Quick flight back to
London to witness the talent of tomorrow, Graduate Fashion Week.
I was lucky enough to get tickets to watch the
Edinburgh College of Art fashion show.
Truly inspiring.
One of the highlights
was Jacob Birge. A visual display
of escapism. Futurism/armour/Sci-fi. I couldn’t help but think of McQueen’s
Aliens of S/S 2010. While his was about aquatic, underwater creatures Jacob focused on dark, structured
minimalism. A modern approach to armory, beautifully constructed.
I can imagine Daphne
Guinness rocking this look perfectly.
But who could forget
EVA NG……what a perfect name to start with!
Her collection
balanced the art of tailoring with drape and the results were stunning. A
modern Roland Mouret mixed with the sexy aesthetic of Gucci. A name to remember
and look out for.
But which designer would I buy from now? That would
have to be Lyndsay McNeill. More like watching London or New York Fashion Week than
Graduate. Her collection focused on soft relaxed tailoring. A modern working
womans wardrobe. Think Chloe with a hint of Paul Smith.
Wearable. Wonderful.
WANTABLE.
(…..Lyndsay? If you ever read this I want to pre
order the white/cream coat. No words!)
(Image sources since my camera died, georgestyle.george.com,condenast.co.uk, thestylecolumn.com)
