This week the catwalks of London were buzzing with action as the UK finest took centre stage during London Fashion Week. Here are some of the highlights from the week:
McQ
Sarah Burton brought the Alexander McQueen diffusion line to the runway for its first time ever to prove that clothes can be beautiful regardless of their price. The show began with sharply tailored coats in wool and leather with cinched waists allowing for full skirts. Dresses in rich reds, tartan and fabulous bright florals had the same silhouette with skirts hitting either just above or below the waist. Lush fur and elegant lace added extravagance to many of the outfits. Thanks to the fuller skirts the line had a retro feel to it, while staying within the dramatic McQueen aesthetic. Watch the McQ fashion show here:
Erdem
Canadian designer Erdem Moralioglu has become one of the most anticipated up-and-coming designers in London. He took the very feminine pieces that he’s known for to a darker place this season. He still had the prim ladylike sheath dresses, skirt suits, florals and lace, but the tone and hues are darker. Black lace played a large role in darkening the garments. Erdem used watercolour and layered prints to let the shades blend together. He even added latex fabric for a touch of the sexy and unmentionable. See Erdem’s fashion show here:
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Burberry Prorsum
Christopher Bailey introduced the Scotland highlands to the streets of London in the Fall 2012 show where, as one can expect, Burberry’s fine outerwear was the star. Bailey borrowed from the boys in creating the military inspired, retro feeling women’s coats in heavy warm fabrics. They came in every style from long double-breasted trenches to tailored blazers and cropped puffers. There was also a wide array of knee length skirts with feminine ruffles and peplum, printed slim cut day dresses, and cute little owl print causal tops. Watch Burberry’s fashion show here:
Giles
The inspiration behind this collection was the things you would save if your house was on fire. Each garment was therefore designed to be a statement piece that you would want to pull from the flames, even if it did get burnt by the embers. There were menswear inspired tuxedos and tuxedo inspired dresses. Light airy dresses in watercolour prints and long couture-like with wild headdresses, ruffles, feathers and lace. The garments really ranged from traditional to bold. There is something in there for everyone and you have to see it for yourself. Watch a behind the scenes peak at the Giles show to get the full effect:
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