Christopher Kane S/S 2017
Mood board: Faux fur and floral cut-outs opened Christopher Kane's 10 year anniversary show at London's Tate Britain, which was sprinkled with hits from the past decade. Embracing the British ‘Make Do and Mend’ mentality, Kane’s original lace tube dresses were back in business, along with their gilt metal loops. So too was a metallic series of Lurex knits and slightly disco knife pleated skirts, while the designer's early mood boards were snapped and repurposed as photo prints. However, in spite of the nods to Kane’s back catalogue, everything on the runway felt new and now.
Best in show: Kane's black hardware hinged dresses that had an Eighties edge to them, followed by a particularly precious jewelled chain mail skirt that was studded with recently unearthed rocks. Here’s hoping that mix-matched crystals are picking up where the recent trend for wood and ceramic buttons left off – who couldn’t do with some healing to go.
Finishing touches: The designer went heavy on the jewellery for spring, with his models, bags and even shoes dripping with shiny trinkets; cue rock crystal drop earrings that also adorned the show's plastic Crocs. Take note: Kane is about to do for Crocs what Vetements recently did for Champion.
INFORMATION
Photography: Jason Lloyd-Evans
Wallpaper* Newsletter
Receive our daily digest of inspiration, escapism and design stories from around the world direct to your inbox
-
The Macallan Horizon with Bentley Motors is a decadent whisky with a luxurious twist
The Macallan and Bentley Motors release ‘The Macallan Horizon’, a single malt whisky with a 180-degree twisted presentation
By Tianna Williams Published
-
Ruby Dickson’s Kim Kardashian paintings explore celebrity culture in London
Ruby Dickson’s ‘Maybe my fairy-tale has a different ending than I dreamed it would. But that’s OK’ is exhibiting at Nicoletti gallery, London
By Sam Moore Published
-
Mayfair’s Murano offers beautiful design and incisively cooked food
Angela Hartnett’s Murano celebrates 15 years of Italian supremacy in London with a fresh look by Fabled Studio
By Sofia de la Cruz Published
-
Margaret Howell London Fashion Week Women's S/S 2019
By Dal Chodha Published
-
London Fashion Week S/S 2023: Ahluwalia to Martine Rose
Though slimmed-down, London Fashion Week nonetheless provided the moments of creative expression the city is known for – from Ahluwalia’s ode to Africa to Martine Rose’s much-anticipated runway return
By Jack Moss Last updated
-
Discover these fashion brands at London Craft Week
During London Craft Week, fashion brands including Smythson, Bally and Serapian are hosting events across the capital
By Hannah Silver Last updated
-
London Fashion Week S/S 2022: eight important insights to know now
Fashion brands are back with a bang in The Big Smoke. Here’s everything you need to know from London Fashion Week S/S 2022
By Laura Hawkins Last updated
-
Nicholas Daley's multicultural roots celebrated in London
By Laura Hawkins Last updated
-
Optimism and pragmatism align at London Fashion Week S/S 2021
In a socially-distanced show season different to any other, LFW's designers offered images of hope, escapism and utilitarianism
By Laura Hawkins Published
-
V&A spotlights the sartorial and social significance of the kimono
For the latest endeavour of London's Victoria and Albert Museum, Kimono: Kyoto to Catwalk explores the evolution of the iconic Japanese garment
By Grace Cook Last updated
-
Erdem A/W 2020 London Fashion Week Women's
By Laura Hawkins Last updated