A CHILD OF THE JAGO Designer duo Simon Armitage and Joseph Corre released their ‘Terrorist” collection on the Fall 2010 London runway, focusing their aesthetic on ‘finely tailored menswear, mixed in with a heavy dose of rock n roll attitude and punk styling’. A variety of sporty casual pieces are featured in the latest eclectic…
ALICE PALMER Alice Palmer played with a palette of black, white and silver for her merino lamb’s wool silk-mix pieces that are tailored to conform closely to the lines of the body. Lethal punk studded tights added drama to the molded knitwear line whilst long black asymmetrical gowns add elegance. – FASHION WEEK COVERAGE & VIDEOS…
ANNE SOFIE BACK Fascinated by virtual representation, designer Anne Sofie Back was inspired by her virtual avatar in popular game, Second Life for a conceptual collection. Muscles were a recurring motif emphasizing the exaggerated body forms the online alter egos take. White transparent tulle gowns were paired with black jerseys whilst daringly cut gray suede…
BASSO & BROOKE Basso & Brooke traveled to the far corners of the earth in search of inspiration for Fall 2010. A two week excursion to ancient Silk Road and Samarkland, where the borders of East and West originally lay nearly a millennium ago. The trip was not unsuccessful as it yielded a world of…
BELLE SAUVAGE Virginia Ferreira and Christian Neuman of Belle Sauvage made science and technology their focus with a conceptual collection that a had a distinctly futuristic feel. Using H.R. Giger as their muse, the designers experimented with bold fuchsia, blue and black digital prints and combined some interesting tailored leatherwork pieces. – FASHION WEEK COVERAGE…
BERNARD CHANDRAN The Malaysian born, Paris educated Bernard Chandran mixed textures and toyed with shape for Fall 2010. Styling the models as modern Geishas was an interjection of edge that emphasized the bold elements of the sequined eveningwear that was accompanied by oversized metallic clutch bags. Power shoulders and stiff cord belts finished with metal…
BODYAMR Inspired by a “sharp-witted woman who embraces both her masculine and feminine sides”, Bodyamr designer and founder Amr Ali has managed to capitalize on that vision with his AW 2010 collection. By using hard-edged feminine designs tinged with masculine elements, he mixed pieces like billowy high-waisted pleated trousers with sexy deep-v blouses and sequin…
BORA AKSU Romantic, yet cutting edge, Bora Aksu sent out a collection this fall that he described as “embracing the innocence, angst, and confidence of late adolescence”. The colors on the tops were a beautiful mixture of pale grays, baby blues, blush, lilac, and beige, which formed the innocent, charming look. However, to give more…
CHARLIE LE MINDU Religious mysteries, black magic and the occult formed the focus of French celebrity hairdresser, Charlie le Mindu’s ‘off schedule’ London show. Extravagant hair sculptures that exhibited diamond encrusted crucifixes, an open faberge egg containing a miniature ballerina, stole the show. On the whole, this collection was more subtle, wearable, and sophisticated than…
CHRISTOPHER KANE In the designer’s words, his collection was about ‘a deliquent teenager’. Prim black lace, paneled patent leather dresses and star-burst embroideries that assimilated the attributes of Priscilla Presley, a stunning patent leather flower embroidered biker jacket thats form is becoming a Christopher Kane staple were the main veins of the collection. Currently designing…
ELLIOT FRIEZE The Welsh designer debuted his Fall 2010 collection at London Fashion Week, showing signature British classics with hints of modernity through elegant draping and creating timeless sophistication with clean silhouettes and classic tailoring. Using fabrics such as English wools, cashmere and Napa, Elliot Frieze has delicately encrusted semi-precious Tiger’s eye quartz upon the…
HERMIONE DE PAULA She won the AW 2010-11 Merit Award from the Fashion Vauxhall “ones to watch” and with very good reason. As seen in her most recent collection, Hermione de Paula displayed a mere optical illusion with her overstated hourglass silhouettes and sharp angles. The use of loud patterns and fabrics in these ruffly,…
HUSSEIN CHALAYAN – FASHION WEEK COVERAGE & VIDEOS DIRECTED BY INDIRA CESARINE PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY BY EARNEST AREGAL SALGOT & DANIEL HERENDI FOR XXXX MAGAZINE TEXT BY KATIE THURBER, EMMA WATKINSON & JENNY BLUMENTHAL
JENNY PACKHAM Everything from fun, frilly cocktail to overtly large-bowed Kimono-style frocks to dramatic floor-length gowns–Jenny Packham seems to have something to fit the mood of the modern day woman wherever her next hot soiree might be. Bold and beaded, sparkly-sequin paillettes, plunging necklines…the list could go on for days. Packham created an eye-catching color…
JONATHAN SAUNDERS Bursting onto the London Fashion Week scene seven years ago, Jonathan Saunders has been known for his intricately crafted graphic prints with a hint of London’s “Swinging Sixties”. His pieces tend to have a very precise print designed to work with the overall shape of the garment, making each garment a work of…
JULIEN MACDONALD Sophisticated outerwear and suggestive lingerie inspired attire were the mainstays at this impeccably styled show. A day and night rhythm was achieved through Julien Macdonald’s mix of knits and slinky evening wear contrasted by the luxurious fur-trimmed parkas and gray flannel jodhpurs. Cable stitched tops, short draped dresses, cobweb knit shirts and plissed…
MEADHAM KIRCHHOFF Branching out into romanticism, Ed Meadham and Ben Kirchhoff broke their groove of black and navy deconstructed streetwear and presented a collection popping with color. Flowered dresses, lace veils and tinselly embroidery were piled into this visually assaulting show. Bias-cut Hollywood gowns, painted biker jackets, and stacks of bangle bracelets were a refreshing…
