SHOW: We Are Kindred – Resort 2017
LOCATION: The Box, Carriageworks
DATE: May. 18
START TIME: 11AM
TOP INSTA LOOK: Pretty florals in muted pastels on floaty fabrics marked the official opening of wedding season, with the collection delivering a glimpse of your options for the unofficial high school reunions with the people you creep on Facebook.
BEHIND THE SCENES: For the debut fashion week show for former Madison Magazine editor Lizzie Renkert and sister Georgie, Travis Balcke for VS Sassoon conjuring up the concept of the figure-eight textured braid to complement the intricate floral patterns adorning the frocks, while bronze eyes kept the looks warm and natural.
OFF PROBATION: A sage ruffle pleat top teamed with a sheer primrose maxi skirt with a floral print, while a cornflower maxi dress with a ruffled bottom hem and mini-pleat construction is the perfect number for spiked high tea before riding the
GOOD BEHAVIOUR BOND: A dark blue slip dress with pink floral print, worn over an embellished high-neck white blouse. Also key was a dusty musk midi silk slip with white floral print, button sides and a low V-back, while a ballet pink off-the-shoulder ties mini wrap dress with self-ties at the back is the fitting accompaniment to pair with your spiked julip tea while gossiping about your
INSPIRED: By the ultimate posh British dame ready to flash her rebellious streak post-graduation around East London. Think Alexa Chung meets Pippa Middleton with a dash of old school Kate Moss thrown in for good measure.
POP CULTURE-NOD: Think the sort of get-up Alexa Chung might snag ahead of an interview with Teen Vogue about managing her beauty routine and travel commitments, a thinly veiled pretext to coincide with the launch of her clothing line for Topshop.
WEAR IT TO: The plush and fashionable London institution The Phene, where you can rub shoulders with the cast of Made in Chelsea in the cozy pub, which is owned by Lucy Watson’s father.
OVERHEARD COURTSIDE: “I totally see how they’re supposed to be the next Zimmerman.” – overheard in the audience, followed by which said commentator made a quick purchase of the brand online.
COLOR WHEEL: Must, mint green, cornflower, apricot, terra-cotta, white.
BEATS: Music by Jake Meadow.
THE DOCKET: Feminine and free-spirited, the designers’ delivered up a range of slips, diaphanous dresses and flirty hot pants in an array of metallic and pretty pastels, emitting an upscale festival vibe, capped off by a floor-length wrap gown in shimmery gold, a fitting ensemble for the rare sunny day in London during which to sip Pimm’s on the Thames.
