LONDON FASHION WEEK, AW 11. STREET STYLE SKETCHES PART 2.

All illustrations by Zoya Smirnova.

SHOW NOTES: JJS LEE, LFW, AW11.

A very calm “Salon” style presentation for J.JS LEE in the Portico room of Somerset House.   Everything had the impression of being very considered and well finished with a slight edge. Designer Jackie Lee, a recent graduate from CSM has worked as a pattern cutter before embarking on her MA and the collection exudes [...]

SHOW NOTES: KRYSTOF STROSYNA, LFW, AW11.

Split panel asymmetry and symmetry, lack and silver mixed fabric dress, front drape panel.

SHOW NOTES: JW ANDERSON, LFW, AW11.

The envy of many young designers, J W Anderson’s rise is causing quite a ripple each season.  Starting with menswear Jonathan Anderson’s earlier collections were much more of a theatrical play on “Fashion”  with big statement silhouettes, fabrications and gender questions. More recently the repertoire has been tempered by an obvious steeliness and savvy for [...]

SHOW NOTES: LOUISE GRAY, LFW, AW11.

What can we say that we havent said before about Louise Gray, yes there was the multiple textures, the mash up layering, the jumble silhouettes, the hyper styling, the energy, the impact, the fun, yes , yes it was all there and this season topped off with Nazir Mazhar balloon head pieces.  Even squashed against [...]

Having lots of fun laying out the next issue of /-, paper, scissors and glue are hard work with faux leather hoofs.