Jonathan Saunders

An incredible show venue is a double-edged sword. On one side, it gives your collection a sense of drama and occasion, but sometimes, it can overwhelm the pieces you’re showing. I feel this happened at Jonathan Saunders’ Spring/Summer 2015 show. There were some exciting pieces; a cobalt blue ruffled dress and a slinky, shiny gold number, but on balance, I felt that the muddy neutrals and blues faded against the breathtaking backdrop of the British Museum in Russell Square. The overall range didn’t catch my attention as much as his previous collections. I wonder if my perception would change at a more intimate showcase.

Queuing outside

In the grand venue

A star-studded FROW

The blue and gold dresses were the best in my opinion. 

David Koma at London Fashion Week

I’ve admired Georgian designer David Koma’s work since he first graduated from Central Saint Martins. I was excited to attend his London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015 collection at Somerset House. Brightly coloured neoprene dresses fitted like a glove with stand-out pieces including a heavily Swarovski-embellished pencil skirt and crop top. I loved the approach but felt like the collection could use some more variety – there are only so many neoprene body-con pieces a girl can wear. The bright colours were great thought, and the styling was typically slick.

London Fashion Week: TONI&GUY at Somerset House

Another season, another amazing haircut at my beloved TONI&GUY. This time, I had a hankering for my old friend; the fringe. Hairstylist Liz, who had come down from TONI&GUY Manchester was more than happy to make my hair wishes come true. Armed with a selection of delectable styles (Freja Beha Erichsen was one of my inspirations) I requested a blunt, sixties style cut and Liz suggested layers throughout. She used label.m products (the organic range) each one smelling more delicious than the last.  I particularly liked the Moisturising Lemongrass Shampoo and Protein Spray. She blowdried my refreshed locks and roughed everything up with Resurrection Dust (one of my most-used products as you can tell from this post!) mousse and hairspray. Another great styling session with my favourite hair brand!

The inspiration!

LOVE

Give good fringe

Not looking ideal!

Speed drying! (I felt a bit model-ly at this point)

Liz and I do a selfie

Lovely new hair!

London Fashion Week: Ashish

A self-confessed fashion magpie, I always like Ashish’s shows the best. Sponsored by Coca-Cola, this was one of the best yet. Oversized vests were emblazoned with the brand’s logo and the models carried sequin-covered versions of supermarket carrier bags. No instantly-recognisable brand was left un-pimped! Male and female models shone their way down the catwalk in loose silhouettes. There were stripes, a nice smattering of animal print and rainbow shades featured. Shredded denim got a coating of sequins, making for an interesting contrast between luxury and distressed denim. 

In other news, I loved the hair; clip-in extensions were sprayed with horizontal stripes and messily inserted between lightly backcombed lengths. Hair stenciling looks set to become a trend with the leopard-printed lengths and now these stripes featuring. Outlandish Chloe Norgaard hair colouring was rife too. Celeb FROW-er Paloma Faith looked radiant in her glimmering Ashish gown. Ellie Goulding attended.

www.ashish.co.uk 

Paloma Faith

Ellie Goulding

Paloma takes a glamorous stroll

His 'n' hers sparkle

London Fashion Week: Holly Fulton

Holly Fulton’s show was incredible, like a pastel-infused, floaty feminine haze. If it were a perfume, it would be Gucci Flora. If it were a scent it would be parma violet and if it were a sound it would be the sea crashing against Californian shores. 

I think my notes say it all: 

Big earrings/eighties hair/High waistbands/Ladylike/Inverse chignon/Embroidery/Embroidered varsity style tops in silk/Silk bombers -Mary berry, these ones are for you /Oversized fan bags/Lurex /La /Big hats/ Camel/Boxy shapes/Pyjamas/Sparkle/ Floaty skirts/Print on print/Coral, baby blue, Lilac/Shirts.

www.hollyfulton.com 

I wore my Tu at Sainsburys coat!

The invitation

Paparazzi scrum around Paloma Faith!

Batman?

Big hats are back!

Holly and a model do a circuit

Beautiful printed column