In London we are getting four seasons in one, so daily outfits have to be strategic and practical.  The day started off with a spell of sunshine but I was thankful for my tights and shoes when there was a continuous torrential downpour by the afternoon.

My mini satchel is always helpful on rainy days like today because it gives me free hands for umbrella control. My mum brought it on a trip to morocco and it has aged nicely over the 11 years I’ve had it. The magenta suede brightens up all black outfits and always gets compliments when I’m out and about.

Photographed by Frederique Rapier

This afternoon I visited the Graduate exhibition of my two friends who were studying  Textile Design at Chelsea College of Art. I’ve been listening to Jo and Debbie explain and stress about their final projects so it was nice to finally see it all come to life.  Both of these Complexd women have had vast experience in design, styling and retail which are central parts of the fashion industry. They brought together their skills and experiences and created designs and exhibition spaces that had a shop fit feel merchandised with enticing prints and pieces. These ladies put alot of work into their final project and exhibition display so Complexd will be keeping you posted on their progress.

Joanna Fowles – www.joannafowles.com

Tree branches used as clothing rails added to the organic feel of the prints

Hand-made tiling individually cut to compliment the palettes in the prints

A Complexd Australian model is the face of Jo’s collection of prints.  Click on the image to see Jo’s look book

Deborah Vesey – www.deborahvesey.com

Debbie donning one of her prints

A cute cropped print which I would like to get my hands on

A print inspired by a cross section of straws

Debbie’s rail display which was designed and welded under her direction

Click on the image to see more of Debbie’s prints