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Katie Ann McGuigan AW20 | LFW

I kicked off London Fashion Week AW20 at the Katie Ann McGuigan presentation. Featuring a near endless array of layers, each ensemble offered diverse textures. Suit trousers, hoodies, tulle skirts and puffer jackets were brought together through a careful, muted colour palette of mauve, mint, brown and pink. The domestic setting of a calm living room was a nod to McGuigan’s inspiration for the collection - the ordinary. She looked to Irish-born photographer Tom Woods’ work, who focused on everyday life in North London in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s. She said: ‘It’s the every-day person, that isn’t looking to make a conscious fashion statement, that I felt so enthralled by’. This sentiment can be seen in the layering - it’s almost careless, functional as well as playful.

Another focus was sustainability. The knits were hand-made in London using recycled materials and the screen prints were sourced locally. In an age of climate change, it was exciting to see so many collections at fashion week demonstrate a sustainable focus. The British Fashion Council dedicated their show-space exhibition at the Strand to ethical designers - perhaps a necessary shift in order for London Fashion Week to survive long-term.



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PAULA KNORR SS19 | LFW

The Paula Knorr SS19 presentation was a kaleidoscope of glamour. Slicked back hair adorned sequin dresses and dramatic draping. The '70s evening wear was amplified by bright lights and mirrors; warm tones and silver in every frame. It was a showstopper to say the least. 





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EDELINE LEE SS19 | LFW

I'm fortunate to have seen several of Edeline Lee's London Fashion Week presentations and the show has become the one on my calendar I most look forward to. There is always colour, there is always creativity, and this SS19 was no exception. A rolling loop of scenes showcased the clothes in the dynamic atmosphere - it was a hybrid of fashion show and physical theatre piece. The models danced in a circle to swing music, there was a clever (and quite meta) reenactment of a model getting photographed. The all white props and setting meant despite the action, your eyes were glued to the clothes; colourful prints, interesting tailoring and '70s vibes all making an appearance. 












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TATA NAKA SS19 | LFW

The Tata Naka SS19 presentation at London Fashion week embodied the most literal sense of fashion as wearable art. Whimsical illustrations and prints were scattered across feminine pleats and tailoring. The motifs and iconography nodded to the designers Tamara and Natasha Surgulaze's Greek and Roman influences. Other classical elements included the statue-like placement of the models on marble columns, toga-esque sillhouettes and woven sandals.




The sweet and colourful take on Greek and Roman emperors felt at home in the setting of the grand room in Dartmouth House, Mayfair. The setting felt warmer with the addition of live music - a classical guitar player - aiding to shape the Spring/Summer atmosphere. 


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PPQ AW17

The PPQ show at London Fashion Week had the tagline: 'It's very black and white'. Despite the limited colour palette, the collection was diverse and explored a variety of textures and silhouettes. Fur? Yes. Stripes? Of course. Velvet? Why not. All topped off with a beehive-esque up do, reminiscent of Cruella Deville. It was a collection with presence and audacity.







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Edeline Lee AW16

Held at the On|Off showcase at the Vinyl Factory in Soho, the Edeline Lee presentation featured an unusual cold-weather colour scheme of white and lilac, with pops of green and red. The backdrop of shredded paper, bright lights and a checker board floor created a contemporary theatrical set for the London based, but Canadian born designer's elegant collection.



Trench coats and jumpsuits were made more modern in light and fun fabrics.


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Style Sharing exhibition at the Korean Culture Centre

Last night I went to the opening of the Style Sharing exhibition at the Korean Culture Centre. The exhibition explores the relationship between Korean and British styles and showcases a number of upcoming designers. It highlights the influence studying in Britain has had on these Korean designers, and how the two cultures overlap through fashion. Whenever I think fashion has run out of steam or I'm in a creative rut, I always look to Asian designs to prove me wrong and inspire me. This was one of those  times.




I was immediately drawn to these draped silhouettes by Hyunsoo Heather Park. This collection was inspired by the way people express themselves in states of suppression. She incorporated elements drawn from the indie rock band Art Brut, criminal tattoos and prison uniforms. I like the fact she used a 'happy' colour palette despite the darker themes of the collection.


A particular favourite piece of mine was the above white leather jacket by Heowan Simulation. I think the contrast between the white leather and lace is really interesting, and I've never seen something like that before.



Jinhee Moon's creative use of colour and texture was fantastic. Each piece was very much its own, but they were still all cohesive as a whole collection.


Designer Rok Hwang used this timeless camel colour and fabric to create these classic yet contemporary pieces for his label rokh.


I loved the short films by Eoin Glaister which accompanied certain collections. They really reflected the digital world and how it can tie into fashion and these two cultures.



Nayoung Moon's unorthodox yet impressive structures and shapes. 



After looking around I had a chat with Tory Turk, a curator of the exhibition, about her inspiration. She said that she wanted the exhibition to show the overlap of the life and culture of both Korean and British styles, and not just the fashion. If you look carefully at each creation you can see elements of both cultures and the impact living in London has had on the designers.

Overall the innovative designs showed the rich and diverse creativity which stemmed from South Korea, and developed further in London. The exhibition is open until April 4th and you can find more details HERE.

-Lexi xo

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FASHION WEEK FAVOURITES - SS15

A recap of my favourite shows from London and New York.

Marc by Marc Jacobs - New York


I can't deal with my insane infatuation for this collection. The British duo  Katie Hillier and Luella Bartley, have created such an innovative and diverse range of looks that are all stunning. I really love the two above. As you lovely readers might know, I love contrasting opposite styles and pieces, so the prom-like dresses paired with T-shirts and texture is pure genius. All the designs had my favourite colour palette (pale yellows and blues, black and white) which is an added bonus.



Other note worthy pieces: these retro bright numbers and incredible shoes.

(images from vogue.com)

I'm also kind of obsessed with the top knot Mohawk style they did. Overall the collection was 
eclectic, modern and edgy. Probably my ultimate favourite for this season. *desperately tries not to fangirl*



Meadham Kirchhoff - London


Always one to talk about - Meadham Kirchoff. The collection showcased one of the greatest aspects of fashion: symbolism. Each outfit had references to things such as feminisim, punk culture and even the transformers. I love that your clothes can have so many associations with things and subtle references that only you might understand, so this collection was incredibly rad.

(images from vogue.com)

The quirky combinations were so interesting. Particular praise to all the reconstructed chambray shirts (just think they look awesome).


Vivienne Westwood Red Label - London


I wasn't as wowed as I usually am with Westwood's shows for her Red Label collection but I still liked it (favourites pictured above). What's interesting about it is the political statement she made as all the models had a 'Yes' badge somewhere on their outfit, so it's clear where she stands regarding Scotland's independence. Again, the small symbols and statements you can showcase in an outfit are very intriguing to me, so I liked this aspect of the show (even if I'm pretty neutral on the political matter).

(images from vogue.com)

The makeup was cool too. Each model had a unique dramatic feature that added a little spice to each look.


Christopher Raeburn - London


One of my more simplistic favourites, the sustainable and stylish collection from Christopher Raeburn. I really like the shift and oversized shapes paired with sheer panels and silky fabrics. It's just quite sultry in a subtle way.

(images from vogue.com)

So those were all my fashion week highlights. Did you have any favourites from this season? Let me know in a comment.

-Lexi xo


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