London Fashion Weekend A/W11

Ahem.

So... the plan to take loads of photos over the internship failed.
Sorry.
Was a bit preoccupied with work.

BUUUUT now that I'm back at uni, it's time to pull the proverbial finger from my bum, and where better to start than London Fashion Weekend? ^_^

So... let's get going then.



~ the location ~

Somerset House.
Beautiful.
A pity the catwalk "Showspace" in the middle of it was a bit of an eyesore but a marquee would never do if it poured down with rain.

Spiralling up beautiful photos on an old staircase - inspiration for the home!

Sat on the massive screen where each pixel was practically a light bulb.

Dress by Biba | Cardi by Biblico (I think?) | Shoes by Faith | Bag by Luella

~ the catwalk ~

(this is an extra that you pay for and tickets are actually limited! - ie. there isn't a massive amount of seating)

The catwalk was hosted by Grace Woodward (a judge on Britain & Ireland's Next Top Model; I'd never heard of her) who was a bit scripted and kept on plastering ads at the audience. Like, non-stop. Granted, it was a sponsored catwalk but after the event, it made me want to buy Tony&Guy/Elizabeth Arden/more companies' stuff less.

I do believe the catwalk consisted of Jaegar, the Great British Winter, Rive Gauche, Osman and... someone else. (Sorry, someone else)

1. Either Jaegar or the Great British Winter or both.

She was Phil's favourite model. I asked for her number after the show. Jk.

(Mustard, mustard, mustard... I love the mustard brogues on that lovely chap.)

2. One of the designers who is awesomely futuristic.

A geometric wedding dress to cover all those unwanted bulges! (The only good line by the host)

 3. Rive Gauche.

(the only look worth noting from Rive Gauche, apart from the uber shiny men's suit a la Ralph Lauren AW11 for women... Basically, if you want to pull of this look, wear black and navy clothes with a sleek cut. Boom, done.)

 

4. Another designer.

I lurve the long tassels. Reminds me of a vintage Chanel in a charity shop that I saw in a magazine a few years ago. Yes, my memory rivals that of the matriarch elephant.

The vibrant blue streak with a zipper waist! Soooo functional! One piece that can be split into two. Ingenious.

The catwalk looks were put together by a stylist whose name may or may not have been Missy. She was pretty cool and not pretentious nor scripted (although her bow-hair a la Madmoiselle Gaga was... interesting).

The nice stylist is on the left.

~ the shopping ~

So, one has to pay to shop at LFWeekend.
It's unsurprising as Somerset House is probably not the cheapest place to rent in central London (and that's saying something!) and to be honest, the clothes are pretty cheap.

I went on the Sunday - the last day - and I do believe that this is when bargainistas really thrive. Prices may have been reduced two, three, four times on Sunday (especially in the afternoon) and shopholders are open to negotiation (unfortunately I found this out very late on...). After seeing £20-30 Twenty8twelve dresses and buying a dress reduced from £425 to £30, I have to admit I swore not to buy anything til the next Fashion Weekend. (Swearing didn't work, by the way)

I haven't got the whole of my LFW haul with me at uni but may wear what I have to formal sometime... ^_~

The collection of clothing ranges from the top uber duber fashion houses to really old vintage gear. I didn't take many photos of the shopping areas - was too busy browsing :D (and the boyf was too busy playing poker on his Blackberry)

Holly Fulton. Exquisite. Even better than on style.com.

The hub for more high-end-high-street-priced names.

Wow. The rosette shorts and the patent white wedge with wings juxtaposed with hot pink tights. Just, wow. (near Juicy Couture)

Tired after a day of holding all the new things we bought - and it doesn't all belong to me!
He earnt some serious brownie points for patience that day.

~ Out-takes ~

"I'm too embarrassed to stand in front of the adverts to have my photo taken despite really really wanting to~"

 

Waiting for the catwalk to commence. Holy shamoly.

Spotted something unpleasant on the catwalk.

Dem bitces are takin' up ma catwalk space!

Oh wait, we look like that normally! He is wearing: shirt by Charles Tyrwhitt | Jeans by Levi's | Watch by Breil Milano (from meee :D) | vintage belt

And to conclude that wonderful Sunday, we ate at a favourite Chinese restaurant just off Liverpool St station with some friends. Deeeelish :)


MW x