oh yes indeeedy. I am wearing a dress over trousers today & getting all sorts of comments from all the patriarchs that run this place!!!!

argh...

 

[helena]

argh...

do you want a job? you could wear ann dem....my colleagues would think you were from outer space.

 

[faust]

do you want a job? you could wear ann dem....my colleagues would think you were from outer space.

I get enough of that here, thanks

 

[luxmode]

I have never been to her shop but my husband has & he thinks its lovely. He bought me one of her summer kaftans last year - it was good for the beach. I never seem to have time when I am in London to hike over to Sloane Sq where her shop is. Have you?

Your husband sounds like a very nice man...lucky you! No I haven't been to her shop...I haven't been to London in about three years. I would very much like to go bc I like her work with textiles/rugs so much...I can't wait to see the clothes in person.

 

[helena]

I hope you get to visit soon then. Just been looking at the rugs which are very nice - I wonder how much they are...

 

[liberty33r1b]

its reminding me slightly of sonia rykiel.

yeah, me too! and i don't even know why.....
nice clothes, btw, very wearable and pretty....

 

[softgrey]

i like the styling of the collection better than the collection itself...
just goes to show that good styling can make anything look good...
she started out with a collection of only kaftans....and has only recently branched out into the full clothing line...maybe 2-3 seasons now...

i can't say i hate it ...but i really don't see the reason for another collection like this...don't we already have enough of this basic stuff?...can't you get this look from reiss or banana republic?...for a fraction of the price...

thanks for the link helena...and for the record...i've seen her stuff in the showroom... didn't impress me much... still think the kaftans are the best thing she does...