London is known around the world as a hub of creativity and cool, and never was that more evident than this week-end, when London Fashion Week took the capital by storm. Exciting new names like Standing Ground and TOVE joined the schedule, there were runway returns from the likes of Emilia Wickstead and ASAI, and Daniel Lee debuted his much-anticipated first collection for Burberry. Here are some of the key trends to know for autumn/winter 2023.
Wednesday Addams effect
Jenna Ortega’s troubled teen in Netflix’s Wednesday was watched by 150 million households in three weeks. London’s designers were some of them, and the goth girl effect has rippled across the runways. Bora Aksu picked her as his muse, sending models with Addams-inspired signature pigtails, black bonnets, jet lips and a stream of Victoriana-style, charcoal lace gowns as an homage. “Wednesday Addams’ unique and unconventional personality has resonated with many who feel like outsiders. Her style stands for the rejection of the established norm,” Aksu said. At Simone Rocha, Ella Emhoff modelled a dark monochrome embellished dress and bomber. Edward Crutchley punctuated his show with all black, satin looks and shades while Chet Lo sent a sinister hooded red and black gown down the catwalk. Here’s to more macabre.
Eyes on the ties
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