London Fashion Week Spring 2013 - Part 2

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>London Fashion Week</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Spring/Summer 2013</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Part Two</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The second half of the outstanding collections at London Fashion Week. For Part One, see <a href="http://frillsandthrills.blogspot.com/2012/09/london-fashion-week-spring-2012-part-1.html">here</a>.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: medium; line-height: 18px;"><b><u><br /><br /></u></b></span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large; line-height: 18px;"><b><u>Burberry Prorsum</u></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Palette: </b>A peacock palette of jade, teal, violet, raspberry, taupe, fuchsia, turquoise & blue.</span></span></span></span><br /><br /><div><div style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Silhouettes: </b>The traditional Burberry trench gets an overhaul in shiny foil metallics, ombré and lace. Collared shirts and pencil skirts, folded corset tops, retro swimsuits, cocoon coats, capelets, peplum bustier tops,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> micro shorts and </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">skintight strapless cocktail dresses. </span></div></div><div style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Textiles: </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Silk, satin, feathers, leather, lace, plastic, metallics. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Theme: </b>Metallic Luxe </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Styling: </b>Glossy metallic ankle-strap pumps and sandals, berry-red lipstick and loose waves, coloured rim sunglasses and plastic handbags.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizNHwmNIJJUgzA0QNpNu-xSl8wN4gc5Q_BAKXSa3AKz67XDqMFEcXX4PjC4d-8Q_mn3ydKkbrDeaQWmaaHM3TZoHMMdoQ2RUGHMJtp1razy7LPTbqi7VYg-bFiOakrOI8scVPbLFYdHM5E/s1600/lfwburberry.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizNHwmNIJJUgzA0QNpNu-xSl8wN4gc5Q_BAKXSa3AKz67XDqMFEcXX4PjC4d-8Q_mn3ydKkbrDeaQWmaaHM3TZoHMMdoQ2RUGHMJtp1razy7LPTbqi7VYg-bFiOakrOI8scVPbLFYdHM5E/s640/lfwburberry.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large; line-height: 18px;"><b><u>Erdem</u></b></span><br /><br /><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Palette: </b>A colour clash of pastels & neons in lemon, powder blue, fluoro pink and orange. </span></span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Silhouettes: </b>Lace sleeves & sheer yokes, fitted sheaths with high round necks, cut-out bustier tops, fabric & print layering, printed pants suits, see-through pockets, full skirts & crop tops.</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Textiles: </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Python leather contrasted by delicate lace, embroidered sheer organza, tulle, 3D floral appliqués, satin, brocade and jacquard. </span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Theme: </b>Supernatural Sweetness</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Styling: </b>Tied back hair, a matt pink lip, lace gloves, chunky t-bar platforms.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhjQA4-dLLY6IkGzHSm194v2f7M8t69Rm-KxABbZaUFEN6-YTxTyXKJYFB3DMal_8lRpdcNdP-TfL0p6Z5g1wi-rD5aLFpjtW1z1c3ynuBm6UEf9vU3kjPc5sqlHMuie0nHCLZCL1s25SP/s1600/lfwerdem.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhjQA4-dLLY6IkGzHSm194v2f7M8t69Rm-KxABbZaUFEN6-YTxTyXKJYFB3DMal_8lRpdcNdP-TfL0p6Z5g1wi-rD5aLFpjtW1z1c3ynuBm6UEf9vU3kjPc5sqlHMuie0nHCLZCL1s25SP/s640/lfwerdem.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large; line-height: 18px;"><b><u>Giles</u></b></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Palette: </b>Charcoal black, white, gunmetal grey, quartz blue, bronze and beige.</span></span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Silhouettes: </b>Perforated pencil dresses cut to look like pieces of broken glass. Ruffle-fold necklines, sharply cut pantsuits, tiered hem skirts, mid-length ballroom gowns.</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Textiles: </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Laser-cut leather in a shattered glass design, silk, crystal embellishings, duchess satin, Pegasus photo prints and feathered patterns.</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Theme: </b>A Shattered Rhyme of Dramatic Style</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Styling: </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Mussed up waves, elaborate Stephan Jones hats, shocking pink lips and nails, sunglasses and lace-up brogues in yellow, metallics and stripes.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEispIkSEiG3qivKu417i9t4r2hYc6_1dknRbwVpPGfYCQM9xkb_rVkKD9DAVnH1a7SO8cRPPR5-0Tbb1r3lxkdT0h0Jsr3egQoEMnQAVcNE7fJLeJ2KcyLah1h6FxBpdF1-2tgzrhHM5e-1/s1600/lfwgiles.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEispIkSEiG3qivKu417i9t4r2hYc6_1dknRbwVpPGfYCQM9xkb_rVkKD9DAVnH1a7SO8cRPPR5-0Tbb1r3lxkdT0h0Jsr3egQoEMnQAVcNE7fJLeJ2KcyLah1h6FxBpdF1-2tgzrhHM5e-1/s640/lfwgiles.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large; line-height: 18px;"><b><u>Roksanda Ilincic</u></b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Palette: </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">Sunset oranges, sunflower yellow, cobalt blue, mink, black & white.</span><br /><br /><div style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Silhouettes: </b>Black and bright pieces of random wavy and geometric shapes are pasted together on slim fit sheath dresses</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Long, streamlined shapes, contrast collars, cuffs & waistbands. Tier-hemmed maxis, drop-waist dresses, wide leg-elongating trousers, cardigans, bishop sleeves, see-through plastic gowns, asymmetrical draped dresses.</span></div></div><div style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Textiles: </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Jersey, knits, tweed, abstract art inspired shapes. </span></div></div><div style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Theme: </b>Sophisticated Seventies Flare</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Styling: </b>Two-tone T-bar strappy pumps by Aldo, naturally styled locks under floppy paperboy hats, large carry bags, rose blushed cheeks and a pale pink lip.</span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXEojdZaH4fP0VEXMMSd2-ldL7Bd-e6U6iQT3ubok2pvCJAEv5Y6NgnURJFcmyIMPMuBzm2MjVlDoGmLBoVYdRq4SbGmVRBZpDFKoMOtxCyfUNMI5oKGooaGKntSo2q4CQfm4PGCMJL3c3/s1600/lfwilincic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXEojdZaH4fP0VEXMMSd2-ldL7Bd-e6U6iQT3ubok2pvCJAEv5Y6NgnURJFcmyIMPMuBzm2MjVlDoGmLBoVYdRq4SbGmVRBZpDFKoMOtxCyfUNMI5oKGooaGKntSo2q4CQfm4PGCMJL3c3/s640/lfwilincic.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 18px;"><b><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Christopher Kane</span></u></b></span><br /><br /><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Palette: </b>Subtle shades in candied pink, buttercup yellow, white, pale grey, ecru and black. </span></span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Silhouettes: </b>Expertly folded dresses held together by nuts and bolts - inspired by Frankenstein. Floral embossed biker jackets, slick trouser suits, bow adorned frocks, low V-necklines, apron drapes, woven plastic cap ensembles and sheer embellished dresses. </span></div><div><div style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Textiles: </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Rubber, plastic, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">acrylic bolts,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> silk gazar, leather, crystal beadwork, quilting, black thermo tape and organza.</span></div></div><div style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Theme: </b>A Bolt of Innovation</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Styling: </b>Back combed ponytails, buff makeup with lined eyes, spiral wired sandals.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf3BkkrI_N44le8dpStvJUNvbqmU2El-haMQp7DaA5qzQ-4xIvdmICpZ7giGbr3qRcvHBvwoJa8n8XvmAb-tBjTAIeAXls5fz0ByWT7BLr8ujBA9FmLvr3Gbfq30S7Fr-iUhfCwBDQSY6K/s1600/lfwkane.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf3BkkrI_N44le8dpStvJUNvbqmU2El-haMQp7DaA5qzQ-4xIvdmICpZ7giGbr3qRcvHBvwoJa8n8XvmAb-tBjTAIeAXls5fz0ByWT7BLr8ujBA9FmLvr3Gbfq30S7Fr-iUhfCwBDQSY6K/s640/lfwkane.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large; line-height: 18px;"><b><u>Paul Smith</u></b></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Palette: </b>Brick red, nectarine, mustard, bottle green, teal, burgundy, grey, black & white.</span></span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Silhouettes: </b>Chic separates with masculine tailoring, cropped trousers, voluminous shirtdresses with lace and pleated panels, shorts, buttoned-up shirts, clean cut blazers, lace cuffs, two-tone paneled pants, striped suits and sleeveless caftan dresses.</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Textiles: </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Chiffon, lace, cotton, bold blocks of colour, stripes and abstract floral prints.</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Theme: </b>Colour Blocked Boyish Charm</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Styling: </b>Tightly wound back hair, mirrored sunglasses, white and yellow leather loafers, ankle-strap pumps, large colour-blocked totes and a vivid red lip.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAfME0cWe0O2PjzgKjG8AUERbXDKX-rwACEQGnb9KhUeFGtjmj3touI7Nn6I2vYFu_nbJP1XZ3ietNrPz5P2QXbZ717kQF-mwZvSf9-LcrWJLJAaDowVmby0i1Oa58bJhG-5DEUYOAUZK0/s1600/lfwpaulsmith.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAfME0cWe0O2PjzgKjG8AUERbXDKX-rwACEQGnb9KhUeFGtjmj3touI7Nn6I2vYFu_nbJP1XZ3ietNrPz5P2QXbZ717kQF-mwZvSf9-LcrWJLJAaDowVmby0i1Oa58bJhG-5DEUYOAUZK0/s640/lfwpaulsmith.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 18px;"><b><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Micheal van der Ham</span></u></b></span><br /><br /><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Palette: </b>A polychromatic array of shades in ice-cap blue, reds and oranges, navy, minted green, yellow, apricot, lilac, turquoise and plum.</span></span></span></span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Silhouettes: </b>Ladylike dresses with flaired out skirts in a pastiche of painted fabrics, mixed material skirts diagonally attached in uneven lengths, sheer cap sleeves, layering, collared shirts and deconstructed frocks embroidered with beads.</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Textiles: </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A mishmash of art-inspired and hand painted prints on silk, lace, chiffon, crepe, organza, leather, furry jacquards, brocade, sequins and tulle.</span></div><div style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Theme: </b>Cut and Collage</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Styling: </b>Long straight locks with Alice bands, a bright red lip and otherwise nude makeup. Ankle-strap pumps were worn in black, cream and turquoise.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH5aB6eJzmHA-K0KOGWtYankDr6pMhOMVNULZvn54IEyJMzKnW2Qxk80WIrK8dYQ1gD17-cvRDK2X8zv8mcfPf-RB9EuTf0vGV6kXHOsRN2ZiDOfw-4bCBg3yfEyPjpBhJYb2-D5l2jDeG/s1600/lfwvanderham.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH5aB6eJzmHA-K0KOGWtYankDr6pMhOMVNULZvn54IEyJMzKnW2Qxk80WIrK8dYQ1gD17-cvRDK2X8zv8mcfPf-RB9EuTf0vGV6kXHOsRN2ZiDOfw-4bCBg3yfEyPjpBhJYb2-D5l2jDeG/s640/lfwvanderham.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><u>Mulberry</u></b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Palette: </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">Caramel, spearmint, orange blossom, honeydew, navy blue, black and white.</span><br /><br /><div style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Silhouettes: </b>Pea & trench coats with oversized collars, printed trouser suits, pleated skirts, wide-leg pants, sweaters, the refined leather biker worn over flowing halter gowns.</span></div></div><div style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Textiles: </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Gecko and micro floral prints, leather, sequins, lace, tweed, gold flower buttons, jacquard, brocade and floral appliqués.</span></div></div><div style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Theme: </b>A Walk in the English Countryside</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Styling: </b>A braided side swept fringe and ponytail, well defined cat-eye and a pink pout. Models walked in strappy sandals and ankle boots </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">and carried the latest Mulberry 'Willow' bag.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihvd0MjrcLlZ0__jwrnlYm3ocRpI1cvkEGt-OAl-qpMqyS9ioFYFyHCYAsnKEzt1IX-LWnor0qXmREUD1nctAsWmn0ugFVnG4hc5oPaiowigWov_C8v6HduJquM9ovwJbMM8vV6uuaAsdd/s1600/lfwmulberry.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihvd0MjrcLlZ0__jwrnlYm3ocRpI1cvkEGt-OAl-qpMqyS9ioFYFyHCYAsnKEzt1IX-LWnor0qXmREUD1nctAsWmn0ugFVnG4hc5oPaiowigWov_C8v6HduJquM9ovwJbMM8vV6uuaAsdd/s640/lfwmulberry.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i>Which collection excited you most in the final part of London Fashion Week?</i></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"></div>

London Fashion Week Spring 2013 - Part 2

London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2013 Part Two The second half of the outstanding collections at London Fashion Week. For Part One, see he...

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London Fashion Week Spring 2013 - Part 1

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>London Fashion Week</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Spring/Summer 2013</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Part One</b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The first half of my coverage on London Fashion Week. Click on the image for a larger view.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><u>Issa</u></b></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Palette: </b>An Amazonian rainforest of shades from palm green, pine yellow, mango, cerise and guava pink, violet, black and white.</span></span></span><br /><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Silhouettes: </b>Floaty kaftans, mono-toned V-neck and halter strapped evening gowns that are nipped in the waist. Retro shapes, Seventies-style jumpsuits, toucan and flower printed frocks and trouser suits, wrap dresses fit to the floor and cut-outs.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Textiles: </b>Georgette, jersey, cotton, silk, vivid tropical prints painted with florals and birds.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Theme: </b>Tropical Island Glamour</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Styling: </b>Multi-strap sandals, chunky gold statement necklaces. Models wore orchids in their hair, which was styled in a high twisted bun. Makeup was flushed with a glossy red lip.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXLLDF0EazRHoOM-fv9USHvzuONqQxR1Q42dPn2MZxHdBN_NrZXIo4AobH5SsbgaC2VHKvEPY1rEtgeY23KUM8AVLdhgVnpJOuV6uHSN9jLA1qopJ6DVxXgtli51UuoJZsCnSVM39qj_zL/s1600/lfwissa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXLLDF0EazRHoOM-fv9USHvzuONqQxR1Q42dPn2MZxHdBN_NrZXIo4AobH5SsbgaC2VHKvEPY1rEtgeY23KUM8AVLdhgVnpJOuV6uHSN9jLA1qopJ6DVxXgtli51UuoJZsCnSVM39qj_zL/s640/lfwissa.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><u>Marios Schwab</u></b></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Palette: </b>Burgundy, sooty black, ivory, Prussian blue and burnt orange.</span></span></span><br /><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Silhouettes: </b>Tribal inspired V-neck dresses adorned with leather strips and metallic fringing, sheer pleated skirts, wide harness belts, lacy inserts, fringed peplums and long-sleeved glittery see-through evening gowns.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Textiles: </b>Honeycomb print, raffia, fringing, cotton, leather, suede, lace and crystals. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Theme: </b>Warrior Maiden</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Styling: </b>Tribal war paint lined under the eyes, pink-blushed cheeks, glossy straightened hair tucked behind the ear and fringed gladiator sandals.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQTf2yRP-LZgjC94Z2uKVqQ4EgaaPPzLaPo3nJwn_u_VzucQp2-fi_uHRxkRIDFVWqALWGC4-VHW_OjH-zhm9ttfxAk5BpKOPjfjAoxk3t414SBk80PqmgRX8A5bwfvKN_4zZbmAy74ZfQ/s1600/lfwmarios.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQTf2yRP-LZgjC94Z2uKVqQ4EgaaPPzLaPo3nJwn_u_VzucQp2-fi_uHRxkRIDFVWqALWGC4-VHW_OjH-zhm9ttfxAk5BpKOPjfjAoxk3t414SBk80PqmgRX8A5bwfvKN_4zZbmAy74ZfQ/s640/lfwmarios.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><u>Mary Katrantzou</u></b></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Palette: </b>A kaleidoscopic blend of inky blue, cyan, forest green, purple, yellow, black, white and opalescent pastels in pink, lemon, mint and blue.</span></span></span><br /><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Silhouettes: </b>Two-dimensionals silhouettes with s</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">harpened edges, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">short bell sleeves, collared shirt dresses, halter necks, A-line skirts, spruced suits in plains and prints, pocket frocks, structured swing tops with pants and </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">billowy free-flowing trapeze gowns.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Textiles: </b>Global postage stamp and banknote digi-prints, brocade, denim, crystal mesh.  </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Theme: </b>Stamped in Digital Style</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Styling: </b>Hair was firmly pulled back in a knotted style, makeup featured a well-defined eye and nude lip. Heels were multi-coloured wide strap sandals.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHtqWrOYYCIt58dfRBbgpQNzh1pzsAXhCc2E9bwhxmF3koIZ3dAwxIee0tnlRswd9Tp4AXH6cDkLRTP4zAP_b5QCH1gupU-i-So508fydioh4ceRMZVfN5Jpc4MH4kFWEXUfYjduBDal20/s1600/lfwmaryk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHtqWrOYYCIt58dfRBbgpQNzh1pzsAXhCc2E9bwhxmF3koIZ3dAwxIee0tnlRswd9Tp4AXH6cDkLRTP4zAP_b5QCH1gupU-i-So508fydioh4ceRMZVfN5Jpc4MH4kFWEXUfYjduBDal20/s640/lfwmaryk.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><br /></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><u>Jonathan Saunders</u></b></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Palette: </b>Burgundy, scarlet, jade, lime green, powder blue, silver, gold, black and white.</span></span></span><br /><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Silhouettes: </b>Figure-clinging mini skirts, casual shirts and ombre print trouser ensembles, colour-blocked slip dresses with V-wrap necklines, tailored suits and trench coats worn with bra-tops, side-paneled pants, and </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">shiny sequined party frocks.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Textiles: </b>Silk chiffon, leather, water-drop print, glazed metallics, sequins, chevrons & stripes.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Theme: </b>Seventies Disco Sensibility</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Styling: </b>Tousled hair, plum glossed lips and boldly lined eyes. Models wore rounded sunglasses and leather cut-out sandals in neutral shades.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcX2s9zPjnx8yeaBAJiAOf4KQ_HjJa8SF0eo7V5nUDgcshGRpazfbNy3BP0Ix1ncmvnZzMPKRT0ruM2cO_zEUVtD2Bm1lvpiOQTv58OOrrsRmbL9hO9AVfQJ8I3zvoT5MzNeTIN6nNdgNi/s1600/lfwsaunders.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcX2s9zPjnx8yeaBAJiAOf4KQ_HjJa8SF0eo7V5nUDgcshGRpazfbNy3BP0Ix1ncmvnZzMPKRT0ruM2cO_zEUVtD2Bm1lvpiOQTv58OOrrsRmbL9hO9AVfQJ8I3zvoT5MzNeTIN6nNdgNi/s640/lfwsaunders.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><u>Matthew Williamson</u></b></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Palette: </b>A range of vivid shades in indigo, navy, saffron orange, aqua, cerulean blue, cerise pink, white and tangerine.</span></span></span><br /><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Silhouettes: </b>Indian <i>Holi</i> inspired pieces in chic separates - cropped printed trousers, lightweight blouses, sleek dip-dyed blazers and shorts, slim sheaths and flirty dresses, beautifully draped evening gowns with high slits.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Textiles: </b>Chiffon, silk, leather, prismatic powder blast prints, Tibetan landscape imagery, mirrored embellishments and beaded trims. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Theme: </b>An Electric Indian Summer</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Styling: </b>Ankle strap sandals, long tasseled necklaces, hair buns, a smokey eye and nude lips.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje8iZDF6ZtSFaV59IdO5y3Fgyvdr6-oxNMGMTbpu-w6knD7dZ7pZoQrJpvNLbUJSNToAPk0NDWoNrg0MRc2b1M0vttmP5DJruZzyi99lSCTNmbhnM7RLbjyxYe-FbDC4yTte-BzOWb9RmH/s1600/lfwwilliamson+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje8iZDF6ZtSFaV59IdO5y3Fgyvdr6-oxNMGMTbpu-w6knD7dZ7pZoQrJpvNLbUJSNToAPk0NDWoNrg0MRc2b1M0vttmP5DJruZzyi99lSCTNmbhnM7RLbjyxYe-FbDC4yTte-BzOWb9RmH/s640/lfwwilliamson+.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large; line-height: 18px;"><b><u>Temperley London</u></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Palette: </b>Crimson red, pale ice blues, cream, white, navy, black and grey. </span></span></span><br /><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Silhouettes: </b>Full flaired skirts, bustier tops overlaid with sheer fabric, halter-neck dresses, straight-fit maxi's, leg-lengthening slacks and jewel encrusted gossamer evening gowns. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Textiles: </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Moroccan-mosaic inspired prints, sheer and solid stripes, silk, jacquard, mesh, ribbon embroidery and embellished tulle.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Theme: </b>Crystal Sheer Opulence  </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Styling: </b>High bouffants, pink-hued lips, wide-brimed saucer hats with mosquito nets, rounded retro sunglasses and platform heels by Charlotte Olympia.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3ijNHVfpMWsQGR3Nl0IFyks0PQC-cw9Y347R7ISwQTlQiE-1ASfZctD89flK8y6YOT8rHhpXlEV5hFgBVvCsS2cve6lBcBQkVkxUpPr6eaEWwDShq6dGo_EE3qkouoDH5gkSBzwQI8LEI/s1600/lwftemperley.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3ijNHVfpMWsQGR3Nl0IFyks0PQC-cw9Y347R7ISwQTlQiE-1ASfZctD89flK8y6YOT8rHhpXlEV5hFgBVvCsS2cve6lBcBQkVkxUpPr6eaEWwDShq6dGo_EE3qkouoDH5gkSBzwQI8LEI/s640/lwftemperley.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><u>Peter Pilotto</u></b></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Palette: </b>A motley mix of yellow, black, white, turquoise, lime, red, orange and aqua.</span></span></span><br /><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Silhouettes: </b>Cross-strap bodices, peplum tops, cut-out frocks, cropped jackets, narrow pants, asymmetric wrapped skirts, flared sleeves and flounced hemlines.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Textiles: </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Superfluity of innovative three-dimensional digital prints bedaubed with beaded embroidery.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Theme: </b>A Plethora of Geometric Prints</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Styling: </b>The casual tossed back ponytail, light-toned makeup and strappy tie-up printed sandals by Nicholas Kirkwood.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSBtcypCei64fbuHN63I9u61zUWBzzG7xcMMoiOzXbgzYPwVRj2lA74-21_m0FZZ7fsWKsHj2k4yxhtfCDFq13-hO7zy7tbr6EqXter55EA567Arn-wmDB1ih0oQH0AuoTXXQjWCo7mxkV/s1600/lfepillotto.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSBtcypCei64fbuHN63I9u61zUWBzzG7xcMMoiOzXbgzYPwVRj2lA74-21_m0FZZ7fsWKsHj2k4yxhtfCDFq13-hO7zy7tbr6EqXter55EA567Arn-wmDB1ih0oQH0AuoTXXQjWCo7mxkV/s640/lfepillotto.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><u>Antonio Berardi</u></b></span></span></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Palette: </b>Invigorating pink, cobalt blue, grey, turquoise, ivory, black and white. </span></span></span></div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Silhouettes: </b>Expertly engineered shapes with strong, sporty lines. Exaggerated peplums with high-low hemlines, halter neck dresses in a patchwork of fabrics, boxy cropped jackets, masculine suits, sleeveless oversized vests, tunics, layering of dresses over skirts and narrow trousers, beautifully beaded evening gowns.</span></div></div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Textiles: </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Perforated mesh, chiffon, iridescent sequins, Aertex, geometric beading.</span></div></div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Theme: </b>Urbane Architecture</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Styling: </b>Hair was worn back in twisted braids, makeup was subtle was a soft pink lip, models walked in cut-out leather heels.</span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq6wHHuDYGAEZhXGFAIQA1LoEvcX3j07XYra0vLXLMPZKpS0A4yQYv58UjukDF6PEBRijuO1xbdw0E7stfxEx9Iya4CvQkV4jyhtK8Cyw5E0QjaStbHsh5JTxpkn0S0UqHXOopUZ4Wz8Oq/s1600/lfwberardi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq6wHHuDYGAEZhXGFAIQA1LoEvcX3j07XYra0vLXLMPZKpS0A4yQYv58UjukDF6PEBRijuO1xbdw0E7stfxEx9Iya4CvQkV4jyhtK8Cyw5E0QjaStbHsh5JTxpkn0S0UqHXOopUZ4Wz8Oq/s640/lfwberardi.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Who's your pick from Part One of London Fashion Week?</span></b></i> </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Please stay tuned for the second half of my coverage.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span>

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London Fashion Week Fall 2012

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>London Fashion Week</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Fall 2012 Favourites</b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I was away on a mini break during London Fashion Week, so this is a just a brief overview of what transpired in Britain's style capital. We see the metallics theme from New York Fashion continue, along with interesting prints, an overflow of peplums and a punch of blue & orange.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Antonio Berardi</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeY4_7D9IHnXfOsRtYPYewoZPPcnv_z1aWFuY_Bu_bE-CCNDzXSBWuHhpaZWX68CZKWWhrrVLghZRNZ-NjZsuAswfWl5NZZfk0T05p86zTUI2ortp-Z5gSU_3nIE02WzDtbH7CHVrL0V14/s1600/lfwberardi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeY4_7D9IHnXfOsRtYPYewoZPPcnv_z1aWFuY_Bu_bE-CCNDzXSBWuHhpaZWX68CZKWWhrrVLghZRNZ-NjZsuAswfWl5NZZfk0T05p86zTUI2ortp-Z5gSU_3nIE02WzDtbH7CHVrL0V14/s640/lfwberardi.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Shapes were sculpted at <i>Antonio Berardi's</i> Fall 2012 showing, with strong, sharp lines and a more geometric approach to pleats and peplums. Duo-coloured dresses flowed in a vertical curl design. He added splashes of turquoise and red to the black, blush and grey palette. Boxy haircuts matched the squarish silhouettes.</span></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Burberry Prorsum</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx_eXgCWBbZ0xbWeskjBujOGL5ZBaYSt73oUpOQxVjxyUfw_ZsJOXIEYbH89tOdrlwY2cLeJrPN7JUV6KkJtwYqGBPH-LL25GQY4hYKVjtyHcK_cTGxLzDMB9H3UXjjUe4q8KyOX9nU_Jc/s1600/lfwburberry.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx_eXgCWBbZ0xbWeskjBujOGL5ZBaYSt73oUpOQxVjxyUfw_ZsJOXIEYbH89tOdrlwY2cLeJrPN7JUV6KkJtwYqGBPH-LL25GQY4hYKVjtyHcK_cTGxLzDMB9H3UXjjUe4q8KyOX9nU_Jc/s640/lfwburberry.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Christopher Bailey once again reinvents the classic trench coat for </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Burberry Prorsum</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">this time with exaggerated puff pockets and leather bow belts. Jackets were paramount in different forms: riding, bomber, military, cropped and long, few with the popular peplum flounce. Skirts were asymmetrically ruffled, while an owl motif found it's place on tops. Stripes and prints met with neutrals like khaki, tan, mustard, brown and burgundy.</span></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Erdem</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2dbTyNDkJ61MScpPSTC8UKk_mZAK8glRNtba3B41QEC-1ji3pCvbXarRlRzDp_WKG3PEgnd89blfIJIB7VEvYI0gmnWtSZxmU7A64jEOJNTHiI254HymQpGnEyCiUcEpiobcSSONBPL8Z/s1600/lfwerdem.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2dbTyNDkJ61MScpPSTC8UKk_mZAK8glRNtba3B41QEC-1ji3pCvbXarRlRzDp_WKG3PEgnd89blfIJIB7VEvYI0gmnWtSZxmU7A64jEOJNTHiI254HymQpGnEyCiUcEpiobcSSONBPL8Z/s640/lfwerdem.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Lace and latex combined to form a complex but triumphant relationship at <i>Erdem's</i> Fall 2012 show. These two unrelated materials were washed with pretty watercolored florals in royal blue, chartreuse and bright pink.</span></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Michael van der Ham</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhauoGAVZChK8NzQz2aOkkhc7FiaxdF8EWuDbnThJEQxFnonwoypJolRETeacFTNJ14pHRDnTurv1cXkPZBasAVFoRn9zpO2T-7JnO6pQqXuCn8PJCl-CTmcGb8fyBJygOgUXlYZ5FNg5Na/s1600/lfwham.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhauoGAVZChK8NzQz2aOkkhc7FiaxdF8EWuDbnThJEQxFnonwoypJolRETeacFTNJ14pHRDnTurv1cXkPZBasAVFoRn9zpO2T-7JnO6pQqXuCn8PJCl-CTmcGb8fyBJygOgUXlYZ5FNg5Na/s640/lfwham.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Michael van der Ham</i> has adroitly incorporated his signature collaging technique into his Fall 2012 collection. The designer is masterful at intermixing different strips of fabric, this season with shimmery metallic wool, abstract prints, crushed organza, jacquard and lace.  </span></div><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Mary Katrantzou </span></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3TGESip8UyXjl-ss72KqMUogbLcNY2izJdRPefBoUFPFHhSdE1Sro6uviU6Sw-lc7X7LXnIv7-MyQV3YQpP3BhjFbCQm9LPj4SW3XDIZFQzj_QDQSWyDjZOGyeRzvxJ1Hdj-b__5Ya9MJ/s1600/lfwmary.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3TGESip8UyXjl-ss72KqMUogbLcNY2izJdRPefBoUFPFHhSdE1Sro6uviU6Sw-lc7X7LXnIv7-MyQV3YQpP3BhjFbCQm9LPj4SW3XDIZFQzj_QDQSWyDjZOGyeRzvxJ1Hdj-b__5Ya9MJ/s640/lfwmary.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Mary Katrantzou </i>showcased a myriad of enigmatic and imaginative prints for Fall 2012. Everyday items inspired her avant-garde patterned designs: pencils, clocks, hangers, spoons telephones and even typewriters. She kept individual dresses in a similar shaded playing field, animating them with prodigious peplums and a surge of floaty chiffon.</span></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Matthew Williamson</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI0ohs2cWFn6UFL1hVFkVw7Dn35Rbwz5s0YosNzlg5n2ROYkwyHZz2G9CTA6m2s9ohet8Cnqzw2I5R7RPXiK0L-V6CBWOuUmQfaUEzinuzfIA2mVABXvLWmQEIwmFeCjjQhQ-R7vf_ktu7/s1600/lfwmatthew.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI0ohs2cWFn6UFL1hVFkVw7Dn35Rbwz5s0YosNzlg5n2ROYkwyHZz2G9CTA6m2s9ohet8Cnqzw2I5R7RPXiK0L-V6CBWOuUmQfaUEzinuzfIA2mVABXvLWmQEIwmFeCjjQhQ-R7vf_ktu7/s640/lfwmatthew.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Matthew Williamson</i> gives basic shapes a glamourous and futuristic twist with rich fabrics this Fall. Sequin patterned shifts were overlaid with gauzy organza t-shirts. Gilded trousers were paired with oversized blazers, while brocade and bejeweled dresses featured split sides and cut-out hemlines. Pale blues and blazing oranges collided to create billowy evening gowns. </span></div><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Stella McCartney</span></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYIuXBx46RN1bE6_8ktdIvKpRx5bmyRzCXmnTpQF6Y22-aIbgVSwjpmxaKq4HS28wAoZv9ubA8CT5mcWQDTFb3YhvT62AT-aS1zPDqbXiBLFBHwN-88g6AVMPQm3_mnQQ_wldGqlVy3kVe/s1600/lfwstella.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYIuXBx46RN1bE6_8ktdIvKpRx5bmyRzCXmnTpQF6Y22-aIbgVSwjpmxaKq4HS28wAoZv9ubA8CT5mcWQDTFb3YhvT62AT-aS1zPDqbXiBLFBHwN-88g6AVMPQm3_mnQQ_wldGqlVy3kVe/s640/lfwstella.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i> Stella McCartney</i> shared her simplistic view for Fall 2012 using a few famous faces like Amber Valletta, Alexa Chung, Kate Moss & Yasmin Le Bon. Prismatic marbled dresses and heels were accompanied by shiny metallic gold belts. Tangerine and cobalt blue coloured in demure lace dresses, while understated evening gowns were shown in black and white. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Giles Deacon</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS4ELKWARc_N4B-TKGQWgNwnE4TzIej4T2i2DGHiBYWpqOMK-PD8OOOg2a8xGYXw7iSQpgQB34h29v4-tTXeTNRwVkIRNSDiIVD_oZSecxlVbNepE4AnYe634w93krYlnrOgdMealti12L/s1600/lfwgiles.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS4ELKWARc_N4B-TKGQWgNwnE4TzIej4T2i2DGHiBYWpqOMK-PD8OOOg2a8xGYXw7iSQpgQB34h29v4-tTXeTNRwVkIRNSDiIVD_oZSecxlVbNepE4AnYe634w93krYlnrOgdMealti12L/s640/lfwgiles.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Giles Deacon</i> told a glamour-filled story with operatic flair for Fall 2012. The prelude saw luxe masculine inspired looks with black decorous tuxedo coats, high collars and chic trousers. The collection then caught alight, revealing cream and gold gowns that had been tinged by the flames. There were also a</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">sh-laden, silver soaked brocade dresses. I</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">t seemed that the singed tapestry of a burnt down house was used to forge this intriguing range.</span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">Image Credits: Style.com and Vogue</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><br /><br /></span></div></div>

London Fashion Week Fall 2012

London Fashion Week Fall 2012 Favourites I was away on a mini break during London Fashion Week, so this is a just a brief overview of what t...

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London Fashion Week Favourites 2011

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">London Fashion Week</span></span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Spring/Summer 2012<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /><br /></span></span></span></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Fashion Week spread it's stylish wings to the UK for 16-20 September 2011. I found that the British collections showed more restraint than the fanciful ones we saw in New York. These are a few of the shows that made a memorable impression on me.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: auto;"><br /><br /></div></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Burberry Prorsum</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinCCrFhbyXprtoK8-qSow2U-GHvAOLJkC6W-IDZUlcC91C-cLH8bay_j8hKNws8cPqMK7ltQoGwmOGNi80Uoh8S5wW30b256hr2oAHoOXGDcNwouRsszsg6CWHKSiJbTHYppiX7ympiwLZ/s1600/lwf1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinCCrFhbyXprtoK8-qSow2U-GHvAOLJkC6W-IDZUlcC91C-cLH8bay_j8hKNws8cPqMK7ltQoGwmOGNi80Uoh8S5wW30b256hr2oAHoOXGDcNwouRsszsg6CWHKSiJbTHYppiX7ympiwLZ/s640/lwf1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><div style="text-align: auto;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Burberry Prorsum'</b><b>s</b> Spring 2012 collection had a very rustic, country feel to it, accredited by an assortment of handiwork. Christopher Bailey made use of decorative elements like crocheting, wooden beadwork, raffia trims and basket weaved knits. African inspired wooden beads in colourful, geometric shapes were tacked onto tops. Classic leather trenches and cropped parkas were seen in spice-rack shades and tribal prints. Raffia wedge heels, Burberry Whipstitch carrier bags and pom-pom topped caps harmoniously fit in with the cozy theme.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><div style="text-align: auto;"><br /><br /></div></span></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Mary Katrantzou</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw6h6eyLsKGgTWYRLiYJM8olasYkrK8xq3H8FOT2MbdEP_h2YCvdQLYxcT-HU3uHO-oICNAsede-G0cUAwQvWWTZDoHdmZDGUkFdX8zLFcdkthWH8Nn837mASKf9jdkSDdNfx3HV3hmi4C/s1600/lfw2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw6h6eyLsKGgTWYRLiYJM8olasYkrK8xq3H8FOT2MbdEP_h2YCvdQLYxcT-HU3uHO-oICNAsede-G0cUAwQvWWTZDoHdmZDGUkFdX8zLFcdkthWH8Nn837mASKf9jdkSDdNfx3HV3hmi4C/s640/lfw2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Electric colours and dizzying prints were showed off at <b>Mary Katrantzou's </b>Spring 2012 fashion show. The Greek designer took a no-holds-barred approach when it came to mixing imaginative digital prints with shocking shades. There wasn't a single monotoned outfit in sight. The graphics in this collection were inspired by two contrasting themes - the splendor of nature and the metallic aspect of spray cans and car-crushed sculptures. Green, orange and blue lipstick mirrored the colourful clothes. Katrantzou has a vivid vision, which she blooms to life with this collection.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Matthew Williamson</span></span></span></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioURwVO6WrhEDLj3xukL-S5KjVkEKF_o6RfAZikqeJMrFGyNQWY6VVWgmr6x3GBX_KMSCmLX6QMwKS0UpcBk_SXqBajlSkh3L7RXJjKksUBtT81VaKA43g65s66ST4vcviZ87DsV0KiZYk/s1600/lfw3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioURwVO6WrhEDLj3xukL-S5KjVkEKF_o6RfAZikqeJMrFGyNQWY6VVWgmr6x3GBX_KMSCmLX6QMwKS0UpcBk_SXqBajlSkh3L7RXJjKksUBtT81VaKA43g65s66ST4vcviZ87DsV0KiZYk/s640/lfw3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Shades of sunset ruled the runway at <b>Matthew Williamson's</b> Spring 2012 show. Ochre, apricot and mango chiffon gowns were patterned, feathered and flowy. Sarong style skirts were paired with matching printed blouses. Tailored blazers framed folksy evening gowns. I love the two-toned <i>Charlotte Olympia</i> ankle-strap pumps worn by the models.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Jonathan Saunders</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimPw4WkL3sH25Q2kFBKJljaxK6n7P4QzRu_xOZHrgw5mink_9VFaGD90qa8axSUWWozaCWIPCoOL_WJG4Vl8I4kInT3iWoLFY_xPle4kVGBpq9dcTV4H_HV6kbKM2FoyWWLipWTBG9oNeE/s1600/lfw5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimPw4WkL3sH25Q2kFBKJljaxK6n7P4QzRu_xOZHrgw5mink_9VFaGD90qa8axSUWWozaCWIPCoOL_WJG4Vl8I4kInT3iWoLFY_xPle4kVGBpq9dcTV4H_HV6kbKM2FoyWWLipWTBG9oNeE/s640/lfw5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It was South Beach Central at <b>Jonathan Saunder's</b> Spring 2012 showing. The Scottish designer was inspired by the soft, summery shades of Miami - pool blues, yellow rays of sunshine, palm greens, Florida oranges. Saunders, who's talent lies in silk-screening, submitted a string of 50's style dresses in a pretty paisley-print brocades. Each sugar-coated outfit congruously merged into the next. Gorgeous tie-up wedge heels were worn by virtue of La <i>Louboutin</i>. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Paul Smith</span></span></span></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPcAzvh8Dck9LGM1R6dCJmaUwxcgw2N9Y0S03N91QrePiot5f1RvF3qIe0bGm5iz83VdeehuCOh1hv2ddz-Qq7iJMVkSC-bzzEB3u0vUw1YX2E8ZNfpYjNlYJTPt85oxwxkNychxHRGS9_/s1600/lfw7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPcAzvh8Dck9LGM1R6dCJmaUwxcgw2N9Y0S03N91QrePiot5f1RvF3qIe0bGm5iz83VdeehuCOh1hv2ddz-Qq7iJMVkSC-bzzEB3u0vUw1YX2E8ZNfpYjNlYJTPt85oxwxkNychxHRGS9_/s640/lfw7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Paul Smith</b> provided a welcomed break from all the prints with his Spring 2012 collection. I like the relaxed sophistication conveyed by the outfits and the models; who were simple in flat moccasins, floppy hats, wind-swept hair and sunglasses. The hands-in-pockets approach was underpinned by cropped trousers, drop-waist dresses, casual buttoned-down shirts and comfy-looking tees. Looks were commonly threaded by skinny leather belts. I am coveting those flat yellow ankle boots pictured second from last on the bottom row.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Erdem</span></span></span></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLSOx65aJeQU0pwtr5x37zNmjMgJqNlDwiF5Tb-VJcdU9XpHaowX9u72c-C44g2KDeTI3be0OTM_5oe513UcNkpC2GW7JJaPlmSCsDTUs99PrRdc_tb60OzNmCpt7Ju5aaEDdNll49zmnE/s1600/lfw8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLSOx65aJeQU0pwtr5x37zNmjMgJqNlDwiF5Tb-VJcdU9XpHaowX9u72c-C44g2KDeTI3be0OTM_5oe513UcNkpC2GW7JJaPlmSCsDTUs99PrRdc_tb60OzNmCpt7Ju5aaEDdNll49zmnE/s640/lfw8.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Turkish-Canadian designer<b> Erdem Moralioglu</b> delivered a floaty and feminine range for Spring 2012. Wispy lace dresses were printed in powder blues, lemon chiffon and blanched almond. Beautifully pleated skirts swayed their way across the Savoy ballroom, where the show was held. Fitted dresses suited for a high society summer afternoon high were knee-length with three quarter sleeves. I like the use of unusual accessories like printed gloves and straw boater hats.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Michael van der Ham</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgGcBAL_oGVh600WmRqETzhiMwo2AT44-L7joHW0vu-mCLhujnlm0XLKHwfTFDcoVL7DKnVKmdWXCghM6EQfQAKD_7Fa4ThHV4XiIwBULssdliDc7galiLxFfOxH4r9A-65bgeUDO7CxZF/s1600/lfw9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgGcBAL_oGVh600WmRqETzhiMwo2AT44-L7joHW0vu-mCLhujnlm0XLKHwfTFDcoVL7DKnVKmdWXCghM6EQfQAKD_7Fa4ThHV4XiIwBULssdliDc7galiLxFfOxH4r9A-65bgeUDO7CxZF/s640/lfw9.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Michael van der Ham</b> has rightly earned his place at London Fashion Week. The Dutch novice reiterated his signature look with 3D colour collages and a juxtaposition of fabrics and textures. What looks like strips of fabric that is randomly pinned onto garments, is in fact, a result of van der Ham's carefully deliberated creative process. He showed off silk blouses, cropped cigarette pants and pencil skirts wrapped in chiffon. I like the freshness and blithely vibe that this collection offers. The models were accessorized with printed sunglasses and Christian Louboutin T-bar sandals.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Antonio Berardi</span></span></span></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR8nTtsMsHQlIpV9uOiqstHd4uKLlSRabKehJCzgC839akPJ2K9FcAlHzN1IU2I4aQ51znV5d0Hx9E7Q9nXj4fpWeB8WptNHUH486CROgvUlgqHq7ZxpWTtYEu5nDpSTL2_6qP6QtHg-d9/s1600/lfw10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR8nTtsMsHQlIpV9uOiqstHd4uKLlSRabKehJCzgC839akPJ2K9FcAlHzN1IU2I4aQ51znV5d0Hx9E7Q9nXj4fpWeB8WptNHUH486CROgvUlgqHq7ZxpWTtYEu5nDpSTL2_6qP6QtHg-d9/s640/lfw10.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am completely spellbound by <b>Antonio Berardi's</b> Spring 2012 range. This is my favourite collection of Fashion Week thus far. Fabrics in muted tones were animated by lavish beading. I love the fully sequined skinny pants and cropped bejeweled boleros. Ingenious. Billowy chiffon tunics had high necks and rise-and-fall hems. The warrior-inspired theme is manifested through structured jackets and metallic patent leather, while air light empire-waist gowns brought out a softer side. A truly gorgeous and glamourous collection...I must've bumped my head and went to fashion heaven.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div>

London Fashion Week Favourites 2011

London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2012 Fashion Week spread it's stylish wings to the UK for 16-20 September 2011. I found that the Briti...

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