THE SECOND DAY of London
Fashion Week had more variety than the first: fewer muted shades
and more envelope-pushing silhouettes.
Lako Bukia sought inspiration from her native
Georgia, especially the countrys social housing. This was
interpreted into structured pieces, often with extreme shoulders,
diluted with her choice of fabrics which included organza, chiffon
and crèpe.
John Rocha, meanwhile, went for a romantic
direction, starting with blacks and whites and showing inspiration
from bridal fashion. There was plenty of sheer fabrics and ruffles,
somewhat in line with the trends that were emerging in the Monday
shows.
Osman Yousefzadas springsummer
2011 collection was dramatically cut as before, as he re-examined
his signature style. Weve always been a fan of this Yousefzada,
and we love this season as he continues to demonstrate his knowledge
asymmetry while maintaining an overall balance to his designs.
Theres also no denying Malaysian designer
Bernard Chandrans eye, either. His springsummer 2011
collection combined a surprising mixture of fabrics including Lurex
and leather, along with beadinglike Bukia, Chandran was not
afraid to go after volume, which would turn out to be a theme for
day two.
Finally, actress Sienna Miller and elder
sister Savannah Miller showed their Twenty8Twelve collection (the
brand is named for Siennas birthday). Twenty8Twelve showed
wearable, stylish pieces that will be snapped up, inspired by Joni
Mitchells Don Juans Reckless Daughter album.
We loved the use of denim and ruching, mixing a 1950s American
west æsthetic with femininity.
John Rocha 


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Lako Bukia
 
Osman Yousefzada
  
Bernard Chandran
  
Twenty8Twelve
  
 
Douglas Rimington
is Lucires London-based photographer,
covering all of London Fashion Week.
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