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    DRESS UP BLOUSE

    Pandora Loves this… because this translucent silk blouse redraws the boundaries of sexy. Dress Up and confuse stereotypes as the sensibilities of the long-sleeved shirt meet the audacity of subtle exposure and youthful cut-outs.

    The contradiction of sexy sheers and childlike innocence recalls a familiar theme in this season's collections. In Hermes the sheer shirt is rendered youthful by a pussy-bow neck tie, in Chloé diaphanous fabrics are given a bridal twist in white undulating tiered dresses and in Stella McCartney a see-through white shirt dress evokes the same grown-up sensuality as Dress Up's blouse. Set up in 2006 by Australian fashion graduate Stephanie Downey, Dress Up empathises with the relationship that women have with their clothes. The innocence of exposed panels positioned unexpectedly at the shoulders is emblematic of a childlike aspiration for femininity. We are reminded of the exposed nape of a Geisha's neck, where obvious notions of sexuality are disposed of in place of the sometimes more potent power of suggestion.

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    RICHARD NICOLL BLAZER

    Pandora loves this… because pastels are the new black, and no one handles those candy shades quite like Richard Nicoll. In the perfect hue of violet, this silk-crepe blazer wraps up British summertime in one fell swoop. Thrown on over a cute-as-pie Charles Anastase tee, we can gladly achieve Nicoll's self-professed spring/summer aim, capturing 'the spirit of escapism' while maintaining his knack for urban cool.

    Drawing inspiration from 19th century Tahitian photography (of course!) Nicoll was taken with the 'naive, relaxed attitude to the drape of the fabric and the mix of block colour and print'. An aspiration that translated beautifully in his collection of muted colours, running form grey-on-grey to pinks and purples. Nicoll's London base and Australian nationality is a juxtaposition happily reflected in his designs. Both laid back and urban in equal measure, he appears to be perfecting the art of city daywear, allowing us a sartorial escape from our demanding working week. With a collection that hints at Nicolls growth and the confidence that comes with it, we see his biggest strengths pulled together in cool, pretty harmony and we want a slice!

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    CHRISTOPHER KANE DRESS

    Chloe loves this… because this Christopher Kane dress is the best blast from the past since the return of clogs. An exact replica of look number 5 from Kane's Central St. Martins MA show, this dress is another amazing piece from Browns 40th Anniversary Future Collectables. A bright red and pink bandage/bondage accolade, this fire-snapper of a Little Red Dress has us super excited for a summer inspired by early 90s Versace brights and fun-loving kitsch.

    It's little wonder that Donatella Versace took a mentor role so early on in Christopher Kane's promising career. Consulting him during his degree, Versace couldn't have bestowed her wisdom on a more deserving subject. Taken up by Browns immediately, this Scottish born designer has gone on to create a line for Topshop and currently designs the resurrected Versus line for Versace, all alongside his own brand. Since the disco aesthetic of his award winning launch collection Kane has brought us atomic prints, gingham-panelled tea dresses and most recently, embroidered lace-infused leather. It's a tribute to his real understanding of the original, intellectual and 'beddable' girl he designs for that we still want his first collection as much as we want his most recent.

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