London Fashion Week AW14: a round up

Friday 14^th 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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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.  

Burberry Prorsum hand-crafted sheepskin coat

Burberry Prorsum hand painted bag

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?

Check out that front row!

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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