The British capital took once again the spotlight of the fashion world, as many designers unveiled their Spring-Summer 2019 collections during the latest installment of London Fashion Week.

The main trends we could see were a lot of neutral colors, especially gray and black. Most collections had a depressed and angry tone. The anger and sadness of the collections were mostly subdued; they were not expressed, but rather repressed, as many “deconstructed” – better said “decayed” pieces walked down the runways. Overall, there was a crafty feel to most garments, but in a naïve and unfinished way. The main trend in terms of styling was also sad: slick hair, dull makeup and an overall sense of “down” were the marks of most looks.

 

 

Generally, a sense of nihilism and lack of dynamism, power and energy seemed to be at the core of most collections. Many outfits had a costumey feel and many looked like home-made party costumes created by children who cannot express their emotions and, even more so, why they feel the way they feel.

It would be great to find out more in-depth information from the designers themselves and to see why they created clothes the way they did: was it a conscious decision based on how they see society or was it simply an instinctive result of what they feel and see?

One thing is for sure: these collections do reflect the state of society, especially of British society today, as things seem to move towards an unknown place, and where expression of personality is met with disdain.

There were many looks that were interesting to notice and that had a practical side to them and that we really enjoyed.

 

 

Iceberg

 

 

Iceberg’s collection was based on the trend of stylish sportswear. The label proposed a series of great sports clothes that were carefully tailored and crafted. We especially enjoyed this look, which was definitely sportswear-based, but which, due to its careful construction, looked really sleek and elegant. You can wear it way beyond the gym.

 

 

Daniel W. Fletcher

 

 

We liked this look from the Daniel W. Fletcher spring 2019 collection because of its relaxed nature and style. It’s an approach we don’t see very often, which is why it looks great. We liked the open lower part of the pants and the relaxed details moving freely on the sides.

 

 

MAN

 

 

This very 70s meets Renaissance look by MAN has a fun and quirky feel to it. We enjoyed the contrast between the jacket and the pants and the dynamism generated by the tilted patterns. The details were also interesting – besides the jewel piece and the odd collar popping from underneath the jacket, we also liked the transparent buttons which showed up on the pants.

 

The great Diana Vreeland used to say that you can see everything in clothes: you can see what is going on in a culture and even get a glimpse of the future. The clothes showcased during the June 2018 edition of LFW were definitely a mirror of what culture is today. In one word, London Fashion Week can be described as “dusty” – there was a lot of hidden sexuality, of bad feelings, and, most importantly, of powerlessness.

 

Fraquoh and Franchomme

 

 

 

 

 

 

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