London Fashion Week has commenced once
more; the city suddenly becomes home to renowned designers, models and
fashionista’s alike, ready for undoubtedly the most stylish few days in the
diary.
I am a HUGE fan of LFW; everything about it
captures all of the things that I love most about the industry. But I have to
admit that watching show highlights and flicking through pictures, is not quite
the same as actually being there, like I was last year. However, I am following
and already loving what SS14 is promising to bring. I still find it magical
that I am just starting to dig out my cardigan and coats, yet the fashion world
is already bringing us a glimpse of sunshine and a psychic sneak peak in to
next Spring.
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| Jasper Conran SS14 www.londonfashionweek.co.uk |
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| Jasper Conran SS14 www.londonfashionweek.co.uk |
So lets get down to it…my DAY 1 highlight
had to be Jasper Conran. Straight away, I fell in love with the catwalk itself,
with its striking black and white pattern creating a real cultural vibe;
luckily the clothes didn’t disappoint either. The colour palette of daring
yellow and classic monochrome was extremely powerful, when teamed with bold
prints and deckchair stripes. The collection being a collaboration of ladylike
shapes and preppy collars, contrasted with flowing, free moving garments;
creating an eclectic Summer time feel.
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| Antipodium SS14 www.londonfashionweek.co.uk |
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| Antipodium SS14 www.londonfashionweek.co.uk |
Similarly, today (DAY 2) I was amazed by some of the statement pieces in Antipodium’s collection. The pastel shades, bright tropical florals and not forgetting that fluorescent pink, made me excited for next Summer already…and I am definitely a Winter woolies kinda girl! I was happy to see a Spring-time hounds tooth revival, but the highlight was without doubt, the stunning pearlescent fabric and shimmering pleated skirts; they provoked such an enchanting mermaid feel…I WANT ONE!
One of the main things I love about catwalk
and fashion in general is the element of fantasy involved. All of us watching and in
some way aspiring to achieve an element, of what in most cases, is an
unattainable look dictated to us by the designers. It is pretty much a full
blown theatrical production. However, an area that confuses me more and more is
street style at LFW.
The idea originally being to capture an
element of “real style” from real people, a great way to get non-models
photographed and involved with an otherwise exclusive industry. But, as its place
within fashion has grown, it seems that more and more Fashion Week goers are
wearing outrageously flamboyant clothes, different to their personal style, just
as a way to be snapped and papped; a chance to be noticed perhaps? I can’t help
but feel that this is taking away some of the street style charm, that once was
for “normal” people and every day style. I know I said I enjoy the theatrical
feel to fashion, but what do you think? Is it going too far?
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| River Island Trousers, both £35 |
On a more personal level, I am now working in H&M launching one of the new flagship stores this week, so some sort of temporary income is finally happening (that is if I don’t get too carried away with the discount!). I also got to spend a lovely few days with my boyfriend, which was very much so welcomed now that we are doing the whole long distance thing AAAAAND on a style note, I have fallen in love with some patterned trousers from River Island. A bit of a different shape for me, but I am DEFINITELY going to treat myself, just need to decide on the print…any help welcome!
Rather a long post, but I am feeling very
fashion-orientated at the moment (all be it not in London yet!)…Happy Fashion
Week people!
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