London Fashion Week: Day 2 Highlights
Day 2 started with a safari adventure in the heart of London courtesy of Orla Kiely. The presentation, set in an artists studio comprised of animal prints and preppy accessories. The presentation finale saw all the looks coming together under a troop banner surrounded by the famously intricate prop designs from Kiely.
Next to take over the Courtyard Show Space was Holly Fulton, renowned for use of bold colour and prints she didn’t disappoint. Models walked down the catwalk past two printed monoliths, complimenting the array of 70’s inspired prints on show.
Julien Macdonald lived up to expectations delivering a glamourous array of evening gowns complete with risky cutouts and sheer panelling. The collection is sure to be worn down many a red carpet next summer.
David Koma brought his sharp lines and bold silhouettes to the catwalk at Somerset House with a primarily monochrome collection punctuated by stabs of blue and nude tones. A crowd pleasing show and one of my favourites from the day.
Whilst the David Koma show was unfolding the Markus Lupfer presentation was taking place at Goldsmiths Hall. Squeezing his audience in to a teenage girls bedroom, lupfer once again showed that printed layering was a season must-have.
Next up was the more than eagerly awaited J.W Anderson show. The designer of the moment and most sort after collaborator around brought geometric shapes and angular cutoffs to the catwalk using his now trademark traits of origami-esque folds and copious amounts of leather.
Glitter and sparkle have long been staples of Ashish and this seasons collection didn’t disappoint. Armed with sequinned shopping bags models walked down the catwalk to disco sounds such as 1 Thing by Amerie wearing various layered slogan-sampling designs. Model of the moment Chloe Norgaard was amongst the line up, her glittering green hair fitting the show perfectly.
House of Holland attracted a particularly star studded front row playing host to the likes of Harry Styles, Alexa Chung and Fault Favourite Ellie Goulding amongst others. It must therefore have been somewhat of a relief that his show went down so well, bright colours, bold prints and flattering shapes all came together perfectly to form another of the days best shows.
My final show of the day was the eagerly awaited Mark Fast who had taken nostalgic inspiration from the not so conventional sunrise. The sunrise seen by ravers and club-goers of the 90’s as it was “reflected on staticky television screens”. Bold hair and makeup complimented the fierce designs, many of which featuring cutouts and sheer detailing.