London Fashion Week: a bit of a blur
I got off to a bit of a slow start with London Fashion Week this season, due to a sudden and unexpected dash to the hospital to deal with a kidney stone (my husband's, not mine!). But once things were sorted (ouchy!), I headed to Somerset House yesterday to catch up on some of the shows. First up was Mulberry at Claridges, which had been transformed into a fairground attraction complete with carousel horses and hundreds of Tim Walker-esque balloons.
The lighting was quite low, so amateur photography was not at its best, but I actually quite like the bluriness in my photos as it captures the 'softly-softly' theme which was portrayed in the uber-femininity of the collection - from the models' wispy crimped hair to the soft puffed sleeves and the delicate pink bows. I also rather liked the fresh prints this season, which revolved around the carousel horse motif. (To see the full collection, head over to Style.com.)
Speaking of prints, I was captivated at Eley Kishimoto's show, where print and pattern collided and clashed in their trademark glorious fashion. Loved the teal and red geometric print on this smock dress...
But their signature charm and quirkiness was ultimately played out in super-sweet details like swan and deer acrylic brooches, crochet square necklines and slouchy socks. I love it when fashion has fun.
Ouch indeed ref kidney stones - poor bloke!
Love the Eley Kishimoto's show.
Posted by: Make Do Style | September 21, 2009 at 04:42 PM
Love the photos and thanks for sharing. The shows both look amazing. I love the red and teal too, such great colours together. Sigh...
Posted by: Marie | September 21, 2009 at 05:11 PM
Wasn't Mulberry divine?
Hope Mr Wee Birdy gets better soon...
Posted by: Alex | September 22, 2009 at 05:13 PM
Ouch, your poor husband. Hope he's on the mend?
Thanks for sharing the photos, love them! Gosh was the light in Claridges as yellow as it looks in the photos? Looks kind of murky, but I agree...I like the abstract/impressionist style photos, super cool!
Love love love the slouchy socks.
Posted by: spudballoo | September 23, 2009 at 07:15 AM
Oh no! What a nasty surprise. Hope he is feeling much better.
Love the Eley Kishimoto collection. They can do not wrong! xx
Posted by: the likkle girl who wurves pwetty things | September 23, 2009 at 02:21 PM