Basso & Brooke at LFW

Basso & Brooke dedicated their spring summer 2007 collection to travels of yore, referencing worldly luxury from an era before affordable transport, mass tourism, and cheap getaways. Instead, the collection was an homage to the 20s and 30s, seeing delectable animal print flapper dresses, exotic headscarves, Amazonian costumes and the most intricate couture that could rival that of Dior.

Since winning the Fashion Fringe competition in 2006, Bruno Basso and Christopher Brooke have landed AEFFE manufacturing to produce their clothes - the same company that produces Alberta Ferretti - secured New Generation sponsorship as well as having their exuberant clothes of vibrant prints, this season illustrated with the help of designer Vanessa da Silva, bought by exclusive stockists such as Harrods and Harvey Nichols.

Yesterday's show didn't disappoint, although one wonders how many Basso & Brooke dresses a girl needs. The 'Master Prints' - as they call their painstakingly original creations - cannot be disputed as being anything less than art - is definitely where their strengths lie. A more diverse and versatile collection would probably have made buyers happier and granted a wider audience.

The show's after party, held in association with the colourful Super Super magazine at Tantra club in Soho, was a big success. With a dance floor lighting up in sync with the best tracks, revellers danced to a mishmash of 80's and 90's grooves 'til the early hours, without the customary free bar.