Don't know much about Ekaterina Kukhareva, a Ukrainian-born designer based in London. Here's what I do know: She does knitwear, she went to Central Saint Martin's College of Art and Design, and she put the models in today's London Fashion Week show in precarious shoes, causing at least one downfall. Check out rich…
Tom Ford, for the Glamorous, Criminally Insane Supervillain in You
London Fashion Week continues! Yesterday, Tom Ford showed a fall 2013 collection that seemed to channel comic book and Disney villains. Sequins in POW blasts, all-black glam cat burglar ensembles, lurid head-to-toe uniforms perfect for taunting crimefighters, black and white fur coats Cruella de Vil would kill for.…
Burberry Prorsum, for Undercover City Kitties On the Prowl
Although the palette was limited — mostly oxblood, red, black, white and camel — there were quite a few prints on the runway at the fall/winter Burberry Prorsum show today in London. Animal prints, heart prints, grommets lined up just so. And textures! From croc and patent to fur and felted wool. The strongest pieces…
Temperley London, for the Grace Kelly Wannabe in You
The Temperley London fall 2013 collection shown yesterday had a white glove ladylike ladything going on. The clean lines and sharp skirts were suited for retro Hitchcock blondes, but with modern touches of glamour and sex appeal. If you love classic, gorgeous garments, you'll love these clothes. Grab your dark glasses, …
Vivienne Westwood, for the Kookiest Power Bitch in the Boardroom
New York Fashion Week is over, which means London Fashion Week is in full swing. Yesterday things got a tiny bit theatrical at the Vivienne Westwood Red Label show. While the styling — especially the makeup — was over the top, Dame Westwood delivered wearable pieces: Cozy coats, slinky dresses, menswear-inspired…
Burberry, for the Crinkly Candy Wrapper-Loving, Trouser-Eschewing…
More London Fashion week! Today the Burberry show was a quiet riot of luxe jewel tones, shiny, body-hugging frocks and trenches, as well as dresses in not-so-innocent lace. Even though there were vivid beetle shell hues and candy wrapper foil shirts, everything seemed really elegant and refined. But: There were some…
Vivienne Westwood, for the Demented Fifties Housewife on Acid in You
Now that New York Fashion Week has wrapped up, London Fashion Week has kicked off. And yesterday, punk rock icon Vivienne Westwood presented her Spring 2013 show, which channeled Mad Men: The Lost Weekend. Many of the silhouettes were completely classic, but there was always something slightly off: Perfectly-fitting…
McQ, For the Nazi She Wolf Party Girl In You
Last night was the first ever McQ by Alexander McQueen fashion show. Sarah Burton, the McQueen creative director, told the New York Times backstage that she wanted to "elevate" this part of the brand. She definitely brought the drama: London Fashion Week attendees reportedly gasped at the end of the show when what looked …
For Spring, Burberry Offers A Funky Mishmash With Chunky Shoes
The Burberry spring 2012 show — presented in London earlier today — was all about big wedge heels, big bags and deep, vegetable colors. Think eggplant, celery and squash.
