London Fashion Week Show Round up: SS17

London – London Fashion Week wrapped up its Spring/Summer 2017 edition
Tuesday evening following five days of shows, presentations and events
which saw high end and high street labels alike showcase their upcoming
collections or latest ‘See now, buy now’ collections. The fashion event
took place against an uncertain backdrop as the city hosted its first
fashion week following Britain vote in June to exit the European Union.
However despite concerns over economic and political uncertain, London
Fashion Week saw no shortage of bold, playful and colourful collections as
the industry gathered together to put on a brave face and focus on the
positives. As attention moves on to Italy with the start of Milan Fashion
Week, FashionUnited rounds up this season’s top shows.

Teatum Jones

Design duo Catherine Teatum and Rob Jones opened fashion week with their
debut unified show, showcasing their women’s wear and men’s wear
collections together. The designers were not alone in their decision to
show the two collections together and were followed by
DAKS, Burberry, Julien Macdonald, Joseph and Versace’s VERSUS. The
resulting collections for SS17 featured bold colours and silhouettes, mixed
with playful prints and textures, skillful crafted together inspired by the
design duo’s home, Scotland.

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DAKS

British heritage brand DAKS showcased its upcoming SS17 collections for men
and women during the first day of London Fashion Week. Best known for its
sharp tailoring and luxurious accessories, the SS17 collections saw the
brand delve deeper into its historical roots and be inspired by the 19th
century. The resulting collection featured peg trousers with DAKS House
Check for both men and women alike, as well jackets, tunics and dresses.

Shrimps

British fashion label Shrimps, best known for its vibrant faux fur,
presented a modern, girly and very wearable collection for SS17. The brand
teamed up with Converse to create a special All Star collection for SS17,
which saw textured high-top sneakers paired with floaty dresses that were
heavy on ruffles, sea-shell prints, and gingham. Of course, the collection
would not be complete without a faux fur jacket, or two, with a boxy fit
and short sleeves.

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Julien MacDonald

British designer Julien Macdonald made his return to LFW this season
showcasing his womenswear and menswear collection together on Saturday. The
womenswear collection full of enticing eveningwear with plunging necklines,
waist cut-outs and lace detailing. Key items included mini-dresses complete
with sequins and shimmering tassels reminiscent of the 1920s flapper
dresses, translucent evening gowns with intricate beading and a white lace
jumpsuit. Menswear was linked to more western influences as the male models
wore slim fitting suits complete with bolo ties, studded waistcoats and
cowboy hats.

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J.W Anderson

Creative director for Spanish label Loewe, Jonathan Anderson looked back to
the Tudors for inspiration for his eponymous brand J.W Anderson SS17
collection. The Irish designer was inspired by Henry VIII in particular,
which was translated into quilting reminiscent of doublets, oversized bell
sleeves and long, loose fitting gowns. The collection also featured
electric blue bucket handbags with rope handles as well as moldable red
backpacks, which are sure to be a hit.

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Molly Goddard

Emerging designer Molly Goddard did not disappoint fans of her tulle
creations with her SS27 collection. Best known for her unique and elaborate
princess dresses and skirts, the designer shifted away from her former
prom-queen style with a collection of edgy, flesh bearing, asymmetric
styles. Sheer tulle dresses were layered over high waisted bottoms and crop
tops or pants, while ruched gingham dresses and skirts were paired with
heavy boots.

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Mary Katrantzou

London Fashion Week designer Mary Katrantzou found inspiration in her roots
for SS17. Ancient Greek motifs and themes, such as terracotta vases and
women’s profiles in repose and men riding chariots into battles, where seen
on blouses, skirts and dresses. The designer mixed Greek themes with
psychedelic art from the 1960s which saw mini dresses crafted from perspex
panels linked with chains worn over polo necks.

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Mulberry

Creative director for British label Mulberry, Johnny Coca, took the striped
blazer and British style as the starting point for the brand’s SS17
collection, which offered a more modern approach to the standard work
uniform. Blazers were boxy and paired with culottes which featured pleats
to closely resemble a skirt. Pinstripes featured throughout the collection
as well, on high-necked ruffled dresses, matching suits and blouses.
“Uniforms, without uniformity.”

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Paul Smith

British designer Paul Smith was inspired by daisy chains and friendship
bracelets for his womenswear SS17 collection. Known for his love of florals
and prints, for SS1 Smith hand drawn florals which were printed, jacquard
and painted onto garmented in multi-colors, giving sophisticated dresses
and skirts a fresh look. Although the designer opted for looser silhouettes
this season, the garments remain very feminine and playful.