Who are you?

Who am I?

When deciding which subculture I fitted into, I actually found it quite hard because I like so many different interests and ideas. Although I don't know many people who can just fit into one identiy.

 

Being part of the Afro/Caribbean culture; one of the first ideas which popped into my head was Notting Hill Carnival; I go every year. London shuts off certain roads for floats, music, costumes and different styles of food.  For two days different communities come together to celebrate their culture. My grandparents are from Montserrat in the Caribbean and even though I have never traveled there I always imagine Notting Hill Carnival as a chunk of the island. The yellow fabric with the black oval prints remind mind me of the carnival as its busy and bright.

Folk

The first image shows one of my favourite outings, having a picnic in the park with friends and family during hot summer days. 

Florence Welch is one of my style icons, pictured here with her floral flowing dress,  contributing to the boho/folk trend. 
Although florals are continuously seen on the catwalk every Spring/Summer, I think Giambatista Valli and Marni have shown oriental flowers at there best, because the prints are bold but also elegant. 

Indie

  

I like wearing coloured converses, denim jackets and also going to gigs. Although I don't think it makes me part of the indie subculture as I'm not invested enough I like too many other styles and events. I also like bright coloured prints but particularly floral. Where does that fit within a subcultural? I think I am still deciding who I want to be.

All about London

Selfridges Preen 

Exploring London's diverse shops lead me first to Selfridges where both designer and high street live. Preen's geometric shapes stood out the most especially with it's bold colours although the gold headpiece distracted me from the detail of this garment.

  Oxfam Boutique 

This boutique's window display showcased this crochet dress against a newspaper mannequin showing how quirky and fun vintage shopping can be. 

Dover Street Market

On the first floor of Dover Street Market's store the garments were displayed against bare brick walls and wooden cabinets making Junya Watanabe's black collection in particular look powerful.

Burberry

Burberry was my next shop where high ceiling's and mirrored walls reflected the famous caramel coats. I Like the printed scarf against the coat creating an alternative look.

BlueBird

The minute I stepped foot into Bluebird I was overwhelmed by how much space was layered out particular for just one garment such as the jacket dangling down from the horses mouth.  However the lights hanging down from the menswear department was the real beauty, this made sure I could see every little stitch and detail on any item of clothing.

Liberty

Walking into Liberty felt like an experience rather than being in an actual shop, this historical building with the vintage staircase adds character into all of the item on sale. What I LOVE most is Liberty's wide range of prints. The cotton materials shown in this image would be perfect for a dress in Spring/Summer 15.

Topshop

My final destination was Topshop where Marques Almeida's collection took centre stage in Oxford street's branch.  The green two piece stood out for me against the shocking pink furry bag.