Not Over Yet

Some things have enduring appeal and return again and again, rewritten and reinvented in the language of our times. Watching the red carpet at MTV awards held in Frankfurt, Germany two gorgeous gowns caught my eye: the event's host, Heidi Klum , showed off her supermodel figure in a peacock inspired design by Versace and British chart sensation Rita Ora made an entrance in a bright red lace trimmed gown by Marchesa.

 

Here's Ocabini's rewrite:

Ocabini's  Antique Lace print cashmere scarf &  Peacock Feather print cashmere scarf

 

Summer Favourites

Supremo fashion editor Hilary Alexander recently picked out her favourite big 'n bold looks of spring/summer. Of her favourites these are ours:

H&M silk blazer, Pied a Terre silk T-shirt, Akris maxi-skirt.  Jil Sander maxi-skirt, Linea T-shirt.

Photographs by Jonanthan Glynn-Smith

Get the look: Ocabini lemon tank top in merino, mandarin orange cashmere scarf.

Zone Zebra

Francesco Scognamiglio

Whether its leopard spots, zebra stripes or snake scales, animal print is a sure way to lift and transform your look. This spring summer Roberto Cavalli mixed zebra, leopard and tiger prints with chunky tribal jewellery while Dolce and Gabbana added lace to leopard-print and Burberry Prorsum toughened it up with a snake-print leather biker with spike embellishment.

Accessories are a great way to introduce animal print into your wardrobe. There are some great clutches and leopard print loafers available on the high street.  A great way  to wear this season's animal print trend is by introducing a splash of print and a scarf is a versatile way to do this.

At Ocabini we love the animal print trend and have designed a classic that will still be being worn when the trend comes around again.

Animal Print Classics: Ocabini cashmere zebra print scarf £195, Pucci Zebra clutch £895, Alexander McQueen Leopard print scarf £425, Miu Miu Zebra-print suede brogues $490,  Alexander McQueen Leopard bag £425.

A Splash of Summer

Just spotted this on Emily O'Brien's post on myfashionlife.com. Seen in New York this week launching her new fragrance, Jennifer Aniston wore a bright orange Vivienne Westwood dress and nude shoes. She looked sun-kissed and stunning in a splash of colour, complementing her Californian tan and newly blonde hair.

Wearing a bit of bight orange is up there with splash of sunshine yellow or sea-like turquoise. Look what we have here for you in a bright, bold summery mood at Ocabini: cashmere scarves in mandarin orange and emerald aqua and a super-lemon tank top in merino. 

Lace, Glorious Lace!

Erdem

Ocabini

'You don't have to be a bride to wear lace this summer', so say the Telegraph fashion pages. Kate's Sarah Burton wedding dress has reaffirmed lace's status as fashion royal. Like many trends that span multiple seasons, it has evolved, taking on a more classic look, with quality antique-style lace being the key. Think romantic and sensual.

Coloured lace, even acid neons colours, along with classic black are on offer along with must have additions to your 2011 wardrobe: antique whites and nudes.

The spring runways were packed with a wide variety of lace from bohemian styles through to lingerie inspiration and even ballet influences like those by Erdem, so whatever your style, you’re sure to find a way to encompass the lace trend into your wardrobe for 2011.

Ocabini has a cashmere and silk mix scarf with an antique lace print in classic ebony on romantic ivory. Find it here: Ocabini.com

The Kimono Cut

Louis Vuitton

Christophe Lemaire's debut collection for Hermès boasted kimono-sleeve cashmere coats, high-waisted tan leather trousers, jade silk evening kaftans and a great new dossier-style handbag – sheer luxe at every stitch and turn.

The kimono-cut also features at Louis Vuitton along with black silk mandarin-collared dresses with bold orchid prints and gorgeous jewelled shoulder bags in contrasting colourways: orange and yellow, turquoise and gold.

At Ocabini cashmere kimono cut tops feature in classic black and sexy mocha.  For bold summer colours there are luxurious pure cashmere scarves in mandarin, aqua and scarlet - perfect for embellishing wardrobe basics.

Ocabini cashmere kimono tops in Mocha and Ebony. Available here Ocabini.com

O is for Ocabini, Orange & Oriental

The Telegraph fashion column is running an A-Z of new season trends. We say O is for Ocabini, Orange and Oriental.

Orange is the colour: clutch, £250, Cacharel; Agatha, £820, Smythson; Bucket Bag, £355, MaxMara.

Oriental is hot: add a kimono jacket, mandarin collar, obi belt, or, like Louis Vuitton, a fan. See Ocabini's  Mandarin scarf, £130, in gorgeous chiffon cashmere. Our summer collection is due online in April, keep a lookout for our cashmere kimono-cut tops.

STOP PRESS: 

Fine weave cashmere scarves on sale 

Were £130 Now £70

10 DAYS ONLY 

21st - 31st March 2010

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