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Erdem
Launching his brand following his graduation in 2005 from the Royal College of Art in London, Erdem has since continued to establish himself as one of modern fashion’s brightest stars.
Known specifically for his use of experimental materials, producing pieces that present femininity in a powerful way is his speciality. And it seems that his SS17 collection is no exception to this rule.
His show at LWF, which has been described as “hauntingly beautiful” by ELLE UK, was a display of flowing fabrics in bold colours and cuts. With an almost Edwardian feel to the SS17 collection, Erdem has effectively taken historical feminine fashion and flipped it on its head.
With an eerie feel of the Suffragette movement and the doomed HMS Titanic, the collection served as a dark snapshot into our often gloomy history. However, the shining light here were the breath taking tailored cuts and delicate embroidery.
Christopher Kane
Christopher Kane presented his SS17 collection at Tate Britain this week, to an audience in awe of his visionary take on texture with a 70s twist.
Christopher Kane’s collection featured a mash up of textures and materials to produce complete pieces with flair. Amongst this mostly monochrome show, a 50s inspired pop art colour palette was one of the stand out statements of the collection.
Kane also introduced a more muted palette of moss greens and earthy tones juxtaposed by a multitude of clashing prints and textures; culminating in an eclectic collection with a surprising level of cohesion. And with the likes of Anna Wintour sitting front row, it’s sure to be remembered by those with real influence in the industry.
Burberry
To the opulent sound of orchestral music and opera models stormed the catwalk of Burberry’s first official runway-to-retail collection, closing the gap between seasons and showcasing ready-to-wear fashion in the most literal sense.
Their usual dark blue, burgundy and black colour palette has been reworked to produce an Elizabethan inspired collection complete with ruffles and rich floral prints. The fashion house payed homage to their inspiration before their show by sharing an image of Virginia Woolf’s Orlando, in which Tilda Swinton is the star.
Walking the catwalk were androgynous female models, peppered with feminine male models, marking a significant change in Burberry’s often gender specific collections and shows – a change welcomed by both those in attendance of the show, and those online.
Burberry’s AW16 collection is about taking classic fashion and making it your own; paying no mind to convention and breaking society’s mould. An incredible statement by an incredible force in fashion today. And the best part of all? There’s no wait as you can shop the collection right this instant.
