After the successful launch of their younger on trend line, Boutique by Jaeger, Jaeger London’s SS11 show was bang on point for my Spring/Summer. Stuart Stockdale gave us a little bit of everything, utility chic/tailoring, colour/monochrome, heels/flats, leather/suede, loose knits/silk. There’s something for everyone.
There was no way I was going to be one of the unlucky people left out in the cold during the PPQ SS11 show and/or after party! James from Style Noir gave me the heads up that there may be a chance I wouldn’t get in…cut to me at the front of the “standing” queue waiting with my red ticket to get in. Long story short, I got in, and got a seat.
The collection was called “Hassan” which took influences from North Africa including the fez. The bright silks and familiar looking vintage inspired print worked well together.
Personally I much preferred the bold silks/prints and black to the French Riviera/Wee Willy Winky stripes. However I do love Percy’s blue silk fez.
Jamelia, Amber Rose, Michelle Williams
Brix Smith-Start
Cyrena with Amber Rose
Shingai and Paloma Faith
V V Brown
Olivia Inge
Cyrena, Sarah Jayne, Amber Rose, (Amber’s stylist), Zaraah AbrahamsThe PPQ after party was held at the lush Westminister Plaza Hotel, Romy from Mercury Prize Winning band The XX, DJ’d. She had the crowd going wild, dance-off anyone?
The party was sponsored by Ciroq vodka and Tanqueray Ten gin, so the drinks were flowing pretty nicely.
Mulberry’s LFW presentation was held in Claridges Hotel. This season they took inspiration from the film “Grey Gardens” as well as the timeless children’s novel “The Secret Garden” by Frances Hodgson Burnett.
The Mulberry girl was on fire this season, looked like 30 Karen Elson’s walking down the catwalk with a flash of red hair.
Models also walked down the catwalk with Gladys and Pixie (Brix Smith-Start’s pugs) dressed in little doggy trenches.
Animal prints/texture, florals, and bold colour were key for Mulberry this season.
As ever the Mulberry accessories were on point, with new additions Tilly and Cory, and old faithfuls Bayswater and Alexa. The footwear was condensed this season, the Bootie, Wedge, and Sandal were the three styles used to make up the D-Ring Wrap Collection. The giant studs, over-sized buckle hardware and luxe fabrics make the collection a must have for SS11.
Look at Olivia’s legs!
Olivia Palermo
Karen GillanPam Hogg’s SS11 show was opened by Alice Delall playing the snare, adorned with horn like accessories, leather, chains and nothing else.
Pam Hogg gave us her take on the chastity belt, skinny chains and a huge padlock covering her dignity. If you’re lucky enough you might find the right key at the back.
The collection started off with a strong bondage feel, with gags, and straight jacket influences.
The collection moved from bondage to “futuristic/Star Trek” type suits with huge pompom headbands, and gold/black patent wedges.
Front Row at Pam Hogg
Tolula Adeyemi, Amber Rose, Jamie Winstone
Charlie Le Mindu
Jennifer Tilly with her cute Chanel Doll bag and spiked ankle bootsThis season Charlie Le Mindu brought the weave in black, blonde and flamingo pink. It was more about the hair than the clothes and for most of it, the hair was the clothes. My girl Alise from the Tough Love shot opened and closed the show.
