London Fashion week has come and gone in a
whirlwind of young, provocative and unapologetically British styles. Everyone is talking about Christopher Kane -
whose show was a “car crash” of ripped and see-through garments, scribbled-on
blouses and brightly coloured cable-ties on every single model.
The Canadian born designer Erdem also
garnered a lot of press with his Victorian themed show made entirely from lace
left over from his previous collection, organically farmed silk and fibers made
from, among other recycled materials, plastic bottles. Think “Sustainable Jane
Eyre.”
No London Fashion Week would be complete
without collections from Burberry and Vivienne Westwood, the former presented
Prada-esque nylon backpacks to its obsessive fans while the latter executed a fashion-show-meets-protest
– complete with models carrying placards condemning austerity and climate
change.
As the grande dame of punk style Westwood is no stranger to activism, and several media sources agree that the message was likely targeted at Conservative Prime Minister David Cameron, for his adamant support of the practise of fracking.
But to put aside the ultra-modern crusades
and Vicorian motifs, my personal favourite show came from the only high-street
brand to make it into the week’s prestigious schedule: Topshop Unique. Topshop’s
reception has been mixed, but I found the obvious 70s inspired prints alongside
playful work-wear and daring club-wear comprised a well balanced collection
that does what fashion is “supposed” to do: show attractive, thoughtful, and modern
clothing in innovative, yet wearable ways.
That said, the stary-eyed madness of Gareth
Pugh will forever hold a place in my heart.
Trends to take away from this week:
Ruffles
Romantic lace
Talkative Accessories
~ Monica Sommerville
Curious to see some of those Christopher Kane pieces on celebs this year...
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