Friday 14th February
2014, the start of one of London’s hottest fashion events: AW14 RTW Fashion
Week. Models, designers and fashionistas alike braved the torrential rain and
stormy winds and lined the streets of London to embrace the wonderful and
whacky trends for AW14.
First stop, Supermarket Sweep,
complete with trolleys and moving conveyor belts. We’re used to seeing them on
our shopping lists but Anya Hindmarch took grocery goods to a whole new level
as she dazzled the runway with household names. From Frosties to Ariel and
Bourbon bags the collection of bizarre handbags by the British designer is deemed
to be full of “fun accessories”. If only every supermarket shop were like this.
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| Recognise these brands? |
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| I'm sure it's a grrreat bag thanks to Tony |
Scattered with stars in and
around Somerset House, there was no doubt that the Burberry Prorsum show
attracted a host of high-profile front row-ers: Anna Wintour, Poppy D, Bradley
Cooper…you get the gist! Superstar Cara walked with friends Jourdan and Edie in
an unusual collection of loose fitting dresses and big, comfy, sheepskin coats
accessorized with hand-crafted bags. Based on the ‘Bloomsbury Group’, Creative
Officer, Christopher Bailey, wanted to create a romantic mood that was all
hand-crafted; all the bags, shoes, coats were painted by hand in their studios,
and that’s how they’ll be in the stores.
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| Burberry Prorsum hand-crafted sheepskin coat |
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| Burberry Prorsum hand painted bag |
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| The finale sporting personalised shawls with Cara leading the walkway |
Picture Anna Wintour chatting to
Sir Philip Green sat next to Kate Moss and you’re now front row at the Topshop
Unique show. The high-street brand focused on its “rebellious streak” mixing
grungy grey outfits with cobalt blue oversized coats, patchwork faux fur and
quilted bombers. One of the slightly more affordable trends, just maybe?
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| Check out that front row! |
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| TU in blue and grey for AW14 |
All in all LFW
brought a lot to the table for AW14. Seasonal colour palettes were thrown out of
the window with bold blues, reds and oranges reigning the runway alongside 50s
pastels, while palettes of grey, khaki and burgundy kept their share of the
show. Teddy fur and leather, lace and feathers created a melange of textures
while oversized, quilted, prints and patchwork made their appearance and the
90s were back in full swing.
Watch out, Paris Fashion Week is already upon us!
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