March 6, 2018
by Rachael Comeau
At London Fashion Week, the oversized trend was going strong in both clothing and accessories. Among the most notable of pieces was the oversized tote, which was featured in collections like Ashish, Richard Malone, and Eudon Choi. Ashish was inspired in part by Indian street style, and featured models carrying brightly colored, grocery-worthy bags. At Rejina Pyo, the collection included modern style elements that were mixed with a touch of nostalgia, complete with oversized, leather totes in a muted color palette. At Richard Malone, the sustainable collection featured oversized, mesh tote bags, which were all hand-woven and made entirely from recycled plastic.
Click through the slideshow above to see how other designers incorporated the oversized tote into their most recent collections.
September 27, 2017
by Rachael Comeau
London Fashion Week, generally speaking, took a slightly more gentle approach on the runway for spring 2018, compared to New York’s maximalist, brightly-colored collections from the previous week. Many trends aired on the side of dainty and romantic, and many designers kept the color palette reserved to pastel hues. One major breakout trend was the heavy use of ruffles, whether it be in a bold, daring look, or found within a classic, ultra-feminine dress. Designers like Christopher Kane, David Koma, and Molly Goddard all incorporated the trend into their most recent collections, each with a unique twist.
The most recent offering by Ashish was inspired by a gloomy, dark mood, that has encapsulated the designer in recent months, as well as the recent eclipse. Pieces featured phrases like “Good Mourning,” and “Rest in Peace,” and the collection included ruffled gowns in sequin detailing. David Koma‘s spring 2018 show was inspired by athletic wear, and fell more on the bold side with the inclusion of a black leather mini-dress and a statement ruffle detail.
Click through the slideshow above to see how other designers realized the ruffle trend in their spring 2018 collections.
March 2, 2017
by Rachael Comeau
Silhouettes from the 80’s continue to prove themselves to be de rigueur for the upcoming Fall/Winter 2017 season, as proven recently at London Fashion Week. Amid styles like off-the-shoulder and one-shouldered tops, eccentric prints, and vibrant colors, was the comeback of the statement sleeve. From tiered and bell-shaped to puffed or trumpet in volume, the sleeve has been the ultimate daring component on the runway. Designers like Antonio Berardi, Ashley Williams, and Peter Pilotto all said goodbye to the slim sleeve for a handful of looks in each of their respective collections.
Natalia Alaverdian of A.W.A.K.E. showed extra voluminous sleeves in her otherwise minimalist collection inspired by the octopus, while Edeline Lee included a dramatic tiered, elongated version. Lee’s collection drew inspiration from artist Hannah Höch, and based the innovative sleeve construction on Höch’s collage technique. Huishan Zhang also showed a tiered sleeve in his ultra-feminine collection, utilizing fabrics like black lace and organza.
Click through the slideshow above to see our other top picks for statement-making sleeves this upcoming fall.
September 21, 2016
by Rachael Comeau
Pastel colors are definitely not a new idea or a particularly groundbreaking trend at that, but for spring/summer 2017 London designers are putting a spin on the traditionally super-feminine and ultra sweet color palette. Collections that can be considered staples of London Fashion Week such as Victoria by Victoria Beckham, Christopher Kane, Anya Hindmarch, Simone Rocha, and J.W. Anderson all showed versions of pieces in classic pastel tones of largely pale pink, blue, lavender, green, and yellow, but this time around, they took a darker, and much edgier twist. On the Victoria, Victoria Beckham runway, a crisp shirt and shorts set was shown in pastel yellow, but paired with dark denim slides, and a bold graphic print displayed different areas of California, from which the collection was inspired. Christopher Kane wanted the girls walking his runway to look edgy and sexy for his collection entitled ‘Make Do and Mend. He showed a pale pink dress with intense black lace detailing, and paired it with bold embellished leather gloves and shoes.
Arguably the most notable is Anya Hindmarch, who showcased her always creative collection highlighting handbags on a circular runway inspired by math and geometric shapes. A solid portion of the collection was done in pastel shades, but each piece was unsurprisingly unique and complimented by naturally, the quirkiest of accessories. Coats were a major strong suit for Hindmarch, a highlight being a lavender oversized coat embellished with shape detailing and shown with a pale green body suit underneath, coupled with angular, pointed heels. On the J.W. Anderson runway, long, streamlined silhouettes in blue and pink ombré pastels were shown layered with slashed, puff-sleeved blouses and chunky leather shoes.
Click through the slideshow above to see our top picks, showcasing this classic spring trend with a new edgy twist.