Ones To Watch, Sept 2011

Asger Juel Larsen SS12

This collection brought a certain darkness to the runways after the bold colours of the previous shows. With motorcycle and punk culture influences, this was one of my favourite shows. Heavy cottons, animal print, beards made from nails, this show had everything.

T.Lipop SS12

This collection seemed a world away from the Asger designs. Natural fabrics including suede, cotton, sheepskin and fur trims, this collection was very minimalist. Staying away from prints, the garments were generally plain, with some lace detailing and edging. Layering the different coloured garments created depth to the outfits and made the collection come to life.

Bring on next season <3

p.s. images coming soon :}

Ones To Watch, LFW Sept 2011

Posthuman Wardrobe SS12

I fell in love with this collection from the very first outfit. Traditional bespoke tailoring techniques have been used in new ways to create a collection that at first seems to be casual wear, then you notice the work that has gone into the design of the simplest things, such as hoods, the fabric and overall styling. If I was a man, this would be my brand of choice.

James Small SS12

There was a lot of excitement surrounding this show, especially when icon Kate Moss attended front row, as did Jamie Winston and Sadie Frost amongst other stars. The collection itself featured delicate floral prints, sheer fabrics and casual tailoring. A very desirable collection.

Ones To Watch, LFW Sept 2011

Baartmans and Sigel SS12

Designed for the modern traveller and featuring soft Irish linen trousers, pure wool suits and cable knit sweaters, this collection oozed modern classic. The slim fit silhouette made this look effortless, wearable and most importantly, desirable.

KYE SS12

Metallics, leather, guns, skulls and boots. This collection screamed military, with fun storm trooper/action man influences. Oversized, embellished gun shaped bags, pockets and glove details made this designer stand out from the rest. Definitely a one to watch.

U.MI - 1 SS12

The last day of London Fashion Week, of course was Menswear day:

U.MI - 1 SS12

U.MI - 1 was lucky to get a prime exhibition spot in the Freemason Hall. In the first room there was a projection of a film playing two men admiring each others suits, occasionally swapping jackets and trying on different jackets. To the right is another room, through some iron gates. First the room is empty, then two male models walk out. Slowly the room fills with about 8 models each wearing a different outfit from the collection. Once filled, the fashion public are allowed into the room for a closer look. The collection featured cubist influences and Prince of Wales check. Combining this with soft beachy colours; sky blues and sandy beiges, the designer gave a contemporary feel to a typically traditional tailoring technique.

Bunmi Koko SS12

The catwalk took place in the grand Freemason Hall. With dramatic marble floors and iron gates and singer Tallia Storm, styled to match the collection, I was excited to see what she had to offer this season. Teal blues and bright mustard yellows seemed to be the main colour of choice. I noticed she had used a lot of sheer fabrics which floated beautifully down the hall, creating movement to the garments. Make up was very bold, with blue eyes blended right across the nose, cheeks and forehead, giving me of an Adam and the Ants/New Romantic vibe. Hair was crimped and backcombed, overall, a very statement look.

Georgia Hardinge SS12

This collection seemed to float onto the catwalk with luxurious amounts of geometric printed fabric. The whole collection had this fluid feel, despite the hard shirt and collar details, slim fitting silhouettes and pointed tailoring on the hips of the garments. The way she used tonal greys, whites and sheer fabric fitted perfectly with the cut and styling of the collection, adding hints of colour in gradient yellow to grey and orange to grey dresses and tops, and in block coloured shirts and skirts. Styling the block colour with sheer fabric, or a tailored skirt with a soft draped top kept the collection feminine and clean. Make up was simple and clean, with the hair swept back into a tight square bun. I loved inch of this collection and look forward to how this brand will develop into next season.

Joanne Hynes SS12 LFW

The show opened with a fun 60's style sound track to compliment her playful collection that was oozing with vibrant popping neon, quirky abstract illustrations and sequins, sequins, sequins! The whole collection was awash with texture from jumpers and skirts covered in tiny tube sequins and layered sequin scaled shirts to metallic, leather looking trapeze dresses with quirky embellished motifs. Hair was in a plain grey/blonde fun up-do with make up kept simple, except a sweeping colour under the eyebrows.

I was over the moon when my friend rang me to ask if I wanted to join her for the last few days of LFW. How could I possibly say no?!


Interning for Vauxhall Fashion Scout, I helped out back stage and front of house. It was exciting to make new contacts with photographers and designers, including Oliver Ruuger. In his exhibit he used old male models. I loved the contrast between the fragility that was shown in the nakedness of the men and the formality of the accessories which included a studded brown leather and a black spiked briefcases, bowler hats and umbrellas with horse hair hanging from them.
I also met Nora Lubberich, a lovely German photographer who I hope to meet again to show her some of my work. Fingers crossed this is the start of something for me :)


The SS12 collections by Joanne Hynes, Georgia Hardinge, Bunmi Koko and U.MI - 1, and those shown in the Ones To Watch shows; Baartmans and Siegel, KYE, Posthuman Wardrobe, Trine Lindegaard, James Small, Asger Juel Larsen and T.Lipop gave us a taste of the upcoming SS12.