So for once Monday doesn’t have to be a depressing thought – instead of yet another week of lectures and tutorials, just think of two more days of Fashion Week: much more exciting! Here’s your “I’m-rushing-between-lectures-but-can’t-miss-fashion-week-news” kind of guide to yesterday’s news from fashion week (then again, it could also be your tea break from all that studying…!)
Yesterday was the day of big names ladies – high end fashion to which we all aspire! Mulberry, Nicole Fahri, Mathew Williamson and Vivienne Westwood Red Label to name but a few: okay, now all thoughts of studying have gone out my head… today could be a problem. Yet another set of amazing collections, from the classic heritage and fur inspired outfits that Mulberry showed to the sleek, dark colours of Paul Smith’s work – and they all show what a fabulous season A/W is going to be for us this year. Though looking at the above photo of Mulberry’s front row (please look at the amazing mini cookie Bayswater on the floor – oh my!) it looks like I’m going to have a hard time picking my outfits for this winter! So here goes…
Pick of the Day: Whilst I have to admit the Mulberry collection made me weak at the knees, there was something seriously inspiring about the cool, sleek collection that Paul Smith showed yesterday. This outfit here (right) – to me – shows British fashion at its best. It’s sharp, it’s simple, it appears effortless and it looks incredible. For me, the only thing that remains is to figure out how to recreate this look – any help would be greatly appreciated! The cropped tweed jacket has to be my favourite out of this ensemble – it takes something classic and puts a young, modern twist on a British classic.
The bag just completes this outfit – and even better, it looks like a practical size for actually carrying all the completely necessary things that I carry around with me every day… Okay, so I might not need it all, but I don’t see anyone complaining when I dive into my Marry Poppins-esque bag and produce what my friends need! And I don’t think I need to make a comment on the shoes…they really speak for themselves. I’m a size 4 if anyone’s interested! I haven’t said much on coats in the past couple of days – so here’s one for the staple winter diet (left)! This reasonably simple black coat is just what I want to be wearing this winter. The detail around the waist makes sure that this isn’t just A.N.Other black coat, but it says something and looks incredible whilst it does so! I have to say, I love the cheeky blue shoes matched with the black coat – this certainly gives the look an extra something and would have many heads turning on the way up that dreaded hill to Peter Chalk (well, that hill has to be good for something!).
What’s trending so far? Yesterday saw Mulberry’s collection which was inspired by ‘Where the Wild Ones Are’, and so, showed furs and heavy materials, all mixed with inevitably stunning bags, which appear to be a hit for many a girl’s Christmas list! P.S pleaaase have a look at the shoes on this model – they are one of the best pairs I have seen in a long time. The heels, the detail, the colour – they are exactly what I want – just going to have to save up and wait for them! In sharp contrast to this, Matthew Williamson showed a beautiful collection of bright colours and prints – something to add a little colour to the dark walk alllll the way up to the sports park!
This cheeky number here shows his new collection at its best: bright, bold and sharp. The cut of the tailoring in the shirt and the blazer give a slight hint of masculinity, but the bold print on the trousers give a little of the femininity back. Whilst only the skinniest of all girls could get away with this print, I have to admit I adore it! It’s a little bit different, and on those dark winter’s mornings it will give us all a little reminder of bright summer days and mornings spent on the beach (oh my gosh, I cannot wait!).
Finally, not to be outdone on the eveningwear section, Williamson incorporated his prints into long dresses. This colour contrast between the burnt orange and the ice blue is so striking – any girl would be lucky to wear a dress such as this one. The belt detail round the waist finishes this outfit off. But the thing I like best about this dress is the material of the skirt – it floats! This beautiful material would ensure that the dress followed you and that you weren’t tripping over it!
That’s all from me today, happy studying – ‘till tomorrow girls!
All images taken from www.londonfashionweek.co.uk