In between shows, interviews and backstage videos at February’s London Fashion Week, official LFW sponsors Lavazza interviewed our own editor-in-chief, Emily O’Brien, to get the low-down on London’s hottest looks […]
Tag: London Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2011
WATCH: Backstage at Sass & Bide AW11
We won’t lie, we were completely consumed by the fashion frenzy when we popped backstage at Sass & Bide before the designer duo’s autumn/winter 2011 collection at London Fashion Week. […]
WATCH: Backstage at Maria Grachvogel AW11
Ahead of her highly-anticipated AW11 show at London Fashion Week, we popped backstage at Maria Grachvogel to catch a peek at the chaos that precedes creating such class. With make-up […]
WATCH: Mercedes Helnwein for Orla Kiely AW11
If you love dancing and the Sixties, you’ll love Orla Kiely’s short film – and collection, for that matter. Directed by renowned artist Mercedes Helnwein, the exclusive fashion film showcases […]
WATCH: Five minutes with Felder Felder
After showing their autumn/winter 2011 collection to astounding success at London Fashion Week last Friday – so sought-after was their show, in fact, that we didn’t make it through the […]
London Fashion Week AW11: Matthew Williamson
Who: Matthew Williamson What: An infusion of native American prints combined with the chicness of an inner city socialite. Thoughts: We always expect great things from Matthew Williamson, and despite […]
London Fashion Week AW11: Osman
Who: Osman What: Stylish monochrome delights with the subtle neon leather separates thrown in for good measure. Thoughts: We love a bit of black and white – after all, nothing […]
London Fashion Week AW11: Jonathan Saunders
Who: Jonathan Saunders What: A classic collection of chic Forties pencil dresses, made contemporary by vibrant tropical prints. Thoughts: Beautifully tailored to complement the feminine form, straight Forties pencil dresses […]
London Fashion Week AW11: Burberry
Who: Burberry Prorsum What: Fur, coats and capes in an earthy palette with punches of pop colour. Thoughts: Like the rest of the fash pack without a ticket, we headed […]
London Fashion Week AW11: Amanda Wakeley
Who: Amanda Wakeley What: Power-dressing, body-con and luxurious fur. Thoughts: Opening with a model wearing the sleekest of ponytails and a long, black, belted coat that was trimmed with opulent […]
London Fashion Week AW11: Emilio de la Morena
Who: Emilio de la Morena What: Sheer panels, high necks and bold colours Thoughts: With below-the-knee skirts and high-collared shirts you’d be safe to assume that Emilio de la Morena’s collection […]
London Fashion Week AW11: Roksanda Ilincic
Who: Roksanda Ilincic What: Shiny satin, dramatic draping and pure glamour. Thoughts: Roksanda Ilincic said she was inspired by birds for her latest collection and that was evident in the feather-trimmed pieces and […]
London Fashion Week AW11: Mary Katrantzou
Who: Mary Katrantzou What: Electrifying prints, structured skirts and separates. Thoughts: Mary Katrantzou received rave reviews last season so she was under a lot of pressure to deliver with her […]
London Fashion Week AW11: Erdem
Who: Erdem What: Signature painterly-prints, floor-length gowns and sophisticated separates Thoughts: Erdem’s painterly prints are his signature playing card, but for autumn/winter 2011, he’s taken his trademark literally, looking to […]
London Fashion Week AW11: Christopher Kane
Who: Christopher Kane What: Crochet-printed leather, minimalist tailoring and colourful, squidgy, touchable shapes. Thoughts: We just can’t guess what’s coming from Kane – season after season he delivers something strange […]
London Fashion Week AW11: Felder Felder
Who: Felder Felder What: Signature rock ‘n’ roll, second-skin leather and flurries of fur. Thoughts: Felder Felder have returned to their signature rock ‘n’ roll aesthetic for autumn/winter 2011 where, […]
London Fashion Week AW11: Peter Pilotto
Who: Peter Pillotto What: Twisting and draping, tough tailoring and graphic prints. Thoughts: A tougher and sharper take on their sporty looks from last season, Christopher De Vos and Peter Pilotto unveiled a […]
London Fashion Week AW11: House of Holland
Who: House of Holland What: Pastel separates, sweet tailoring and Seventies-inspired patchwork prints. Thoughts: House of Holland’s autumn/winter 2011 collection is nothing shy of colour, and quite frankly, we love […]
London Fashion Week AW11: Issa
Who: Issa London What: All things animalistic and tangarine separates. Thoughts: Undeniably well crafted, Issa’s autumn/winter collection is decidedly Seventies-inspired. With stunning peacock print maxi dresses and others with a […]
London Fashion Week AW11: Temperley London
Who: Temperley London What: Luxe fabrics, formal gowns and grown-up glamour Thoughts: After two years in New York, Temperley returned to London with a bang. Set in the British Museum, the […]
London Fashion Week AW11: Ashish
Who: Ashish What: Scottish punks, tartan, safety pins and sequins Thoughts: Reading Ashish’s show notes is almost as fun as watching his autumn/winter 2011 show. A trip through the Scottish […]
London Fashion Week AW11: Maria Francesca Pepe
Who: Maria Francesca Pepe What: Avant garde statement amulets, delicate and feminine jewellery. Thoughts: There was an air of surrealism that clung to Maria Francesca Pepe’s autumn/winter 2011 exhibition. It […]
London Fashion Week AW11: Meadham Kirchhoff
Who: Meadham Kirchhoff What: Eerie Pagan school girls, shrines, and sinister dark layers Thoughts: We’re not sure if what we witnessed was a runway show or a ritualistic march at […]
London Fashion Week AW11: Aquascutum
Who: Aquascutum What: Modern minimalism, clean lines and colour pops Thoughts: Aquascutum’s autumn/winter 2011 collection is the first under Joanna Sykes’ creative direction, and what a path she’s paved. Combining […]
Anna Wintour gives LFW the seal of approval
After sitting front row at shows including Topshop Unique and Christopher Kane at London Fashion Week AW11, Vogue US Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour is a strong supporter of British fashion – […]
London Fashion Week AW11: Holly Fulton
Who: Holly Fulton What: A geometric delight in tropical brights topped off with a trimming of black fur. Thoughts: Holly Fulton’s autumn/winter 2011 runway show at Somerset House this morning […]
London Fashion Week AW11: Vivienne Westwood Red Label
Who: Vivienne Westwood Red Label What: AW11 Red Label collection, filled to the brim with Vivienne’s signature colourful quirky style. Thoughts: After an agonising wait, it was time to catch […]
London Fashion Week AW11: David Koma
Who: David Koma What: Circles, spots, signature structure and fun, fluffy pom poms. Thoughts: For a name synonymous with sculptural shapes and spikes, there was very little to scratch yourself […]
London Fashion Week AW11: Unique
Who: Topshop Unique What: Dalmation spots, polka dots and a Thirties Cruella De Ville. Thoughts: It’s cool to be cruel – or Cruella, more specifically – according to Unique next […]
London Fashion Week AW11: Charlie Le Mindu
Who: Charlie Le Mindu What: Squealing pigs, blood, PVC and lace Thoughts: Nudity, blood, PVC and gas masks – what a show – once again Charlie Le Mindu produced a […]