Vz Perfection SS23 Collection - Iridescence

With a title of Iridescence, Vz Perfection by Vaishali's collection was sure to be an explosion of colour.

A colour palette of iridescent hot pink and purples, these luminous colours seem to change when seen from different angles.

Outerwear also received the iridescent touch plus much more. The hot pink silk coat was adorned with a digital printed velvet collar, cuffs and back panel. The digital design was of the feather featured in her brand logo. The paler coat of lilac, pink and silver panels is made of raw silk, satin silk and textured silk.

The collection included ombre dyeing, handmade lace and embroidery

For those who prefer a dark classic colour for their eveningwear, never fear as dark purple appeared with just a flash of hot pink peeping through slits.

The finale dress was an ombre mid length gown with statement blouson sleeves which loosely tied together at the back to form two long wide trains - giving the overall impression of a huge bow.

The collection was shown during London Fashion Week at Fashion London UK runway show held in the Royal Horseguards London Hotel.

Omar Mansoor Summer 23 Collection - Margilan

 Named after Margilan, a city in the Fergana region of easter Uzbekistan, Omar Mansoor's collection uses black as his main colour palette with pops of multi-colour ikat fabric, handwoven in Uzbekistan.

Omar's black represents the confidence, assurance and vividness whilst the multi-colour trimmings and sleeves depict vibrancy.

Ikat is a unique textile patterned by dyeing the threads before weaving by using environmentally friendly dyes.

The city of Magalan has been famous for its traditional weaving of silk since the old days, and is still preserving this tradition focusing on high quality handmade goods - feeding their silkworms with mulberry leaves, dyeing the silk with natural mineral and vegetable dyes to weaving the silk.

As a campaigner of sustainability in fashion, Omar uses fabrics made up of a mix of new and recycled fibres in his collection as a means to care about our planet and the future of the fashion industry. This is also a step forward towards shifting fashion from a linear to a circular model.

He also proved that evening wear made from recycled fabric can look equally glamorous.

This year, Omar showcased his collection during London Fashion Week at the Fashion London UK runway show held in the Royal Horseguards London Hotel.

Amy Thomson AW19

Titled 'Loved and Lost' Amy Thomson's AW19 collection is inspired by romance and relationships with objects and people at different stages of your life taking a child's perspective.

Colour palette is romantic red, precious pink, powerful purple and teasing turquoise. Bows and ties throughout the collection add pops of deeper colour to the looks.

Hand rendered  illustrative motifs are built up of pen,paint and glitter using text and slogans like 'crushin on you', 'teenage love shrine.' and 'Slumber Party'

Faux fur coats, jackets, wraps and gilets  complement Amy's exaggerated full frilled silk dresses.

A shimmering foiled leather coat is adorned with soft faux fur and hand illustrated embroidery

Collaboration with Katie Hammnet of Sassy Freak jewellery featurs clip on dangly earrings of mobile phones in heart lockets and photo frames

Plus the over the top glitzys glam-ma glasses draped with a pearl chain so glam-ma doesn't loose them.

Photography by Georgie Fen
Location - Whinnie Williams' Poodle and Blonde location house in Margate.

Matty Bovan AW19 at London Fashion Week

Inspired by by folklore and myth

From the Liberty Fabric archives, Matty selected their Tana Lawn pattern, scaling up the tiny graphics to find the wizardry in the colour blend, while turning the collection into an exploration of Englishness.

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The ballgowns of Spring/Summer had mutated into polymorphous shapes, cut against the leg, into the hip, bolstered with tulle and foam padding.

 His significant print this season is the unmistakably English dragon.

 A Liberty Fabric print blouse, in four different colourways, with shoulder frilling and an Edwardian neckline works as a jacket too.

 Headwear by Stephen Jones for COACH X Matty Bovan, featuring Coach Signature fabric,

Katie Hillier has fashioned collectable outsized keyrings for the collection, as well as hair scrunchies and bows in Liberty Fabric prints

Gina for COACH x Matty Bovan footwear also features Coach Signature fabric,

 as well as GINA for Matty Bovan footwear in clumpy sludge fake snakeskin, cappuccino-coloured stack lace-ups, and the fabric of a thigh boot looking something like a luxurious diesel slick.

Bold knit prints with one print taken from the impression of a grit-bin found in Manchester.

A local wood-turner has made jewellery from chair spindles and bracelets to be worn as armlets. The craft continues into talismans to be held by the models, shaped by his mother.

16Arlington AW19 at London Fashion Week

With their Italian heritage and London fashion education, Marco Capaldo and Kikka Cavenati’s vision at 16Arlington is a cocktail of lavish glamour and urban cool.

 For this collection, their debut at LFW, 16Arlington started their journey looking at the work of mid-century German-American pop artist Richard Lindner. His paintings offered a rich source of visual inspiration - the pop bright colours are brought to life with Duchess satins, Swarovski crystals and rich embellishments. His painting titled 'West 48th Street' sparkles on a sequin evening gown.

Animal prints and exaggerated silhouettes feature heavily in this collection.

A tiger stripe suit pays homage to the coat worn in Linder's 'Voyeur' lithograph right down to its pink lapel

The bustier body con dress was inspired by Richard's silkscreen titled 'Corsage'

 Lindner’s work explored sexual symbolism and the definitions of gender roles. 16Arlington’s fashion blurs the lines of masculinity and femininity – a faux python boot leg trouser teamed with shearling striped coat and satin long-lapelled shirt is a strong look for all sexes.

 Likewise, a nipple printed leather trench coat makes an erotic-humoured classic for all.

 Lindner’s friend and contemporary Marlene Dietrich is a long-time dream muse of Capaldo and Cavenati.

16Arlington make no apology for their love of performers, actors, exotic creatures of the night and pop legends. Everyone from Marlene to Mary J Blige and David Bowie is woven into the fabric and spirit of this collection.

 Shoes in collaboration with Gina

Millinery: Noel Stewart