MATAR SS15 - Video

Hello my darlings! Sorry this is going up a little later than originally planned, I had a few mishaps with my blog last week.
I promised you all a video of MATAR's LFW debut and I have published it on my Youtube channel but for some reason Blogger won't let me add the video to this post so instead I'm going to give you guys a link to it:

MATAR SS15

I hope you enjoy the video and get a real feel for the show as I really did enjoy myself. I've been back at uni for about three weeks now and already the work is piling up so I'll try and post as often as I can. I hope if any of you have returned to school or uni you're enjoying yourselves. Until next time.
Love Holly x

LFW | MATAR - SS15 Collection

Hello my lovelies, how are you all? I hope you're all happy and enjoying your week.
Today I wanted to share some pictures with you that I took whilst I was down at LFW a few weeks ago of a show that I was invited into.
On the Monday of FW (15th) I was wandering around the courtyard at Somerset House with my friend Elena when we were approached by a lady who asked if we wanted to see a show. My initial reaction was "Like you have to ask?! Yes, obviously! Let us in!" but I felt a polite acceptance would be less embarrassing for all parties involved so kindly said yes please. She then directed us down some stairs to another lady who took our names and then lead us into a small exhibition space. As we can closer to the door a jazzy, upbeat music floated from the room and when we entered it, the music was complimented by a collection of energetic couples having the time of their lives dancing around the space. Instead of a show, MATAR had opted for a performance, and I must say it was wonderful.
The dancers were all wearing her new collection which was quite charming and hung gracefully off the dancers as they spun and jumped around the room. The experience gave me a really nostalgic feeling as if I was gazing into a lost time of youth and glory. I also loved how evidently you could see the dancers having a good time, they were laughing and smiling all the way through the performance which made the show even more enjoyable to watch.
Of course, I couldn't resist taking pictures of this wonderful presentation and so here they are!:
(By the way, I haven't edited these at all because I wanted you guys to see what the show was really like.)

As you can see the pieces are really lovely, quite simple but elegant and languid. I really like this collection and can't wait to see more work from MATAR. This was her debut presentation at LFW and I think it was a wonderful way to start what will hopefully become a fantastic tradition. 

Upon leaving the presentation, I asked the lady at the door about the designer and she gave me a press sheet, here is a snipet from it:

"MATAR SS15 celebrates the thrill of the amusement park, Coney Island in its heyday during the 1950s. The loops and wooden scaffolding of the roller coasters, the candy stands, the frilly dresses and puffy skirts if the young girls running around all become intrinsic features of the clothes. In particular, the spinning rides, where people are plunged upside down, screaming with excitement are captured through suspender and spaghetti straps that are twisted and draped into garments and transform into whimsical ruffles. Producing a collection that is highly feminine and sensual while retaining all the fun elements that Coney Island embodies. The collection touches upon the search for lost youth: and interplay between kids having fun, wearing their parent's oversized clothes that hang loose off the body, and adults trying to reclaim their youth, and adorning themselves with youthful elements such as suspenders and innocent bows. This dichotomy is what the collection fully celebrates."

Upon reading this press sheet, immediately I saw all of these elements within the collection. The draping of the fabric, the elegance of the dresses and the soft colours in collection, it all screams eternal youth and lost glory days, I could not help but stand and gaze in wonder at the beauty of it. I love this collection because it is so understated and graceful but in a subtle and modest way. I would wear any of these pieces gladly however I think my favourite is the orange jumpsuit because the fabric is gorgeous and the cut out back reminds me of the freedom and elegance of the age. 

I was so happy and grateful to be let in to see this show because it was absolutely wonderful to behold and filled me excitement. I'd like to thank MATAR for allowing me to see her show.

Well everyone that is all I have for you today I hope you enjoyed this post and didn't get too bored of all my excitement-fuelled babble. I made a video with some footage that I took of the show as well and so that will be on here soon too so keep your eyes open, it should be up in a few days. As always I hope you're all feeling fab and I will see you soon.

Love Holly x