It was a day full of extraordinary collections but I think
Mary Katrantzou, one of my favourite designers, stands out from the rest today. Notorious for her eye-catching digital prints it is shocking to see not a single one playing a part in this collection; an array of stunning embroideries stood in their stead. Mary is beginning to diversify her techniques used which is really exciting to see.
The collection focused on symbols - varying from mens room logos to scouts badges to heraldic crests (heritage tailoring and silhouettes are big for F/W 2014) - arranged symmetrically in some cases, and collaged in others. This collection is unlike any I have ever seen before, the concept of symbols is truly original.
A trend running through LFW is of masculinity, and as a result the designers are pulling out beautifully tailored suits and skirt-suit combinations. Mary Katrantzou's unique prints give her masculine tailoring a certain
oomph to aid in the representation of the powerful female she dresses in this collection.
Yet my favourite feature of this collection that hasnt popped up much in the others shown so far this London Fashion Week, is asymmetry - an aesthetically pleasing feature often using pleating in Katrantzou's A/W collection.
Katrantzou closed the show with some beautiful symmetrically embroidered drop-waist dresses.
Model Kirsten Owens opened and closed the show. Her career rivals Kate Moss in its longevity and success. What a collection! (And what a stunning backless dress!)
Until next time,
Rachel