Held at the prestigious Somerset House, the home of London Fashion Week. The Vodafone London Fashion Weekend is an event that is an opportunity to see the latest trends for this season we are moving into, Spring/Summer 11 and to shop at 100 amazing pop up boutiques in the four floors of Somerset House.
The BFC Showspace hosts the catwalk show held regularly over the three day event. The showcase of the Spring/Summer trends we should be looking out for, styled by London Fashion Weekend regular Miss Molly.
BLACK SWAN
Collection one had the theme inspired by the film starring Natalie Portman, The Black Swan. Not all black and darkness, some gorgeous salmon pinks and peaches, with putty and nude compliments, in jump suits, skirts and tops, with a touch of ballerina sparkle. The collection included some fabulously layered pieces encompassing chiffon, tulle and lace and brought us light and dark just as the film does. Feminine, powerful pieces were sent down the runway in a well put together and thoughtful collection.
BORA AKSU
For four years running Bora Aksu has won the Topshop New Generation Award and is always a hot ticket at London Fashion Week. The audience were introduced to his Spring/Summer collection that was simply divine. Again a collection of light and dark, silky blue hues with soft greys, mixed with blacks and deeper greys. But a touch of deep red thrown in to compliment the ruffles and rouching of some luxurious fabrics. We saw the satin blouse with bow collar that is popular this coming season, the collection felt feminine but strong with interesting use of padding on the shoulders and front of the outfits.
COLOUR BLOCKING-LADY BRIGHT
Miss Molly described the Spring/Summer trends to the audience and explained how you don’t have to go OTT when updating your wardrobe, “choose accessories to update your wardrobe easily, from rings to hairbands”, she also described how you don’t have to take a trend to the max, just have one piece in your outfit that is ‘on trend’ to work with the rest of your outfit and you are set for the season. The colour blocking collection shown was an English eccentric take on the trend. described as “Agatha Christie meets Princess Margaret in a Christopher Kane kinda way”.he colours were hot and vibrant and the shoes were amazing. A homage to the Milan Fashion Weeks trend for ice-pick heels.
MARK FAST
Mark Fast has previously collaborated with Topshop and has created outfits for Kylie, Rhianna and Eliza Doolittle. The collection of his Spring/Summer collection literally swished down the catwalk. We could here the tassels, ruffles and sequins moving down the runway. Bright and sparkling the collection was fresh and vibrant. With cut outs rather than prints, layering and laced materials, the collection was flattering and fun. A great closing collection to the showcase at the Somerset House.
Lady M.
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