LOUISE GRAY
There were no boundaries set when Louise Gray unveiled her spectacular journey of shape and structure via her AW 12/13 collection. Almost portraying a message through colour and ecstatic concept were key to her showcase. Patterns inspired by patterns of Fernand Leger. The hair was undoubtedly questionable - perhaps eccentric - through what some would picture tribe like. Headdresses were what created the vibe. Layers were applicable to the garments, through a journey of layering, more layering, and even more layering - messy, some would say, we think otherwise - it wasn't overloaded, obvious through the appearance of the pieces inspired by the patterns of Fernand Leger, which when separated would appear to stand precisely constructed by themselves.
The distinction between continuous separates was clear, where in previous collections perhaps it appeared the opposite.
All individualized with captivating colour through colourful jumpers and draped dresses in imaginative, perhaps story telling, exaggerated shapes and forms some with perhaps hallucinating form of print and pattern, others through embellishment and careful construction to create a unique look, swallowed up and churned out in an exaggerate tribe like style.
MEADHAM KIRCHOFF
Yet another electrifying showcase from Edward Meadham and Benjamin Kirchhoff this season – It was without a doubt alike to a Seventies disco via flamboyant extravaganza complete with coloured lighting and an OTT atmosphere. Perhaps camp, gay and glitter are the words I'm looking for.
Welcomed by The Rocky Horror theme tune, guests were enlightened through somewhat a story - indeed an atmospheric touch. Models appeared to 'stomp' the catwalk, coincidentally throwing glitter. It gets worse - pompoms, sequins, and more glitter. Gay, we know. Tinsel striped trousers appeared to have been layered beneath chiffon dresses with embellished silk flowers. SO boy george.
Almost out of control through their 'idea of fun', the Meadhame Kirchoff duo have undoubtedly explored a concept of the past whereby an audience are able to relate to a story, an atmospheric idea of fun and excitement. Indeed an aspect of art - very gay art. It appeared that for every camp attack of glitter, a quite beautiful jacket or chiffon dress created a fine line between OTT and divine. An element in which the Kirchoff duo perhaps considered to portray the often mistaken line between art and fashion design.
Marta Marques and Paulo Almeida on the Fashion East catwalk, produced a look similar to their last season, but with a Halloween colour palette. Clever strategy since they’ll be slated for not staying true to themselves if they didn’t.
“fashion is about attitude, not hemlines” similar to Vivienne Westwood's vibes. The frayed denim and raw edged baggy muslin has a grunge effect. The denim has a bold shot of neon yellow, causing all of the fringing and rips to have bright accents. Big black granny mohair knits and oversized cardigans, suede shirts with matching rucksacks add to the post-apocalyptic feel.
All in black, partified neon yellow and washed out grey.. Clubkid, it is so YOU. You take those ragged capes and WORK them at Whiskey Mist.
PAM HOGG
Let's get naked. If Pam Hogg had her ways we’d all be in head-to-toe skintight looks by AW 12.
The show was made up of models shaking their shit down the catwalk in panelled see through red, white black and metallic numbers, until the finale when a model appeared with sheer material tied around her body, barely covering her lips. And we don't mean he ones on her face.
The skirts were big, the layers of netting created drama. Make up had a similarity of a fucked up club kid on K. They had drawn-on monobrows and false eyelashes at the centre of their eyelids. Mesh and sequin Bonnets were worn around the neck to add emphasis to the look.
It was classic Pam Hogg.. tight, bright, daring and lots of tits. Stay true.
