London Fashion Week Show Round up: SS17
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London - London Fashion Week wrapped up its Spring/Summer 2017 edition Tuesday evening following five days of shows, presentations and events which saw high end and high street labels alike showcase their upcoming collections or latest 'See now, buy now' collections. The fashion event took place against an uncertain backdrop as the city hosted its first fashion week following Britain vote in June to exit the European Union. However despite concerns over economic and political uncertain, London Fashion Week saw no shortage of bold, playful and colourful collections as the industry gathered together to put on a brave face and focus on the positives. As attention moves on to Italy with the start of Milan Fashion Week, FashionUnited rounds up this season’s top shows.
Teatum Jones
Design duo Catherine Teatum and Rob Jones opened fashion week with their debut unified show, showcasing their women’s wear and men’s wear collections together. The designers were not alone in their decision to show the two collections together and were followed by DAKS, Burberry, Julien Macdonald, Joseph and Versace's VERSUS. The resulting collections for SS17 featured bold colours and silhouettes, mixed with playful prints and textures, skillful crafted together inspired by the design duo's home, Scotland.
DAKS
British heritage brand DAKS showcased its upcoming SS17 collections for men and women during the first day of London Fashion Week. Best known for its sharp tailoring and luxurious accessories, the SS17 collections saw the brand delve deeper into its historical roots and be inspired by the 19th century. The resulting collection featured peg trousers with DAKS House Check for both men and women alike, as well jackets, tunics and dresses.
Shrimps
British fashion label Shrimps, best known for its vibrant faux fur, presented a modern, girly and very wearable collection for SS17. The brand teamed up with Converse to create a special All Star collection for SS17, which saw textured high-top sneakers paired with floaty dresses that were heavy on ruffles, sea-shell prints, and gingham. Of course, the collection would not be complete without a faux fur jacket, or two, with a boxy fit and short sleeves.
Julien MacDonald
British designer Julien Macdonald made his return to LFW this season showcasing his womenswear and menswear collection together on Saturday. The womenswear collection full of enticing eveningwear with plunging necklines, waist cut-outs and lace detailing. Key items included mini-dresses complete with sequins and shimmering tassels reminiscent of the 1920s flapper dresses, translucent evening gowns with intricate beading and a white lace jumpsuit. Menswear was linked to more western influences as the male models wore slim fitting suits complete with bolo ties, studded waistcoats and cowboy hats.
J.W Anderson
Creative director for Spanish label Loewe, Jonathan Anderson looked back to the Tudors for inspiration for his eponymous brand J.W Anderson SS17 collection. The Irish designer was inspired by Henry VIII in particular, which was translated into quilting reminiscent of doublets, oversized bell sleeves and long, loose fitting gowns. The collection also featured electric blue bucket handbags with rope handles as well as moldable red backpacks, which are sure to be a hit.
Molly Goddard
Emerging designer Molly Goddard did not disappoint fans of her tulle creations with her SS27 collection. Best known for her unique and elaborate princess dresses and skirts, the designer shifted away from her former prom-queen style with a collection of edgy, flesh bearing, asymmetric styles. Sheer tulle dresses were layered over high waisted bottoms and crop tops or pants, while ruched gingham dresses and skirts were paired with heavy boots.
Mary Katrantzou
London Fashion Week designer Mary Katrantzou found inspiration in her roots for SS17. Ancient Greek motifs and themes, such as terracotta vases and women’s profiles in repose and men riding chariots into battles, where seen on blouses, skirts and dresses. The designer mixed Greek themes with psychedelic art from the 1960s which saw mini dresses crafted from perspex panels linked with chains worn over polo necks.
Mulberry
Creative director for British label Mulberry, Johnny Coca, took the striped blazer and British style as the starting point for the brand's SS17 collection, which offered a more modern approach to the standard work uniform. Blazers were boxy and paired with culottes which featured pleats to closely resemble a skirt. Pinstripes featured throughout the collection as well, on high-necked ruffled dresses, matching suits and blouses. "Uniforms, without uniformity."
Paul Smith
British designer Paul Smith was inspired by daisy chains and friendship bracelets for his womenswear SS17 collection. Known for his love of florals and prints, for SS1 Smith hand drawn florals which were printed, jacquard and painted onto garmented in multi-colors, giving sophisticated dresses and skirts a fresh look. Although the designer opted for looser silhouettes this season, the garments remain very feminine and playful.
Roksanda
British designer Roksanda Ilincic was inspired by nature fading in the late summer for her SS17 collection. Although she is known for her use of vivid colours, she opted for a less bright colour selection for her sports-infused collection, embracing terracotta hues and earthy shades, with injections of yellows, purples and blues as well. Key pieces included a golden bomber jacket, a feather print blouse complete with strand like feather, and a black evening gown featuring oversized white feathers.
Burberry
British fashion brand Burberry hosted its debut womenswear and menswear, seasonless catwalk show during LFW under its new model ‘See Now, Buy Now.’ The collections, which were inspired by Virginia Woolf’s novel Orlando were a romantic and modern translation of the gender-bending dandy main character.
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