London Fashion Week Fall/ Winter 2015: Our highlights
mis à jour le 4 May 2019 à 03:12And we're done with the second week of fashion week, here's our roundup of looks from designers like Matthew Williamson, Peter Pilotto and Mary Katrantzou at LFW.
We're already on to the next week of fashion season but we're leaving before scouring through countless runways to determine what were the standout trends at London Fashion Week. Even though the week only lasts 5 days compared to the longer 7 or 8 days of New York, Milan and Paris, it never fails to impress.
Now, we believe we don't have to say this but yes, the 70s were all over the place in London as well, no question about it. From the slew of fringe and flared pants we saw, we're starting to worry that the streets are going to be one odd combination of psychedelic sophistication. Additionally, London never shies away from its bold, eccentric aesthetic - there's nothing minimal about it - and always amazes us with the sheer creativity in styles, textures, fabrics and cuts.
Here are just a few of the trends that stood out.
Nod to Mod
Beyond the 70s, we're glad London gave us another period to be excited about, namely the British subculture of the 60s, Mod. From Peter Pilotto to Mary Katrantzou and Jonathan Saunders, designers were definitely tilting their hats to give a nod to the brilliant mod times.
We loved the play on A-line shift dresses with flared long sleeves in colourful shades and not forgetting, the thigh high boots - even though it wouldn't hold up in our heat.
Clash Fest
Seeing that London thrives on experimentation and shocking audiences by pairing what typically does not work together, it was no surprise that we were treated to a slew of clashing prints and patterns slapped together like an arts and crafts project.
Some of the looks were slightly jarring to the eye like Jeremy Scott's irreverent wonderland but others like House of Holland who played with plaid and Matthew Williamson who paired animal prints with sleek shapes of flowers, somehow managed a calm between subtle and statement. Perhaps, all it takes here is a little getting used to, fashion is after all based on experimentation - you just need someone to start it first.
Textured Treat
As usual London is a melting pot of creativity and this time they exceptionally delivered by way of printed jacquard in a multitude of styles. Whether it was Burberry's patchwork ponchos, Erdem's stunning selection of colourful rococo jacquards or Sibling's sequined patterned dresses, the runways were no doubt punctuated with rich tones and textured fabrics.
Cape Central
The capes make a comeback because let's face it, who doesn't want to feel and look like some kind of sartorial superhero? As long as you don't keep your capes as long as Madonna did for the Brit Awards, we guarantee you'll be safe from any tumbles.
If you prefer bold pieces that make a proud statement then either go with Burberry's suede fringed one or Giles' beautiful monochrome floral printed piece. As for the minimalists amongst you, we suggest keeping it sleek with a nude or beige coloured cape from Marios Schwab.
Tarandip Kaur
