September is always a busy month for designers as they set loose their new creations on the Catwalks all over the world, predicting what is the next big thing or hit trend for next year! Its crazy and I really give credit to them being able to do it twice every year.
Obviously being broke I didn't get the opportunity to go to any of the shows but some luckily stream and with social media I have been able to pick some of the shows and designers I liked the most. This is opinion based and I apologise if you don't agree with me :).
For novel reasons and purposes I will mention the bad and the darn right confusing ones :)
Topshop surprised me, I think it was a bit like a love hate relationship all the way through their catwalk. Let me explain It was mainly focused on sportswear and all very wearable which is what I like to see from them because you know you will find it in their store at prices that we can actually afford- sort of :). But I just kind of expected more, prints wear limited to the same block colours and it was quite similar piece after piece I got kind of board. I think it needed a BANG or a POP just to make it that more exciting.
Saying that I think its more accessible to the majority of people and all I can think quite " Wimbledon " esque so Its deffinatly enthusing the start of a British Summer.
Its summer in one place :) so for this Topshop gets a 3/5
Up and Coming Designer Hannah Weiland has created Shrimps!
Shrimps is a new faux-fur label that I think is worth a mention. Yes its a small unknown brand, I like that though. I think this concept is great and it will grow. Her recent collection is a little Flintstone esque like Moschino its light hearted and youthful which i think is defiantly creative and pleasing to look at. Its a Kitsch- Tastic Label all fun, fluffy and sweet. I love texture of fur but also its the way they have done it with the different panels and prints incorporated in the fur and in the accompanying clothing.
Flintstone Flair for Fashion I give shrimps a 4/5
Before you say anything yes this was his recent collection and not one from the sixties!
I felt like we had just been taken on a time travel to the sixties watching Tommy Hilfiger's collection on the catwalk. Although a rather great tribute and interpretation I just through this and could feel myself dozing off. What was he thinking, fashion backward more than forward. Terrible styling didn't help either to these looks with temporary star tattoos as iff they were a tribute to american culture? I just am lost for words his last collection was so much better it was like a winter wonderland full of inspiration.
http://www.dazeddigital.com/fashion/article/21595/1/tommy-hilfiger-ss15
Sorry Tommy you didn't excite me with this 2/5!
Coach Is a brand I haven't really looked at to much but this collection caught my eye. Although the styling is a little questionable at times with this collection the creature-animated knits were another simple effect that excited me. Also the metallic mini bags! Also I would say very ready to wear for a very tall person- some of the outfits look like they could drown a normal person
http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/spring-summer-2015/ready-to-wear/coach
For vibrant knits Coach set the bar high but styling was a let down :/ 3/5
We have has a lot of Kitsch- esque designs coming through for next summer so it was nice to get back to Bold colours and sophisticated silhouettes.
I think Roksanda llincic's collection will be remembered for its innovative pattern cutting and especially the simplicity of it on the catwalk. Making good impressions Roksanda is growing and a designer we should be all watching out for!
For this colourful collection I give it a 5/5
Anya Hindmarch is a bag and accessory designer whom puts all humour and creativity into her work. It is really fascinating work that she has produced and what made it extra special was the whole production and effort in the show. With the audience on turntables and carousal like mechanisms with the models hopping on and off them it really made it eye catching. They had all sorts going on from dancers to tea cups and I found myself actually drawn to look at the bags and detailing because it was such an interesting way to display and visualise the pieces.
Overall excitement and I think the best Catwalk produced in decades!
For Tea cup rides all over the Uk this show gets a 5/5
The chaotic party has arrived! Fashion East transcends from subtle shapes and colours to almost a drunken party. Although its three different designers who exhibited for fashion east there was no cohesiveness between them. Although amazing and different as it is compared to some ready to wear shows I can't help be a little confused on what is actually going on. Once I did more research into them I found it a little easier to understand the concept be hid Fashion East. Its a good way to show at London fashion week iff your up and coming. Out of the three I preferred Lousie Alsop's collection (photo above) Subtle colours and the use of latex was quite clever. I also feel that Helen Lawrence's collection pushed the boundaries with texture, knit and colour. Was much more innovative (photo bellow) The shapes were quite tedious I felt there could have been more exploration to make that wow factor.
And Last but not least Ed Marler's Collection through a polar opposite effect and threw me. All of a sudden you were thrown into a grungy vampire concept. This would have been spectacular on its own but with the other two collections I just felt a bit uncomfortable and confused. He had womenswear and menswear which I don't usually mind but once again this just baffled me. It meant I wasn't even focusing on the detailing or the actual garments. (photo bellow)
They are all were very experimental and I guess odd and exciting.
Lousie Alsop receives a 4/5
Helen Lawrence receives a 4/5
Ed Marler receives a 3/5
so For fashion East overall 3/5
Osman Yousefzada is a designer you all need to know! After a few crazy designers being shown at London Fashion Week it was nice to see a simple and sophisticated looks coming through to. Not so overwhelming with subtle details like beading and a few prints I think it was a nice addition to the fashion Pallet.
Simply spiffing specifications Osman Receives 4/5
Some sort of Pyjama Party going on at Giles's show? I liked Giles's collection typically ball gowns and lavish fabrics that we know cost a bomb. But he did surprise us with the subtle jungle esque prints and Pyjama parts in some of the clothing. But of course some sparkle elements were used in the making it wouldn't be giles if it didn't. Overall the subtlety worked and the whole collection was very cohesive.
Nearly the tip of the iceberg just waited for that vavavoom that didn't come :(
Overall Giles receives a 4/5
Mary Katrantzou pulled it back! I don't think she has had a good few seasons with her creations but I think she's got back on that horse and pulled it back. I really enjoyed her collection this season, more embroidery and more dazzle to it, also her prints were much more exciting. The clothing and pattern cutting was much more subtle and reflects more on what her collection used to be about. I liked the use of layering especially!
http://www.londonfashionweek.co.uk/designers_profile.aspx?DesignerID=939
Well done Mary!! 5/5
I think that Massimo Giorgetti's design took a similar path I wanted to do in my own final collection with the embroidered flowers and plant life. I think it had this grungy feel to being with but as the collection progressed the style became very sportswear oriented and the colours got brighter and brighter which was a bit confusing. It was going in a lovely direction and as I said the similarities to my own work excited me but it became very disappointing quickly and It became all a bit jumble sale fide, I didn't know what to look at.
Not the most cohesive collection but still had some rather nice pieces.
http://www.dazeddigital.com/fashion/article/21857/1/msgm-ss15
MSGM leaves with a 3/5
Alberta Ferretti gave us a cheerful collection that mirrored a beautiful spring time. The collection was very earthy and bohemian but full of modern prints and embroidery that just set such a beautiful scene. It was cohesive and almost relaxing to look at with subtle colours that almost reminded me of a sun rising from a dark night. The construction and shapes were all transcending from one to another so cohesively and effortless. That is how a catwalk should be done, consistent and overall beautiful to look at and admire.
Alberta Ferretti was set in stone as soon as the first look was out 5/5
My Top Ten Of…
The Bad, The Ugly and The Darn Right Crazy
I felt like these models had just walked out of the Gangnam Style music video, though some of the collection was really interesting with colours and panels some of the looks were very dated with the choice in fabric and also the styling was slightly questionable- really did distract me!
9.
50 Shades of Amish was released on the Costume National Catwalk, I mean I can't believe the models agreed to wearing some of the raunchy creations they made.
It was just too provocative in all the wrong ways and I can't say they were sexy in any way. All sophistication was lost and they just looked a bit trashy!
8.
The models at Ashish just look like they were attacked by a disco ball. It was just all a bit overwhelming and garish for me. Just Too much styling, too many elements!!
7.
Ohh Ashley, I mean were to begin. I am Sorry I just really hated your collection I've never bin a fan of a monochrome palette its just a bit lazy and it just felt like there wasn't a lot of effort put into this collection. The illustrations are just a bit childish and poorly drawn. Just anticipated a bit more throughout.
6.
I kinda want to say for this particular look "washing brush" I think this collection was quite amazing but I don't know how this is really wearable or even that exciting just a bit odd. The clothing is disoriented by the face masks and headwear.
5.
Okay so Vin and Omi womenswear was marginally okay the menswear was just a bit odd.
I feel like the fake wigs and face paint is all circusy and nothing really made a connection with another. The print was the only thing that was cohesive.
4.
Another face painted rendition! I just don't know how to explain how I felt when I saw this collection. It would have been better with better styling and simpler accessories to match.
3.
Awww Little daisy's. Thom Browne how does your garden grow?
The Headware is just too overwhelming for the looks and they aren't that good or exciting.
2.
I liked Meadham's previous work but this was just more artistic rather than fashionable. Especially the tampon earrings that they styled the looks with alone with neon shoes. It made me think about their concept behind this mess. Just wasn't my cup of tea this time round.
1.
Face Paint, odd accessories and questionable taste Sibling had it all… Wrong. Unfortunately when they decided to go into menswear it wasn't the best decision!
Plucked Chicken Alert!!
Actually its a Draw!!!
Is ir just me or has Walle hit the Runway?
Han's collection is more than questionable with that headwear.
Shame really because they had rather nice fabrics and colours swell as the tailoring elements.
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