Glamour seemed to be on the agenda on day three of London Fashion Week. Afshin Feiz pioneered grown up girliness in his Spring/Summer 09 collection. Gorgeous pastels set against dove greys was the Feiz colour palette. Gowns and jumpsuits of varying lengths glided down the runway. In draped chiffon Feiz made a feature of the female body with cutaway sections, which...

Eley Kishimoto showcased in the large BFC tent: on possibly one of the dreariest days of the year the collection was a lovely window into next years sunnier seasons. The show was dominated by a schoolgirl kitsch, big floaty dresses that kept the lines very simple with hardly a ruffle to be seen. Puff sleeves were probably the most endearing feature, I honestly haven’t...

In perfect contrast to

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...