London Autumn/Winter '08

Christopher Kane
Of all the new generation of designers on the London scene, it's the swarthy Scot Christopher Kane who looks set to convert the hype into a lasting label. Working as a duo with his sister Tammy, Kane injects a dose of eclectic, not to mention imaginative, inspiration into each of his collections, steering a neat path between the artistic creations of Mr Pugh and something more instantly marketable, buyable and wearable. This, the fourth outing on the London circuit, definitely veered towards the latter description.

From the charcoal over-sized cashmere poncho of the opening to the ethereal, sheer organza eveningwear, embellished with glossy paillettes, there was little about Autumn/Winter '08 collection that wasn't instantly beautiful.

With a dash of Millais in the floatiness of the silhouettes, romance was combined with a futuristic Sixties vibe. Structure and shape were added to the organza fabric with panels of metallic sequins in places, heavy fabric flocking and the ubiquitous plastic paillettes that tied together almost every look. A colour palette of charcoal, black, nude, olive and cream added an element of demure glamour.

Images: Catwalking.com