The Long And Short Of It
Plenty of short hemlines on show during New York and London Fashion Weeks means that either the statisticians are wrong to say that short hemlines represent a strong economy, or fashion is focusing on the positive.
The message at London Fashion Week seemed to be that, in spite of precarious financial news, life keeps marching forward. Doom and gloom on the financial markets only makes us crave reassurance, positive thinking and cheerful silver linings. London designers were happy to oblige.
Luella's sugary pink and yellow mini dresses offered a perfect escape from bankruptcies and mergers this past Monday. Christopher Kane's 3-dimensional circular lines in citrus colours were a break with last season's cool dark shades. Basso & Brooke's collage prints, and House of Holland's dizzying combinations of spots and prints were both playful and witty. Shots of bright flouro colours at Nathan Jenden and Richard Nicoll quickened the pulse.
If the shows were not enough to lift your mood, then the after show parties certainly were. No scrimping on Champagne at Giles' or Christopher Kane's. At Vogue's own Robin Derrick's party, and Lanvin's men's store opening on Savile row, London's best and brightest came out in force.
Despite the fun, there has been a show of restraint mostly in shape and form this season, even from some designers not traditionally known for it. Simple sheath dresses at Giles balanced out his use of colour and print. Aquascutum used a single shade of blue in a play on theme and variation.
With Milan Fashion Week just started and Paris coming up, it will be interesting to see where the collective fashion mood takes us. More short hems and blasts of colour, or maybe a continuation of last season's austere elegance.
With many shows and parties to come, and potentially more worrying financial news ahead, I am packing both short and long hemlines.
The message at London Fashion Week seemed to be that, in spite of precarious financial news, life keeps marching forward. Doom and gloom on the financial markets only makes us crave reassurance, positive thinking and cheerful silver linings. London designers were happy to oblige.
Luella's sugary pink and yellow mini dresses offered a perfect escape from bankruptcies and mergers this past Monday. Christopher Kane's 3-dimensional circular lines in citrus colours were a break with last season's cool dark shades. Basso & Brooke's collage prints, and House of Holland's dizzying combinations of spots and prints were both playful and witty. Shots of bright flouro colours at Nathan Jenden and Richard Nicoll quickened the pulse.
If the shows were not enough to lift your mood, then the after show parties certainly were. No scrimping on Champagne at Giles' or Christopher Kane's. At Vogue's own Robin Derrick's party, and Lanvin's men's store opening on Savile row, London's best and brightest came out in force.
Despite the fun, there has been a show of restraint mostly in shape and form this season, even from some designers not traditionally known for it. Simple sheath dresses at Giles balanced out his use of colour and print. Aquascutum used a single shade of blue in a play on theme and variation.
With Milan Fashion Week just started and Paris coming up, it will be interesting to see where the collective fashion mood takes us. More short hems and blasts of colour, or maybe a continuation of last season's austere elegance.
With many shows and parties to come, and potentially more worrying financial news ahead, I am packing both short and long hemlines.
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