A LA DISPOSITION - LONDON S/S 2012 FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE Since its launch in f/w 2005, Lynda Cohen-Kinne and Daniel Kinne of 'A La Disposition' have drawn heavily from historic references, as the name suggests. With well-constructed pieces, the SS12 collection uses multi-angle pattern cutting to create dramatic, romantic shapes. Luxurious, iridescent ruffled fabrics are…
ALEX NOBLE - LONDON S/S 2012 FASHION SHOW PHOTOS BY XXXX MAGAZINE The Alex Noble collection is ‘Medieval warrior meets Roman Catholic icon’. The latter explained as the collection was inspired by the Powell and Pressburger film ‘The Black Narcissus.’ The themes of repressed femininity and change are represented on floor length layered skirts, digitally printed with illustrations…
CARLOTTA GHERZI FOR SADO - LONDON S/S 2012 FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE The collection was inspired by Carlotta Gherzi's visits to the Mediterranean coast and this was evident in the flowing fabric and seasonal colour choices. Modern digital paisley prints adorned printed kaftans in neutrals offset with rich orange and turquoise blue. Bright purple with…
CHRISTOPHER SHANNON - LONDON S/S 2012 FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE Liverpool born Christopher Shannon graduated from London’s Central Saint Martin’s in 2008, specialising in “Re-worked luxe sportswear, tight colour palettes and overbearing prints.” This menswear collection was sleek but casual, with interest added on tailored shorts, shirts and jackets with embellished pearly button polka dots,…
CORRIE NIELSEN - LONDON S/S 2012 BACKSTAGE INTERVIEW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE Born in Florida Corrie Nielsen moved to London in 2000 and was chosen by John Galliano as winner of Fashion Fringe at Covent Garden 2010. For SS12 she has created an elegant, gothic collection heavy with complex and structured tailoring. Where some pieces had a…
Design Collective Scotland aims to showcase the finest cutting edge fashion talent. This years showcomprised the work of Marc Rossfour, Di Gilpin, Emily Lamb and Iona Crawford, four of Scotland’s most talented emerging designers. Fashion Week Coverage Directed by Indira Cesarine for XXXX Magazine Photos by: Olivia HartPhoto Editor: Ginger Gentili
ELISA PALOMINO - LONDON S/S 2012 FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE Spanish born designer Elisa Palomino has worked for Moschino, Roberto Cavalli and Christian Dior before launching her first solo collection in February 2010. Her new offering was inspired by the ‘Victorian fairy painting movement.’ It is exceedingly feminine, with embellished fishnet body stockings worn under…
HOLLY FULTON - LONDON S/S 2012 FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE Scottish designer Holly Fulton’s collection was striking and bold. With hand-drawn graphic prints mixed with embellishment in perspex, sequins, fringing and metal. Fun, bright and feminine, the collection had a chic safari holiday feel with tribal and animal print alongside elegant fabric and…
KRYSTOF STROZYNA - LONDON S/S 2012 FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE Polish designer Krystof graduated in 2007. His debut collection was showcased at London Fashion Week last season. Sharp perfectly fitted pieces with graphic clean lines, asymmetric panel dresses, with soft sashes of fabric in peppermint, camel, lilac, white, strawberry, dusky blue. Fashion Week Coverage Directed…
LAKO BUKIA - LONDON S/S 2012 FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE Lako Bukia used a cool colour palate of greys and blues highlighted with deep reds the collection mainly consisted of tailored shorts, oriental necklines, sleek tops and billowing skirts. It was simple in its femininity, with chiffon and silk printed with large poppy-like floral…
LOUISE GRAY - LONDON S/S 2012 FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE Scottish born Louise Gray mixes prints, pattern, colour and textures, using woven, embroidered and printed fabrics to create this young, fun and busy collection. This collection was all about layers, prints layered on prints layered on prints... There were cropped jackets of pink and mint…
MATTHEW MILLER SPRING/SUMMER 2012 MARTINE ROSE SPRING/SUMMER 2012 SHAUN SAMSON SPRING/SUMMER 2012 Initially a womenswear project, MAN was set up in 2005, together with Topman and Fashion East, to help launch London’s upcoming menswear designers. This will be MAN’s 13th season at LFW, showcasing promising young designers selected by a panel of industry professionals. Showing on…
MASHA MA - LONDON S/S 2012 FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE Masha Ma completed her MA in womenswear at Central Saint Martins in 2008. Her MA collection was selected for show at London fashion week and subsequently bought by Bstore. With this contemporary collection she has worked mixing textures and manipulating fabrics to create multi-layered,…
MICHAEL VAN DER HAM - LONDON S/S 2012 FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE Dutch born Van der Ham described his SS12 collection as “Very special textiles and unusual prints as well as intricate pattern cutting” with striking use of bright colour set on white, block colours edging on wrap around skirts and dresses. Patterned shirts tucked…
London based headgear designer Nasir Mazar aims to re-introduce hat wearing. His installation on the way into Louise Gray’s show was inspired by “Cultures in London, nightclubbing and sexy, slutty girls” and showcased ‘grime’ – it was very street and very London. Fashion Week Coverage Directed by Indira Cesarine for XXXX Magazine Photography by: Olivia HartPhoto Editor:…
NEWGEN & FASHION EAST - LONDON S/S 2012 INSTALLATION NEWGEN MEN began in February 2009, building on TOPMAN and Fashion East’s successful MAN initiative. It has since become instrumental in raising the profile of emerging British designers. Fashion Week Coverage Directed by Indira Cesarine for XXXX Magazine Camera Operator: Olivia HartPhoto Editor: Ginger Gentili
ONES TO WATCH - LONDON S/S 2012 FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE The Ones To Watch showcase is selected by a panel of judges to springboard a new generation of emerging designers. This years winners were Alice Lee, Malene Oddershede Bach, Phoebe English and Shao Yen. Fashion Week Coverage Directed by Indira Cesarine for XXXX MagazineCamera…
ORLA KIELY - LONDON S/S 2012 PRESENTATION PHOTOS BY XXXX MAGAZINE Irish born Orla Kiely’s collection took inspiration from “Old summer holiday snaps from the forties and fifties and Clare McCardell American sportswear prints inspired by vintage Vogue fashion illustrations” for her SS12 collection. With wearable summer clothes the pieces are playful and childlike, high waisted shirts…
PAUL COSTELLOE - LONDON S/S 2012 FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE Having opened LFW for the past 6 season’s veteran Irish designer Paul Costelloe presented a classically chic collection for SS12. Taking inspiration from the film ‘Whatever Happened to Baby Jane’ the collection aims to mix innocence and danger. A neutral colour palette was mixed with…
SPIJKERS EN SPIJKERS - LONDON S/S 2012 FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE Dutch sisters Truus and Riet Spijkers created a glamorous and interesting collection with dresses and playsuits constructed of geometric cut fabric panels the flapper style fringed dresses teamed with headbands created a modern 1920s look. Fashion Week Coverage Directed by Indira Cesarine for XXXX…
