Fashion week comes to London, I have picked my favourite shows and pieces to show you. I really enjoyed the outfits from London's fashion week, I feel like from the shows I have seen the fashion was so much more creative and risky, and if you can't go all out for fashion week, when can you? AshishAshish has no fears when it comes to colour. His collection was inspired by a recent encounter with a floral pattern he helped produce in a textile factory in Delhi over 20 years ago. He says his designs are further inspired by Indian street style and Mexican blankets. The collection also included word play on American credit cards; 'VIVA L'Amore' , 'American Excess'. I really love the colour, more so the textures of the colours, which makes these pieces stand out from other collections. BurberryChristopher Bailey has left Burberry on a high, this rainbow filled collection, provides a large donation to charities that help LGBTQ+ rights and mental health. An adaption of the Burberry check can be seen on many items featuring the pride flag colours. I love the sweatshirts with the Google inspired Burberry logo, and the expressive patterns on the dresses and coats as it reminds me of having to create sketches in stick and ink back in Art classes. Emilio De La MorenaOverall, this collection was not my favourite. However, the looks I have selected here are my favourites as the models look cool and confident and don't let the clothes drown them out. Some of the other outfits I saw, wore the models and made them look awkward. Saying that, in response to being asked by Vogue if the outfits were a little controlling, De Le Morena replied, "My background is in sculpture and form, and today women should be free to choose any silhouette they wish." I think the sunglasses add this nonchalant vibe, the models know they look sexy and chic and don't need anyone to tell them. Christopher KaneUnfortunately the lighting from these images did not help when editing this collage, but these select pieces I thought were really beautiful. I can definitely see Bella Hadid pull of the little red dress in the middle. I'm a massive fan of the silky velvet in the electric blue and forest green. Also the suiting with the coloured sequins on puts a refreshing but subtle take on the classic suit. The theme of this show, as many of Kane's shows, was sex, inspired by the book; The Joys of Sex, creating skimpy lace garments. He even used some of the illustrators' images as prints within the collection. MM6 Maison MargielaHave we gone back to the sci-fi sixties? Maison Margiela's diffusion line have really gone all out on the silver theme, covering a London pub in tin foil. I have to say my absolute favourite thing is the disco ball suit, and skirt. The concept has been driven from Margiela's archives. I am more in love with the concept rather than the clothing itself but, fashion week is bigger than just the clothes, it's the idea and the vision, and I am really enjoying this metallic vision. Temperly LondonI love this refreshing take on the military air force uniform, it's stylish, chic, and very strong. I don't usually like it when coats and jackets are worn over shoulders without putting arms through the sleeves, but I'll make an exception because Temperly make it look powerful and cool. David KomaLast but not least, David Koma. I would wear each and everyone of these pieces. I am totally in love with this whole collection. I love the reoccurrence of the circular belts in each piece. The combination of the leather and the fur, and the studs, and the fringe is just so beautiful. I like the fact that even the dresses are brought back to this leather theme with the boots and the gloves. The outfits are just so appealing to my personal style, I want it all. He found his inspiration from "the great plains of America where he fell in love with the ornamentation of indigenous tribes." He was also inspired by Edward Curtis, "adding a sense of roots folklore to the Space Age sensibility that informs his surface decoration." All background info on the collections is from Vogue.com/fashion-shows and DeeZeen
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Fashion Week has been documented all over Twitter and Instagram and its hard to resist falling in love with at least something from the collections, whether it's the clothes, the hair, the make-up or even the set, the music and lights. These are some of my favourite looks and shows from New York Fashion Week. Sies Marjan[Marcus Tondo/ Indigital.tv] Satin, fur, and ombré, oh my goodness! I think this collection is so beautiful, and is definitely one of my favourites. The purple, pink and blue lighting, helped carry this colour mood to perfection. With the collections colours ranging from soft, rosy pink to rusty oranges and browns. I really love the different tones of colour the satin gives, the dynamic of the material reflects the lights as the dress moves. the menswear featured silky corduroy shirts and trousers, my favourite being the bright red co-ord. The different textures of the satin finishes, along with the sheer organza wrapped and ruched around the body, make a perfectly elegant dress. Sies Marjan, this collection has won my heart. Pyer Moss[Yannis Vlamos/ Indigital.tv] Kerby Jean- Raymond, the designer of this collection is known for adding activism into his work. At his Fall 15 fashion show he started with a "15 minute video about police brutality and the black community", which caused him to receive death threats from the KKK. This collection takes inspiration from the wild west and current street style, combining cowboy hats and puffer coats. With this collection he is educating viewers on the existence of the black cowboy, something that has been written over by the white washed 'wild west' movies. Focussing more so on Bill Pickett, a black wild west performer. He was inspired by pictures of his clothing, by incorporating patchwork into suits, zig zag stitching. His collections have very much been unisex, although he did introduce women wear this season, but still the clothing is very much gender fluid. This collection also included a partnership with Reebok, with Kerby Jean- Raymond putting his creative genius on their classic shoe. Reasons I love this collection; the models, the hair styling, the colours and most importantly the free history lesson he gives us all. Prabal Gurung[Yannis Vlamos/ Indigital.tv] Oh so glamorous Prabal... Shiny and shimmery, sequins and velour. I love how the outfits range from using analogous colours (purple, pink and red), to complimentary colours (golden yellow and blue). The way the dresses are draped and layered to give maximum movement and intrigue when the models walk is so gorgeous. I really like the tiny details of the drawstrings used on suits and dresses. The heels of the shoes are built up with cubes and spheres, adding really interesting detailing to the boots and shoes. The pieces that impressed me the most were the bright, colourful garments, as opposed to the the greyscale outfits. Gypsy Sport[Luca Tombolini/ Indigital.tv] Diversity at its finest. Gypsy Sport is a brand to celebrate. Bringing models of all backgrounds to the runway, models included, Desmond is amazing, a 10 year-old drag queen from Brooklyn and Monroe Bergdorf, a British trans-activist. Another model to note is Diandra Forrest, the first female model with ablinism, to be signed to a modelling agency. I love that this show had no rules, no type to fit into, and achieved so much; it was raunchy, sexy, stylish, empowering, and inclusive all at the same time. Philipp Plein[Luca Tombolini/ Indigital.tv] Ski, snow, and robots?
You can definitely tell this show was inspired by Barbarella, I think the best description of this show can be found on Vogue. A combination of space, technology and snow is not your usual setting for a fashion show, but Philip Plein was here to change that. A robot accompanying Irina Shayk down the runway after alighting a UFO whilst singing 'Fly me too the Moon' is definitely the most unexpected thing to happen at Fashion Week. This show was not my favourite show fashion-wise, but the theatrics are by far the most entertaining. As the months turn to spring, so does the fashion... From researching the fashion weeks from last season I have created visual boards of some of my favourite trends of the season. Pack Men...
Designers have done it again and made the practical fashionable. This menswear trend features a fusion of outdoor wear and fashion, two elements that are usually mutually exclusive. According to gq this trend has come about due to European designers feeding off of the Brexit decision following the EU referendum, bringing the idea of immigration to light. Causing the theme of travel and migration to appear in print, fabrics and colour. Gucci and Givenchy have designed a range of back packs and travel bags accessorised with roll mats, straps and buckles. The irony is that backpackers and travellers are usually on a low budget, yet Givenchy and Gucci have designed bags way over the cost of practical rucksacks. The prints involved in this trend range from currency (Givenchy) to radar prints (Prada) to cartoon drawings of world food and monuments (Prada). Parkas and anoraks are widely seen throughout this trend, in high fashion these are most often longline with a lot of material creating a voluminous silhouette. Pockets are featured prominently and frequently on garments. Including welt, patch and flap pockets. With the high fashion lines, maximisation is key. Fashion brand Moncler has used pockets excessively on this runway look. Overall, I've found this trend quite new and exciting and is a breather from the constant reincarnation of athleisure. |
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