London Fashion Week Fabulousness

Despite all the press about the possible day cut to the next fashion week and regardless of the current economic climate, our trusted fashion designers still gave us some incredible clothes eye-candy. The week saw new designers and old seasonal pro's presenting their bold new designs in some amaze catwalk shows with, as always, A-list filled front row seats. There were too many collections to comment on, but there were a few special ones which caught my attention...

Meadham Kirchhoff's much talked about collection certainly pressed some fashion buttons. Benjamin Kirchhoff and Edward Meadham, both Saint Martin's graduates, showed their persistence to stay 'up there' in the fashion game through their take on whats hot right now; punk, denim, 90's and lace. They exploded onto the fashion scene in 2005 when they were chosen to show in the Fashion East's first MAN catwalk and in 2006 a very welcome progression into womenswear followed. Their 2009 ready to wear collection this year shows off their experimentation, and excellent tailoring, in an exciting age of 'born again' fashions which include skin tight ripped and washed denim, fabulous lace trimmed shirts (which they actually call "rotting lace") and some floaty Gothic inspired numbers. Their colours consisted of mainly black and lighter denim but some orange was used to create a contrast... take a look

If its a stunning gown that you can't afford to buy but just look at, cast your eye on what Jenny Packham had to offer at fashion week. Everyone loves an incredibly cut gown that oozes elegance which is just what Packham gave us. Big in the bridal wear business, winning International Couture Bridal Designer of the Year 2007 and British Bridal Dress Designer of the Year 2008, there is no doubt that she knows how to cut a fierce frock. What was nice to see this year though was not only did we get floor length floaty's but we also got short mini's. She kept to pastel colours; a lot of pinks, oranges and coral's which worked beautifully and made them all that little bit more romantic. Crystals, beading and gemstones where used for most of the collection which just added to glamour.

The Dame of British fashion, and my personal favourite, Vivienne Westwood, has been welcomed back to fashion week with open tartan-sleeved arms. Her Red Label 2009 collection included a more sophisticated look. Fitted dresses with her unique neck lines, tailored separates and African chic dominated her catwalk. A testament to Westwood's vision saw the mix of more outrageous pieces (an over sized safari-esque hat or hooded dresses) with very wearable clothes which never looked out of place, merely eclectic. The focus on much of the collection was the wasit; belts and rouched fabric round the middle bought back how important creating a feminine shape is to sometimes masculine inspired clothes. Dita Von Teese and Pamela Anderson were sat, among others, in the front row and were said to be clapping and cheering with the rest of the audience when it had finished. Got to love the Dame!