i would really really like one of these...(or 3 if you're offering)

I've posted about Jessica McCormack before, she creates astoundingly amazing and conceptually brilliant diamond jewellery. I discovered these incredible 'birdbone' rings on her website, so I emailed her about them and was sent some great photos. I love how they can be worn singularly or as part of a giant collection, I'd go for the giant collection myself! A girl can dream...

SNAP HAPPY:

Belle Sauvage
T-shirt Island exhibiton space

Oxfam D.I.Y exhibition stand

Ginta - laser-cut mask designer

Arcade-style grabbing machine filled with purses
Jewellery display - love the giant lamp almost like a microscope

Jewellery display - set out like a dinner table

Red Indian panther - want one

Playful, kitsch jewellery brand Tel N2

Tribal inspired jewellery designer, Fiona Paxton

JACEY WITHERS:

Saw this jewellery designers's stand at the exhibiton at 180 The Strand and it really stood out to me. Unfortuantely I wasn't able to photograph any of his work so I pulled these images off Google, but his collection really is AMAZING! Inspired by a mysterious journey to a far away paradise island, the collection features mischevious monkeys, exotic flowers and ethereal mermaids. Favourite pieces for me include a pirate's cutlass necklace and ancient genie lamp earrings. But for me the highlight of the collection is the Treasure chest necklace itself which contains hidden jewels which can either dangle from the open box or worn tucked neatly away inside. Couldn't find a picture of it, but I WANT IT!!

http://www.jaceywithers.com/

"IF HANDSOME HATS MAKE HAPPY HEADS, THEN LONDON TRULY IS THE HOME OF HEADONISM":

A real highlight of the week for me was the Headonism exhibiton which was curated by Stephen Jones to celebrate the new wave of London milliners. I've always been fascinated by the extravagence of millinery, and was certainly in hat-heaven with this impressive display.

The main display, love the props and styling- grand decadence restricted to a monochrome palette and playing with scale - creates an appropriately surreal setting for the wierd and wonderful headpieces.

Soren Bach - Danish milliner who worked as a hairdresser for 20 yeras before turning his scissor wielding hands to hats and has been called the millinery equivalent of Vidal Sassoon.

My favourite of all the features milliners was Piers Atkinson, whose surreal SS10 collection is aptly entitled 'Sex on the Brain'. Brash neon Mickey Mouse ears, Barbie adorned bananas and glittered cherry nipple tassles; Atkinson's collection is fun and playful. Commenting on the collection he said "We're living in the era of the sound bite and the quick message - and my hats reflect that sense of instant familiarity, but hopefully with an unnerving edge."

Noel Stewart - his work attracts high-profile clientelle including pop princesses Kylie Minogue, Britney Spears and Beth Ditto. "Think Deauville elegance meets hard-edged Eighties glamour - all topped off with a Surrealist seafood garnish."

J. Smith Esquire created a heavily sea-inspired collection, combining beach debris such as rope, plywood, shells and string to create pieces that are simultaneously glamorous and dishevelled.

Little Shilpa's chaotic collection is sourced from flea markets and vintage stores across India. Her work 'encompasses the exuberance of modern India, where she has built a successful career as a stylist and art director.'

FRED BUTLER SS10: 'HIBISCUS RIDICULOUS'

Fred Butler was showcasing in New Gen but thought she deserved her own post...can't describe how much I love this collection!

CO-OPERATIVE DESIGNS:

OK, so been on holiday and then sans internet for a week, so excuse the delay but I shall resume fashion week reporting!

Co-Operative Designs, one of Cube's clients, did a presentation of their new collection. Their SS10 stuff is heavily influenced by Bauhaus, and this was appropriately conveyed through their exhibition style, as they used large simple shapes as props and display units.

There was a strong Alice in Wonderland theme, with the giant chequer-board floor, 'eat me' cupcakes and oversized props. Even the liquorice allsorts matched the collection!

The highlight for me was the jewellery, designed by Corrie Williamson, who Co-Operative have collaborated with for many seasons. The combination of perspex and wooden strong, simple shapes created an array of statement jewellery that perfectly complemented the collection.