Creative Focus: Lisa Stannard

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Over the last few weeks I've been spending a lot of time on FASHION156 and I have been inspired to say the least. They regularly feature the work of creatives in photography, art and illustration and often use emerging talent, showcasing their work to a large audience. So I have decided to do the same. Share and share alike I say. So the first in my Creative Focus series is the fashion illustrator LISA STANNARD. She is one talented lady and has been on my radar for some time. Stannard started her career with a degree in textiles, and has specialised in illustration and print design, working with Lily Allen on the launch of her clothing store Lucy In Disguise and has been commisioned for many freelance projects.

She is most famous for her work with Whitney Port, who you may remember from MTV's The City, and designs prints for her Whitney Eve clothing collection. Her signature style of bright and semi-abstract feminine florals and stylistic portraiture has seen her emerge as an industry-leader in the field of fashion illustration and print design. Below are some examples of her work, from her freelance projects to her most recent work for Whitney Eve. Feast your eyes.

Image Source: LISA STANNARD; CELEBUZZ.

Kit Neale Autumn / Winter '12

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I don't know about you guys, but recently I have been very drawn to all the amazing print coming through in London menswear. From the Autumn / Winter men's shows there was a plethora of print, from Agi & Sam, Matthew Miller and Astrid Andersen - see my post HERE. But one designer that I failed to give a mention to was Kit Neale. Criminal I know, but I'm attempting to make up for it now.

Neale's collection brings retro sportswear to 2012 with bright allotment and floral prints, injecting a dose of femininity to bomber jackets and dungarees. The all-over print look has been big this Spring / Summer but it seems it will be kicked up a notch next season. Wear a matching allotment print suit, or mix it up with clashing prints for maximum fashion points. And the mismatched metallic trainers are a winner too.

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Christopher Shannon Menswear at Ok-ni

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As a born and bred Northern boy, the references in Christopher Shannon's new menswear collection are all too familiar. 'Refined scallyism' as he calls it. But if you're more about layered nylons and tassled sweatshirts than casual aggression and getting teenagers pregnant then this may be right up your street. Speaking of streets, this is another one of those directional streetwear collections that I am so fond of - if you dont believe me see how many times I have used that phrase on this blog. But anyway enough about me... feast your eyes on this. All available online at OKI-NI.