London Fashion Week!

ON/OFF - London Fashion Week!

Just came back from London fashion week, where i worked on the ON/OFF shows for 'Doll'. One word... AMAZING!

Seriously i had so much fun and learnt so much about the world of design from those five days its unbelievable. Saturday was really boring as we were just building up the backstage area which was tiring and back breaking - all that designer water being shifted from lift to backstage.... never again!

Sunday was the first shows - Falguni and Shane Peacock in the morning which was really organised and the dresses were incredible. it was probably my favorite show of all and the designers left actually knowing my name... which was cool :)

In the afternoon was Kristoff's show.... not good. whoever though five pairs of shoes and eleven models was a good idea should be committed... i mean wheres the sense in that?! I swear him yelling 'get me a forty, get me a fucking forty' is etched in my mind forever. The clothes were pretty cool though so i might almost let him off... almost.

Monday was a really exciting day as Pam Hogg was showing her relaunch collection, using famous models and the majority of London's It girls as models. im not ashamed to admit i got a little star struck when i got asigned Jamie Winstone as my model. It was pretty cool to meet Daisy Lowe and Alice Dellal etc. although the highlight had to be getting sent to find Alfie Allen by Jamie... he was little bit charming...giggling school girl anyone? lol

Nah it was fun and the atmsophere backstage was electric, with the press going insane and a million people diving in and out before the show started, all desperate for a sneak peak of the infamous collection.

After Pam Hogg's show, i stayed on to help dress for the ON/OFF presents show, in which i dressed for Ceceila Mary Robson. Cecelia has to be the most relaxed and possibly he coolest desinger of the whole event. She was so organised and i thought the collection was reallym ature for a debut show. There was nothing showy or over the top about the clothes, just beautiful designs and impeccable execution which i really respected. I also got given a business card and hopefully im goign ot do some work experince with her and her company. I think seeing what happens after a debut show will be really insightful.

The final show was that of Ashley Isham. The only thing i can say about him is that he's not afrais of the odd sequin or two! imagine mirrored backgounds on the runway, elaborately gemed dresses and so many reflective surfaces it was like being in the hosue of mirrors. However he was the kindest designer and really took care of his staff and the dressers which was much appreciated! I foudn myself dressing three models symaltaneously for his show due to lack of dressers which was a challenge to say the least but in a fun way. The models were all lovely and really helpful in my time of need lol.

All in all i had the most fantastic time and cant wait for the shows in Septemeber!