Straight from New York to London, here are my favourite
collections from our country’s very own fashion week.
One of my favourite designers over the recent seasons is the
amazing David Koma. Recently
appointed as artistic director at Thierry Mugler, the designer once again
showed off his many talents within his own collection, giving us a glimpse at
what we could expect for his debut mainline collection for Mugler. Stepping
slightly outside of his usual comfort zone, Koma’s latest designs consisted of
soft silhouettes with fluidity in the designs, yet kept to his signature style
of adding angular cuts and bodycon fits. The combination of black and white
mixed with lemon yellow and shades of blue created an eye-catching palette.
Asymmetric necklines, sheer panelling, cut-outs and tailoring; there is nothing
we don’t adore about this collection.
The Queen of print herself, Mary Katrantzou, wowed us more than ever this season with an
exquisite collection; possibly named as her best yet. As she began to move away
from her stereotypical printed designs last year, the designer once again
continued with this and produced a collection of immaculately embellished
designs. With the inspiration of a prehistoric land, this was apparent
throughout all of her latest work, with extremely intricate detailing
representing broken up islands of the world, revealing a background of sheer
nude; highly worked beading and embroidery to create prehistoric creatures upon
her designs; layers upon layers of luxurious fabrics; this collection was sure
to be the envy of fashion world.
The most British of all brands, and the epitome of London
Fashion Week, Burberry once again
stole the limelight. It’s the show that attracts the crème de la crème of the
fashion world, both on and off of the catwalk, with Cara Delevingne, Kate Moss
and Mario Testino sat front row, model Malaika Firth opened the show in a
wasp-waisted denim jacket in indigo blue, lined with white sheepskin. Denim
jackets seemed to be the key aspect of Christopher Bailey’s designs for the
brand this season; all lined and cut in alternate versions. Worn beneath the
jackets were delicate and light tulle dresses in jewelled tones with variances
of pleats and twists added to the designs. Statement prints of slogans and
insects and trainers worn with these immaculate garments gave this typically
British brand an exciting modern twist.
Images from vogue.co.uk
