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Sharon Wauchob LFW SS20

It was a beautiful day in London as I walked along the street to St. Cyprian’s church for the Sharon Wauchob SS20 show. I started to use my Google Maps but spotted four women in variations of sports jackets, bike shorts, trousers and trainers (very low key Princess Diana) and decided to tuck my phone away in my pocket and just follow them as they are obviously going to the same show. The que was already starting to take shape and we quickly staked our position in line. Photographers immediately start snapping away at these ladies whom I followed, they were now in front of me in line. I was in my black “DON’T” t-shirt with a very David Rose vibe. The pictures these photographers took with these ladies in front of me and me lurking in the background must’ve been quite amusing.

We finally take our seats in the church which Wauchob chose in its purest, bare form as a push back on the culture of waste. Wauchob’s SS20 collection is not about showing off, it is about the personal interpretations of the wearers and admirers. It is a personal approach to fashion and allows much room for one’s internal style to really be the star of the show.

The first look is a black blouse with beautiful flowing blouson sleeves and white trousers. This extremely clean look was made dramatic by the intervention of the wearer. The way the model walked made the fabric dance with the movement of the wearer. Then came an ivory fringed dress that swayed with every beat of the catwalk. This stunning piece shimmered and exuded an energetic vibration matching the excitement of the crowd. The following looks continued to be as beautifully worn as it was made. The care in craftsmanship was very evident as Wauchob works with small scale English manufacturers. Feathered and fringed gowns swayed down the catwalk, tailored suits were softened by hand dyed silk fabrics draped over one shoulder and structured coats were worn over the most exquisite silk garments.

This entire collection really took my breath away. The tailoring of these garments were just sublime. Coats that fit in all the right places and draped in all the right places…perfection. Sharon Wauchob is perfection.