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Behind the scenes with stylist Ilona Hamer at Christopher Esber

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Behind the scenes with stylist Ilona Hamer at Christopher Esber

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Text: Yeong Sassall

Image: Christopher Esber

From Memphis to the French Polynesia - the influences were wide for Christopher Esber's Resort 15/16 capsule collection

Working behind the scenes to pull it all together was stylist Illona Hamer, ex-Vogue staffer and blogger behind You Are Not Illona. She took Buro backstage to reveal the tear sheets, mood boards, fabric samples and snakes (of the lolly variety) that the inimitable Christopher Esber and his team relied on to fuel the creative process, from initial concept to model castings and make-up trials. Scroll through the gallery below to see her inspiration:

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A mood board image for our Island Ideal inspiration.

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Beading ideas for Spring/Summer '15.

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The mood board as a whole across the studio wall.

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On our mood board: 'Guinevere Van Seenus' by Craig McDean and S/S'15 fabric samples

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Another mood board clipping: From 'Woodcut' by Bryan Nash Gill.

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Make-up inspiration.

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Hand-shredded top from our S/S'15 collection and model casting cards.

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Staying hydrated during fittings!

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Fabric samples in the studio.

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Succulents were a big inspiration for the collection.

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Mood board pics for our Elements inspiration.

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Leftover from the evening's make-up trial: playing with colour.

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Mood board pics for Island Ideal inspiration.

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A favourite face: Alesca.

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Listening to Dirty Beaches in the studio.

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Swarovski Crystal pieces from S/S'15.

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From the evening's make-up trial: hand-shredded raffia and hot pink Memphis-inspired ideas.

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Swarovski Crystal pieces from S/S '15.

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Toiles and fabric samples and fitting images from our Italian Vogue presentation this week.

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During fittings: a model wears the leather bustier from S/S '15.

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A S/S '15 print inspired by Memphis furniture.

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The Natural Confectionery Co. snakes for a late night sugar rush! Chris's favourite flavours.

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Model fittings: Gemma Ossen fron Priscilla's.

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The playlist for our presentation and studio inspiration: Roland Tings - 'Venus'.

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On the moodboard: Island Ideal.

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One of the key pieces: raffia skirt inspiration.

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A mood board pic for Island Ideal.

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Inspiration for Island Ideal.

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A favourite face: Hannah during model castings.

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A favourite face: Maisie from Work Agency.

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Swarovski Crystal pieces from S/S '15.

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