Did you see the sartorial fuss made over Simone Rocha's latest fashion show?
Simone, who is the talented daughter of design legend John Rocha, released a collection that ranged from Pepto-pink princess coats to classic black LBDs with a twist. It was pastels, but not as we know it. Just look at the tea coat above. It could be Jackie O all over again.
The website Refinery 29 loved it, saying: "We’re tickled pink for her."
(Pun intended.)
Pink, it seems, is the season's hottest hue, at least here in Australia where we're heading into spring. As a fashion editor friend said: "Blush is fast emerging as the colour of summer."
If you're a fan of rose shades, here are some lovely places to find them.
The Fielding Hotel, Covent Garden.
A great little cheapie loved by Australians.
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Garden designer Arne Maynard's country retreat in Wales, Allt-y-Bela.
Arne is loved by many notable Londoners, including Tricia Guild of Designer's Guild, for whom he designed a sublime townhouse garden.
He also won Gold at Chelsea for the Laurent-Perrier Garden.
You can stay at his country property. I've booked in for October. Can't wait.
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More from Arne Maynard's beautiful blush-pink country home, Allt-y-Bela.
Another beautiful place to book for your next getaway.
This carriage house is in downtown Manhattan, and is available to rent through One Fine Stay.
Just love that mezzanine.
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The newly redecorated Beverly Hills Hotel in LA.
The hotel's famous signature pink (a dominant part of its brand) has been given a lift so it comes across as being less saccharine sweet and more Modern Glamour.
Still a gorgeous place for lunch, even after all these years.
(NB It's great if you have a long stopover in LA en route to NY and don't know what to do.)
Las Alamandas in Mexico.
Another stylish hideaway with a surprising colour palette.
Owned by Isabel Goldsmith, the daughter of the late British financier Sir James Goldsmith.
More from Las Alamandas.
An ode to rose, Charleston in South Carolina is one of the pinkest cities in the US.
We're heading there in 2 weeks, and looking forward to seeing the South's famous grace, style and charm. We were going to stay in this hotel, above, but changed our mind for various reasons, and are now staying in the brand new Zero George Street, which has rave reviews. But is far less colourful.
More from Charleston's pink-toned boulevards.
Cabbages and Roses' store in Chelsea, London.
Not sure of credit, but will locate. Just love this.
New book. Looks good.
Gucci. Fabulous.
An oldie, but a goodie.
Dior by Dior: The Autobiography of Christian Dior.
And lastly, wonderful news for Schiaparelli (perhaps the most famous pink name of all), with Christian Lacroix taking the helm of this great French design house.
The famous salon in Paris has also had a revamp (above)
Elsa Schiaparelli would be pleased.
enjoy Charleston, it is heaven. The color and the colorful people.
ReplyDeleteI am thinking of getting a pink coat this winter. If I could I would paint my house pink! Hope you are well Janelle
ReplyDeleteLove the sleeve on that Gucci coat/dress. Fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI read that blush was the colour of the season with some degree of alarm - it's far to close to nude for me, and looks absolutely DIRE on me!! I think I'll just have to be absolutely unfashionable until it passes on to a more robust shade.
Beautiful collection of images as always - your trip sounds lovely. xx
Fabulosity in the extreme for the Gucci sleeve and your post of course.
ReplyDeleteWish I could Charleston over to Charleston with you