Di Petsa AW24

The signature look of Di Petsa has always been the wet look. Textiles are manipulated in such a way to look as if one has just emerged from the water. Starting with look number one, a goddess emerges in a white long gown. She has seemingly emerged from the raging sea. The fabric is manipulated in such a way that it clings to the body in the natural formation that wetness would have created.

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Sophie Lin
Helen Anthony AW24

The attendees were dressed to entertain. I watched all of these little groups in their little stories. Fashion people that enthusiastically greeted each other as if they hadn't seen one another in years, other fashion people comparing notes on who they're wearing and a very curious gentleman dressed in what looked like pajamas and a briefcase and some bubble wrap around his neck. The social media starlets posed for their pictures, others fussed about demanding to be seated...

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Sophie Lin
Paolo Carzana AW24

By the time this show rolled around, I was already a little over London Fashion Week. Not because of the shows, because of the weather. I was not used to having to be constantly outside, in the cold and rain in January. Much to my relief, the Paolo Carzana show took place at the official BFC show space. It was such a welcome sight for me and felt like the "welcome back" that I was waiting for all week.

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Sophie Lin
On/Off presents Jack Irving AW24

"Amphitrite" takes us to a subterranean aquatic underworld in which we discover new alien species. The backdrop is an abandoned power plant in the ocean and over the years the sea combined with electromagnetic energy has been harnessing and creating new hybrid alien life forms.

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Sophie Lin
Completedworks AW24

After speculating for about 2 minutes they pulled back the curtains and there she was. It was Joanna Lumley in all of her glory and she began performing the "Confessions of Lilith" by Fatima Farheen Mirza. I have never before in my life wanted to cry from seeing somebody that I was such a big fan of, but Joanna Lumley did it for me.

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Mark Fast AW24

London, February 16th, 2024 - Step into the stylish realm of ‘Galaxy Beyond’ by Mark Fast, where fashion merges with urban city architecture and combines space-inspired charm, gothic realm, and luxurious comfort, creating a striking presence on the urban streets.

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Edward Crutchley AW24

In this multi-cultured exploration, Edward Crutchley took influences from Greek mythology, ancient Egyptian textiles and Moroccan wall hangings. He had paired these influences with traditional English tailoring and the Tudor way of dress. The large shoulders, the empowered monarch, wearing more to "take up space" was fashionable for that time.

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Noon by Noor AW24

AW24 is the first season that a faint little heartbeat has started to be heard from London Fashion Week. Although it is true that many of the marquee designers are still missing from the calendar, I can confidently say that there are so many small independent gems left to be discovered. One such label is Noon by Noor.

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Doublet AW24

Seems like everybody was waking up from a long slumber. Whether it be a physical rest or a mental one, there were themes of awakening in this collection. The accessories were gold foil pouches of protein powder bags and yoga mats. There was also a nod to different elements of horror from pop culture, from Michael Jackson's "Thriller" to the monsters from "Stranger Things".

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TAAKK AW24

While waiting in line, we met an interesting pair of Dutch fashion curators. It's at shows like these that you truly get to meet like-minded individuals who appreciate the artistry of fashion. Once inside, Coco quietly pointed out that two of the stars of "Emily in Paris" were in the audience. As photographers were frantically taking their photos the room came too a halt, signaling the beginning of the show. Suddenly we were all at a hush and the show began...

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Kid Super AW24

The Kid Super show was everything that I thought it was going to be. Full of celebrities, beautiful people and most importantly the creativity of this American artist and designer. His background is rooted in New York City and started with a few t-shirts but his art drew the attention of many in the industry and grew into the fashion collections that we see today.

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Kolor AW24

Do these "masterpiece" products still fit in today's fashion climate? Should a real "masterpiece" be more personal? How much personalization goes into a "masterpiece" before it's not just a staple anymore? Through this collection, Kolor works with what can be described as a variety of standard silhouettes and revitalizes them with the signature Kolor touch, adding playful and detailed accents.

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Rains AW24

Standing outside waiting for the Rains AW24 show, Coco and I were laughing at how many people kept cutting in front of us when I noticed a figure in my peripheral vision that had been lurking around for a few minutes. It was evident that he was not in line. Upon some conversation, he did not know that this was a fashion show and was very curious. I told him to just stick with me and let's see if we can get him in to see his first show. And this is how I adopted my first fashion orphan.

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System AW24

The collection drew inspiration from the life and work of British artist Hanna Gluckstein, or “Gluck”. This season was particularly inspired by a painting of Gluck by Romaine Brooks titled, "A Young English Girl" c1923. The portrait exuded both masculinity and simplicity yet it carried an emotional depth with a touch of femininity.

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Ouest AW24

We were completely jet lagged by this point of our trip and the thought of a 9:30 a.m. show on such a cold and rainy morning felt like torture. But as I looked out the window that morning, I found myself feeling sorry for the models and production who had to be there hours prior. The least I can do is to show up and enjoy the fashion. When we arrived, my colleague started the morning with the comment, "Did I just die and go to heaven?"

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Feng Chen Wang AW24

This collection transforms the Chinese tea culture into a fashion collection. The underlying themes were respect for nature and traditional culture while conveying contemporary values. There is a sense of freedom and confidence in this collection from one who is proud of their traditions and is eager to share them with the world.

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Masu AW24

I wasn't expecting to get into a fight with a photographer at a show. But there I was, waiting for all the attendees to arrive and getting yelled at by a photographer who insisted that I was going to block his shot. After an exchange of me yelling at him in English and him yelling back at me in French we somehow understood each other and cooled down in the frigid venue, just in time for the show to start. That is the beauty of Fashion Week. It is multicultural, multilingual and there is always respect for the show.

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Airei AW24

Paris in Winter isn't pleasant. This season I finally understood how Europeans in the last centuries died of consumption. The streets are cold and damp, buildings that are hundreds of years old drip dirt all over you and finding a warm place to escape the weather isn't as easy as it should be. I was overjoyed to enjoy a little respite at the Airei presentation. I did not expect, however, to walk right into the '80s Maxwell cassette ad.

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Kidill AW24

Walking around the grounds of the Louvre is always a surreal experience for me. It is where the ghosts of royalty past live and the remnants of the splendor they left behind is extraordinary. My head was far away in Fantasyland when I remembered that I was there to see a show. Kidill AW24 is starting in a few minutes and I best get Google mapping.

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