The Dark Side

Illustration based on the Phoebe English SS13 show.

Giles, Giles, Giles

How amazing was the Giles SS13 collection? I adore a good print and so was in love with the beautiful white horse design nestled amongst swirling greys that adorned a stunning bubble-shaped gown- beautiful!

Unfortunately I didn't get to be there as I was at the Pam Hogg show but Daniel got some amazing images which you can check out on his site here. The make-up looked very natural with any imperfections covered and a simple pop of the brightest pink on lips and nails, a lovely change from the overly 'done' faces I'd seen at other shows. The shoes were adorable little wedges in pink, grey and, my absolute favourite, canary yellow. Now where can I get a pair??

P.S. The lovely people over at Stella Magazine have done a blog post on my London Fashion Week illustrations (including one of my Giles drawings) if you'd like to take a peak.

'Save our Souls'

Illustration based on the Pam Hogg SS13 show.

Phoebe English SS13

The SS13 Phoebe English show got off to a spooky start with identical twins bursting through metal gates as the music began. If I hadn’t been there for the run-through it would have certainly made me jump!

A simple monotone palette allowed the shape of the garments to lead the way- cutaways, volume and ruching were key- whilst hair was subtly rolled to reflect the curved structure of the clothing.

The collection was rich in concept with a strong focus on design and craftsmanship. Designs spoke of growth and regeneration which was reflected through geometric structures, knitted and bugle beading and injections of blue which represented the presence of tailors chalk. Heavy brass jewellery flowered across necks and ears and decorated mouths in the form of mouthpieces (designed by Reid Peppard).

The whole collection created a strange balance between freedom and constriction, at once being simple and neat, yet raw and intricate.

Will post backstage images soon!

'Florilegium'

Flowers in fashion form.

It's hard to do Corrie Nielsen's beautiful SS13 collection justice.

‘No thankyou, Mr Botox’

Illustration based on Fam Irvoll's amazingly cute, kitschy, granny-chic SS13 collection.