PPQ‘s collection ’Blackout’, showed a mixture of textures, silhouettes and references which did not disappoint stylistically. Some unsure finishes were perhaps unintentional, but added to a sense of brazen awkwardness throughout the pieces, reminding us that for PPQ, impact and styling are at the core of this very British brand. The classic Hollywood long swing coats where [...]
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A mixed bag from Georgina Hardinge took us on a journey from the modern day to classic Riviera silhouettes. Crisp wool tailored coats in canary and cobalt were added character with boxy pleating and angular subtle drape. Wide brimmed safari hats formed the completion of what were our favoured looks from the show, far outshining [...]
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A cut-and-paste collaboration of digitalised prints ran throughout the duo’s show, which flowed across luxurious fabrics creating an impression of a very well considered collection. What struck us most was the woman being portrayed here, with a suggestion of 70′s Americana prep being contrasted with studio 54 elegance, and everything in-between. Low waisted a-line skirts were [...]
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