LFW Round Up SS14

I have been so preoccupied at the new job that I have missed all the shows. I haven't been as involved as usual. Although I have been excited of designers showcasing their collections I have been quite lazy in getting around to viewing them. 

A customer purchasing a pair of suede ankle grazing boots reminded me of Vivienne Westwood's show when she presented her immaculate red purse to pay for said boots. If only my life could consist of merely viewing the shows and writing reviews. I would have all the time in the world to drool over the chiffon creations and silk sensations. Alas, real life means working a 9-5 job (which I am thoroughly enjoying), coming home to an quiet flat (apart from the screams of a demon baby downstairs), and sleeping away the troubles of the day.

Fashion Week is a means to escape everyday life and bask in the wonderful musings of designers that inspire the world - despite critics objecting and some people not even aware of their powerful influence. I look forward to February and September every year. If only I actually had the time in the day to catch up with the shows!

To sum up LFW SS14 I have chosen a handful of my favourite designers, the first being Miss Katrantzou. Shoelace print graphics in purple and blue hues, contrasted by ditsy flower baby doll dresses. The collection was a mesmerising patterned and voluptuous wonderland!

The duo that is Meadham Kirchoff diffused military and prairie-esqe inspirations that will inevitably be the perfect transitional key pieces that will take us from the harsh winter to SS14. Double-breasted blazers, black PVC and pleather collars, with military buttons opened the show and I was instantly drawn into the bizarre world MK created. I was expecting an androgynous collection, only for embroidered vintage pieces and delicate Victorian monochrome dresses to follow. Knee high red and yellow stockings, and vibrantly colour plaited hair, added to the childhood allure of the collection, as well as injecting a burst of colour.

Simone Rocha is considered a household name where I come from since her 2011 debut. A beautifully talented designer who hails from Ireland (makes me extremely proud to be Irish)! Her SS14 collection consisted of a minimalistic black and white colour palette. Who says Black is just for winter months? The embroidered crochet white dresses and transparent jackets was a refreshing contrast from the opening androgynous punk pieces. What I found tantalising was Rocha's introduction of mossy green pieces reflecting the country landscape over in the West of Ireland. Injecting Irish heritage into the collection made me slightly homesick, but in a good way!

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