Nova Chiu A/W 2012 by Ellen Li.
The much anticipated Nova Chiu collection took the finale spot with Ones to Watch this season. We were of course very excited to see the progress of this label, which was much lauded at the LCF graduate shows last summer, and which we covered in a preview just last week. This time around Nova Chiu comprises of the design duo of Nova Chiu and designer Jeff Archer, whom she met whilst interning with Anna Sui in New York.
Nova Chiu A/W 2012 by Claire Jones.
Nova Chiu A/W 2012 by Barb Royal.
This was an expectedly colourful collection of clashing fabrics and colours that drew on tribal and peasant influences and cheerfully married them with the modern – witness brightly patterned leggings, dangling tassel earrings, intense strips of embroidery, triangular pleated waist peplums, furry all in one suits and zany oversized earmuffs. It certainly proved that Nova Chiu have a signature style to watch, and cemented their place as a fashion label much beloved of illustrators. We can’t wait to see what next season brings.
Nova Chiu A/W 2012 by Claire Jones.
Nova Chiu A/W 2012 by Nicola Ellen.
All photography by Amelia Gregory.
Nova Chiu A/W 2012 by Barb Royal.
Don’t forget to read our preview blog post about Nova Chiu.
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