LFW - Day 4

Lako Bukia

The A/W collection called “broken mirrors” inspired by the Georgian beliefs that if you look into a broken mirror, it’s considered bad luck. This too was a representation of the designers’ time in the fashion industry, in a world where it’s hard to survive and strength is something that has to be maintained, the collection was made of strength, fierceness and edge. The catwalk started with a floor length long sleeved glittery foil-esque dress with a V back. Very striking and gorgeous, all the models had dark futuristic eyebrows which enhanced the ferociousness of the collection.  Although an androgynous look to each outfit, it was all very wearable. With fabrics made from black suede’s and leather as well as a lurex, glittery foil fabric which was incredibly fluid. Triangle panels sewn onto sheer chiffons were frequently seen on skater skirts, tapered trousers, dresses and shirts. Charcoal black suede trousers mixed with glittering geode like fabrics. The effect was simply stunning, with dresses cinched at the waist there was a hint of femininity within the edgy collection. Later on collarless and sleeveless coats arrived in thick wool which was so simple and sculpted. The materials evoked ideas of granite and meteor rocks, when they subtly glisten in the light. The finale piece was a midi dress with a mirror mosaic scattered from one shoulder down to the hip fading out, as the model finished the catwalk a burst of silver confetti surprised us all to the end of a beautiful show.

LFW - Day 1

Fam Irvoll

With Pandemonia on front row, the show begun with ghostbusters blaring out the speakers, and from the invitations, cute little monsters were going to be at the centre of this collection. With prints of the monsters on everything, such as peter panned collared tennis dresses to bomber jackets, there was a lot of fun to be felt at the show. Knitwear was added to a couple of the looks with jumpers that had eyes knitted into them and even a dress with big pom poms on the shoulders and huge eyes peering out either side. Royal purples and lilacs worn with mint greens and deep greens was the colour palette chosen for the casual occasion. The pieces were wearable such as an extended blazer covered in the monstrous print and cute dresses and shorts. Very cutesy and pretty with hues of pinks and off white dresses which were cinched in at the waist carrying a giant monster shaped rucksack in baby pink. Each piece flowed frivolously down the catwalk and soon emerged the real little monsters. Little girls paraded down the catwalk in hoodies and leggings posing and pouting at the end, it was all very sweet and won many hearts over.

Krystof  Stroynza

Starting a few minutes late I managed to get myself a seat and a clear view of the catwalk, seen on front row was style blogger susie bubble and Sugababe Amelle. The first look which emerged was a black sophisticated dress with a square neckline, worn with a cape. The floor length cape was too black and covered in black crystals, the cape was split at the back revealing a hint of the dress.  Inspired by Jekyll and Hyde the collection was very dark and mysterious full of beautiful womanly pieces. Thigh high side splits were cut in a petal shape and exposed zips applied to the centre back of the snug fitting dresses. Flesh nudes filtered into the black colour palette with knitted cropped jumpers worn with leather trousers. There were some casual pieces added to the dinner dresses, a gorgeous bomber jacket was seen with the body of the jacket made from a sheer black organza and three zips applied to the front of the jacket. Deep midnight blue dresses also made an appearance and with some pieces there were slits down the centre making a subtle sexy look with an edge. Hint of silver were seen cinched in at the waist as well as black crystalised cuffs for accessories. Overall the show was very sophisticated , wearable and perfect for those business women who like to look sexy and chic.

Basso and Brooke


Set in Goldsmiths Hall, the room was filled with fancy old paintings, gold cherubs and huge chandeliars. As the first model strutted out, a bold splash of pattern came bursting out and it was gorgeous. There was a mix of dogtooth, stripes and chain pattern all on one blazer with a matching shirt and trousers which were red and black vertical ombre. Full on to say the least, but this was Basso and Brookes signiture look, a mish mash of crazy patterns which they pull off to make the most incredibly stylish pieces. Each very individual, there were patterns which reminded me a bit of Marni and Pierre Hardy. The tailoring was to perfection with darts cleverly placed and folded in the right places. Every colour you could imagine was featured in their collection, from lightning bolt yellow to aqua blue and pillar box red it was something you couldn't miss. Wide calf length trousers billowed whilst paired with knitted jumpers which were effortlessly elegant . Later on there were jumpsuits covered in a spotted light print using a silk satin which was glamourous and fell beautifully off the body. The show was a brilliant array of colour, pattern and tailoring which was easy to wear and not too over the top. 

Orla Kiely

The new presentation space located in the portico room of somerset house was home to Orla Kiely's collection for the evening. As I walked through I heard jazzy music playing form a live band which was positioned in the centre of the room. With old school wooden benches creating a square dancefloor infront of the band, models dressed in the 1940's inspired clothing danced gracefully with swuarve men. Positioned outside the square were dainty little tables and chairs, and waitors carrying trays of champagne in those cute vintage champagne coupes. I felt very classy sipping from them admiring the men asking the women to dance. The collection was made up of shirts with dresses layered over the top and  your classy girly peter pan collared dresses with full skirts. There were deep maroon reds and chiffony creams gracing the floors with leather and ditsy prints. The whole collection evoked evacuee to me in a stylish way of course, the girls clutched their patent shoulder bags with slicked back low pony tails and t-bar shoes. All very vintage inspired and wearable, a good rendez vous with the added champagne.

Me and Jemima enjoying our champers!