MFW Fall 2016 - My Favourite Shows

I may have been a little late posting my favourite London RTW Shows, but I am back on track this Tuesday with Milan! I've been really enjoying following the shows over the last month, and it's been great to look forward and start thinking about my wardrobe, one think I am definitely going to be including is a cape, as I have seen them across so many shows, Milan included. Let me know what you think, and next week my favourite Paris RTW shows will be up as this series concludes! Prada
This season, the main concept of Prada was understanding the different aspects of the real woman, from key moments in life such as difficulties, love, pain, happiness etc. The clothes were (as always) stunning, with well cut coats, amazing prints and more key military themes.

Gucci Alessandro Michele, Gucci Creative Director, described this season's collection as “some of my passions.” Street style, the Renaissance, the Seventies, “and a little injection of some chic points of the Eighties." It is such an incredible collection, from fun ponchos, to beautifully cut suits, there really is something for everyone!

Fendi A key feature this season for Fendi were the waves in his creations, long flowing skirts, dropped waist dresses, trousers, coats.... they were everywhere. And the overall effect of the variety of luxurious materials was wonderful. 

Versace This season, Versace focused on the silhoutte, there were nipped in waists, belted coats and hints of skin. There was an athletic theme running through. with sporty lines and jersey fabric, however, the clothes were incredibly detailed, with shots of bright colour interjecting navy.

Bottega Venetta

Creative Director Tomas Maier said in his program notes "I like it when effects are not so obvious" and "something that's usually very fancy doesn't need to be. It can be done differently." Well he definitely achieved that. The colours were muted and understated, and there was nothing "garish" in this collection. Instead, there was classic luxury. Beautifully cut pieces, in stunning fabrics. The kind of clothes you could put on, and know you're going to look and feel perfect for any situation.

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LFW Fall 2016 - My Favourite Shows

If you read my NYFW Fall 2016 post, you will know how much I enjoy watching the new season progress on the catwalks. And London was no exception. I realised being British I am slightly biased, but I absolutely love London Fashion Week, I really think some of our designers are incredible, and so innovative, I am always keen to see what is being shown! This year I (finally) went to London Fashion Weekend as well, which was so much fun! Keep an eye out later this week for a post on that!! Anyway... without further delay: My top shows! Burberry I think Burberry was one of the first shows I ever watched live, as they have been ahead of the technological curve for a long time, and it is one of the shows I never miss! This season was beautiful as per, with strong androgynous military theme mixed with a dash of 70s David Bowie. There were some fantastic juxtapositions such as floating lace with military jackets, and mini dresses with oversized aviator jackets.

Erdem
I love watching shows which are a little bit different, and Erdem is definitely that, the set where the show is held is full of beautiful old chandeliers, and low spindly chairs, the lighting is low and casts a romantic, if slightly eerie glow. You see a polar bear covered over, it is as if a beautiful house has been asleep for a long time, and the models are memories moving through the rooms! The show uses some of the soundtrack from the 1950s film All About Eve, where a young girl plots to take the career of a successful actress. I feel like that was portrayed within the show, because at the beginning of the collection the dresses were muted colours, but by the end they were bright and sparkly, which would be fitting for her to receive an award.

Anya Hindmarch
The Anya Hindmarch show is always something of a spectacle, and this season was no different, with Tetris, Pac Man and Space Invaders popping up all over the place. The use of emojis throughout the accessories and on outerwear was a great contrast to the retro theme, 

Topshop Unique
So. Many. Gorgeous. Coats.
I have a series collection of outerwear, and from watching this Topshop Unique collection, I think I'm about to gain a few more. There were some great pieces this season, from aviator jackets (definitely getting one for next season!) to 70s style faux fur pimp coats with wide lapels. And that's not half of it. I'm loving all the mixed fabrics, such as lace trousers/ dresses, velvet jumpsuit and dress, and lots of sheer panels.

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