LFW: Burberry, Erdem, Christopher Kane and more...

Burberry
Sienna Miller, Cara Delevingne, Kate Moss, Benedict Cumberbatch and Suki Waterhouse were just some of the big names who sat front row at the Burberry Spring/Summer 2016 show. With a 20 strong orchestra at the brands normal Kensington Gardens venue, this Burberry collection was simple and stylish. There were no bright pastel colours or broderie-anglaise as seen at previous seasons, but more easy black jackets and white summer dresses with pretty sleeves and minimal detailing. Of course, there was some classic trench coats which came with a hard edge with military styled buttons and rucksacks models wore on their backs. But overall, Christopher Bailey presented a collection which was extremely wearable and chic. Sandals and ankle cage heels were also a nice touch for summer and added to the more relaxed aesthetic of this Burberry girl.

Models looked natural with minimal make-up adding to the no fuss attitude of this collection. There were floral mini dresses, perfect for the day and a couple of dramatic black capes for a cold, spring evening. I loved the lemon coloured mini dress covered in frills worn by Binx Wilson as well as the sheer fabrics which were draped over body suits and on dresses and vest tops. Shapes were slouchy but nipped in at the waist to highlight the figures of the models, while funky leather jackets and stylish over-sized coats will serve as the perfect cover up come next year.

Personally, it wasn't as good as last year or the amazing spring 2014 collection which I still lust over, but nevertheless it was a good show for Burberry and lived up to the hype created on social media. This brand is such an iconic label for British fashion, and it's clear from the reception its received that this show will be one of highlights of London Fashion Week so far.

Christopher Kane
So much colour, so much excitment, so many ra-ra skirts... Christopher Kane collection was so enjoyable to watch and so fun too! Splashes of colours - pink, yellow, blue and black were splattered across a-symmetric dresses, loose jersey tops and cropped bomber jackets in what looked like an explosion in a paint factory. There were pieces reminiscent of his past season, where naked men and women in geometric shapes were adorned onto slip dresses but this time it was more Elmer the elephant-esque. I loved all the tassels on the skirts and jumpers while the shoes were amazing too. I didn't expect this from Kane and it was a nice surprise!

  
Alice Temperley
Usually I don't tend to pay much attention to Temperley, even though I know that it's a moved loved British brand. But this collection was so beautiful and intricately astounding that I couldn't ignore it and it is so far one of my surprise highlights of LFW. Inspired by the culturally enriching city of Havana, Alice Temperley focused on lace day dresses, panama hats, soft pastel colours and a lot of beautiful embroidery. Every dress had a different design and feel to it, covered in flowers, zig-zags, Aztec patterns and ruffles. The floor length sequined dress at the end of the show was gorgeous and the amazing knee high gladiator sandals are now high on my summer wish list. In fact if I could I would snap up this whole collection because I could literally see myself in every piece. Fantastic!

Erdem
The overall atmosphere of this collection was darkly mysterious and intriguing as well as beautiful and classic Erdem. There were plenty of digital inspired prints on tight dresses which bared the shoulders and focused on a more streamlined silhouette. The dresses moved beautifully, especially those covered in layers of feathers and chiffon while the floral designs were summery and sleek. Neckties were another key theme of this show, something we've seen previously at New York Fashion Week while the laid back glam of Erdem was a hit once again.

Mary Katrantzou
So much print - it's no wonder they call her the queen of prints! Mary Katrantzou was inspired by the stars and the solar system for her latest collection, which was light and wearable as well as detailed and full of colour. Mini dresses had a loose and fluid shape to them which were paired with sparkly tights while the graphic lines of this collection were also a standout feature.

Issa
I don't know an awful lot about Issa, but judging by this collection, its a label which celebrates the more beautiful things in life. Wrap dresses with geometric patterns looked perfect for the every day working woman while the white transparent dresses and trousers looked so effortlessly glamorous on the models. The pristine white jumpsuit worn by Lily Donaldson was my favourite look while the orange and burgundy lace up booties were a covetable item for the spring. I really enjoyed the simplicity and beauty of this show and am now a self proclaimed Issa fan.