Posts by Sarah Whelan
Charles Jeffery – London Fashion Week Mens – SS19
Backstage at Charles Jeffery, LOVERBOY. Images: Abi Galatia
Read MoreDrifters – London Fashion Weeks Mens – SS19
How do you source inspiration for your collections? This collection was actually inspired by a taxi driver in Portugal who spoke about the weather and the prefect storm, which stuck with me and lead me to now. Inspiration comes from so many places, I could be watching something, feel something, it is unexpected. What would…
Read MoreMichiko Koshino – London Fashion Week Mens – SS19
Where did you draw your main inspiration from for this collection? The collection was inspired by every aspect of traveling, from the vey beginning of receiving the ticket. The neon colours of the luggage tags are replicated throughout in the bomber jackets, dungarees and shirts. The natural plantation of Hawii is a big aspect as…
Read MoreHuishan Zhang – London Fashion Week – AW18
Huishan Zhang’s Autumn Winter 2018 collection explores an evolving narrative inspired by Asian film director Wong Kar-wai’s work on films Chunking Express and the iconic 2046. The film’s juxtaposition is reflected through the contrasting fabrics working in harmony to tell Huishan’s story. Provocative patent vegan leather is mixed with delicate feathers and hand painted lace.…
Read MoreDilara Findikoglu – London Fashion Week – AW18
Rebellion, dark glamour and devil reds are at the heart of Dilara Findikoglu and the work she creates. This season the message of the collection seemed more focused and evolved as she welcomes us into her world, Dilaratopia, whereby all our empowered and able to reign free from hierarchy, judgement and societal constraints. There is a…
Read MorePaul Costelloe – London Fashion Week – AW18
In the sumptuous setting of The Waldorf Hilton Hotel, Paul Costelloe treated his guests to a morning of sophistication and charm. The collection by the Irish-American designer reflects his Irish heritage and leaving his homeland in pursuit for a new life and new dreams. Costello employs textures as a key tool for juxtaposition and contrast. The undulating…
Read MoreEudon Choi – London Fashion Week – AW18
Through his Autumn/ Winter collection, Eudon Choi pays homage to St Ives as a muse to artists such as Christopher Wood, Nicholson Took and Alfred Wallis. Through the masculine inspired silhouettes, military detailing and busts of colour, Choi translates the relationship between these artists and their rugged environment to create a collection that celebrates abstract art…
Read MoreGareth Pugh – London Fashion Week – AW18
With it’s molten plastics, razor sharp tailoring, and architectural outerwear, the Gareth Pugh Autumn/ Winter 2018 show, as always, pushed British fashion to new extremes. The belted, high waisted trouser has been played with for many seasons by multiple designers, however, Gareth Pugh has so effortlessly taken this trend and set a new standard for…
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