New found love

I've always had a special love for fashion labels that don't follow trends, such as Toga Archives, another one I have noticed recently is Sacai by Abe Chitose. Abe Chitose worked for Junya Watanabe for 8 years before setting up her own label Sacai in 1999. The mixture of contrasting fabrics and textures is her signature style and also what I love most about her collections, must save so much time on all that layering! According to Chitose, she simply selects what she likes, the back and sleeves of a cardigan and the sheer front of a chiffon blouse with pin tucks and covered buttons say, and turns them into one intriguing piece (makes it sound so easy!). The grey furry frilly sleevless jacket thingy from her ss10 collection is gorge.

Sacai ss10 images via style.com

In love with Toga...

Japanese label Toga Archives has always been one of my favourites, Yasuko Furuto's beautiful creations just never bore me.

Having studied in Paris, Yasuko worked for Comme des Garcons and established her own label when she left in 1997, her collections were first shown in Japan in 2001 and finally reached Paris fashion week in 2006 (too late I say).

I've never been good at describing things, so here are some pics of her latest collection Metal Machine Dress.

Best get saving now!