What struck me most about yesterdays shows was the penultimate event of the day, the Central Saint Martins MA show: the future of high end fashion. It is always a key moment in any fashion week and when seen alongside the likes of the incredible Sass and Bide and Bora Aksu one can only smile! Creativity and imagination was paramount - there is no need to conform to the style of a particular label, or the audience of their own whilst still studying. With eclectic pieces across the colour palette and a range of themes, this selection of young designers really are the ones to watch. I love the fact that CSM has a show alongside the main designers and in my opinion it really emphasises the quality and development of the British Fashion Industry.
Today was meant to be a library day. Essays essays essays. But with LFW being streamed live this year and with the #lfw Twitter feed in full swing (really demonstrating the ever evolving importance of social media) I couldn't resist at least a little look! The first thing that I saw this morning was DAKS.
I love DAKS. They never use the mega superstar models and they always include their house check. The AW13 collection is grungy and cool, epitomising my affection for the brand! The pieces were chic, covertable and are always classy and there was a lot that took my fancy! Beautiful cuts that will hopefully be carried straight to the high street - oh to be away from the confines of a student budget! I liked pretty much everything that came out but here are some of my favourites:
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| Daks - A/W 2013 |
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| Daks - A/W 2013 |
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| Daks - A/W 2013 |
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| Daks - A/W 2013 |
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| Daks - A/W 2013 |
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| Daks - A/W 2013 |
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| Daks - A/W 2013 |
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| Daks - A/W 2013 |
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Daks - A/W 2013
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With the orange of Jaspar Conran, the chic dresses of Bora Aksu, and kilts over trousers at Clements - the nineties grew up - and a couple of key looks by Sister at Sibling (others were just plain strange - a model looking like a sheep, really?!) there really has been something to suit everyone. I love the fact that you can see highlight videos and view the collections at the fash week website, it makes the whole things so much more accessible to a mass audience, and more so allows the collections to span the world extremely quickly.
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| Bora Aksu A/W 2013 |
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| Bora Aksu A/W 2013 |
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| Bora Aksu A/W 2013 |
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| Sister at Sibling A/W 2013 |
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Is it a girl or is it a sheep!?
Sister at Sibling A/W 2013 |
Henry Holland is one of my favourites. With signatures that are “bold, colourful, irreverent” and the fact that he designs for 'the London girl aesthetic' with designs intended to be worn in an individual way how could I not! “The crossover between music and fashion has always been prevalent and we as a brand often reference all things popular culture.” The clothes are wearable and transferable from catwalk to 'normal person'. The AW13 collection is no different. Beautiful mini dresses in incredible prints, floor length gowns and some amazing 60s revival trousers, all topped off with the best soundtrack of the day. 'Such a good feeling' (inspirational delight mix) by brothers in rhythm. Oh Henry, what a babe!
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| House of Holland A/W 2013 |
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| House of Holland A/W 2013 |
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| House of Holland A/W 2013 |
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| House of Holland A/W 2013 |
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| House of Holland A/W 2013 |
The effortless glamour of Issa shone through it statement pieces, much like the summer collection only this time hot pinks and vibrant patterns were replaced by a more subtle pallet and pallet but the capes were amazing, as was the belted trench and with Cara Delevigne opening - who couldn't love it?
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| Issa A/W 2013 |
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Issa A/W 2013
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And this is a fab little video I found, emphasising the fact that fashion and art really do go hand in hand (one of my truest opinions) - and it includes Manolo so even more reason to check it out! <3
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