Osman 18th Sept LFW SS11

Osman, one of the most anticipated designers of LFW and I barely made it in! Just receiving my invite, 10 minutes before the show was scheduled to begin I was glad for all the running around.....The collection was minimal but beautifully crafted. 

The models had beary there make- up with long flowing her to match the pieces that the designer had created.

With the minimalism as a major inspiration, spring and summer colours incorporated with tailored waistcoats with tails which is a favorite of mine, triple frilled dresses in gorgeous lime and cape style tops over classic black trousers.

Even though it was not a far cry from workwear, the collection was relax, vibirate and yet cool at the same time.

I also likes the black maxi with the bright pink inset - perfect for those hot summer evenings with cocktails.

 

John Rocha 18th Sept LFW SS11

The pile up of people heading into the John Rocha show for London Fashion week was slightly worrying. As one of the biggest designers showing at LFW the urgancy to get in to the big black tent to see his show was incrediable but I made it.

Sat amoung the other press people on second row, the show was not a disappointment.  John Rocha's new season collection focus' more on the shape and cut of the clothing and accessories and by using black, cream and white as the primary colours, it helped show off the texture the designer used in his designs.

Pointelle dresses with a ra-ra finish, lace maxi's and net, layered dresses made for fairy princesses struted down the catwalk and all shouted volumes for sexy girls in beautfully crafted dresses.  The menswear was simply yet effective with smart tailoring with the designer's quiky details making it stand out among the rest.

A feature that appearred fequenty was the 'tent' style back that was used in blazers, dresses and even backpacks. This was a favorite amoung many, making the designers clothing stand out and have an extra interest.

Over all John Rocha's new line is fun and vibrate, just looking forward to what celebs will be wearing this soon.

Daks 18th Sept London Fashion Week SS11

Daks, the old and traditional London label of heritage that has had a revamp and a move on from their usual house check and basic tailoring. With Filippo Scuffi at the helm, Daks have taken a more contemporary yet classic direction for their new Spring/Summer collection.

With a very easy and laid back colour palit of mustard, cream, white, black and mink, the new Daks collection would easily fit into your new season Wardrobe.

There are a few different inspirations in the pieces, with a oriental influence in the wide sleeve blouse, loose cropped tailored trousers and white shirt dresses to the mannish texture of the blazers, knitwear Bodies and white golf Brogues.

There were also feminine shapes such as shift dresses with front pleats to cardigans and knee length skirts showing they have the foundations for a great summer wardrobe.

So with this new line, Daks are showing the fashion industry they are a ever changing brand with a lot more to surprise us, let's see how they do that next season.

Maria Grachvogel 17th Sept LFW SS11

Yellow was the summer sunshine of Maria’s catwalk collection. Along with this brave colour, neutral shapes of taupe, beige, white and cream graced the catwalk in forms of high waisted trousers in a 1970's inspired feel, lose fitted silk blouses and floaty maxi dresses.

Colours such as sea blue, navy and the designers signature prints were used on very simple styles that can be transformed as day to evening wear.  V neck, cape sleeves and ruched waist lines were some of the features used in the collection as well as split fronts and draped backs. It was all about the loose fitting and relaxed essence.

Maria Grachvogel has some truly gorgeous must have garments that all the top Editors will want for their next season. With her lose blazers and sleeveless dresses, this collection is perfect for your work wear.

Aminaka Wilmont 17th Sept LFW SS11

The ON/OFF venue was definitely the place to the see the more brave and creative designers and Aminaka Wilmont was no exception. The Designer's collection was beautifully created using black snake print, chiffon butterflies on shoes and pastel colours mixed for wrap dresses that were maxi and mini.

The most beautiful of these was the maxi, side split dress that had butterfly print chiffon cut into butterfly shapes that with created as a bodice.

The collection was very feminine with messy beehive hairdo's and natural make-up giving the feel of a very relaxed, girlie feel.

Metal embellishment was also used on jacket sleeves and shoulders for a slightly tougher image but the gorgeous dresses stole the show for me.



All walks beyong the catwalk 18th Sept LFW SS11

Models of all shapes and sizes, looked very inch the Catwalk model as they stood on the terence of Somerset house.  Various designers who feel strongly about fashion for all had their chosen dresses modeled by a beautiful rang of Ladies that was shot but Legend photographer Rankin.

Alice Temperley, Antonio Berardi, Betty Jackson, Giles Deacon, Hussein Chaelayan, Matthew Williamson, Osman Yousefzada, Stella McCartney and Vivenne Westwood were the designers involved along with the lovely Erin O'Connor, Debre Bourne and Caryn Franklin who all foundered All Walks beyond the Catwalk. 

Due to the message these amazing people are delivering, designers have started introducing more curvy and real women on their catwalks. As someone who is particuly curvy this is a great cause, showing that we don't need to be a size 0 for designer dresses or designer catwalks.



New idol models in designer Dresses

The Bloggers with model Naomi Shimada



Erin O'Connor



Rankin and me



Topman 22nd Sept LFW SS11

The Royal Opera house was the perfect setting for the Topman Show for London Fashion week.  The models, gorgeous and very Indie, paraded in kooky animal printed Jumpers, khaki oversized and highwaisted style shorts and accessories including an army style bag covered in vintage style pins.

Topman have kept a very relaxed and wearable collection for the new season but that is the best thing about Topman, it is Commerical, designer desirable and for every man - fashionable or not.



Sir Philip Green and Myself at Topman LFW Show

Caroline Charles 17th Sept SS11

I was very surprised by the look of Caroline Charles' new collection for Spring Summer.  The Label have taken style's from the past years such as the 1930' and 40's and you could nearly say it is very Coco Chanel inspired with the twin suits and the use of BLACK for the summer season.

It felt like I was witnessing an old war movie rather then a catwalk show but there lies the beauty. The cut and shapes are so rich with history and classic influences that I am very much looking forward to what the label do for February's AW11 shows.