Pics from the Britain's Next Top Model Show

Basso & Brooke

Bruno Basso and Christopher Brooke showed a ‘Neo-pop’ inspired collection for Spring 2010, continuing to prove their worth as the kings of digital printing. The clothes seemed to buzz their way down the catwalk in a flurry of colour and streaky, often geometric shapes ‘grounded’ by monochrome zig-zags.

Prints and colour are what these two talented gents do best and both were available in droves. Silhouettes shot between body-con and gathered, loose balloon shapes.

While I thought the range was cohesive and covetable, I did feel as though the prints were shown in a little too much abundance-a bit more blank space by way of a pattern-free separate (or more nude/black mesh) would have been welcome on the eye.

My favourite looks? This gorgeous mesh and print combination (below) and a bold mini-dress (image below that) which I can see Little Boots loving.

The dress I would like

The dress Little Boots would like

A rather fantastic feather coat in the audience


A lovely patriotic hat



What a front row! Harold Tillman and Sir Phillip Green watch the show

The hair and make-up was super-sexy: models sported hair and limbs that looked like they had been dipped in oil

A pleasingly-shaped dress

Loving the layering of long-sleeved tees (a good way of getting wear out of summer dresses in winter, too)

Mulberry SS10 Salon Presentation: All the Fun of the Fair

Mulberry presented their 2010 collection at a sleek salon-style presentation in London’s prestigious Claridges. The show was a glorious parade of fairground candy colours, distorted horse head and (my favourite) leopard prints.

Inspired by Sofia Copolla’s beautiful ‘Virgin Suicides’ and influenced by Tim Walker’s photography, key pieces included a gorgeous puff sleeve jacket and a neat dress with a grown-on bow at the neckline. Ladylike with a sense of fun and adolescent freshness, Mulberry’s lust-after tasselled booties and must-have bags are definite hits. Mulberry’s new accessory groups are named: Alexa, Hayden, Leah, Tamara, Drew and Beatrice.

Mulberry get extra brownie points for being brave enough to include live animals (lovely little pugs) on the catwalk – anything that can raise a smile from a roomful of weary, sore-footed fashionistas can never fail to impress.

The invitation features Mulberry's "Crazy Horse" print

Fearne Cotton wearing something covetable (as usual)

A gleaming Peaches

The grown-on-bow-dress

A lovely double-denim combo and the aforementioned pug!

My drawing


My notes (1)

Pug

Tasseled booties

My notes (2)

www.mulberry.com

LFW Day 1: Bora Aksu, Bernard Chandran & Derek Lawlor

My London Fashion week kicked off in a whirl of layered textures, lace, sequins and bows at Bora Aksu. Ex Destiny's Child's Michelle, Hilary Alexander and that pretty girl from T4 (not Alexa, not Miquita, the other one) were all celebrity spots. Beautiful prints flew across diaphonus silks and stiff organzas with a touch of body-con at Lady Gaga's favourite, Bernard Chandran. After that I hot-footed it from the Strand to Old Street to see genius Derek Lawlor's stunning interpretations of liquorice-like cord combined with fine knits (full catwalk report to follow).

Thomas Vicary Salon Show

Thomas Vicary is a designer who has been on my radar for a while now so I jumped at the chance to see his salon show last night.

Held at London’s prestigious members club, Home House, and hosted by the up-and-coming Fluff Pr, the city’s art and fashion elite all turned up to find out what the designer had in store for Autumn/Winter ’09.

Deconstructed satin shift dresses with exposed zips and raw edges featured in a dark and mysterious palette of burgundy and black. The overall look was fresh but also strongly sophisticated. The models were sent out slowly in groups enabling onlookers to appreciate the clothes thoroughly. The ‘salon feel’ of the show was a welcome break from the sometimes exhausting speed and modernity of modern catwalks.

After the subtle panache of the show was over, guests lingered to sup the remains of their Tanqueray cocktails before heading bravely out to the icy night.

Anyone remember a certain 'Apprentice'? I know I did!

Ben of Fluff PR with man of the moment, Mr Vicary

The slicked back hair was sculpted and 'done' yet refined, allowing Vicary's strong silhouettes to really shine through. Wella Professionals and their team created the unique show styles. I really must find out stole my crimpers and try to recreate!

Mmm exposed zip-love it!

LOOK at this fabulous fitting (ever get worried you are starting to appreciate things you would never have before? Sign of aging methinks!)

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