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SPRING 2013
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SUMMER
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Welcome to the latest Monsoon Magazine. This issue we’re looking forward to all those essential summer occasions, with elegant outfits for weddings, summer balls and more. We pinpoint our latest trend and style inspiration, then show you how to get the look with our favourite Monsoon pieces. You can see how these are brought to life in our incredible photoshoot with Yasmin Le Bon in India, the birthplace of Monsoon. We’ve returned to our roots this season, taking inspiration from the exotic travels that inspired our first-ever collection 40 years ago. With your holiday just around the corner, we reveal the suitcase staples you need to take you fashionably from beach to alfresco cocktail hour. Plus we showcase our brand new Fusion range with a little help from Yasmin’s daughter, model Amber Le Bon. To shop directly from the magazine, just click on the pieces you love. And don’t forget, you can keep up with all the latest Monsoon offers and news through our Facebook page.
Editor’s Picks
PADNA PRINT TAPERED TROUSERS
“The perfect pairing to a block-coloured t-shirt”
JASMINE FLIP FLOP
FERNANDA RING
“Play on proportion with a large cocktail ring”
“Lust-have embellished summer sandals” JACOBEAN PRINT JACKET
“A stunning cover-up for alfresco summer evenings”
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PORTO BAY MAXI DRESS
“Our cover star: a summer party essential”
MUST-HAVE TRENDS The latest summer trends, plus how to work them P6
THE ART OF PACKING The seven holiday staples you need in your suitcase P4
THE BEST DRESS LIST Outfits for all those important summer occasions P14
FUSION RANGE Catwalk couture modelled by Amber Le Bon P16
KIDSWEAR Essential outfits for daywear and beach P20
BETTER TOGETHER Monsoon and Royal College of Art collaborate P18
THE ART OF PACKING
The seven style staples you need for a glamorous getaway this summer
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STATEMENT JEWELLERY ORCHID NECKLACE, £25 BLUEBEAD BRACELET, £14 FERNANDA RING, £14 SHOP THE TREND >
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THE KAFTAN RITI KAFTAN, P £45 SHOP THE TREND >
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MUST-HAVE MAXI
AJ PEACOCK MAXI T DRESS, £99 MILLIE MAXI DRESS, £69
SHOP THE TREND >
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THE DENIM SHORT DEENA SHORTS, £29 CHARLOTTE PRINT SHORTS, £35
SHOP THE TREND >
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VERSATILE SANDALS ASMINE FLIP FLOP, £29 J TRINITY SANDAL, £29 SHOP THE TREND >
YASMIN WEARS PRITI KAFTAN
£45
LILY BANGLE
£14
EMA BANGLE
£16
JENNA BANGLES
£16
MODELS WEAR 1. PRITI DRESS
£69
REGGIO BRACELETS
£12
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ESSENTIAL EARRINGS
PRIMROSE EARRING, £16 MUNNAR EARRING, £16
SHOP THE TREND >
NILDA NECKLACE
£22
BALI SHOE £65 2. ARANA MAXI DRESS £79 EMA BANGLES
£16
WAKEHURST BAG
£25
ROSE SANDAL
£29
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SIZZLING SWIMWEAR ARADISE SWIMSUIT, P £39 SERINA STRIPE BIKINI TOP, £19 SERINA STRIPE BIKINI BRIEF, £15 SHOP THE TREND >
YASMIN WEARS CHARLESTON MIDI DRESS
£59
ORCHID NECKLACE
£25
LILY BANGLE
£14
GERBERA SANDAL £25
Match your accessories with key colours from your outfit
WORKING THE SUMMER
TRENDS
Images: Photoshot
Our seasonal looks are perfect for home or holiday, work or play. Choose from our signature dresses or stylish separates for an on-trend summer fashion season
Sportmax
Versus
Issa
£55
Erdem
WISTERIA TOP
Ermanno Scervino
AVAILABLE MAY/JUNE
TREND ALERT
Colour Pops We saw a parade of colour at the big catwalk shows of Diane von Fürstenberg and Oscar de la Renta. • Go for dresses with bright, punchy prints bursting with floral bloom. • Colour block from head to toe in just one shade.
SHOP THE TREND >
PREETI DRESS
£69
EMILIA KAFTAN
£179
ROSE SANDAL
£29
REBECCA PRINT PROM DRESS
DAISY CHAIN BORDER PRINTED TUNIC
£79
£49
CHERRY PIE TEA DRESS
£69
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Helmut Lang
Emilio Pucci
£35
Victoria Beckham
LAUREN LINEN LACE SLEEVE TOP
Valentino
AVAILABLE MAY/JUNE
BAYA CASUAL REGULAR LINEN TROUSERS
£45
TREND ALERT
White Hot Fresh linen whites were a designer favourite on the SS13 catwalks. • Wear top-to-toe whites with embroidery or floral detail. • Match your outfit with a white bag, sunglasses and shoes.
SHOP THE TREND > CORNELIA PLACEMENT PRINTED LINEN DRESS
£69
AUDREY LINEN LACE INSERT DRESS
£59
WILLOW PLEAT TUNIC
£45
DAISY CHAIN PRINTED TUNIC
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£49
RIVIERA WEDGE
£45
YASMIN WEARS ELLA DRESS
£69
JENNA BANGLES
£16
Images: Photoshot
Embroidery and button detail create a laidback Bohemian look
Don’t be afraid to clash prints in complementary colours
YASMIN WEARS EDITA EMBROIDERED JACKET ABIDA EMBROIDERED CAMI £35 DEENA SHORTS
£29
NIEVE NECKLACE
£19
Images: Photoshot
£69
Blugirl
Clements Ribeiro
Clements Ribeiro
size S - XL £55 / 32314113
Anna Sui
WISTERIA TOP
Dolce & Gabbana
AVAILABLE MAY/JUNE
CHARLOTTE PRINT JACKET
£69
TREND ALERT
Pretty In Print JAYA JUMPSUIT
£69
Proenza Schouler showed us why geometric prints are big news for SS13. • Work a top-to-toe print, then go for accessories in its dominant shade. • Team one printed piece with an understated block colour.
CHARLOTTE PRINT SHORTS
£35
SHOP THE TREND >
BRIDGET PRINTED DRESS
£59
PADNA PRINT TAPERED TROUSERS
£49
JACOBEAN PRINT JACKET
£69
CHARLESTON MIDI DRESS
£59
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Etro
Jean Paul Gaultier
Etro Chanel
Erdem
Antonio Berardi
Diane von Fürstenberg
AVAILABLE MAY/JUNE
TREND ALERT
Maxi Style PORTO BAY MAXI DRESS
£149
Versatile and figure flattering, the maxi has become a summer staple. • For everyday style, team yours with gladiator sandals and sunglasses. • Maxis also look effortlessly glam on a night out when teamed with statement jewels.
SHOP THE TREND >
JANEIRO MAXI DRESS
£169
MILLIE MAXI DRESS
£69
POPPY PRINT MAXI DRESS
£189
VIRGINIA MAXI DRESS
£69
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CHRISTIE PRINT MAXI DRESS
£119
YASMIN WEARS JANEIRO MAXI DRESS £169 SANTOS NECKLACE
£25
SANTOS BRACELET
£16
SANTOS EARINGS
£14
Images: Photoshot
Statement gold jewellery is a must for accessorising your maxi
‘RSVP’ READY FOR SUMMER
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TV and celebrity stylist Nicole Smallwood picks the perfect dresses for every summer celebration. See more style advice at Monsoon TV
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BEST FOR
BEST FOR
BEST FOR
WEDDINGS
THE RACES
SUMMER BALLS
“Celebrate with feminine shapes, soft-to-touch materials and flats for late-night dancing”
“I love how you can have fun with your wardrobe, so go for shoes with personality”
“Make an impact in vibrant summer colours with sophisticated heels and accessories”
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Vibrant prints are perfect for summer parties and holidaywear
OPPOSITE PAGE 1. MARILYN DRESS £149 2. TRINITY SANDAL £29 3. BLUEBEAD NECKLACE £22 4. GLASSHOUSE PRINT PROM DRESS £89
YASMIN WEARS PORTO BAY MAXI DRESS
£149
STARFLOWER EARRINGS
£16
BROOKLYN BANGLES £22 ACAPULCO BANGLES £25
5. SANTA BARBARA SHOE £65 6. CHATSWORTH DRESS
£149
7. FRANCIS SHOE £59 8. SANTORINI STUD EARRING
£15
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LUST HAVE
Introducing Monsoon Fusion, the limited edition capsule collection modelled by the lovely Amber Le Bon
AMBER WEARS AZTEC ANNIE DRESS £99 1. POPPY PRINTED DRESS
£79
2. POPPY PRINTED T-SHIRT £39 3. ANGELICA PEPLUM TOP
£39
4. CANDY FLOSS DRESS £79 5. MILLIE GEO MAXI DRESS
£79
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AMBER WEARS CANARY SPOT JACQUARD DRESS
£79 Shine in metallic gold
1. LINDA LACE DRESS £79 2. FEARNE SHIFT DRESS £79
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1. MARIE JACQUARD AND LACE DRESS £89 2. SPRIGGY FLORAL DRESS 2
£79
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Cut-out detail gives a unique spin on the white trend
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BETTER TOGETHER
Introducing an exclusive collection created in collaboration with up-and-coming designers from the Royal College of Art 4
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Jessica’s designs Jessica’s pieces combine the beautiful dip-dye techniques we saw on Versace’s catwalks with striking pops of coral, turquoise and lemon.
1. NEETI DIP DYE ASYMMETRIC SKIRT
Kyle’s designs
£55
2. NEETI DIP DYE TOP £39 3. VARSHA DIP DYE PRINTED SKIRT
£49
4. DIPALI PRINTED JUMPSUIT £69 5. DAYTONA WEDGE £39
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Kyle’s contemporary designs fuse dusky shades of Aqua and intricate embroidery that echo the summer catwalks of Stella McCartney and Givenchy. SHOP THE DESIGNS >
AVAILABLE MAY/JUNE
New Talent Showcase... Innovative designs by RCA designers
THE COLLECTION IS MODELLED BY AMBER LE BON AMBER WEARS DIPALI PRINTED ASYMMETRIC TOP
£39
JENNA BANGLES
£16
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AVALON SCARF
£22
6. DIPALI PRINTED JACKET
£69
7. ROSE SANDAL
£29
8. MANALI NECKLACE
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£38
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Last year Monsoon challenged first-year Fashion and Textile students at The Royal College of Art (RCA) to design an exclusive new collection to celebrate Monsoon’s 40th birthday. Jessica Edwards and Kyle Spires won the competition with their inventive designs, which gave a contemporary twist on Monsoon’s handcrafted Indian roots. Taking creative control from design through to creation, Jessica travelled to India to work alongside experienced artisans to ensure her vision was captured perfectly. Here you can enjoy the beautiful pieces that came out of this collaboration. SHOP THE COLLECTION >
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he Monsoon Children’s range features the same great style and quality as its ladieswear collections, but with extra attention to the details important to your little ones. As well as being extra comfy, all Monsoon children’s clothes are extra durable to survive the rough and tumble of energetic play. That means they last and last. Here is a small taster of the beach and daywear collection. Explore online to see more.
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SURF’S UP Thoughtful and durable outfits, with clever little details for comfortable and stylish play all summer long
ROOM TO BREATHE By using 100% cotton and other lightweight fabrics, your littles ones are free to run, jump and play in clothes that will be kind to sensitive skin. Loose-fitting styles provide plenty of room for beach-ball games, leapfrog or sandcastle building
100% cotton LITTLE DETAILS On-trend style is blended with prices that keep mum and dad happy
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MADE TO LAST All Monsoon children’s clothes combine clever details with hardwearing design features, which mean they last
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