Day 1 of LFW was as hectic as expected, large crowds, schedule clashes and torrential rain all failed to quell the air of excitement and tension surrounding Somerset House. My first show of the day was Bora Aksu with his strongest collection so far, backstage prior to the show all eyes were drawn to the delicate lace detailing paired with pale summer tones, all nods to his Turkish heritage.

Next up was FAULT Favourite Felder Felder with their new deep sea inspired collection. Plenty of emerald hues on offer and delicate fabrics offset by daring cutouts and sheer panels. Stand out pieces were the sheer bodysuit and the cascading maxi.

Late morning saw crowds gathering outside somerset house once again for the J. JS Lee show, the excitement was deserved, camera phones flashed throughout the show documenting the expertly constructed minimalism. The bold mix of blues and pinks helped add interest to the subtler shapes from the collection.

Early afternoon brought the DAKS show, favourites amongst many LFW goers for their classically refined stylistic choices. This season saw a nostalgic nod towards the 50’s with headscarves and checked prints, a refreshing, more autumnal approach to SS14..

Next was a visit to the beautiful Carlton House Terrace for Eudon Choi’s show. Set against the opulent surroundings the subtle floral patterns, muted colours and stripped back shapes all gave off a relaxed air, something I hope to see in his upcoming River Island collection.

My final show of the day was the hotly anticipated PPQ, backstage prior to the show Percy and Amy showed no signs of nerves, after the first look, it was clear why. Aimed at the red carpet the collection was bold and glamourous. Backless gowns, long trains and short dresses were the call of the day.