Graphic Chic

Helsinki Inspiration by Jacqueline Davis Moranti

I was recently introduced to this amazing collection by Ivana Helsinki. It's a Finnish fashion brand designed by Paola Suhonen. The Fall/Winter 2013 collection, appropriately named The Rotterdam collection, brings forward a very Graphic nature, through pinup girls style inspiration. Paola travelled to Rotterdam(Netherlands) where she came across pictures of these gorgeous pinup girls and the inspiration struck! She wanted to capture "Winter marine magic moments," from the Rotterdam freight port. 

When I first saw the collection, I didn't really see the "pinup girl" style, I was immediately drawn to the prints and the patterns. I love unique prints, they can take any plain outfit and turn it into something much more fun! I could totally see myself wearing any of her pieces, from the peter pan collared frocks, to the bulky overcoats. When you look more closely at the collection you can see the the darting and the accentuating of the hips that helps form the beauty of the pinup inspiration. I also think i'm going to take a cue from the hairstylist and try this top- knot bun look, it has a very regal feeling that i'm fawning over!

Backstage with the makeup artist, John Jones

Dear readers, how do you feel about this collection, would you wear it?

 PS, I recently worked on a blog post for my dear friend and fellow blogger, Chaucee Stillman of Streets and Stripes. Check out my Valentine's day ensemble's here!