Simon Mo SS19 collection at London Fashion Week

Born in Taiwan and raised in Malaysia surrounded by sea, Mo feels a strong sense of personal responsibility and urgency to draw plastic pollution to people’s attention, so through his SS19 collection titled: 'Seas the Day', he aims to promote global change in aid of admiration to the Sea by looking at the tales of adventure, myth and fantasy, where gods and humans alike revered the power of the ocean.

Vintage scuba diving suits show exaggerated shapes and silhouettes.

Deep ocean blue sequins on tailored jackets and shorts whilst a pale blue air bubble print adorn the inside pleats of a pin stripe asymmetric dress.

 Gauze fabric skirts that looks like waves.

 Layers of coats and casual dresses styled for a feel of athleisure, while adding a modern dimension to the retro marine components.

Photo credit: Oda Eide

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Katie Ann McGuigan SS18 Collection at London Fashion Week

For Spring/Summer 2018 KATIE ANN MCGUIGAN presents a collection which demonstrates her signature bold print design executed with a strong silhouette, and elaborate pattern cutting.

 As a designer, a pervasive source of inspiration for Katie is photographers and their work, particularly those who capture youth.

For SS18 Katie began her research looking at photographer Perry Ogden and book ‘Pony Kids’, as well as Alen Macweeney and the book Irish Travellers, and Colin O’Brien and his book ‘Travellers’ Children in London Fields.

 Other artists that Katy has looked at include Frank Stella, Donald Judd, Dan Flavin and Julida Dault.
The palette is made up from secondary colours ; Orange, baby blue, lemon yellow, army green, and burgundy.

The shapes throughout the collection add volume and contrast

A myriad of textures include lazer cutting, leather and organza.

Ruffles and peplum styles are used throughout the collection.

Malan Breton SS18 at London Fashion Week

Titled 'Hades in Darkness, Breton draws his inspiration from the Edwardian and Victorian era,

focusing on the magical darkness  and the comic book styled villains that roamed the shadows of this time.

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Breton juxtaposes modern athleisure silhouettes with classic tailoring of yesteryear

and couture contours crafted at Lesage in Paris.

Wire, bone and rubber convey a story of modernism, sex and chaotic beauty - it's Moulin Rouge meets Blade Runner meets Camille.

Silk and tulles are transformed to give the illusion of wings

whereas hand beading and Asian brocades rival these with attributes of the underworld.

Patterns are strong with Asian symbols derived from Malan's Taiwanese roots

and sit alongside butterflies and mythological creatures.

Photographer: Simon Armstrong

Emilio de la Morena SS18 at London Fashion Week

Emilio de la Morena draws inspiration from the film ‘Clueless’

Colourful tweed suits have cropped bolero jackets and flirty A- line mini skirts. The tweed woven by a French mill for the brand reminded Emilio of the fun outfits in the film and so his inspiration began.

Sharp tailoring also includes a nipped in jacket and skirt in aquamarine Spanish brocade and fitted flared trousers suit in shocking pink silk satin.

The fashionable ruffle is still going to be on the fashionista’s must have list for 2018. Here Emilio uses large ruffles for statement sleeves and winds them around the body like a snake from hem to shoulder.

Smaller frills encircle and hug body con dresses and skirts.

 Colour palette is vibrant: turquoise, fuchsia, emerald and tangerine accented with the more subtle midnight blue, powder pink and ivory.

Shoes were designed in collaboration with Charlotte Mills in velvets and the tweeds of the collection.

Apu Jan SS18 Collection at London Fashion Week

In this season, Apu Jan tries to convey his thoughts on short-lived flowers and their withering.

He uses colours and textures to imitate falling petals,

Titled 'Before Last Petal Falls', the collection pays homage to O Henry's The last Leaf and remotely echoes the theme of Edgar Allen Poe's The Fall of the House of Usher.

Patterns include: blossom petals, fallen petals, leaves, trees and  spring snow,.

Hidden amongst the leaves and petals are ink pots, manuscripts and artist's palettes to echo the theme.

You'll also find storybooks, clocks, fantasy beasts and paleantology - all elements central to the brand.

 Apu Jan mixes various knitting techniques; machine and hand knit, creating a series of fine gauge knitwear that are suitable to be worn in the warmer months of spring and summer.

Apu Jan heavily uses silk knitting and prints in his design
Fabrics include his self developed unique jacquard and chiffon.

In tailoring, Apu Jan includes oriental style element such as the mandarin collar and horse hoot sleeves.

Main colour palette is grey, black and white

 with a smattering of pastel blue and pink to symbolise the petals.

Photographer: Simon Armstrong