BASSO & BROOKE - LONDON S/S 2012 FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE Bruno Basso and Christopher Brooke have been showing at LFW as Basso & Brooke since February 2005 after winning the Fashion Fringe award in 2004. Describing their label as “Playful, subversive, individual” this collection used various lengths of dress, fitted buttoned up shirts and…
BORA AKSU - LONDON S/S 2012 FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE Originally from Turkey, Bora Aksu has been based in London now for the past 15 years. “My signature style is based upon finding the balance point between contrasts. It’s romantic with a darker twist” he said in an interview. With the first 11 models appearing…
BUNMI KOKO - LONDON S/S 2012 FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE Originally from Nigeria, relatively new designer Bunmi Olaye created her 'Bunmi Koko' label in 2009 with partner Francis Udom. The show was standing room only with a bold and vibrant collection, fusing tribal and futuristic elements, heavy pleats, rope detail and flowing skirts all drenched…
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…
CHRISTIAN BLANKEN - LONDON S/S 2012 FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE Christian Blanken re-established his own label for AW08 and has continued with an emphasis on simple colour and clean tailoring and sharp lines are used throughout this modern sport-luxe collection. The sporty playsuits, soft leather jackets and draped jersey dresses, simple, casual and feminine…
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,…
CLEMENTS RIBEIRO - LONDON S/S 2012 FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE Consisting of husband and wife design duo Inacio Ribeiro and Suzanne Clements, SS12 saw design label 'Clements Ribeiro' back on the catwalk, for their first show in four years. Inspired by “Nineteenth century French wallpaper” and “sixties uniform.” The collection was mixed and feminine, with…
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…
CRAIG LAWRENCE - LONDON S/S 2012 FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE Craig Lawrence started out creating the knitwear for Gareth Pugh before eventually setting up a label under his own name and making his LFW catwalk debut in AW09. Specialising in ‘unconventional knitting’, his SS12 collection was made up of cocoon-like knitwear, with figure hugging…
DANIELLE SCUTT - LONDON S/S 2012 FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE Danielle Scutt’s LFW collection had a British prêt-à-porter feel. There was knotted fabric detail, a ‘thug life’ t-shirt, knee length skirts with rolled up t-shirts and acid splashed denim teamed the plaid flannel shirts giving it a slightly masculine edge. The femininity was reintroduced with…
DANS LA VIE - LONDON S/S 2012 FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE Dans la Vie meaning ‘A start in life’ is the label of Japanese designer Rira Sugawara, she launched the line in AW11, making this only her second collection. Inspired by a medley of ‘Pop princesses’ and separated into four sections (for each Pop…
DAVID KOMA - LONDON S/S 2012 FASHION SHOW PHOTOS BY XXXX MAGAZINE After showing with Holly Fulton for the past two seasons, this was London designer David Koma’s debut solo on-schedule LFW show. Comprising of futuristic A-line pleated skirts, dresses, trousers and jackets with all with nipped in high waists and bold silhouettes, the outfits…
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…
EMILIO DE LA MORENA - LONDON S/S 2012 FASHION SHOW Spanish designer Emilio la Morena’s fifth season on the official schedule at LFW comprised body-con dresses mixed with A-line skirts. Clothes were sculptural, chic and modern but with a retro feel from the use of collars and rope belts. Sharp fitted dresses were married with chiffon…
EUDON CHOI - LONDON S/S 2012 FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE Hailing from Seoul, Korea, designer Eudon Choi explains “My designs are based on the principles of menswear; they use fabrics associated traditionally with menswear. The joy of my clothes is that they look quite masculine on the rail but become feminine once worn.” Stylish and…
FELDER & FELDER - LONDON S/S 2012 FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE Annette and Daniela Felder, from Germany, studied at Central St Martins before starting their Felder & Felder label in 2006. Modern and cool they have created soft tribal print dresses, offset with embellished bikinis, metallic silver leather, fitted trousers and sheer long-sleeves in a…
FRED BUTLER - LONDON S/S 2012 PRESENTATION Fred Butler works with “Wearable sculpture, intricate textures, material manipulation, graphic shape and pattern, strong colour contrast with black and white highlights, iridescence and metallics” to create tactile, colourful and fun pieces. Fashion Week Coverage Directed by Indira Cesarine for XXXX MagazineFashion Assistants: Karen Potter, Olivia Hart, Karc Chan, Caitlan…
GEORGIA HARDINGE - LONDON S/S 2012 FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE Georgia Hardinge studied in Paris before returning to London to set up her own label and eventually releasing her debut collection in September 2009. The ‘Cubed’ collection had a grey tonal palette with hints of cyan and soft orange. Symmetrical, ribbed patterned ankle length…
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…
