More off-catwalk fashion

Off the catwalk - London Fashion Week A/W 2010

The most impressive and inspiring thing about London Fashion Week is that everyone takes part. This is a city that takes pride in setting trends and people do go the extra mile to show their individual style.

Bryce Aime - A/W 2010

I regret very few things in life, but one of those that I do is not getting up on time to go to Bryce Aime's show. Judging by these pictures of two of his pieces later exhibited at the ON¦OFF space, it was absolutely getting up for. Here's some more http://bryce-aime.com/

Iris Van Herpen - A/W 2010 (2)

Here is one of the most impressive pieces in Iris Van Herpen's autumn winter 2010 collection. Note how the sleeves open at the back forcing the model into a perfectly glamorous pose. Try it at home...

Iris Van Herpen - A/W 2010

Belle Sauvage - A/W 2010

Of all the shows attended by yours truly, belle sauvage was definitely the one with the most hype about it and it was absolutely worth it. To start, this was the meca of orthopaedic looking shoes, and marble prints which are very strong trends this season.

Ashley Isham - A/W 2010 (Part 2)

Here is some more Ashley Isham

Ashley Isham - A/W 2010 (Part 1)

Ashley Isham was definitely one of my favourites this season. He successfully combined different materials and textures including plastic and leather. However, the show was a bit too long and some elements of the collection seemed misplaced. It was almost as if the designer wanted to tick all the boxes.

The long black dress made from leather strips folded up was the absolute highlight, whilst the endless string of bright coloured, sari-inspired dresses were the lowest point.

Aminaka Wilmont - AW 2010

Aminaka Wilmont's proposal for Autumn Winter 2010 is all about the marble prints on their fabrics. Not sure about fascinators in the winter, but you can definitely give it a go.

Charlie Le Mindu A/W 2010

Charlie Le Mindu's AW 2010 collection did not impress me. Yes, there was a very clever use of lace and leather (which were in almost every collection this season!, but it felt like the designer tried too hard to be edgy and cause controversy. Glittery crosses on black bodies? I think it takes more than that to get a front page.