London Fashion Week: Our Analysis Day 3 and 4
On day three my ultimate favourite collection was that of Mulberry – which was infinitely wearable. It was a colourful and distintly warm collection with lots of faux furs, leopard prints, tan leathers, denims and silks. It used a colour palette that ranged from Indigo blues to warm mustards and including lots of rich purples as well. This was a wonderfully uplifting collection, which is what we need at the moment and I predict we will still need in the autumn winter of 2010 - in comparison to, for instance, the Matthew Williamson collection which was disappointingly depressing. Its’ palette focused on dull greys, cold icy silvers, oversized coats that looked particularly unflattering and harem pants which are a personal pet hate of mine anyway. Although on the bright side, he did incorporate a good use of leather and his leather trousers appeared very flattering indeed.
Vivienne Westwood’s Red Label collection was also on Day 3 and from a ‘typically Westwood’ perspective, it certainly didn’t disappoint. You could absolutely NOT label this collection as depressing, as its use of colour and its overall vibrancy was nothing short of impressive. It was the usual complete mis mash of prints, colours, style and fabrics but – we can only presume – is compiled under the eye of a master. But the typical Westwood madness didn’t take from the stunning, beautiful quality coats that she sent down the runway or indeed the gorgeous bags. Her use of colourful hosiery and pink tartan (tartan appeared a lot in her collection) would accurately reflect the trends predicted for aw2010 and as usual her fun and bright collections are not only interesting but uplifting to the point that we are now yearning an aw2010 season that is even a third as fun Westwood seems to think it will be.
On Day 4 Christopher Kane’s collection was a mixture of rock chic blackness and fab floral madness. Is it possible that these two opposite trends could possibly be combined? It certainly appears so. Kane has managed to create an entire collection, predominatly black with a hardcore edginess coming from the strict use of structure, the studding and embellishments and the use of leather while teamed with gladiator sandals, while also adorining practically every single outfit with bright, floral embroidery and embellishments. The use of lace in some of the outfits has a particularly gothic feel to it and the incorporating of leather and PVC alludes to a fashion forward, rocking girl who likes to retain elements of her femininity. Despite our only complaint being that there was a lack of variety throughout the collection, we did love its overall look and the obvious inspirations behind it.
Antonio Berardi produced a predominantly black collection but which incporated a really lovely use of structure which was offset by oversized faux furs and statement jackets. He includes statement collars that are gorgeously embellished and plays a little on the current statement shoulders trend. His work suits and dresses are stunning and elegant and included some fantastic Monochrome outfits that would leave heads turning in any setting.
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