Everyone has their own favourites and opinions on looks and trends from all of the collections, these posts are merely my favourites and I hope that you enjoy them too...
London:
1. Mellow Yellow
Whilst orange seemed to be a favourite amongst the designers at NYFW, London opted for yellows. I used to be quite weary of yellow but over the last few years I have come to love it as a summer colour. The trick is to find the shade for you, whether it be bold and bright as seen at Holly Fulton or a more muted tone as favoured by Jaeger.
L-R: Jaeger London, Jonathan Saunders, Holly Fulton, Issa, Matthew Williamson
Images from - London Fashion Week, Smile, World Man About Town, Fab Magazine, Caroline Caoraline
2. Printed Trousers
Whilst not totally unexpected, the printed trouser can be a brave trend to wear. Teamed with masculine cute shirts and jackets to balance out the more feminine prints, the key trouser shape for this trend was the straight leg and cigarette trouser. Whilst the majority were floral prints (well it is SS after all) for an alternative see Vivienne Westwood's tartan prints and Henry Holland's animal prints. Off the catwalk, if you don't fancy the head to toe printed look, used the trousers to make the statement and play down the rest of your outfit.
L-R: Vivienne Westwood Red Label, Clements Ribeiro, Erdem, Mary Katrantzou, House of Holland
Images From - LDN Fashion, Telegraph Fashion, Searching For Style, My Stylist Says, Bullet Media
3. Tribal
Tribal is just one of those trends that comes back again and again. For me, the key is how the look is interpreted that keeps it fresh and exciting. This season, it is less about the 'global traveller' vibe and more about the print work and the detailing. Look out for bold, African inspired prints (see Burberry and Peter Pilotto) and luxurious cuts. This is a much more grown up take than the 'shabby chic' gap year tribal of past seasons.
Tribal is just one of those trends that comes back again and again. For me, the key is how the look is interpreted that keeps it fresh and exciting. This season, it is less about the 'global traveller' vibe and more about the print work and the detailing. Look out for bold, African inspired prints (see Burberry and Peter Pilotto) and luxurious cuts. This is a much more grown up take than the 'shabby chic' gap year tribal of past seasons.
L-R: Burberry, Topshop Unique, Sass & Bide, Peter Pilotto, Matthew Williamson
Images From - Marie Claire, London Fashion Week, Style.com, Fashion Inquisitive, InStyle
4. Full on Skirts
Whilst the more fitted skirt hasn't disappeared off the radar, it has has a more accessible and prim sister. It made it's appearance in various guises and lengths, and offered an understated yet feminine silhouette. I personally love the movement in a fuller skirt and lets be honest, it is oh so flattering for those of us who are mere mortals!
Whilst the more fitted skirt hasn't disappeared off the radar, it has has a more accessible and prim sister. It made it's appearance in various guises and lengths, and offered an understated yet feminine silhouette. I personally love the movement in a fuller skirt and lets be honest, it is oh so flattering for those of us who are mere mortals!
L-R: ACNE, Roksanda Ilincic, Giles, Nicole Farhi, Jonathan Saunders
Images From - Fashion Inquisitive, Marie Claire, Style.com, Glamour, Fashion Me Fabulous
5. Candy Box
Designers are most certainly having a love affair with colour this season and London was no exception. Mixing grown up chic with childlike fun in a mix of candy colours, the likes of Jonathan Saunders and Mulberry gave us permission to be girly girls without compromising our love of fashion. The looks were playful but still with that London stylish edge.
L-R: Mulberry, Meadham Kirchoff, Nicole Farhi, Henry Holland, Jonathan Saunders
Images From - guardian, style.com, Marie Claire, London Fashion Week, Hello
