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On the third day of London Fashion Week, designers showcased classic inspirations ranging from the softness of domestic interiors to the purity of an ancient city. Standing out among the designers, Northern Irish designer Jonathan Anderson presented ensembles that seemed to be drawn from a grandmother’s bedroom, crafted with soft, flowing knitwear complemented by curly gray wigs, creating a cozy atmosphere at the Seymour Leisure Centre.
Oversized cream crochet sweaters transitioned to dresses made of sheer fabrics with tassels cascading over the chest. Jonathan Anderson, also the artistic director of the Spanish house Loewe, presented a welcoming and nostalgic universe this season.
On the other hand, South Korean stylist Eudon Choi, whose show took place at the Hellenic Centre in London, drew inspiration for his collection from frescoes on the walls of the ancient city of Pompeii, near Naples.
In a classical setting, models walked the runway to the sounds of a grand piano placed at the center. Despite the setting, modern garments were not amiss, with transparent skirts adorned with silver embellishments, trench coats, hoods, and dresses made of mesh, silk, and velvet in hues inspired by the ancient city—anise, pink, white, or cobalt.
The intervention of the Asian creator, enamored with traditional tailoring techniques, was palpable in the ensembles.
Designer Highlights:
- New Zealand designer Emilia Wickstead, known for her creations in the wardrobe of Princess Catherine of Wales, blended bright eveningwear with formal garments.
- Welsh Paolo Carzana opted for predominantly black creations for the fall/winter season.
- American designer Conner Ives, a graduate of the prestigious Central Saint Martins fashion school in London, tapped into nostalgia with sports sweaters tied over shoulders, large flower prints reminiscent of the 2000s, and garments transporting back to the 1960s.
- Londoner Sinead Gorey presented a collection inspired by her 2000s adolescence at the iconic Heaven gay club.
The day was supposed to conclude with the KWK by KAY KWOK runway, but it was canceled “due to an incident at the factory in China, where key pieces of the collection are produced,” destroying “a large part of them,” explained a brand representative. The unexpected incident added an unforeseen twist to the day.
