LONDON FASHION WEEK SS15 SHOW REPORT: ZEYNEP KARTAL

Zeynep Kartal hails from Manchester and her collection entitled "Effloresence" brought a burst of modernity and sunshine to the grand, antique setting of Freemason's Hall. Every piece was a showstopper with clean lines and gorgeous flowing dresses and palazzo pant jumpsuits adorned with twinkling beads.

 

Models looked dewy and fresh with minimal makeup and the whole vibe was very elegant and feminine, with Kartal drawing inspiration from Frances Hodgson Burnett's novel "The Secret Garden" and the healing power of the beautiful rose garden.

 

The last dress was a floral feast for the eyes:

 

Love,

Geisha

xoxo

LONDON FASHION WEEK SS15 SHOW REPORT: ASLI POLAT

There was a real buzz going round the room as we waited in anticipation for Asli Polat's London show. The Fashion Institute of Technology graduate who injected a real "sports luxe" feel into her collection drew gasps from the room - it was like a breath of fresh air, especially against the light and bright setting of the Me Hotel on Strand.

 

Beautiful sheer chiffon and lace detail, pops of hologram, metal and rose golds all grounded by a smattering of leather.

The show was one of the best I've seen, partly because of how Polat managed to merge etherealism with a bad ass attitude and partly because everything she put onto the catwalk was desirable, cool, fresh and something I could see myself wearing. Bravo!

Love,

Geisha

xoxo

LONDON FASHION WEEK SS15 SHOW REPORT: Hema Kaul

Hema Kaul's show took place in my favourite room in the Freemason's Hall, featuring a decadent marbled floor, bronze arches and stained glass windows. Entitled "La vie en rose - Life is Pink", the collection was an unabashed show of femininity.

Details included silk printed florals, sheer cascading tulle skirts, metallic fabrics and delicate lace embroidery. The classic make up and effortless quiff set off the girly tone perfectly - a really confident and self-assured collection. Looks like tulle is definitely in for SS15!

Love,
Geisha
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LONDON FASHION WEEK SS15 SHOW REPORT - Ong-Oaj Pairam #OOPSS15

I saw Ong-Oaj's show last season where his 50's inspired gowns paid homage to Ursula from the Little Mermaid, with badass bouffants, red lips and unexpected leather accents. I couldn't wait to see what was in store next for the young talented designer.

This season, I had the privilege to attend again and was ushered into a front row seat - always a nice surprise. The collection was inspired by Ong-Oaj's fragmented memories of growing up alongside his family's noodle factory in Nakhon Ratichasima, Thailand.

 

The collection was an explosion of pastel colour and tulle detailing, with structured jackets, pleated skirts and palazzo trousers lending an elegance to his eye-popping creations. I absolutely loved it!

The shoes were white with pastel flecks and perfectly complemented the collection, ranging from a classic court to a strappy knee high sandal.



Asian inspired fabrics and cuts brought the collection back to the Thai influence.



And finally: 2 showstopping ballgown dresses that brought gasps from the crowd.





Hope you enjoyed - more show reports coming up!

Love,
Geisha
xoxo