Jaeger LFW 2009

The Jaeger show was one of the most chaotic I had seen all week. The collection was elegant and beautiful complete with cream, black and taupe tones in shiny and luxurious materials. The models sported barely-there make up and shiny hair to give an understated, natural finish. However, I had a particularly fiddly outfit that consisted of a coat fixed together by a waist belt that had to be threaded through the compartment and fastened at the back underneath the layers of fabric. This resulted in dressing the model in the line-up and letting the adrenaline kick in!

Peter Pilotto LFW 2009

The Peter Pilotto show was incredibly quick and organized aside from the 20min delay in the shows procedure. This was due to the new model on the block Queenie who had been delayed from her previous show therefore had to have her hair and make-up done in the line-up. The designs were beautiful, consisting of intricate beadwork and applique combined with a marble-effect fabric. The model I dressed was Anouck, the high profile girlfriend of Dazed Editor, Jefferson Hack. Although the outfits had to be handled with care and were incredibly heavy, she was graceful and professional throughout.

House Of Holland LFW 2009

The House of Holland show is one of the most anticipated events of the entire week therefore it was really exciting to be there amongst the proceedings. Having had to wait backstage for 45mins, we were also able to watch the new talent of Fashion East. We were introduced to the staging area which was a minute room upstairs yet were told after the first outfit change we were to run through the corridors downstairs where we must greet the models to change them into their second outfit which was alot more hectic than it sounds!

However, with a goody bag under our arm, an impromptu Kanye West performance and spontaneous dancing with 'Agy' backstage, it was a fun and atmospheric show.

Basso and Brooke LFW 09

The second show of the season that I dressed for was the colorful and innovative Basso and Brooke. The designs were quirky and elegant with geometric shapes, colorful hues and flattering silhouettes. My model was particularly pleasant as this was one of her first ever shows. Having been from Croatia she was lonely and homesick therefore was grateful for the company in between the run-throughs. After spotting a Croatian film crew she insisted on me being interviewed with her! The highlight of the show was meeting Chris and Stephen Jones and having them run through the outfits with us all. 

The shoes caused many problems as it was like walking on the head of a pin. Many of the shoes had to be cut apart to let the models put them on

Stephen Jones talking with Basso and Brooke

London Fashion Week A/W 2009

As part of Fashion Week this year, I was asked to dress the models for the catwalk shows throughout the week. It was an incredibly fun, hectic and beneficial experience as it allowed me to see the preparation that goes behind every collection. The first show was Paul Costelloe. As the opener for the week, there was an atmosphere of anticipation, nerves and excitement. Costelloe himself was warm, and friendly offering champagne to all that were game at 10am!

Although there were some minor issues with a PVC catsuit, the show went beautifully well!