It is that time of year where all eyes are focused on the runways of the Capital. I somehow feel that because British style, just like our language, cuisine and architecture, is such a fusion of influences from all that surrounds our tiny little island, the pressure is on even more for our designers to bring innovative and daring designs to wow the fashion elite and consumers alike.
Well it looks like they've done it again with some claiming it to be the best London Fashion Week ever. British favourite Burberry attracted a constellation of A-list stars to its front row and showcased a combination of masculine outerwear with feminine skirts and simple accessories. There is a nod towards hunting attire with flatcaps, nipped-in tweed jackets and ribbed tights all in traditional hues of brown, camel and olive. The accessories inject a splash of colour with plum and mustard leading the way. As we have been hearing the peplum is in favour and Burberry have cleverly created them using pockets to emphasise this curvy silhouette. For a taste of this trend have a look at the Peplum skirt in Lace by ASOS for just £28 which can be taken all the way in to next season. For now team with a cropped leather jacket for a rock n roll edge.
With so much going on it is difficult to review every single collection but others that are worth a mention are Topshop and Christopher Kane. With Vogue's former Fashion Director, Kate Phelan, now at the helm this is her first collection for high street favourite Topshop. It simply oozes that raw and daring style us Brits are renowned for, lining up military coats next to sexy hotpants and flirty, feminine dresses.
Christopher Kane has got the fashionistas talking with a bold contrast to his ethereal Summer collection. This collection shows promise of an edgier and harder look for Autumn, still following on from the Gothic trend we saw so much of in 2011 but without the drama - just simple, easy to wear pieces that do the talking for themselves.
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