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London Fashion Week channeled sporty luxe and artisanal aesthetics
Updated : Feb 20, 2014, 06:00 AM IST
Mary katrantzou
Highlights: The gym and sporty wear was reimagined and reinterpreted with use of laces, jacquards, and brocades. Tank dresses, gym slips and sweatshirts never looked so glam.
What stood out: A bias-cut serpent’s skin dress
Matthew Williamson
Highlights: Drool worthy sweaters with crystal appliqués, off shoulder jersey jumpsuits.
What stood out: Ostrich feather dresses
Eudon Choi
Highlights: Pinstriped suit with a longer jacket was paired teamed with jogging trousers. Grey flannel suits, Prince of Wales-check capes and military coats. Suede patchwork trousers and angora leggings.
What stood out: A double breasted blue peacoat
Burberry
Highlights: Artisanal hand painted trenches, scarves, handbags and shoes inspired by the 20th century Britain. Diaphanous organdy wraps, coats in a palette of canary yellow, olive green and minty orange were cinched at waist with sturdy belts.
What stood out: Sheer pieces layered with shearling jackets.
Daks
Highlights: Metallic jacket worn over a polo neck gown, dramatic tall fur hats, lustrous leather opera gloves.
What stood out: A leather trench coat with gingham accents