As London Fashion Week begins to be featured in various newsfeeds and websites, there are already various standout looks. Early on, I have established one collection as my favorite thus far. London Fashion Week may only be a few days in, but there are already many promising looks from various designers.
In terms of a collection as a whole, Barbara Casasola’s looks, as seen on Vogue. com, were all very simplistic, yet the fit in the garments seems very meticulously executed (“Spring 2017 Ready-to- Wear Barbara Casasola-Collection”). These fitted garments have an effortless essence to them, despite the fabric’s close proximity to the body. There is just enough ease featured in each garment, which allows these garments to seem sexy, rather than sleazy. Additionally, the collection possesses an excellent example of a nude shade. The collection’s nude color seems to be neutral enough to go well with more than one skin tone. In Vogue.com’s slideshow for the line, I found that my favorite garments were 22 and 23 (See Barbara Casasola Looks 22-23”)
In addition to Casasola’s collection, Versus Versace featured a promising example in its sixth garment seen on Vogue.com (Spring 2017 Ready-to-Wear Versus Versace - Collection”; See Versus Versace Look 6). The first layer features a pane that reveals a pleated under layer, which I found to be a unique fun aspect in this garment (See Versus Versace Look 6). The design also displays skin selectively, which gives this look a more subtly suggestive nature (See Versus Versace Look 6). The high neckline, with a zipper down the front, is a great contrast with the garment’s short hem (See Versus Versace Look 6). The design is very balanced and subtly sexy (See Versus Versace Look 6).
Continuing on, House of Holland featured playful gingham (“Spring 2017 Ready-to-Wear House of Holland Collection”). The collection featured gingham and ruffles in various looks. On Vogue.com, the collection’s twenty-second garment featured one ruffle of black gingham, which gave the garment a little pop (See House of Holland Look 22). Additionally, the gingham was utilized in the scarf and shoes, used to complete the outfit (See House of Holland Look 22). I find it wise that this example only featured small amounts of gingham. For a consumer afraid of prints, this look is a safe way to venture beyond solids (See House of Holland Look 22).
Additionally, one highlight of Emilia Wickstead’s collection was the 26th garment, seen on Vogue.com (“Spring 2017 Ready-to-Wear Emilia Wickstead- Collection;” See Emilia Wickstead Look 26). The small delicate ruching adds decoration, but not bulk (See Emilia Wickstead Look 26). The open pane in front reveals a tame petite floral print (See Emilia Wickstead Look 26). The three-quarter length sleeves leave the active woman’s hands free, and able to perform life’s daily tasks (See Emilia Wickstead Look 26). The garment possesses a sheer top layer, and two pleats down the front. Seeing a dress like this one is refreshing in this era (See Emilia Wickstead Look 26). After there is so much skin on display these days (See Emilia Wickstead Look 26). The look is very feminine, but not too frilly. The fabrics are light and appear very comfortable (See Emilia Wickstead Look 26). The dress, that I have selected here, is my favorite one so far.
Next, J.W. Anderson’s collection featured an asymmetric ruched dress, in the 24th garment, that was edgy and unique (“Spring 2017 Ready-to-Wear J.W. Anderson- Collection” 1; See J.W. Anderson Look 24). The garment interestingly utilizes both a zipper and lacing (See J.W. Anderson Look 24). While the lacing appears decorative, the zipper seems functional (See J.W. Anderson Look 24). Additionally, among the opaquest garment, there is a small portion of sheer black fabric featured in the skirt of the dress (See J.W. Anderson Look 24).
Finally, in terms of my least favorite, one collection that I was not aesthetically drawn to was Fashion East (“Spring 2017 Ready-to-Wear Fashion East- Collection”). I appreciated its use of color, but there was just too much to these looks. I feel that some of them truly need simplification. Most aren’t very wearable for the average person. On Vogue.com, the fifteenth design displayed is one of my least favorites in Fashion East’s collection (See Fashion East Look 15). There are so many trimmings and layers that the look becomes a big blur (Fashion East Look 15).
London Fashion Week may have only just started, but judging by what has already been seen, this will be a great season. There were many great examples, in the first few days of the shows. The ones I have mentioned are only a few.
Works Cited and Image Citations:
Gatofalo, Alessandro. J.W. Anderson Spring 2017 Ready-to-wear (Look 24), 2017, Vogue.com, https:// www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2017-ready- to-wear/j-w- anderson/slideshow/collection#24, Accessed 18 Sept. 2016.
Gatofalo, Alessandro. J.W. Anderson Spring 2017 Ready-to-wear (Looks 1-43), 2017, Vogue.com, https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2017- ready-to-wear/j-w- anderson#gallery-collection, Accessed 18 Sept. 2016.
Tombolini, Luca. House of Holland Spring 2017 Ready-to-Wear (Collection Looks 1-32), 2017, Vogue. com, https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring- 2017-ready-to-wear/house-of- holland#gallery-collec- tion, Accessed 18 Sept. 2016.
Tombolini, Luca. House of Holland Spring 2017 Ready-to-Wear (Look 22), 2017, Vogue.com, https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2017- ready-to-wear/house-of- holland/slideshow/collec- tion#22 , Accessed 18 Sept. 2016.
Vlamos, Yannis. Emilia Wickstead Spring 2017 Ready-to-wear (Collection Looks 1-40), 2017, Vogue. com , https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring- 2017-ready-to-wear/emilia- wickstead#gal- lery-collection, Accessed 18 Sept. 2016.
Vlamos, Yannis. Emilia Wickstead Spring 2017 Ready-to-wear ( Look 26), 2017, Vogue.com, https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring- 2017-ready-to-wear/emilia-wickstead/slideshow/ collection#26, Accessed 18 Sept. 2016.
Vlamos, Yannis. Fashion East Spring 2017 Ready- to-wear (Look 15), 2017. Vogue.com, https:// www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2017- ready-to-wear/fashion-east/slideshow/collec- tion#15 , Accessed 18 Sept. 2016.
Vlamos, Yannis. Fashion East Spring 2017 Ready- to-wear (Collection Looks 1-65), 2017. Vogue. com, https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/ spring-2017-ready-to-wear/fashion-east#gal- lery- collection , Accessed 18 Sept. 2016.
Weston Arnold, Kim. Barbara Casasola Spring 2017 Ready-to-wear (Look 22), 2017, Vogue.com, https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring- 2017-ready-to-wear/barbara-casasola/slideshow/ collection#22, Accessed 18 Sept. 2016.
Weston Arnold, Kim. Barbara Casasola Spring 2017 Ready-to-wear (Look 23), 2017, Vogue.com, https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring- 2017-ready-to-wear/barbara-casasola/slideshow/ collection#23 , Accessed 18 Sept. 2016.
Weston Arnold, Kim. Barbara Casasola Spring 2017 Ready-to-wear (Collection Looks 1-30), 2017, Vogue.com, https://www.vogue.com/fash- ion-shows/spring-2017-ready-to-wear/barba- ra-casasola#gallery-collection , Accessed 18 Sept. 2016
Weston Arnold, Kim. Versus Versace Spring 2017 Ready-to-wear (Look 6), 2017, Vogue.com, https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring- 2017-ready-to-wear/versus-versace/slideshow/ collection#6, Accessed 18 Sept. 2016.
Weston Arnold, Kim. Versus Versace Spring 2017 Ready-to-wear (Collection Looks 1-42), 2017, Vogue.com, https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/ spring-2017-ready-to-wear/versus- versace#gal- lery-collection, Accessed 18 Sept. 2016.