The Best of London Fashion Week - AW 2012

      A lot of unique prints and intriguing silhouettes were on the London runways. I liked the little details that designers included, like David Koma's metal buckles and the burned fabric at Giles. The theme at Issa was a bit lost, pulling inspiration from just about every destination on the map, however individual pieces were still promising. While the looks at Mary Katrantzou practically belong in an art gallery, the models at Burberry could've walked straight from the runway onto the Strand.

 

1. Felder Felder

The look: Glamorous in the Desert

Key elements: acid prints, shearling jackets, bodysuits, metallics, earth tones, fringe

 

2. Giles

The look: Burning Estate

Key elements: cinched waistlines, high collars, velvet, burned fabric, layering

3. David Koma

The look: Power Socialite

Key elements: peplum silhouettes, structured collars, metal buckles, cutouts

4. Matthew Williamson

The look: First Lady Tribal

Key elements: sparkly mosaics, gold pants, cut-out sheath dresses, fur, ankle boots, turquoise

5. Mary Katrantzou

The look: Contemporary Art Exhibit

Key elements: mixed prints, structural dresses, peplums, ruffles, neon yellow, turquoise

 

6. Burberry Prorsum

The look: Tailored and Whimsy

Key elements: rugby stripes, velvet, bow belts, ruffled skirts, animal tees, newsboy caps

 

7. Temperley London

The look: Polished Folk

Key elements: fur hats, A-line skirts, metallics, floral embroidery, sheer overlay, embroidered belts

8. Issa

The look: Mod Globetrotter

Key elements: paisley, bodysuits, fur hats, mixing patterns, metallics