London Fashion Week Spring 2013 via Runway Magazine

PRLog (Press Release) - Dec. 5, 2012 - London Fashion Week

Spring/Summer 2013

Part One

Issa
Palette: An Amazonian rainforest of shades from palm green, pine yellow, mango, cerise and guava pink, violet, black and white.

Silhouettes: Floaty kaftans, mono-toned V-neck and halter strapped evening gowns that are nipped in the waist. Retro shapes, Seventies-style jumpsuits, toucan and flower printed frocks and trouser suits, wrap dresses fit to the floor and cut-outs.

Theme: Tropical Island Glamour

Styling: Multi-strap sandals, chunky gold statement necklaces. Models wore orchids in their hair, which was styled in a high twisted bun. Makeup was flushed with a glossy red lip.

Marios Schwab
Palette: Burgundy, sooty black, ivory, Prussian blue and burnt orange.

Silhouettes: Tribal inspired V-neck dresses adorned with leather strips and metallic fringing, sheer pleated skirts, wide harness belts, lacy inserts, fringed peplums and long-sleeved glittery see-through evening gowns.

Theme: Warrior Maiden

Styling: Tribal war paint lined under the eyes, pink-blushed cheeks, glossy straightened hair tucked behind the ear and fringed gladiator sandals.

Mary Katrantzou
Palette: A kaleidoscopic blend of inky blue, cyan, forest green, purple, yellow, black, white and opalescent pastels in pink, lemon, mint and blue.

Silhouettes: Two-dimensionals silhouettes with sharpened edges, short bell sleeves, collared shirt dresses, halter necks, A-line skirts, spruced suits in plains and prints, pocket frocks, structured swing tops with pants and billowy free-flowing trapeze gowns.

Theme: Stamped in Digital Style

Styling: Hair was firmly pulled back in a knotted style, makeup featured a well-defined eye and nude lip. Heels were multi-coloured wide strap sandals.

Jonathan Saunders
Palette: Burgundy, scarlet, jade, lime green, powder blue, silver, gold, black and white.

Silhouettes: Figure-clinging mini skirts, casual shirts and ombre print trouser ensembles, colour-blocked slip dresses with V-wrap necklines, tailored suits and trench coats worn with bra-tops, side-paneled pants, and shiny sequined party frocks.

Theme: Seventies Disco Sensibility

Styling: Tousled hair, plum glossed lips and boldly lined eyes. Models wore rounded sunglasses and leather cut-out sandals in neutral shades.

Matthew Williamson
Palette: A range of vivid shades in indigo, navy, saffron orange, aqua, cerulean blue, cerise pink, white and tangerine.

Silhouettes: Indian Holi inspired pieces in chic separates - cropped printed trousers, lightweight blouses, sleek dip-dyed blazers and shorts, slim sheaths and flirty dresses, beautifully draped evening gowns with high slits.

Theme: An Electric Indian Summer

Styling: Ankle strap sandals, long tasseled necklaces, hair buns, a smokey eye and nude lips.

Temperley London
Palette: Crimson red, pale ice blues, cream, white, navy, black and grey.

Silhouettes: Full flaired skirts, bustier tops overlaid with sheer fabric, halter-neck dresses, straight-fit maxi's, leg-lengthening slacks and jewel encrusted gossamer evening gowns.

Theme: Crystal Sheer Opulence  

Styling: High bouffants, pink-hued lips, wide-brimed saucer hats with mosquito nets, rounded retro sunglasses and platform heels by Charlotte Olympia.

Peter Pilotto
Palette: A motley mix of yellow, black, white, turquoise, lime, red, orange and aqua.

Silhouettes: Cross-strap bodices, peplum tops, cut-out frocks, cropped jackets, narrow pants, asymmetric wrapped skirts, flared sleeves and flounced hemlines.

Theme: A Plethora of Geometric Prints

Styling: The casual tossed back ponytail, light-toned makeup and strappy tie-up printed sandals by Nicholas Kirkwood.

Antonio Berardi
Palette: Invigorating pink, cobalt blue, grey, turquoise, ivory, black and white.

Theme: Urbane Architecture

Styling: Hair was worn back in twisted braids, makeup was subtle was a soft pink lip, models walked in cut-out leather heels.

Burberry Prorsum
Palette: A peacock palette of jade, teal, violet, raspberry, taupe, fuchsia, turquoise & blue.

Theme: Metallic Luxe

Styling: Glossy metallic ankle-strap pumps and sandals, berry-red lipstick and loose waves, coloured rim sunglasses and plastic handbags.

Erdem
Palette: A colour clash of pastels & neons in lemon, powder blue, fluoro pink and orange.

Silhouettes: Lace sleeves & sheer yokes, fitted sheaths with high round necks, cut-out bustier tops, fabric & print layering, printed pants suits, see-through pockets, full skirts & crop tops.

Theme: Supernatural Sweetness

Styling: Tied back hair, a matt pink lip, lace gloves, chunky t-bar platforms.

Giles
Palette: Charcoal black, white, gunmetal grey, quartz blue, bronze and beige.

Theme: A Shattered Rhyme of Dramatic Style

Styling: Mussed up waves, elaborate Stephan Jones hats, shocking pink lips and nails, sunglasses and lace-up brogues in yellow, metallics and stripes.

Roksanda Ilincic
Palette: Sunset oranges, sunflower yellow, cobalt blue, mink, black & white.

Theme: Sophisticated Seventies Flare

Styling: Two-tone T-bar strappy pumps by Aldo, naturally styled locks under floppy paperboy hats, large carry bags, rose blushed cheeks and a pale pink lip.

Christopher Kane
Palette: Subtle shades in candied pink, buttercup yellow, white, pale grey, ecru and black.

Theme: A Bolt of Innovation

Styling: Back combed ponytails, buff makeup with lined eyes, spiral wired sandals.

Paul Smith
Palette: Brick red, nectarine, mustard, bottle green, teal, burgundy, grey, black & white.

Silhouettes: Chic separates with masculine tailoring, cropped trousers, voluminous shirtdresses with lace and pleated panels, shorts, buttoned-up shirts, clean cut blazers, lace cuffs, two-tone paneled pants, striped suits and sleeveless caftan dresses.

Theme: Colour Blocked Boyish Charm

Styling: Tightly wound back hair, mirrored sunglasses, white and yellow leather loafers, ankle-strap pumps, large colour-blocked totes and a vivid red lip.

Micheal van der Ham
Palette: A polychromatic array of shades in ice-cap blue, reds and oranges, navy, minted green, yellow, apricot, lilac, turquoise and plum.

Silhouettes: Ladylike dresses with flaired out skirts in a pastiche of painted fabrics, mixed material skirts diagonally attached in uneven lengths, sheer cap sleeves, layering, collared shirts and deconstructed frocks embroidered with beads.

Styling: Long straight locks with Alice bands, a bright red lip and otherwise nude makeup. Ankle-strap pumps were worn in black, cream and turquoise.

Mulberry
Palette: Caramel, spearmint, orange blossom, honeydew, navy blue, black and white.

Silhouettes: Pea & trench coats with oversized collars, printed trouser suits, pleated skirts, wide-leg pants, sweaters, the refined leather biker worn over flowing halter gowns.

Theme: A Walk in the English Countryside

Styling: A braided side swept fringe and ponytail, well defined cat-eye and a pink pout. Models walked in strappy sandals and ankle boots and carried the latest Mulberry 'Willow' bag.

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