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Jasper Conran
A bright catwalk was the perfect
backdrop for Saunders’ colourful
nod to the sixties in his recent
aw15 collection. With retro prints
(that also made it into this issue’s
trend pages), knee-high boots and a
pop-art palette, it’s certainly one of
the most playful collections in this
catwalk round-up. This Glaswegian,
like most designers in this roster,
has been on the London catwalk
scene since 2005 and after working
for the likes of Alexander McQueen
and Christian Lacroix, he really has
made a name for himself.
Jonathan Saunders
Roksanda Ilincic gives new meaning
to the terms vibrant and psychedelic
with her namesake collection for
aw15. With a swirling blend of rich
hues on heavy raised fabrics, the
royal blues, striking oranges and
dusky pinks made a very indulgent
impact. There’s no risk in saying that
she designs with a bold woman in
mind and her involvement with the
“Women Fashion Power” exhibition
comes as no surprise. Roksanda’s
fashion DNA has never failed to
wow us since her first appearance
in 2005.
Roksanda
Dark, devilish and alternatively
patriotic – Gareth Pugh’s aw15
collection excited the sense of
macabre in all of us. Now Gareth
is a slight anomaly on our list as he
is one who has strayed a handful of
times to show his collection at Paris
Fashion Week and once at New
York thanks to a sponsorship from
Lexus – but it is London that really
showcases him both on and off the
catwalk. He is a designer who has
redefined the constraints of luxury
style and one who has made a new
connection between fashion and art.
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