Charlie Le Mindu
I loved this show. Fashion is about pushing the limits, fantasy and not being afraid to be different. This collection ticked these boxes and more. Loved the naked models, so the focus was on the hair and the fabulous shoes.
Antonio Berardi
A stunning collection of feminine pieces. White ruffled pieces gave way to modern black and romantic pink chiffon dresses. The looks fit in all the right places and are stunning for a modern woman about town.
Matthew Williamson
This was for the urban glamazon in us all. Khaki and gold tones mixed in with a bit of raffia fringing and enviable embellishment... a perfect summer wardrobe to transition from the city to the beach.
House of Holland
Imagine that it is 1970-something, getting ready for an outrageously glamorous party in a tropical location where sunlight bounces off the disco balls. This is where Henry Holland sent us back to, with palm prints, pompoms and bursts of energetic colour.
Vivienne Westwood Red Label
Aunt Viv showed us all the reasons why we love her so dearly. Her gorgeous and divinely feminine tailoring, soft draping, figure-hugging pieces and of course tartan. I love the prints in this collection, her signature tartan was re-invented in a soft pink. The shapes were just beautiful.
Mulberry
A gorgeous seventies vibe at Mulberry. Seventies is the decade du jour at the moment. *Trend Alert*. I think this collection may have jumped into my favourites of the week. Soft denim, trenches, romantic florals and a colour palette to die for. Oh and weren't the dogs unbelievably cute but remember: A dog isn't just for fashion week...
Richard Nicoll
Hard romanticism arrived at the old Eurostar platform. Chiffon dresses with lingerie naughtily peeking out from sheer tees. The softness and pleating of some pieces contrasted with dark leather looks. The collection was mainly monochrome until the dusky peach.
Basso & Brooke
A techno-literary affair from Bruno Basso and Christopher Brooke. A wonderful collection, I loved everything from the handwritten notes to the romanticism of the faded florals. The silhouette had a bit of a 60's/70's feel and the movement in the skirts looked just lovely.
Michael Van Der Ham
A collage and juxtaposition of fabric, texture, tone and shape. Each look showed the ultimate in individuality and personality. Each look also worked fantastically well, each piece in the jigsaw fit perfectly and looked like they were made to be placed together.
Julien Macdonald
Romantic innocence in all its forms at Julien Macdonald. Shades of cream and diaphanous layering were seen with the softest of florals and sweeping dresses. I loved the subtle naughtiness of some of the later looks, in black and tincy-tiny babydolls.
Hannah Marshall
Sheer and deliciously see through at Hannah Marshall. It was refreshing to see sheerness in black and grey as opposed to cream, which has been used in many shows for S/S 11. I loved how they didn't look overtly sexy and dare I say it respectable (well as respectable as a see through shirt can get).
Jade Kang
One of my fashion besties who was at Fashion Fringe declared her love for Jade Kang. I too am now declaring my love for this designer. *Thanks love*. Decidedly pretty dresses, bathed in chiffon and satin drapes. I loved the wearability with that hint of drama and colour.
Corrie Nielsen
Now onto the winner of Fashion Fringe. A fantastic winning collection it was too. Nielsen took us on a momentous trip down fashion memory lane. With a corseted and Victorian mood, each piece was dramatic and perfectly constructed. I loved the exaggeration, the theatrics and the story each look told. Congratulations!
Photos: www.catwalking.com
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