Category Archives: Spring Summer 2011

Bora Aksu Spring Summer 2011

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Trendstop.com

The now fully underway press days offer an unrivalled opportunity to view spring summer collections first hand. One of the first to impress was Bora Aksu’s, whose show was on of the highlights of On|Off’s London Fashion Week schedule. A … Continue reading →

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Brooke Roberts Spring Summer 2011

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Trendstop.com

Capturing our attention at the On|Off exhibition, Brooke Roberts’ fledgling label juxtaposes science and fashion, her radiography background inspiring a unique take on knitwear. Layering transparent panels over body-con tubular knits heavy weight crops over super-fine sweaters; surface shapes borrow … Continue reading →

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Viking Wong Spring Summer 2011

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Trendstop.com

Having highlighted the potential of emerging designer Viking Wong before London Fasion Week, it was nothing short of a pleasure to view his Spring Summer collection at the On|Off exhibition. Entitled ‘work in progress II’, the collection represents a continuation … Continue reading →

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Draw In Light Spring Summer 2011

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Trendstop.com

More eagle-eyed readers will no doubt recall the discovery of Draw In Light, a new label start-up stocked at Liberty…so it was nothing but a pleasure to view the design duo’s second collection at the On|Off exhibition. Entitled ‘Open Air’ … Continue reading →

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Martine Rose Spring Summer 2011

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Trendstop.com

An impressive highlight of the MAN day (hands up, who else expected a shirting extravaganza?) Martine Rose’ Spring Summer 2011 collection saw the designer move on from her established signature. Entitled Cut and Paste, the designer followed her self-penned métier … Continue reading →

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J.JS Lee Spring Summer 2011

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Trendstop.com

If it’s at all possible to cast our minds back to London Fashion Week, there are a few shining examples of London-centricity that are yet to be shared. J.JS Lee is one such designer, whose pared down and elegant simplicity … Continue reading →

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Spotted! Blow-up Couture

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Trendstop.com

Yohji Yamamoto Spring Summer 2011 Playfully embracing lilo-couture, and taking notions of fashionable upcycling to the next level, Yohji Yamamoto channels a sink or swim mentality,  pairing a yellow blow-up skirt with a black statement, slogan repeat t-shirt that emphasizes … Continue reading →

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Backstage at Christian Dior Spring Summer 2011

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Trendstop.com

Purveyor of fantasy galore, Galliano’s extraordinary Dior show pulsated with riotous color, more suited to an escapist Polynesian adventure than runway. Vibrant colors were swept across eyes, highlighted with a flick of liquid black liner, evoking notions of theatrical glamour. … Continue reading →

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Backstage Beauty at Yohji Yamamoto Spring Summer 2011

Posted on October 5, 2010 by Trendstop.com

Yohji Yamamoto channelled Goth via Edwardia in his Spring Summer 2011 collection, as matted locks, streaked with gray, were paired with chalk-white visages, blood-red lips and battered straw hats. Backstage, the look was far more relaxed, as models were captured … Continue reading →

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Spotted! Steam Rolled Suiting

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Trendstop.com

Part sandwich-board, part steam-rolled garment, Maison Martin Margiela explore notions of masculinity in their own, inimitable way. Set in front of the body, a flat 2D surface dramatically alters the silhouette; the juxtaposition with classic garments – single button blazer, … Continue reading →

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