Posts Tagged ‘lfw’

London Fashion Week S/S 2012 Presentation Review: Craig Lawrence

For S/S 2012, Craig Lawrence was apparently inspired by the cultural phenomenon of vajazzling, and presented a new selection of his finest knits that shimmered and sparkled under the lights of the Portico Rooms at Somerset House on Saturday 17th September.

Craig Lawrence S/S 2012 by Meagan Morrison
I’m quite partial to a knitted design – one of my favourite designers is Mark Fast, whose spun creations I yearn for, and I …

London Fashion Week S/S 2012 Catwalk Review: David Koma

David Koma presented an epic collection inspired by Polynesian tribal tattoos and African Zulu style at the old Waterloo Eurostar Terminal on Tuesday 20th September 2011.

David Koma S/S 2012 by Gilly Rochester.
Ahhhhh… David Koma. One of London’s most feted new design talents and a hot ticket on a Tuesday you would think, but this show …

London Fashion Week S/S 2012 Catwalk Review: Blow Presents Shinsuke Mitsuoka

Shinsuke Mitsuoka's S/S 2012 collection Liberum Arbitrium was showcased as part of Blow Presents at LSO St. Luke's on Sunday 18th September 2011.

Shinsuke Mitsuoka S/S 2012 by Gareth A Hopkins.
Shinsuke Mitsuoka’s dark vision was named Liberum Arbitrium, meaning Free Will. A graduate of Nottingham Trent University, Shinsuke Mitsuoka used large quantities of …

London Fashion Week S/S 2012 Catwalk Review: Peter Jensen

Peter Jensen put on a confident show for his new S/S 2012 collection, titled Nina after the famous singer. Shown on Sunday 18th September at the Portico Rooms in Somerset House.

Peter Jensen S/S 2012 by Ellie Sutton.
For this season Peter Jensen was inspired by the force of nature that was Nina Simone, picking on the many facets of her legendary …

London Fashion Week S/S 2012 Catwalk Review: Dans La Vie

Japanese print designer Rira Sugawara is Dans La Vie. This was the first time I've seen her clothing collection shown in London, on Sunday 18th September 2011 at Freemasons Hall.

Dans La Vie S/S 2012 by Marta Spendowska.
On Sunday I attended my first ever Dans La Vie show with very little idea of what to expect, but hey, the invitation …

London Fashion Week S/S 2012 Catwalk Review: Krystof Strozyna

With a superstar following that boasts the likes of Natalia Vodianova, it doesn't seem that Polish designer Krystof Strozyna is disappearing anytime soon. Since graduating from Central Saint Martins, he's completed seven collections and his eighth, which made it's debut in Freemasons' Hall on Friday 16th September, reaffirms his place at the forefront of contemporary fashion design.

Krystof Strozyna S/S 2012 by Claire Kearns
Having appeared at London Fashion Week for the past 5 years now, Krystof Strozyna is quickly becoming a recognised name amongst London’s Fashion Elite. …

London Fashion Week S/S 2012 Catwalk Review: Fashion Fringe

Competing for the title of Fashion Fringe Winner 2011 and showcasing their S/S 2012 collections were, duo Fyodor Golan, Heidi Leung and Nabil Nayal. The show took place on Saturday 17th of September at 8 Northumberland Avenue. Delve into the narratives behind the collections and discover the winner.

Winners of Fashion Fringe 2011: Fyodor Golan S/S 2012 by Antonia Parker
If you’ve read Matt’s or my account of The Swedish School of Textiles show at Fashion Scout, you’ll know …

London Fashion Week S/S 2012 Catwalk Review: Fashion Mode, Florian Jayet

Fashion Mode designer Florian Jayet was inspired by the Japanese myth of Yurei for his S/S 2012 collection, showcased as part of Fashion Scout on Saturday 16th September 2011.

Florian Jayet S/S 2012 by Faye West.
I think it was round about show three at Fashion Mode when I was suddenly implored to shunt up into a non existent space …

London Fashion Week S/S 2012 Catwalk Review: Fashion Mode, James Hillman

For this season menswear designer James Hillman looked to the stars for inspiration. Showing as part of Fashion Mode at Fashion Scout on Saturday 17th September 2011.

James Hillman S/S 2012 by Gareth A Hopkins.
I’ll say it straight up front shall I? It’s the second time I’ve seen a James Hillman catwalk show and I’m just not …

London Fashion Week S/S 2012 Catwalk Review: Fashion Mode, Carlotta Actis Barone

The extravagant and intriguing style of Carlotta Actis Barone was once more present for her S/S 2012 collection, inspired by the stolen liberty and beauty associated with prostitution. One of the Fashion Mode stable, she showed as part of Fashion Scout on Saturday 17th September 2011.

Carlotta Actis Barone S/S 2012 by Casey Otremba.
It was the huge and elaborate headdresses by Rachel Galley that grabbed our immediate attention as the first models traversed the catwalk, their …

London Fashion Week S/S 2012 Catwalk Review: Jacob Kimmie

Jacob Kimmie's Rhapsody featured beautiful ruffled blouses, elegant tailored separates and a stunning dove print. Victorian primness was sexed up with sheer materials. Shown on Saturday 17th September 2011 at Fashion Scout.

Jacob Kimmie by Marta Spendowska.
I missed the Jacob Kimmie show last season but the fabulous cream and black elegance of his sophisticated collection for A/W 2010 is still etched into …

London Fashion Week S/S 2012 Catwalk Review: Ashish

Paloma Faith was once more front row for the new Ashish S/S 2012 collection Le Jardin d'Ashish, a wonderful burst of sequinned flower power, styled to perfection by Celestine Cooney. Shown on Saturday 17th September 2011 at the BFC Tent.

Ashish S/S 2012 by Antonia Parker.
There aren’t many designers who make me so excited I can hardly breathe, but that tends to be a side effect of watching an Ashish …

London Fashion Week A/W 2011 Presentation Review: House of Worth Couture Lingerie

The House of Worth invited us to The Drawing Room at Claridges Hotel on Monday 19th September to reveal the new WORTH COUTURE Lingerie Collection, Inside Out Affair.

House Of Worth Couture Lingerie A/W 2011 by Gareth A Hopkins.
As I had arrived at Claridges Hotel ridiculously early to see the House of Worth, Couture Lingerie Collection, I was …

London Fashion Week S/S 2012: Catwalk Review: Holly Fulton

RCA graduate and art deco enthusiast, Holly Fulton, showed her S/S 2012 collection at the BFC tent on Sunday 18th September. It was the usual eye-feast – reminiscent of early Versace, statement dresses and brimming with lust worthy accessories.

Holly Fulton S/S 2012 by Megan Thomas
I was blown away by Holly’s debut in A/W 2009 – a collection of designs influenced by my favourite movement, art deco. Mix that …

London Fashion Week S/S 2012 Catwalk Review: Swedish School of Textiles MA

Twenty-one designers from The Swedish School of Textiles Showcased their eye-popping range of creativity, colour and maverick at Vauxhall Fashion Scout on Saturday 17th September for London Fashion Week. Here I reflect on the designs by the MA students.

Salisa Phuwanawijak for Swedish School of Textiles by Claire Kearns
‘Twenty one designers’ I’m told by one of the PR people at the Swedish School of Textiles Show at Vauxhall Fashion …

London Fashion Week S/S 2012 Catwalk Review: Felder Felder

Inspired by choreographer Pina Bausch and it-girl Jen Brill, BANG! was shown in the BFC Tent at Somerset House on Friday 16th September. Peaches Geldof put in an appearance on the front row, looking spectacularly gaunt.

Felder Felder S/S 2011 by t.reidy.
Felder Felder are identical twin sisters Annette and Daniela Felder, who studied together at Central Saint Martins (of course). According to the press release their …

London Fashion Week S/S 2012 Catwalk Review: Carlotta Gherzi for Sado

Carlotta Gherzi takes us on a tour through the beautiful world of Triassic Glamour on Friday 16th September 2011 for Fashion Scout at Freemasons Hall.

Carlotta Gherzi S/S 2012 by Faye West
Upon arriving at the Vauxhall Fashion Scout venue, I was informed by a harassed-looking security guard that the show was running an hour late. …

London Fashion Week S/S 2012 Catwalk Review: Jena.Theo

For women everywhere who aspire to answer the door looking head-to-toe sexy, Jena.Theo were drawn to the femme fatale figures of film noir in their latest collection boasting seductive luxe-loungewear. Held on Friday 16th September in the shabby-chic My Beautiful City on New Oxford Street.

Jena.Theo S/S 2012 by Phoebe Kirk
Amongst eight shows that made up a usual manic Friday for Amelia’s Magazine at London Fashion Week, Jena.Theo was my undisputed fave.

Jena.Theo S/S …

London Fashion Week S/S 2012 Catwalk Review: Bora Aksu

Bora Aksu presented The Unknown on Friday 16th September in the BFC Tent at Somerset House. Based on some Edwardian postcards that detailed a great romance it showcased his wonderful use of fabric and cut.

Bora Aksu S/S 2012 by Gareth A Hopkins.
Nicola Roberts was once more amongst the attendees for The Unknown, which promised an entire narrative within the collection. Ever the romantic, Bora …