February 23, 2016
by Rachael Comeau
We’re now midway through London Fashion Week,and most designers are keeping it autumn-classic in the accessories department, with a color palette full of earthy blues, greens, and khakis, and the easily visible abundance of leather, python, and crocodile accents. Anya Hindmarch channeled the Eighties with her Pac-Man inspired collection, filled with bags of all types- from clutches to backpacks. Most were made in leather, crocodile, and snakeskin materials in camel, grey, and deep burgundy hues, each detailed with repeating star or square patterns perfectly fitting in with her video game themed runway. Burberry incorporated mostly compact, handheld bags with a thick, belt-like strap,and using very similar materials. Each piece featured a variety of color, most containing shades of brown, olive green, and yellow. Straps were finished with oversized buckles and metal embellishments, coinciding with a very military influenced collection.
Mulberry‘s Johnny Coca aimed to show looks depicting women that he had seen on the streets on London. The brand’s biggest money-maker, their bags, were truly a staple in the show. They were structured, with color blocking detail, chain and leather straps, and tones of green, navy, and beige python. Vivienne Westwood Red Label fits well into this group, inspired by Renaissance artists Donatello and El Greco, and also showing structured bags in beige and deep blue. Click through the slideshow above to see how others interpreted this classic autumn accessories trend.
September 20, 2013
by Julia DiNardo
The Show: Burberry Prorsum
The Theme: A Softening of Shape and Color
The Color Palette: Pale & pastels shades of Blue, Grey, Yellow, Mint, Pink, Turquoise and Khaki
The Collection’s Signature, Standout Look: True to form for spring 2014, there has been an incredibly softening of silhouette and color, with proportions, especially in jackets, expanding, and Burberry Prorsum is no exception. The execution is spot-on, while handcrafted, heavy embellishments (as found on this jacket) and ultra sheer layers give a fresh, and slightly subversive approach to this modern take on the season’s trends.
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September 18, 2013
by fashion pulse contributor
[Images via ELLE.com]
The Show: Vivienne Westwood Red Label
The Theme: Timeless pieces meant to work their way around the trends
The Color Palette: Navy Blue, Cream, Yellow, Black, White, Red
The Collection’s Signature, Standout Look: Vivienne Westwood is known for always shaking things up with her runway shows and for spring she has turned her attention to the issue of climate change. Presenting a lineup of practical, timeless pieces from tailored jackets to floral printed dresses and jumpsuits, Westwood used her Red Label to recapture the value of quality over quantity. These are pieces that can be worn for many occasions that people will want to have hanging in their closets forever.
The Show: J.W. Anderson
The Theme: Clean Cut and Artfully Sculpted
The Color Palette: Black, White, Blue, Peach, Red, Yellow, Green, and Brown
The Collection’s Signature, Standout Look: There were plenty of pleats, folds, and defined shapes to be found in J.W. Anderson’s latest collection. One particular pairing that caught our attention featured Anderson’s signature twisted jumper worn backwards in red paired on top of a white knotted skirt made of pleated leather. Sometimes it is more difficult to forget about frivolous decoration and focus your efforts on the clean lines of the material you are working with, but in Anderson’s hands, the end result is as effortless as it is refreshing.
September 13, 2013
by fashion pulse contributor
16 Shows from London Fashion Week will be streaming, including PPQ, Zoe Jordan, Holly Fulton and David Koma, and you can still watch the shows from New York Fashion Week here!