Picking out runway highlights from London Fashion Week this season was actually
pretty tricky. It has a justified reputation as the most creative fashion
week of the big four (although perhaps I’m a little biased!), so editing my
favourites down to an appropriate length post was a challenge. This is by no means all
of my favourite looks but a selection of the ones that inspired me the most.
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| Vivienne Westwood Red Label |
Nobody is going to be shocked that I’ve included a little
Vivienne Westwood – how could I not? Every season she finds a new way to
seduce me, producing an amazing collection with a hint of political activism and showstopping (completely off-the-wall!) makeup. The bold colours are a great example of how to do spring florals in a non-girly way and those burnt
orange flats are gorgeous. Plenty of pieces were actually quite classic in design, fulfilling
Westwood’s Red Label ethos that we should ignore throwaway fashions and choose quality over quantity.
This may well be my favourite piece of the entire week! It
is such a beautiful shape and that print is absolutely incredible – purple
flowers that graduate into leopard print? Perfection. Inspired by a holiday in Sicily,
the collection was awash with trapeze shapes, striking jewel toned fabrics and crystal embellishments. With Ulrik Garde Due (formerly of Georg Jensen, Burberry,
and Céline) at the helm and the Duchess of Cambridge as a client, things are looking good for Temperley London.
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| Burberry Prorsum |
Arguably the jewel in the London Fashion Week crown, and
most definitely the event's heavyweight,
Burberry Prorsum shows are always much
anticipated. The SS14 collection did not disappoint; classic pencil skirts were
given a modern twist with graphic monochrome spots or stripes, and teamed with
blouses or the perfect spring jumper – round neck, a slim fit and artfully pushed up sleeves. An incredibly desirable and
accessible collection in every way but the price!
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| House of Holland |
Never one to take fashion too seriously, Henry Holland designs
are normally full of humour and youthfulness. I was quite surprised by
some of the more grownup styles on offer for SS14, such as this
perfectly cut rose-print shirt
dress. The collection was largely
influenced by Baz Luhrman’s Romeo and Juliet, which can be seen in the
tattoo
style prints and religious iconography.
House of Holland is certainly
evolving – Henry hasn't lost his cool, but these
are pieces that will stand the test of time.
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| Giles |
Always a sucker for a kitsch motif, I’m head over heels for
this lip-print dress by Giles Deacon. Refusing to head down the obvious floral spring path (this is my kind of guy!) his show shunned the typical summer frivolity in favour of a melancholy vibe. Funnily enough it was this less than melancholy piece that caught my eye, teamed with Adidas superstars. I love heels as much as the next
woman but these trainers are classics – Run DMC would be proud!
I'm still playing fashion catch up but will be back soon with my Milan and Paris runway highlights.
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