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Outfits from Central Saint Martins, the college which has turned out some of fashion's biggest names, provided the most theatrical styles of the day - but as they were the work of Theatre Costume students it wasn't surprising. Other collections shown were no less exciting, with some designers knocking out some striking and original styles. Bex Harvey reports.
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Stefano Di Rosa's sexy collection of mini dresses and skirts are saved from looking tacky by quirky details and colours , whilst legs and backs are exposed to the max. High energy sexiness is also evident in Mair Joint's itsy bitsy bikini collection. Sequins give the two-pieces a shimmery mermaid look.
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Colchester College delivered a very professional show of strikingly coloured (lots of pink and yellow) outfits in daring, Oriental-inspired silhouettes - even if McQueen and Gaultier influences are plainly evident. In comparison Michele Gambarotto's tailored menswear, in conservative cuts and colours, should please dowdy businessmen who don't dare.
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More functional, but no less interesting, is Zia Hussain's skatewear for girls. If Hussain is anything to go by, expect to be wearing tabard over-dresses and patterned bloomers (which look a lot better than they sound) soon. Victora Price used the future as the inspiration for her collection of stunning sculptured dresses which "fuse biology with technonlgy", whilst Malin Lillsunde, the other highlight of the day, looked to the past. The collection, inspired by Scandinavian national dress, unites cosy fabrics (sheepskin and wool) with cutting-edge design, resulting in wearable apron-skirts, sweaters and coats.
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