CZ8 London Fashion Week Round Up

Robert Diament, Writer & Gallery Director
JW Anderson

My favourite show was JW Anderson. I loved the uncanny grey wigs and inventive knitwear, which reminded me of the otherworldly elements of Twin Peaks and Hitchcock.

Lauren Rucha, Fashion Editor
ERDEM

Echoing the elegance of Maria Callas, the ERDEM show paid homage through the details. I loved the dresses with hand-painted brush strokes – which were inspired by her painted costume – beautiful feathers, and leather cocoon shapes. And of course, to top it all off, there was the amazing performance from British soprano Nadine Benjamin.

Chris Amfo, Fashion Editor-at-Large
Saul Nash

I love UK garage, so I was absolutely buzzing about attending the Saul Nash show as soon as I got the invitation – it looked like an old skool flyer for a rave. As for the show itself, Saul didn’t miss a beat! The casting, styling, live MC’s, and choreography were all on point. Garage culture was beautifully and authentically represented on the runway. I also love loafers, so I’ve got my eye on a pair of the new Classic Dan Club loafer – a Vibram sole remix in collaboration with Sebago.

Elgar Johnson, Editor-in-Chief
Burberry

Is there anything more quintessentially London than a cold night, a royal park, and a coat? This season Daniel Lee showed us the power of outerwear on a cast of iconic models, past and present. Leaning into the heritage of the brand, the palette was a sea of neutral shades interwoven with browns and olive green.

Gary Armstrong, Editor
Holzweiler

A sea of texture clash at Holzweiler, which played on volume and was full of oversized knits, sheer skirts, too-long-sleeves, and extreme, duvet-sized puffers – all of which brought a sense of grunge-meets-gorp to proceedings.

Lauren Cochrane, Writer
Olly Shinder & Kazna Asker

Olly Shinder showed he already is developing a signature aesthetic – I loved the way he worked with archetypes but twisted them so they looked new and a bit naughty.

Also, Kazna Asker felt like a real shift moving fashion into a different space, that was about the clothes but also community, in a way that felt vital. Can’t wait to see what they both do next.

Jimmy McIntosh, Online Editor
KNWLS

Very much the London label du jour, KNWLS – founded by Central Saint Martins graduates Charlotte Knowles and her partner Alexandre Arsenault – has gone from strength to strength in the past few years, on their foundations of textural juxtapositions, gorgeous print, and gritty feminine energy. This collection, entitled ‘Sensational’, is no different – all earthy, patinated palettes, playful proportions, and punkish laced corsets.

Lily Bell, Digital Intern
Di Petsa

London was awoken by Di Petsa’s collection “The Body as Prayer”, which explored the divinity of Goddess Venus through ethereal white and milky tones, crystals, and wet dresses.  I loved the wet look – it’s become a very popular style on the red carpet.

India Bailey, Wellness Editor
Chet Lo 

The looks that were coming down the runway were almost like ASMR for my eyes — bold & futuristic artistry.

Shahzaib Javed, PA to Editor-in-Chief
Labrum 

Labrum London’s Fall 2024 collection transcends fashion – it’s a celebration of humanity, diversity, and the artistry that binds us all. As I reflect on the brand’s first 10 years of groundbreaking work, I can’t help but feel a sense of excitement for what the future holds. Here’s to another decade of pushing boundaries and making waves in the fashion world!

Ryan Zaman, Editor-at-large
Robyn Lynch 

Through her collaboration with CP Company, Robyn lynch interspersed knit textures with upcycled elements of sportswear. I enjoyed the mix of styles, and the Lynch signature relaxed, layered fit, which departs from what we typically see from CP Company. The collaboration with Geox for footwear was perhaps an unexpected choice, but I really liked how they brought the looks together.