It’s a quiet day in Milan,
Just Cavalli was off (now on again), Emporio Armani never throws up anything of
interest, Camilla isn’t collaborating with Missoni and Moschino Cheap and Chic
is at 8pm. Minor distractions aside (being two days of exhaustive self
indulgence) I’ve got a spare second to back track and cover off the last two
days of London Fashion Week.
Summing up Giles’ A/W 09/10 collection, a message board user with the handle Miss Dalloway said, “This is one neurotic collection”. Deacon, who seems to have an ongoing problem with proportion, divided most fashion critics (and more importantly fashion fans) with his A/W 09/10 collection. Some fans pleaded that we look past the ‘theatrics’ of haggard models, busted up hair and Halloween make up and judge the collection on separates, while others like Miss Dalloway, spared the designer no mercy.
Collaborating again with the Red (soled) Baron, Christian Louboutin, Deacon’s fetishist inspired thigh high boots in suede, pony skin ankle boots and man style brogues hit on all the right trends. Deacon presented a broad spectrum of traditional winter colours including mushroom, pink, green, gold and bronze (metallic).
At Ossie Clark, Avsh Alom Gur managed to successfully adapt current
footwear trends while upholding the brand’s heritage. Platforms were concealed
while heels were slightly shaped. Gur used suede and metallic leather but the
real showstoppers were the python skin T-bars.
Focusing on the futuristic appeal of minimalism, Josh Goot’s collection
was tight and razor sharp. There was a certain modish appeal to the
Antipodean’s two toned over-the-ankle boots while his nubuck pumps had a
certain Jil Sander reference.
Australian expat Nicoll’s opted out of the platform trend for almond toe ankle boots and pumps. The London based designer used a subtle palette of winter white, nude and a grayish silver patent leather.
At this stage of their careers I imagine that for both Goot and Nicoll, shoes are not their primary focus. Both designers continue to impress Imelda with the seamless transference of ideas from clothing into accessories and beg that someone step up and help them expand into the lucrative market.
















