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Throwback Thursday – London Study Abroad



July 30, 2015

#throwbackthursday @ The Block is Haute

My friend Morgan, former co-worker & one half of the fabulous Pair of Heirs blog sent me this photo the other day. Because timehop.

zandra rhodes, fashion study abroad

college me + classmates on summer study abroad in London. circa 2008.

Nope, this isn’t some random Halloween girl group situation.

This is a throwback snap of some college classmates and I in designer Zandra Rhodes’ London showroom.

I was blessed to get to go across the pond as part of the Baylor University Summer Study Tour. We spent two weeks over in Europe, traveling to Paris, London, & Scotland. The crew was a group of my classmates from the Fashion Merchandising & Fashion Design majors along with two of our professors.

I had the best time. I’m sure I was French in another life. I felt so free and comfortable walking around both Paris and London exploring by myself. Understanding the historical aspects on all of our sightseeing adventures really intrigued me. Even sitting at a cafe with a coffee (…okay, wine, maybe.) with a croissant and people watching was exciting too. Just taking in the life and culture that surrounded me was truly something I’ll never forget.

Big Ben, London, UK, England

big ben.

A few of our stops on the trip were to designer showrooms and studios. We got a behind-the-scenes look at how the print-driven designer Zandra Rhodes works. Her prints are what she is known for. She designs them based on her inspirations from traveling the world. She’s been designing since the ’60s and has dressed Princess Diana, Jackie O, and Sarah Jessica Parker in Sex and the City.

study abroad, Zandra Rhodes

in progress.

There’s no better treat than to play dress up in designer threads. We all picked out what we would try on – it was so much fun! The garment that caught my eye was a dress inspired by Yves Saint Laurent’s famed Mondrian dress and collection. YSL is one of my favorite designers and had passed just a few days earlier when we arrived in Paris so making my choice was a no-brainer. If only we were able to take the dresses with us!

YSL Mondrian dress, Zandra Rhodes

If you haven’t been over to Europe yet – I highly recommend it.
Remember we just talked about taking a trip – do it!

xoxo,
-c.

 

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12 Comments CATEGORIES | inspired. TAGGED: designer, Europe, London, travel, Zandra Rhodes

  • Sara Kate Steadman

    Wowww! How cool!! I love this!

    xo,
    Sara Kate Styling

  • http://theblockishaute.com Cymone | The Block is Haute

    Aw thanks Sara Kate! Thanks for visiting!
    -c.

  • clara mcmillan

    These photos are to cute, I need to go to Europe!

    God bless,

    XO, Claire

    http://www.littlemissfashionqueen.com

  • http://www.laurajaneatelier.com Laura Jane Atelier

    That would be so fun studying abroad

    xo

    http://www.laurajaneatelier.com

  • http://brightonhillnaughtyandnice.com/ Brighton Hill

    Wonderful photos! 🙂 Have a fantastic week!

    xo, Bry

    Swept.Away.To.Rio.de.Jeneiro.Naughty&Nice

  • http://www.upbeatsoles.com/ Shannon Jenkins

    So much fun! I would love to go to London one day!

    <3 Shannon
    Upbeat Soles

  • http://theblockishaute.com Cymone | The Block is Haute

    It was definitely a trip to remember.

  • http://theblockishaute.com Cymone | The Block is Haute

    Thanks Bry! You have a great week as well.

  • http://theblockishaute.com Cymone | The Block is Haute

    The trip was so cool. You should go!

  • Shian K

    I’ve never been, but wow what a neat experience this must have been for you design/merch majors. Very cool that they actually let you try the pieces on.

    Xoxo,
    Shian | http://www.thefashioninvestigator.com

  • Shoshana

    What great memories. Looks like you ladies had a wonderful experience that will never be duplicated. Isn’t traveling abroad the best. I’ve been to Spain, Italy, France, Israel & Japan. I hope to holiday in Sweden come 2016 (fingers crossed).

    http://www.stylegonerogue.com

  • http://theblockishaute.com Cymone | The Block is Haute

    I’ve been to France & Japan on your list. Loved them both! I think Spain would be great. Hope you get to Sweden!

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