Fitted boiler suits with lots of detailing of zips, flaps, velcro and lacing. Very dramatic hair and make up was used, overall very androgynous. A combination of military and heavy duty fabrics contrasted with feminine ruffles and lace throughout the collection.

Toni & Guy did a fantastic job with the hair, scraped back from the face with side plaits. The harsh and almost space age make up looked great on milky white skin.

Styling was quite extreme in terms of colour and only block colour seemed to be used either, black or cream. However, this worked especially as beige is quite a soft shade and teamed with black lips and patent killer heels made quite an impact.

Influences seemed to come from rucksacks and outerwear, key pieces included coats very fitted with structure, and highly detailed skirts with big ruffles, hints of PVC, lace and netting and zips. Throughout the collection cotton vests and lace tops were used to break up outfits. There was also a baby doll style piece with lots of ruffles in a romantic floaty fabric. Also the final look was a white floor-length dress with layers of ruffles and a black back piece that hooked over the shoulders like a back pack and from the back was also full length with lace up detailing.

Overall quite a strong collection, influences were clear and the details were interesting. Lots of cutaway backs were present in the collection which looked great and corset style tops either teamed with skirts or built into the outfit.  There was a lot to look at, sometimes too much, but generally a well structured and attention grabbing collection.

By Nicola Morton

Images by Rodney Compton