er Styles Rocker: (enthuses,
breathlessly) You are super lucky to be rocking that raucous London
Fashion Week fedora; what a STUPENDOUS gift from the atelier, stylish and edgy,
the aesthetic boasts a striking resemblance to Paramore Misery
Business. It is far too stunning. Oh my gosh! That's the definition of
perfection. Which self-respecting stylist extraordinaire could resit falling in
love with that fine gem. Heaven is missing this fine specimen! It can plant
itself in my fedora collection, any day, all day. If it was a cell, I wouldn't
want it to be replaced. NO other cell could take its place
... LFW SS17 AW16
Impulsy: Don’t get so excited. What you are saying makes NO sense. Wait…It MAKES sense
The fashionista extraordinaire walking the sidewalk at
London Fashion Week is Olga from Russia. Currently a fashion intern, she previously studied at the prestigious University of the Arts London. Imitate her inimitable style
by matching a runway fedora by Topshop with Valentin Yudashkin jeans, Artur
Lomakin sweater and The Row bag.
er Styles Rocker: Your London
Fashion Week outfit look so cool, chic and surreally stylish. We are LITERALLY
immersed and impressed with this creation. I am in LOVE with that fedora hat,
it is so so crazily hot. That’s a fedora I would LITERALLY go for, honestly.
This fertile spot in the dessert has stolen a, erm, spot in my heart! Oh my
gosh! It’s such a sartorial wonder!!...
(taxi
passes, noisily)
er
Styles Rocker: …Can you, please tell me the inspiration for the
sprezzatura aesthetic you are unveling at London Fashion Week?
Olga:
erm. I was just inspired by the 60’ and 70’s, so I just got those wide-legged
jeans. This is…bag that I bought recently
er
Styles Rocker: What bag is it, please?
Olga:
Coach Ellie
er
Styles Rocker: It’s a beautiful handbag. I LOVE the bold silhouette, the
understated yet strong and appealing hue.
Olga:
Thank you
er
Styles Rocker: It’s quite minimal and oozes inordinate flair. That jumper! Or
is it a sweater?
Olga:
The jumper is from a Russian brand
er
Styles Rocker: What’s the name of the Russian brand?
Olga:
It’s called Alena Phillieo
er
Styles Rocker: An you spell it out for me, please
Olga:
That’s Alena Phillieo (spells) A, L, E, N, A…
er
Styles Rocker: Yeah
Olga:
.P, H, I, L, L, I, E, O
er
Styles Rocker: The slouch aesthetic is immersive; I LOVE it. It’s quire pared
back and minimal; quite effortless - and, erm, flair.
Olga:
(smiles, thinly)
er
Styles Rocker: Oh my gosh! That fedora. What fashion house is the designer?
Olga:
Just Topshop
er
Styles Rocker: No wonder! It’s a pulsating as the Rainbow, I Surrender. What do
you LOVE about fedoras?
Olga:
I just think it goes so well with all the outfits.
er
Styles Rocker: And how many do you possess?
Olga:
About six
er
Styles Rocker: Why do you have so many?
Olga:
They are different colors, different (touches fedora, proudly) kind of shades
er
Styles Rocker: Shape is EVERYTHING! So you team these fedoras with different
elements and different colours, separates that you are wearing
Olga:
Sorry
er
Styles Rocker: Because you match your different colour fedora hats with
different…
Olga:…yes…
er
Styles Rocker: …elements that you are wearing
Olga:
(nods)
er
Styles Rocker: Charming! What do you LOVE about London Fashion Week?
Olga:
(gushes) It’s just so many (emphatically) people you can meet here and everyone
looks stylish, just the whole atmosphere, and the shows (catwalks) are amazing,
OF COURSE. I have been to a few today. People in the industry are here. Things
are happening. It’s just AMAZING.
er
Styles Rocker: Yeah.
Olga:
And…It’s AMAZING!
er
Styles Rocker: What shows have you seen today?
Olga:
I have been to Mary Katrantzou, Preen by Thornton Bregazzi , Anya Hindmarch
er
Styles Rocker: Wow! And which showcase was your ultimate object of desire?
Olga:
I would say Anya Hindmarch
er
Styles Rocker: Why?
Olga:
Just the way it was all done…like the moving platform…the way the models came
out walking and the styles were amazing, of course. It was emotional; it left
an impression on me.
er
Styles Rocker: Excellent! Where are you from, incidentally?
Olga:
I’m Russian!
er
Styles Rocker: We LOVE Russia.
Olga:
(smiles)]
er
Styles Rocker: Have you been to Moscow Fashion Week?
Olga:
Yes! (nods, smilingly) I have.
er
Styles Rocker: How would you compare that showcase with its London counterpart;
London Fashion Week?
Olga:
London is way busier, way bigger brands, more people and it is kind of more
prestige, London Fashion Week is really easy to...(speech drowns out by
sidewalk din) Yeah, Moscow Fashion Week is not so big and it’s not so…(traffic
noise) but I like it.
er
Styles Rocker: Amazing! Is there someone in Russia whose style you admire?
OLGA:
Erm. I think…
er
Styles Rocker: spell it out for me please.
OLGA:
M I R A D E M A
er
Styles Rocker: What does she do? Who is she?
OLGA:
She is running 24/7. It’s like a website for fashion….
er
Styles Rocker: How do you define her style?
OLGA:
Her style?
er
Styles Rocker: Yeah. You said that her style inspires you, right?
OLGA:
Yes. I wouldn’t say I’m particularly inspired by someone. There are people who
I like; the way the dress. But I wear what I like. I wear something when I want
to wear it. It’s not that I’m taking inspiration from another person.
er
Styles Rocker: Your style is effortless and it’s very immersive. Your
creativity is in clear evidence. Clearly, you have your own styling ideas and
innovation, We really appreciate you sharing your style with Sidewalk Darlings,
today, at London Fashion Week
OLGA:
Okay
er
Styles Rocker: Before you walk the sidewalk, may we have your permission to
publish this video and our youtube show called Sidewalk Darlings
OLGA:
Yes.
er
Styles Rocker: Thank you so much. Your attire looks immersive. Have a nice day!
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