Ports 1961: Ready-to-Wear AW18
And then to the Tanks at the Tate Modern for Ports 1961 womenswear where soft lanterns had us feeling soothed, the sound of rain got us meditating. Oh yeah, blissed out. Jonny Greenwood’s Phantom Thread soundtrack introduced a sense of mystery, subtly
Simone Rocha: Ready-to-Wear AW18
There is always a sense of childlike wonder, of dressing up at Simone Rocha. This time, the child was growing up, teenager time. This collection played out moodier, darker, more complex. A fallen romance in an opulent setting. A princess
JW Anderson Presents His AW18 Co-Ed Show
Good things come in tens. Well, we would know. It’s ten years since JW Anderson. He says of that moment, “When I look back, that show was probably the most important one I will ever do. It was about gender
Ryan Lo: Ready-to-Wear AW18
Returning to presentation format this year, Ryan LO unveiled his one-off special edition collection at sketch's quirky gallery space cum restaurant, transformed via the 239 David Shrigley sketches that cover the walls. Only last month, Shrigley replaced the sketches with 91 new works of
Matty Bovan: Ready-to-Wear AW18
Matty Bovan isn’t holding back. He’s been up in his mother’s garden shed working on his first solo show after three collections with Fashion East. We picture him, mad scientist style creating away under the bright light of the moon.
Mulberry: Ready-to-Wear AW18
A right old romp through aristocracy. Mulberry was in the heartland of Englishness, a futuristic setting at the historic Spencer House. Perfect for a collection that was all about looking back at English heritage and endeavouring to create a new take
Richard Malone: Ready-to-Wear AW18
What's up London Fashion Week, we are in the building. This was the collection for "every heroine who knows how to hustle." Richard Malone you’re speaking to us. For his second solo showing at London Fashion Week, Malone was focusing on
Marc Jacobs: Ready-to-Wear AW18
Larger than life. A whole lot of theatrical excess was booming down that runway at the Marc Jacobs show. Big hats, big shoulders. Oh, the drama. Marc Jacobs was channeling ‘80s power. They walked, unbothered, hands on hips so lithe and lean. Philip Glass’
Raf Simons Reveals His AW18 Men’s And Women’s Collections For Calvin Klein 205W39NYC
Finally we made it to the barn. If you’ve been paying attention, a barn has been featured in all the latest Calvin Klein campaigns. Inside the barn Sterling Ruby pom poms hung from meathooks and buckets overflowed with popcorn. The runway crunched,
Coach Present Their AW18 Co-Ed Show In New York
Come out, come out wherever you are. As Selena Gomez entered the Coach Autumn/ Winter 18 show, she said “It’s like my dream being in a horror film.” Stuart Vevers had built a haunted forest. Flickering TVs lit the way and the floor was covered in
Sies Marjan: Ready-to-Wear AW18
The world of Sies Marjan today was immersed in what we have decided was a sunrise. The room was glowing in a fusion of purple, pink and blue, warm and cool, creating that sense of optimism that a sunrise always brings. Sander
Brandon Maxwell: Ready-to-Wear AW18
We’ve been reading Tina Brown’s compelling diary and think that if Brandon Maxwell had been doing his thing during that time he would have had all those socialites and New Yorkers queueing up to wear his brand of stealthy wealthy glamour. He
Victoria Beckham: Ready-to-Wear AW18
Ten years ago no one could believe Posh Spice was designing a collection, ten years later no one can believe Victoria Beckham is going on a Spice Girls reunion tour. She has worked hard to get here, to get our
Dion Lee: Ready-to-Wear AW18
Dion Lee knows how to work his special powers. Precision, structure and a fluidity in sculptural shapes. Great powers to have, we must say. He doesn’t muck about. This collection was a military operation of soft glamour, gently defining and
Alexander Wang: Ready-to-Wear AW18
Hello and welcome to Wang INC. This was Alexander Wang getting down to business. Secret business. Forget the chaotic craziness of the Wang Fest, this was all sleek, chic Wang. The staccato sound of walking - women in heels - echoed