As I mentioned in my last post, we look to London for innovation and cutting-edge trends….well look no further, the London shows are on target for being advanced, and the week has just started, like them or not….here they come!
Peter Pilotto a design team, Peter Pilotto and Christopher De Vos, met while studying at Antwerp’s Royal Academy of Fine Arts, their label was founded in 2007. Known for their vibrant prints and body-hugging silhouettes. Chrome yellow, stripes, strong tropical prints have crossed the Pond!
Alice Temperley, like most renowned English designers, studied at Central Saint Martins in London and launched her line in 2000. Do look for her book, True British, writren to celebrate her 10th anniversary. I have chosen some of the trends that I saw in the New York shows, stripes, bold color, pastel pink (all shades of pink!), silver sequins, and, of course, black. Note the shoes….
Does the name Burberry sound familiar to you…of course it does! Christopher Bailey has reinstated the Burberry plaid logo throughout the Spring 2018 collection which was shown at a former East London court, Old Sessions House. Loved everything about it…I must say I even tended to like the socks with the sandals…but am very afraid of what that trend will look like when worn by those who don’t know “style” if you get my drift! No offense meant!
Looks like Kaia Gerber crossed the Pond as well…
Another well-established name is Giorgio Armani who showed his Emporio Armani collection in London…it is interesting to see which International fashion stars are showing in cities and countries other than their home base. American brands Rodarte, Monique Lhuillier, and Proenza Schouler showed Spring 2018 just before the Paris Couture Collection in July.
Mary Katrantzou also studied at Central Saint Martins and started her house in 2009. Known for her combination of color and prints her Spring 2018 collection doesn’t disappoint.
It seems to me that shoes are taking the place of handbags for the excitement in accessories…but then we have seen interesting handbags as well, I wonder, both on our must have lists…why not!
This is great reporting Nena and these clothes are gorgeous- but they don’t really look good or flattering on any of these models. I personally hate the sock w shoe idea, just looks like a mess at the feet. So interesting the patterns and fabrics, as usual you did a comprehensive but breezy and fun write up!!
Thanks Sally. I am torn on the sock/sandal look. Could be interesting on a young fashion savvy gal….but has to be done with a confident tongue in cheek attitude!!!! Hopefully don’t see it going mainstream p!!!
Fun post, Nena! Love the Armani.
Thanks Karen. Always appreciate your comments.