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Edeline Lee AW20 | LFW

The Edeline Lee presentation is always my highlight of fashion week (see past shows in the blog archives HERE). This season was no exception, and definitely my favourite yet. Held at the Apollo Theatre in Shaftesbury Avenue, the clothes were shown through a series of vignettes directed by Josie Rourke. Models walked on stage as narrators Theo James and Rebecca Trehearn read out a series of quotes about women. They began as literary references and transitioned into feminist statements, creating a dynamic dialogue about the way we view and understand the idea of a powerful woman. According to the press release, the audience are ‘invited to consider female power, the potency of sensuality and the historical impact of the male gaze’. The collection looked enchanting under the spotlight. Bold, sharp tailoring in the form of jumpsuits and dresses exuded elegance and authority. In keeping with AW20’s climate change focus, Lee’s linings, interlinings and packaging has now been switched to sustainable alternatives. The fabrics are woven in France and Italy and each piece is handmade in England. It was a truly stunning show. 


‘I sat down on the edge of a deep soft chair and looked at her. She was worth a stare. She was trouble... I stared at her legs. They seemed to be arranged to stare at. They were visible to the knee and one of them well beyond. The knees were dimpled, not bony and sharp. The calves were beautiful, the ankles long and slim and with enough melodic Kline for a tone poem.’ - Raymond Chandler, The Big Sleep.


 ‘Men should think twice before making widowhood women’s only path to power.’ - Gloria Steinem. 

‘Some women choose to follow men, and some choose to follow their dreams. If you’re wondering which way to go, remember that your career will never wake up and tell you that it doesn’t love you anymore.’ - Lady Gaga.


 ‘I grew up wishing for protectors, strangers to carry my bags, truck drivers to whistle out windows. I will never be feminine, and feminine in the worst way. Submissive. Dependent. Soft-spoken. Coquettish. I was no good at any of it, no good at being a girl; on the other hand, I’m not half bad at being a woman.’ - Nora Ephron, Collected Works. 

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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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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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steventai AW17

To kick of London Fashion Week, I saw the steventai presentation at Durham house street. The models sat inside a dark alcove against a pillow-esque white backdrop, the lighting causing layers of shadows across the room, adding to the languid atmosphere. Tones of beige, cream and white paired with silk and wool created a desirable array of comfort-focused clothes. In geek-chic steventai fashion, the models wore silver framed glasses with long natural hair. There was a young playfulness to the collection, like the sock boots with the slogan 'sleep now work later' across them.




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Edeline Lee SS17

After gushing over Edeline Lee last season, I was very excited to see the designer's latest creations yesterday to start my London Fashion Week. 



Each look had an individual feel, but the collection was made cohesive with gingham prints, pleats and pastel stripes.

There was a nice balance of feminine, elegant dresses and more androgynous, quirky pieces, brought together with baseball socks and platform sandals.



I thought the set choice was really interesting with industrial images projected behind such playful clothes.


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Fashion Utopias

A little slice of Fashion Week that I forgot to blog about was the International Fashion Showcase: Fashion Utopias exhibition at Somerset House. I saw a taste of it at the Print Matters press breakfast, but it was lovely to see the other countries' work too.



Above is a stunning display from the Philippines' section. The Phillipine Embassy very kindly invited me to the show, and I was amazed at their designers' edgy creations. In particular, I'm obsessed with this killer red embellished dress by Thian Rodriguez.





It was so nice to see such an eclectic range of designs, each country interpreting the theme in their own way. It was also great to see upcoming designers make their mark on London's fashion scene. If you want to read more about the exhibit, and there is such a cool range that I recommend you do, click HERE and HERE.

-LEXI

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The Fashion Week Formula

To conclude the fashion week posts, I thought I'd share what I wore. Fashion week is this weird hybrid of a business meeting, a competitive school mufti-day and one of the coolest parties you've ever been to. So what do you wear to a thing like that?



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Steventai AW16

With a Freaky Friday themed invitation, the steventai AW16 collection was inspired by the concept of an 'old soul' and a girl who is wise beyond her years. The models were sitting in a paisley apartment, each in quaint rocking chairs working on crochet. The clothes were also influenced by the old lady in our daily lives, hence the delicate prints and typical vintage frames.


The comforting prints and patchwork were modernised with frayed edges.


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EUDON CHOI AW16

To kick off London Fashion Week, I watched the Eudon Choi show at Brewer Street. The '70s tailoring combined with a light, whimsical colour scheme created this playful yet elegant vibe which I loved. Here are some of my favourite looks.


Exhibit A of how to wear a lilac pant suit and look chic as ever.



I'm obsessed with the '70s trend of long skirts with long boots, and the pastel hues here gave it a modern edge.


The patterned pieces were louder, but streamlined with shift silhouettes and in this case a camel coat.

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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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London Fashion Week - Day 2

The morning of Sunday fashion week was spent cramming in some homework before I hopped on the tube to go to the Toga presentation. It was held in the most beautiful room at the St Pancras Renaissance hotel. The lights and glass wall created this hazy glow across the room, making the clothes seem so much more magical. There was a reflective theme throughout the clothes and the mirror fragments created such a cool effect.







The above was one of my favourites. I think love the cinched in skirt and the yellow breaks up the texture nicely.





CAN WE TALK ABOUT THIS JACKET (caps 100% necessary). I am so in love with it. The mesh is so cool and it works incredibly well with the dramatic shape.


After running into some fellow bloggers, Paige and Adora, I sat in the hotel lobby for a bit to appreciate my fancy surroundings. I also ate the worlds most expensive cupcake (it was six freaking pounds). Here's what I wore.






Jacket - Dorothy Perkins
Off the shoulder shirt - Stolen from Mum
Skirt - found at TK maxx
Boots - Thrifted
Bag - Kanken

I went for sort of witchy/Stevie Nicks vibes for this outfit. I found this sheer black skirt the other day in TK maxx and it was amazing to twirl around in. Thanks to Jack for the photos.


So fashion week was a success. Thanks to all the lovely people who invited me to events.

-Lexi xo

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