London Fashion Week is never
without its memorable moments, and this show was no different. From the live
Burberry broadcast to the celebrity-endorsed Topshop collection, this year didn’t
disappoint in style or substance. Here, LUXE Models consider the five most
defining moments.
Mulberry is back
It’s been over two years since we
saw a Mulberry collection on the runway and its return was most-welcome. New
creative director, Johnny Coca has rejuvenated the handbag range, an incredibly
important part of the Mulberry brand. He managed to blend the English heritage
of the brand with a creative, forward-thinking look. The assortment of bags,
alongside a range of outerwear items including some wool felt coats ensured a
truly-British feel to the collection.
Christopher Kane’s tribute to his late mother
According to his sister Tammy,
Christopher Kane’s mother used to embarrass them when picking them up from
school in a plastic rain hat. They suffered the loss of their mother last year,
and Christopher Kane’s show this year began with a salute to her – some
tied-under-the-chin rain hats. Kane made his debut show in 2006 and, a decade
on, continued to use some of the traits in this show. The line between
reasonably affordable novelty and luxury was apparent throughout.
Burberry innovation
At the London Fashion Week,
Burberry invited Jake Bugg to play for their collection and streamed their show
live across
the internet. There was an element of David Bowie across the collection too,
with the inclusion of Edie Campbell to open the show. As if that’s not
innovative enough, Burberry have now claimed that their next show at London
Fashion Week will be the start
of a new era with clothes set to become available from the moment the show
finishes.
McQueen is still king
The latest Alexander McQueen
collection was delivered by eight-month pregnant Sarah Burton, and it was spun
out of dreams. The collection had style and substance in abundance, starting
with pocket watches, black coats, eyes and butterflies before some beautiful
sculpted leather which was painted with flowers by specialist floral artists. McQueen’s
tailoring was one of his best abilities, and the late designer’s collection
retains that key value. The tenderness and the technical expertise that Burton
delivered is commendable, in the place where Alexander McQueen belongs.
Front row of Topshop
Topshop’s
casting campaigns are a good place to start when looking for the latest
up-and-coming ‘It girls’ and this show was no difference. Suki and Immy
Waterhouse, Lottie Moss, GiGi Hadid and Karlie Kloss have been brought into the
fold for the brand which has stores in all four corners of the world. The show
referenced some British inspiration including Anne Boleyn and the Bard himself.
Scenes from A Winter’s Tale showed up
on a mini dress, while there were returns for the Chelsea boot and the little
lace party dress, to name a few. Keeping a finger on the pulse is something
that Topshop take seriously, and it’s expected that they will follow Burberry
with the instant-release of fashion from the next show.
