LFW SEPTEMBER ’15: DAY (5) SS15
OSMAN
Starting with simple, monochrome daywear for sophisticats, the Osman show progressed with fringe detailing, fresh colours such as citrus green and peach, a striking watercolour splash print and oversized patchworks to show he still has the creative edge. Midi and maxi lengths were key along with off-the-shoulder necklines, strapless dresses and cut out shoulders. A fringed silver cape was a particular highlight along with a floor length, sheer black dress over a black body embellished with circles of beads.
Simone Rocha
Always a whirlwind of beauty and femininity, this season at Simon Rocha it came in the form of marabou trims, bright red flower prints and broderie anglaise. Sher mac coats with thick belts were a desirable twist on the classic and cute tea dresses were given multiple dimensions with cut out flower shapes embellishing the already floral print. Marabou skirt hems, trouser cuffs and sleeve edges harked back to old school glamour but avoided being too kitsch by keeping to a strict colour scheme of black and nude. Simple pumps and brogues were also trimmed with marabou while the layers of sheer tulle and organza that featured heavily in the collection were also tied in to the styling with headscarves covering the whole face and delicate, mid-forearm length gloves with lace trims.
Fashion East
Before we talk fashion, let’s get the giant elephant in the room out of the way. Yes a man fell through the roof during the show, yes he’s ok and an ambulance was called immediately, no he wasn’t a rogue paparazzi trying to get backstage shots, he was a construction worker from the building opposite. The audience was pretty a-gasp at the situation but the show must go on and once we were all assured the man was ok, the clothes were ready for review!
Helen Lawrence opened with deconstructed looks, vintage-style knitwear and super miniature skirts. Rough around the edges was the look with asymmetrical styles, green latex shapes dangling from garments and loose fitting tops and trousers.
Louise Alsop’s beachy sportswear of tulled parkas, slashed maxi dresses and spaghetti strap jersey midis was styled with dreadlocked hair and trainers for a laid back vibe. Lemon yellow bought energy to the black and white colour palette while tshirt dresses to the mid-thigh brought home a relaxed androgyny.
Ed Maler’s sexy cohort of pirates were a flamboyant and fanciful way to end the show. Knee high stockings, bandana headpieces, Victorian frilled waistlines, corset lacing up trouser legs and cuffs that draped over hands were the epitome of eccentric creativity. Above all it represented what Fashion East is all about; spotting raw, cutting edge talent and nurturing it to make the fashion brands of the future.
Meadham Kirchhoff
Before we talk fashion, let’s get the giant elephant in the room out of the way. Yes a man fell through the roof during the show, yes he’s ok and an ambulance was called immediately, no he wasn’t a rogue paparazzi trying to get backstage shots, he was a construction worker from the building opposite. The audience was pretty a-gasp at the situation but the show must go on and once we were all assured the man was ok, the clothes were ready for review!
Helen Lawrence opened with deconstructed looks, vintage-style knitwear and super miniature skirts. Rough around the edges was the look with asymmetrical styles, green latex shapes dangling from garments and loose fitting tops and trousers.
Louise Alsop’s beachy sportswear of tulled parkas, slashed maxi dresses and spaghetti strap jersey midis was styled with dreadlocked hair and trainers for a laid back vibe. Lemon yellow bought energy to the black and white colour palette while tshirt dresses to the mid-thigh brought home a relaxed androgyny.
Ed Maler’s sexy cohort of pirates were a flamboyant and fanciful way to end the show. Knee high stockings, bandana headpieces, Victorian frilled waistlines, corset lacing up trouser legs and cuffs that draped over hands were the epitome of eccentric creativity. Above all it represented what Fashion East is all about; spotting raw, cutting edge talent and nurturing it to make the fashion brands of the future.
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