London Fashion Week
2009.02.24
London Fashion Week has celebrated it’s 25th Anniversary with some amazing shows. My favourites so far have been Luella, Vivenne Westwood’s Red label and PPQ.
Luella’ Autumn/Winter 2009 line is a lot harsher round the edges then usual. When I think of Luella I think of girlie, ditsy prints, lady like tweeds and prom dresses. There were some signature notes but the overall collection was sharper and a little grungier; beanies teamed with prom dress; military caps teamed with fur capes. The only negative note I have about the show was the use of Pixie Geldof as a model, in one word – WHY???
Vivienne Westwood’s diffusion line, Red Label, was influenced heavily by all things old England; school uniforms, tartan prints, tie stripes – the palate used was taken straight from the union jack, pops of vibrant reds and blues throughout. The collection wasn’t as theatrical as the main line but it was very funky and extremely wearable – any of these looks could be taken straight off the catwalk and worn in the real world (I need to have a pair of her skinny tartan trousers).
PPQ also didn’t disappoint; the arty collective used an array of colour throughout their show. Block colour hosiery teamed with clashing jumper dresses, stripes and pussy bow collars. They seemed to take their inspiration from medieval court jesters, but the effect sure had impact.
Image source: Content Couture
No related posts.
