This show was something quite different from Burberry. Yes, there were a couple of their classic trench coats and few compy capes (a huge hit last season) but the prints were incredibly bright and fun. Every garment was adorned with 70's inspired boho patterns, in azul blue, dusty red and camel. There were plenty of tassels and pieces which will be copied everywhere next season such as the buttoned bomber jackets, and even a leopard print coat thrown in for good measure. As always, Burberry attracts a lot of international clients and a scurry of excitement from the fashion press. Yet for me, this show was not as good as previous seasons.
London designer Holly Fulton seems to stay below the radar at fashion week yet she has been showing at LFW for a number of years now. I picked out her show as one of my highlights of LFW simply because it was pretty and delicate, and I could see my self wearing these clothes! The colours were pastel and soft while the draping of the fabric was flattering and elegant, perfect for dressing up for evening. It reminded me of a very English tea party at The Dorchester, complete with ice pink cupcakes and sweet jam scones!
Preen by Thornton Bregazzi
Preen always experiment with colour; a lot of colour. For autumn/winter 2016 patchwork patterns and intricate swirling patterns were adorned on loose dressed and long sleeved crop tops. I loved the 70's feel (a big thing for next season apparently) and the understated cool the model's possessed. I also loved the hair and make up which was youthful and chic.
It was those unique printed dresses at the end of the show which did it for me. Sketched by Christopher Kane himself, dresses featured naked men and women entwined together in a Pop Arty display of affection. Yes, a little weird and controversial but that's what makes Kane stand out from the pack. The rest of the collection was good, with some very wearable black pieces.
Joseph
Since making a triumphant comeback to the catwalk scene last year, Joseph certainly put on a great show at a Soho car park for their fall 2016 collection. Similar to what Celine did last season, knitted jumpers were over sized and baggy while silhouettes were minimal and simple. I loved the column dresses and wrap knits in beige, neutrals and khaki green. On top of that, the pretty summer dresses at the end of the show were lovely and perfect to wear in the autumnal months. Overall, a great collection with an understated Parisian elegance.
Roksanda Illinic
Fuzzy, colourful, fun and loud. Roksanda knows how to bring her designs to life. Everything had colour, whether that be eye popping yellow, bright blue or fuchsia pink - none of these clothes shied away from the camera. The use of fur was tasteful and blogger friendly while the bold pink lipstick really stood out with the clothes. Belts were chunky and tightly cinched in waists while patterns were kept simple yet a little psychedelic. It was a collection which put you in a good mood.
Topshop Unique
With Sir Philip Green sitting proudly beside Cara Delevingne, Kendall Jenner and Kate Moss the Topshop Unique show as a fav of mine at LFW. Topshop are fantastic at styling out an outfit to perfection, pairing pieces together which are cool and fun. I loved the use of fuzzy fur on collars, cuffs and dresses as well as the simple tea dresses and cocktail designs. Very relaxed and chic.
Yes, even though Tom Ford showed his collection in Los Angeles and not London, I thought I would still feature it because frankly it was amazing. One thing that Ford does to perfection is sexy. This man knows how to make a woman look seriously good in what proved to be another fab collection. From the aviator looks and the leopard print coats to the black sheer dresses and chunky jewelery, these clothes really do scream jet set glamour. And with Joan Smalls, Gigi Hadid and Karmen Pedaru strutting their stuff down the runway, no doubt these clothes will fly out of the showroom and into wardrobes fast!
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