Clements Ribeiro at LFW presentation schedule

Besides the catwalk schedule, this London Fashion Week will see the debut of the presentation schedule. Clements Ribeiro return to London to showcase their collection in the Portico Rooms at Fashion Week’s new home Somerset House. The presentation schedule adds a new dimension to how designers at LFW can choose to show their collections.

The design duo behind Clements Ribeiro, Inacio Ribeiro and Suzanne Clements, commented: “We are very excited to come back just as the BFC unveils its new space at Somerset House. The setting will add grandeur to London Fashion Week’ the designers declared. ‘The rooms have wonderful proportions and are perfect for the intimate setting we want to create for our salon presentation.”

Last year Clements Ribeiro’s launched its limited edition projects. The unique, handcrafted designs sold out at Net-a-Porter as well as select stores around the world including Barneys New York, Colette, 10 Corso Como, Isetan, Liberty and Dover Street Market.

“The Projects were a warm up to getting back to ready-to-wear, and this collection has been built around graphic fabrics and knits”, says Inacio Ribeiro, who designs with his wife, Suzanne Clements. “When developing the collection we thought of strong individual pieces, using innovative craft that sat outside of trends. We believe there is a strong demand out there for craftsmanship and quality products which are unique, desirable and that have timeless appeal”, says Ribeiro. The designers are also re-launching their highly acclaimed shoe line.

Clements Ribeiro, made its debut in the nineties, when the collection rapidly became one of the highlights of LFW with its haute bohemia style and innovative cashmere knitwear, last showed on the catwalk in September ’05.

Image: Clements Ribeiro AW09