Josh Goot
Josh Goot is one of the breakout British designers, and this season he went a little subdued. It was all very minimalistic, with floaty chiffon in graphic prints. Big surprise: I didn't love it. Oh well, here comes
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9/19/08
Today In Fashion Week:September 19th
There's only one show to cover today, so I thought I'd double stuff this post (yes, Billy, like oreos.) I found London pretty dull this season so I don't have much to say about the shows. But this isn't strictly a bad news bears post, because fashion "week" is far from over. Milan starts on Sunday, and with it comes PRADA!!! I'm so excited, I'm so excited, I'm so...scared. Actually I'm not scared at all because Miuccia always turns it out, but you get the point. And then the 27th is Paris, and there's too many exciting shows to list. Model-wise there are a lot of exciting prospects for Europe. Natalia Chabanenko, Sessilee Lopez, Lakshmi Menon, Anna Gushina, and Imogen Morris-Clarke were all standouts in New York in my mind. Sessilee and Lakshmi are sure to book more big shows, along with their fellow new ethnic-friendly girls Jourdan Dunn and Arlenis Sosa-Pena. The whole diverse runway thing didn't exactly work out in New York, but I have a feeling it'll show up more in Milan and Paris. Ok, I feel like I'm rambling a little now. On to the..show!
Josh Goot
Josh Goot is one of the breakout British designers, and this season he went a little subdued. It was all very minimalistic, with floaty chiffon in graphic prints. Big surprise: I didn't love it. Oh well, here comes
Read more!
Josh Goot
Josh Goot is one of the breakout British designers, and this season he went a little subdued. It was all very minimalistic, with floaty chiffon in graphic prints. Big surprise: I didn't love it. Oh well, here comes
Read more!
9/18/08
Today in Fashion Week:September 18th
Danielle Scutt
Danielle Scutt's show brings to mind that quintessential tough girl that also played muse to Topshop's show. Although there are some looks I'm quite fond of, some of the influences needed a bit of reeling in. Topshop wins this one, but it was a close call.
To see the rest, click
Erdem
Erdem this season was kind of like the ghost of formal events past. One minute I thought First Communion, then it was Quinceanera.Needless to say, it was all over the place. I'm not sure why anyone would want to emulate this look.
Duro Oluwu
Duro Oluwu set himself up bad with a print that was really just ugly. Luckily the collection found its footing somewhere along the way, but it'll never recover enough to be remembered.
Vivienne Westwood Red Label
Being able to describe a Vivienne Westwood collection would be an amazing ability, and it's not on e I'm sure I possess. Let's just say this:there were plaid prints,there was draped silk, and there was toplessness on the runway. Whoever wants to take a stab at the inner workings of her jumbled brain can be my guest.
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Danielle Scutt's show brings to mind that quintessential tough girl that also played muse to Topshop's show. Although there are some looks I'm quite fond of, some of the influences needed a bit of reeling in. Topshop wins this one, but it was a close call.
To see the rest, click
Erdem
Erdem this season was kind of like the ghost of formal events past. One minute I thought First Communion, then it was Quinceanera.Needless to say, it was all over the place. I'm not sure why anyone would want to emulate this look.
Duro Oluwu
Duro Oluwu set himself up bad with a print that was really just ugly. Luckily the collection found its footing somewhere along the way, but it'll never recover enough to be remembered.
Vivienne Westwood Red Label
Being able to describe a Vivienne Westwood collection would be an amazing ability, and it's not on e I'm sure I possess. Let's just say this:there were plaid prints,there was draped silk, and there was toplessness on the runway. Whoever wants to take a stab at the inner workings of her jumbled brain can be my guest.
Read more!
9/17/08
Today in Fashion Week:September 17
Hello Friends! London Fashion Week may be winding down, but we still have plenty to talk about today!
Richard Nicoll
Richard Nicoll is one of my favorites in London, so I was super stoked to see what he came up with. He did color blocking and jewel tones, and a wee bit of draping. The clothes are nice, but I'm not really drawn to anything so far. I do love the headbands, however.
To see the rest, including House of Holland and Nathan Jenden, click
Armand Basi
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Armand Basi is my favorite show in London so far. It was concise and his vision for the season was clearly defined. He worked with the omnipresent sheer fabric and embraced the drop crotch pant full on. It kept getting better as I looked through.
House of Holland
Oh.
Let's just say it was horrible. I don't have the patience.
Nathan Jenden
I'd like to think of this as "quirky sophisticated." It's like a little girl playing dress up with her mom and dad's work clothes and coming out fabulous!
Well, that's it for today, but come back tomorrow for Daniell Scutt, Doro Oluwu, and Vivenne Westwood Red Label!
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Richard Nicoll
Richard Nicoll is one of my favorites in London, so I was super stoked to see what he came up with. He did color blocking and jewel tones, and a wee bit of draping. The clothes are nice, but I'm not really drawn to anything so far. I do love the headbands, however.
To see the rest, including House of Holland and Nathan Jenden, click
Armand Basi
http://showcoverage.vogue.com.au/slides-images/imagefolder/slide-4423/00160m.jpg"/>Armand Basi is my favorite show in London so far. It was concise and his vision for the season was clearly defined. He worked with the omnipresent sheer fabric and embraced the drop crotch pant full on. It kept getting better as I looked through.
House of Holland
Oh.
Let's just say it was horrible. I don't have the patience.
Nathan Jenden
I'd like to think of this as "quirky sophisticated." It's like a little girl playing dress up with her mom and dad's work clothes and coming out fabulous!
Well, that's it for today, but come back tomorrow for Daniell Scutt, Doro Oluwu, and Vivenne Westwood Red Label!
Read more!
9/16/08
Today in Fashion Week:September 16th
Hello childrens! If everything goes smoothly, this post will be on time today! Fingers crossed. Also, today we are officially halfway through London Fashion Week! Time flies when fashion week is only five days.
Adidas by Stella McCartney
What do you get when you mix a world class designer with a ubiquitous line of athletic apparel? You would hope something fun, inexpensive, and fabulous, but this season that's not the case. If I saw these pieces next to regular Adidas clothes I probably wouldn't be able to tell them apart.
To see the rest, including Eley Kishimoto & Giles, click
Aquascutum
Aquascutum began gauzy and light, and gradually transitioned into darker and heavier, with little flashes of Prada last season. I can see them going far if they play their cards right.
Eley Kishimoto
Eley Kishimoto is always girly, quirky, edgy and wonderful. This season was no exception, and the colors popped like a crayola box.
Christopher Kane
If I were at Christopher Kane's show, I probably would have written something like "interesting...different..." in my notes. He's got skill, no question about it, but his attempts to be edgy resulted in costume-like fur trim and the kind of cheetah print you'd find on pajamas at Target.
Louise Goldin
Lousie Golden did her usual intricate folds and added sheer rolled-sleeves under almost everything.
Giles
Giles Deacon went a little bit futuristic this time around, with weird virtual reality helmets and pacmen on dresses. Two things I hope to unsee:the quilted silver fabric (it looks like something Project Runway contestants would be forced to use in order to be "innovative.") the camouflage (unacceptable under any circumstances.)
Alright, that about does it for today, but come back tomorrow for Richard Nicoll, House of Holland, and more!
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Adidas by Stella McCartney
What do you get when you mix a world class designer with a ubiquitous line of athletic apparel? You would hope something fun, inexpensive, and fabulous, but this season that's not the case. If I saw these pieces next to regular Adidas clothes I probably wouldn't be able to tell them apart.
To see the rest, including Eley Kishimoto & Giles, click
Aquascutum
Aquascutum began gauzy and light, and gradually transitioned into darker and heavier, with little flashes of Prada last season. I can see them going far if they play their cards right.
Eley Kishimoto
Eley Kishimoto is always girly, quirky, edgy and wonderful. This season was no exception, and the colors popped like a crayola box.
Christopher Kane
If I were at Christopher Kane's show, I probably would have written something like "interesting...different..." in my notes. He's got skill, no question about it, but his attempts to be edgy resulted in costume-like fur trim and the kind of cheetah print you'd find on pajamas at Target.
Louise Goldin
Lousie Golden did her usual intricate folds and added sheer rolled-sleeves under almost everything.
Giles
Giles Deacon went a little bit futuristic this time around, with weird virtual reality helmets and pacmen on dresses. Two things I hope to unsee:the quilted silver fabric (it looks like something Project Runway contestants would be forced to use in order to be "innovative.") the camouflage (unacceptable under any circumstances.)
Alright, that about does it for today, but come back tomorrow for Richard Nicoll, House of Holland, and more!
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9/15/08
Today in Fashion Week:September 15th
Today is arguably one of the more eventful days of London Fashion Week, and I don't have much time to write this, so let's just jump in to it!
John Rocha
John Rocha's show showed only a little color and nothing entirely new, as London tends to aim for, but the classics never hurt anyone!
To see the rest, including Luella and Todd Lynn, click
Luella
I'm a little dissapointed by Luella this season because it feels like more of a rehashing of what we've already seen from her and less of an innovation on her part. But luckily, a "bad" Luella is still some of the best.
Marios Schwab
Marios Schwab had sort of an outdoorsy feel to it. From brown suede to utilitarian pockets, I got the feeling of a camping trip gone chic. Just how it was executed was maybe not exactly my style.
Temperley London
Temperley London went a little overboard on ruffles and details, but the concise looks were standouts otherwise.
Todd Lynn
Todd Lynn was a little bit McQueen this season, showing a bunch of different takes on the suit, as well as elements of transparency and a few nice black dresses.
Paul Smith
Paul Smith was at some points great and at others a celebration of table cloth chic. I was impressed with the suits, however.
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John Rocha
John Rocha's show showed only a little color and nothing entirely new, as London tends to aim for, but the classics never hurt anyone!
To see the rest, including Luella and Todd Lynn, click
Luella
I'm a little dissapointed by Luella this season because it feels like more of a rehashing of what we've already seen from her and less of an innovation on her part. But luckily, a "bad" Luella is still some of the best.
Marios Schwab
Marios Schwab had sort of an outdoorsy feel to it. From brown suede to utilitarian pockets, I got the feeling of a camping trip gone chic. Just how it was executed was maybe not exactly my style.
Temperley London
Temperley London went a little overboard on ruffles and details, but the concise looks were standouts otherwise.
Todd Lynn
Todd Lynn was a little bit McQueen this season, showing a bunch of different takes on the suit, as well as elements of transparency and a few nice black dresses.
Paul Smith
Paul Smith was at some points great and at others a celebration of table cloth chic. I was impressed with the suits, however.
Read more!
9/14/08
Today in Fashion Week:September 14th
Break out the english breakfast because Fashion Week has moved itself to London! London Fashion Week, in my opinion, is vastly underrated, most likely because there are no big names to provide surefire hits. But this also encourages a carefree spirit, in which the designers unleash plenty of creativity and whimsy.
Charles Anastase
Charles Anastase's show is a prime example of the London spirit. This season he showed trends like lace and sheer fabric in a way that's still fresh and avoids cliche.
To see the rest, including Ossie Clark, PPQ, and Peter Jensen, click
Ossie Clark
Avsh Alom Gu is either making a statement or terribly confused. He showed floor length gowns in both simple colors and shockingly graphic prints.
Graeme Black
Graeme Black showed impressive ruffles and tiers with little nods to bandstand.
PPQ
PPQ attracted an audience of hipster it-girls, including Cory Kennedy and Peaches Geldolf. The show had its moments, but overall was nothing too interesting.
Peter Jensen
Stylistically Peter Jensen was all over the place, but the looks are strong enough to hold their own.
Topshop Unique
Topshop is coming to America this fall, and to celebrate they're bringing along a great collection. In one of the most convincing cases for a return to the late 80's/early 90's I have ever seen, They went for the joyously over the top looks with heart motifs, denim everything, and perfect ironic bows.
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Charles Anastase
Charles Anastase's show is a prime example of the London spirit. This season he showed trends like lace and sheer fabric in a way that's still fresh and avoids cliche.
To see the rest, including Ossie Clark, PPQ, and Peter Jensen, click
Ossie Clark
Avsh Alom Gu is either making a statement or terribly confused. He showed floor length gowns in both simple colors and shockingly graphic prints.
Graeme Black
Graeme Black showed impressive ruffles and tiers with little nods to bandstand.
PPQ
PPQ attracted an audience of hipster it-girls, including Cory Kennedy and Peaches Geldolf. The show had its moments, but overall was nothing too interesting.
Peter Jensen
Stylistically Peter Jensen was all over the place, but the looks are strong enough to hold their own.
Topshop Unique
Topshop is coming to America this fall, and to celebrate they're bringing along a great collection. In one of the most convincing cases for a return to the late 80's/early 90's I have ever seen, They went for the joyously over the top looks with heart motifs, denim everything, and perfect ironic bows.
Read more!
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