London Fashion Week

by Faye Waterfield Sunday, 24 February 2013

It really is all change this season at London Fashion Week; the pretty florals and crisp whites of

Spring/Summer 2013 have subsided and left something much darker in its place.

Autumn/Winter 2013 has come striding down the catwalk and the fashion is stronger and fiercer

than ever. The soft pastels and textures we were seduced by last season have been replaced with

bright prints and sharp structuring. This season is all about the strong, powerful woman, so

whatever trends you decide to go with, wear them with confidence...

Boxy Lady

(from left to right: Mary Katrantzou; Jena. Theo; KTZ)

Boxy dresses and oversized coats are ubiquitous this season and have great versatility. Designers

experimented with the new shape and LFW saw it everywhere from luxe sportswear pieces to

little cocktail dresses.

Rockabilly

(from left to right: Fashion East; Tata-Naka; Vivienne Westwood)

1950s Rockabilly was out in full swing this London Fashion Week, with full skirts and cropped

jackets galore. Designers used sheer layering and graphic prints to modernise this nod to the rock

n roll era.

Take the Plunge

(from left to right: Fyodor Golan; Julien Macdonald; Eudon Choi)

The new neckline is not for the faint-hearted, but London saw the trend in full force and in a

seductive range of silhouettes. Lengths and styles varied drastically, but each one was worn with

fierce femininity.

Dark Glamour

(from left to right: Giles; John Rocha; Fyodor Golan)

A darkness has descended on the catwalk this season, as gothic glamour returns. There is a

softness this Autumn/Winter however as designers used soft billowing fabrics to give the look a

more feminine finish.

Graphics

(from left to right: KTZ; PPQ; Peter Pilotto)

Graphic prints are back and they're bigger and bolder than ever. Designers showed no fear with

this trend as they showcased a perfect mish-mash of colours and shapes throughout the shows.