London Fashion Week SS15 highlights
London Fashion Week – celebrating its 30th year in 2014 – and we were on the ground to see it unfold. What will you be buying in stores this coming spring/summer 2015?
- Feminine, flowy, sheer dresses and skirts.
- Monochrome prints; also clashing colours and loud botanical designs.
- Pale blue and cool citrus tones.
- All white – pant suits, dresses, coats and skirts.
- Feathers, tulle, sequins and ruffles.
Here’s what LFW was like on the ground…
It’s exciting to be a part of London Fashion Week, especially when the sun is shining upon the home and hub – neo-classical landmark, Somerset House. Our pre-show ritual is to indulge in a glass of bubbles in front of the building, overlooking the Thames!
Plenty of fashionistas milled around in the courtyard of Somerset House, where you can watch the shows being live streamed, or get in on the people-watching action.
Here was some live filming going to air across the internet. This year’s event has been hailed as the most technologically advanced Fashion Week to date, reflecting the city’s status as a leading tech capital of the world.
What’s trending this SS15? Brights will be brighter, punctuated by cool citrus hues as well as striking shades of orange, aqua and hot pink. Vivid graphic botanical prints digitally translated onto soft and sensual fabrics like silk will be popular. Metallic laminated cotton was seen throughout the showcase; the fabric creates sleek and structured lines with elegant translucent fluidity. Optical illusions are on the way too, in tops and skirts featuring geometric patterns on light coloured fabric, covered by mesh to achieve the look. Clashing colours and outrageous designs will be a feature of soon-to-be-released garments, as will sequins, ruffles and feathers.
Asian-inspiration featured heavily during this showcase, not only in terms of some really interesting fashion on the catwalk, but Chinese and Korean models were favoured for many of the sets, and celebs from all regions in Asia attended to cover the major fashion fest.
We met some cool cats waiting for the shows to begin…
The star-studded Catwalk Edit in Chelsea preceded Somerset House’s festivities, showcasing 50 amazing labels across women’s Ready-to-Wear, lingerie, swim and accessories. It was another brilliant opportunity to get in on the fashion action at LFW. –Click here to see all the pics and read about trends launched at The Catwalk Edit this year. Our highlights….
We also dropped in on the special Catwalk Edit held in Chelsea, complete with all the beautiful people (and gorgeous fashion). Pictured: Canopi and Umit Kutluk; Ana Gely A Photography
Catwalk Edit, Caterina Stratank; Ana Gely A Photography
Catwalk Edit, Buenas Noches; Ana Gely A Photography
Catwalk Edit, Buenas Noches; Ana Gely A Photography
Catwalk Edit, Li Jing; Ana Gely A Photography
Catwalk Edit, Kiss Me Deadly; Ana Gely A Photography
Catch you next year! londonfashionweek.co.uk
-Sarah Blinco & Cooper Dawson
