Hand-crafted, luxury experiences curated by our team—speak to our concierge to learn more
14th October 2016
From the unsure shores of post-brexit Britain to the ruffled feathers (and tulle) of a heated political debate across the pond, next season's collections offered a provocative reply to what is going on in today's cultural climate.
Bra-vo
Riding on the hemtails of underwear as outerwear, the bra takes centre stage in this seasons provocative collections; Miucca Prada took on a fun and plenty of frills take with her beachy collection at Miu Miu, in the form
of ruched Fifties bikini tops worn over utilitarian dresses. Alexander Wang flirted with wraparound bralettes while Victoria Beckham's crushed satin mini bustiers looked chic paired with a matching suit trouser.
Think Pink
But not as you know it. This seasons rosey-hue takes on a brighter, fuchsia tone; an in-your-face, almost punk saccharine if you will. "Colour is always important for me - used almost like a pigment," says the Hermes designer,Nadège Vanhee-Cybulski. "I would love to think about the
purest form of colours. You really think about which fabric or material you are going to use, sometimes it’s very instinctive." An exciting move forward from Hermes with their new out and loud attitude to the pink shade. Meanwhile Valentino's fuchsia cape/dress hybrid won the audience over and Balenciaga took to using spandex in bold colours.
Ballerina-esque
Tulle ruled the catwalks for this season, from Dior's feminist yet feminine show, a debut from Maria Grazia Chiuri; long tulle skirts were paired with statement tee's, proving that once more, girls rule the world. Molly Goddard's love for tulle knows no bounds, and for spring/summer she made it fit for raving in, creating a swathe of neon tulle in crinoline skirts paired with graphic tees, whilst Alessandro Dell'Aqcua ran with it assiduously at Rochas, too. Veiled over Devoré velvet patterned dresses in a dual-colour layered effect, the result was a pretty one.
Ruffles
Here, there, everywhere. Holding onto the very romanticised looks of the season, ruffles were seen all over the major cities; in London, Sarah Burton sent down black leather ruffles for Alexander McQueen, embroidered and printed. In Paris, Jacquemes placed ruffles in southern France, where Victoriana undertones matched the white ruffle overdose, and in New York, both Dries Van Noten and Philip Lim 3.1 were floral, flowing and flirtatious.
In a world where bags are not merely accessories but statements of identity, Cabanni stands out by crafting high-quality, luxury leather bags that combine timeless style with practical elegance.
Kate Middleton’s impeccable style has been admired and emulated the world over. But in recent years, it’s the youngest members of the Cambridge clan who have been stealing the limelight for their sophisticated yet age-appropriate fashion choices.
London is a top destination for luxury shopping, featuring a variety of high-end areas that cater to fashion lovers and luxury enthusiasts from all over the world.