This season, the British Fashion Council declared London Fashion Week February 2020 a 'city-wide celebration' themed around Positive Fashion - to celebrate industry best practice and encourage positive change. The fabulous creative festival embraced new audiences and included public shows celebrating designers, Temperley London and De La Vali.
I was delighted to see a spotlight on sustainability, heartily supported by Irish designer, Richard Malone demonstrating a passionate ethical commitment throughout his work, including a collaboration with the British Fashion Council and Bags of Ethics™ on the LFW reusable canvas bag. His show notes even included a mission statement outlining the details of his practices with full transparency, right down to the hourly rates (25 pounds an hour minimum) for the local cutters and tailors he employs. Bravo!
On to the fashion and every show at LFW was incredibly inspiring... I've rounded up my favourite themes to take into the year ahead.
SPARKLES & METALLICS
Glitz loving Northern Irish designer, JW Anderson, wowed with spellbinding sequins topped with floating feathered shoulders, while Richard Quinn's pieces shared hundreds of thousands of Swarovski crystals between them.
Richard Quinn
JW Anderson
ANDROGYNOUS
As ever, Margaret Howell delivered timeless pieces verging on the androgynous. I'm loving these pinstriped trousers, with a ski-whiff tie and grey shirt and adore the retro twist on this mossy green Burberry suit, paired with a rust shirt and tan leather accessories.
Toga
CHOCOLATE
'Cos you can't beat finding wardrobe inspo in a bar of chocolate. Seriously though, since when did head to toe brown look so utterly fabulous?!
Erdem
Mithridate
CUT-OUTS
All hail Christopher Kane, King of the cut-outs, a theme reflected in across the board, from the extreme Kane to more wearable Preen and a subtle nod by VB.
Christopher Kane
Preen by Thornton Bregazz
Victoria Beckham
STRIPES
I do love a good stripe, as do Erderm and Molly Goddard, so I'm in excellent company.
Erderm
Molly Goddard
OPULENCE
Hot pink satin, tangerine velvet and a golden cape were just the tip of the iceberg, with multiple designers sending a plethora of fit-for-a-Queen pieces down the catwalk. Superb.
Roksanda
Matty Bovan
CHECKS
Check champ, Burberry showed a varied menu from striking pink and black to rich autumnal tones, while Erderm went a little more full on with this show stopping dress.
Burberry
Erderm
ALL WHITE?
White tights, white dresses, white boots. Add a little light to your outfit a la Ashley Williams, Victoria Beckham et al.
Victoria Beckham
Roland Mouret