After New York, the fashion world moved to London. The city has been hosting London Fashion Week since February 14th . This fashion week concludes today after a hundred presentations and fashion shows, which we at Bezzia have been covering closely.
Over the past five days, London has hosted shows by Bora Aksu, Eudon Chai, Victoria Beckham, Margaret Hasen, Burberry, and JW Anderson, among many other designers. Each brought something unique to the runway, but not all of them were equally compelling. We're sharing our picks with you.
London Fashion Week opened on February 14th, although the bulk of the shows didn't begin until the following day. Jamie Wei Huang, Bora Aksu, Matty Bovan, and Marta Jakubowski were some of the designers whose shows we enjoyed most on the first day.
LFW: Jamie Wei Huang (2), Asai and Bora Aksu (2)
Jamie Wei Huang's elongated, contemporary silhouettes, featuring prominent checks, powerfully captured our attention. The romantic dresses by Turkish designer Bora Aksu, the minimalist aesthetic of Marta Jakubowski's tailored suits , and Matty Bovan's masterful knitwear also drew our eye.
LFW: Marta Jakubowski (2), Mark Dast, Matty Bovan and University of West
During the second day, variety was the theme at London Fashion Week. On the catwalk, we saw everything from Jasper Conrad's minimalist designs to Mary Katrantzou's colorful feathered creations. Eudon Choi and Ports 1961's two-tone suits stood out, although it was the latter's blue coat that stole our hearts.
LFW: Eudon Choi, Ports 1961 (2), Alexa Chung and Jasper Conran
The designs from TOGA and House of Holland were more relaxed. We especially loved the looks from the latter that combined quilted fabric with knitwear—perfect for winter, don't you think? As for the dresses from Simone Rocha , they were simply mesmerizing! Our favorite, without a doubt, was the red one pictured below.
LFW: Halpern, TOGA, House of Holland, Simone Rocha and Mary Katrantzou
On the morning of the third day, we saw two of the most interesting shows on the London catwalk: those of Victoria Beckham and Margaret Howell . Beckham opted for a sophisticated, feminine, and workwear-inspired look, using the Prince of Wales check as a recurring theme. Howell presented a more relaxed collection of clean, tailored pieces with silhouettes that appealed to both men and women.
LFW: Victoria Beckham, Roland Mouret and Margaret Howell
The Burberry show was one of the most anticipated of the day and it didn't disappoint. It showcased two lines on the runway: a younger, more casual one featuring shearling coats, and a more classic one where leather played a key role. We also really liked Peter Pilotto's designs in satin fabrics for both day and evening.
LFW: Peter Piloto, Burberry, Pan Hogg and Vivienne Westwood
On the fourth day, Erdem's show was one of the most anticipated. And it didn't disappoint, thanks to its striking prints, generous volumes, and exquisite craftsmanship. However, it wasn't the collection that captivated us the most. Roksanda's vibrant colors and extraordinary silhouettes are still fresh in our minds.
LFW: Richard Malone, Roksanda (2) and Erdem (29
Other important shows yesterday included those by Richard Malone, Chayalan, JW Anderson, Christopher Kane, Emilia Wickstead, and David Koma. If we had to highlight anything from these shows, it would be Chayalan's jackets with broad shoulders and asymmetrical dresses, JW Anderson's loose, architectural silhouettes, and Emilia Wickstead's understated and elegant jumpsuits.
LFW: Chayalan, JW Anderson (2), Christopher Kane and Emilia Wickstead
Today, February 19th, the final shows of London Fashion Week took place in London. Pushbutton, Shrimps, Roberta Einer, Richard Quinn, Bethany Williams, and On/off, among others, brought a bold runway show to a close.
LFW: Pushbutton, Roberta Einer, Richard Quinn (2) and Bethany Williams
London Fashion Week thus distinguishes itself from other international events. It is daring both for its vibrant colors and for the sometimes excessive and extravagant volumes of some of the designs presented on the runway. But isn't that precisely what one expects from a fashion week like London's?
Without time to breathe between one appointment and another, our eyes are already on Paris. Will you continue with us the details of this new date with fashion?