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Nicole Farhi is a brand that either pulls out all the stops or just flops. Last Spring/Summer was a pulls-out-all-the stops affair, chic playsuits and jumpsuits, unusual patterns and prints; there was something for everyone. This Spring/Summer sadly did not follow suit. Whist there were some nice pieces, pretty cotton sundresses and fabulous hats, I was left feeling...

Heralded as ‘the ones to watch in the fashion world’,

If Beatrix Potters’ Mrs. Tiddywinkle had decided to design haute couture with Vivienne Westwood it may have looked a little like Reem. The creations are fantastic; skirts are layer upon layer of rich lace, like the material equivalent of an apple strudel, but the seams are rough and uncomplicated - providing the designs with more edge than flounce.

Before going to John Rocha yesterday I thought I knew what to expect. I was mistaken. Rocha’s presentation was a surprise - thankfully in a good way. The collection was breathtaking, stunning, gorgeous…I could go on.

Military Britannia meets the Orient. Neat tailoring, slinky shirts and khaki colouring dominated the catwalk at Qasimi’s Spring Summer collection. Luxury silks, delicate colouring and waist high, form-fitting skirts had diminished the austere cut of trouser suits; replacing it with a far more enticing outlook on conservative dressing. Interspersed with the military...

In a frenzied mix of lace, silk, satin and chiffon there was a sense of Stepford Wives meets Barbarella. This is not to say that it was bad, but it was not all good. Known for their futuristic looking creations, this collection followed on nicely from last seasons, however I found that some pieces were over fussy and would have been stronger left simple with an edge.

In true London Fashion Week tradition, British institution Paul Costelloe opened this glorious week of glamour. After a speech by the new chairman of the British Fashion Council, Harold Tillman, Costelloe provided the eagerly awaiting guests a taster of 2009 London summertime. To the sounds of Africa and sunset lighting models strutted in an array of military inspired...

PPQ was the show to be at yesterday. Russell Simmons, Lady Victoria Hervey, Kimberly Stewart, Henry Holland and naturally Peaches Geldof all turned up to show their support for Amy Molyneaux and Percy Parker ( the duo behind the label). It was a playful collection packed with microshorts, fitted dresses, mini skirts, striped t-shirts, cropped jackets and a couple of...

Yesterday Charles Anastase, who has just signed a five year production and licensing deal with Pier SpA showed for the first time in London, and judging from the reaction of the audience, us Brits are glad he did. Held in a beautiful space on Marylebone road, Anastase’s SS09 collection was very Parisian meets geek chic with a ballerina and lolita influence.