Claire Garvey - Irish Designer

Recently, I have discovered a visionary new Irish designer, Claire Garvey. Claire produces her breathtaking and original creations for any occasion including Proms, Weddings and Birthdays.

Claire is becoming one of the UK and Ireland's leading dress designers, as well as showcasing her talent at various fashion shows and wedding fairs.

What do you think of this 'Mona Lisa' themed piece?

The vibrant colours here make this outfit perfect for Spring/Summer

Claire's designs at a bridal show event:

Check out Claire's website at www.clairegarvey.com

Today's Dress - 'Recycled Fashion'

At a press day a few weeks ago I came across a designer who makes clothes, particularly dresses, out of Speedo material, be it either swimming costumes or wetsuits.

Unfortunately the designer wasn't there at the time as they had instead sent an intern so, without having been able to talk to them about their inspiration and ideas, I shall instead have to just show you the pictures.

What do you think of these pieces? In my opinion they are an interesting idea for the catwalk, but I personally couldn't see many people wearing them in an ordinary situation.

Leave me a comment and tell me what you think!

Rainbow Winters - Autumn/Winter '11

Recently I have discovered another relatively new brand. Designed by Amy Konstanze Mercedes Rainbow Winters, the brand 'Rainbow Winters' debuted their first ready-to-wear collection at London Fashion Week in September 2010.

What I love about Rainbow Winters is the way that they combine cutting-edge science with high fashion such as the way her first collection includes pieces which change colour in reaction to sunlight or water.

The 'Illuminated Clothing' line uses fibre optic woven fabric, LEDs and EL wires to create dazzling effects on the catwalk:

The 'Picasso Explosion: Sound Reactive Dress' is made of neoprene tubes with electroluminescent panels and animates in response to sound:

Inspired by liquid geometrics and light paintings, the interactive Autumn/Winter collection pays tribute to  the 1965 Piet Mondrian collection of Yves Saint Laurent and the twentieth century artists Picasso and Kandinsky.

The luminescent ink dot pattern on this Fuchsia Silk Petal Dress glows blue under UV light

This Orange Mondrian Coat looks very chic and also changes colour under UV/sunlight

I also like this Picasso Scarf in mushroom grey and fuchsia

I shall definitely be keeping an eye on this brand as it grows and develops, as although it is very new it has already intrigued me.

Check out their website at http://rainbowwinters.com/ and they're also on Twitter at @RainbowWinters