Mood board: ‘Your Lies Are Not my Dreams’ was a slogan emblazoned on neckerchiefs at Mouret’s A/W 2020 show, in reference to the reality of Thatcherite Britain in the eighties. It’s also an apt summation of how many in the country are feeling post Brexit. For autumn, Mouret was inspired by the defiant fashion of the decade, and his collection featured pussy bow detail dresses in sparkling lurex, double-breasted suiting in sugary lilac, checked pencil skirts paired with draped blouses and gauzy chiffon organza gowns. The designer was inspired by the DIY aesthetic of stylist and accessories maverick Judy Blame (who was also a focus of Dior’s A/W 2020 men’s offering), apparent in surrealist brooches resembling noses and ears, formed from broken artworks by James Webster and earrings made from encrusted reclaimed wood.
Team work: Mouret teamed up with a host of collaborators for A/W 2020. Accessories came courtesy of sustainability-focused bag label Bottle top, which uses upcycled ring pulls in its chainmail shoulder bags and clutches. Eco-aware shoe label Dear Frances provided footwear, in the form of knee high kitten heel boots.
Finishing touches: Mouret spent the design season considering how to make his business more sustainable. Now 54 per-cent of his brand’s fabrics will be produced in an eco-friendly fashion and the designer aims to operate a carbon neutral business by the end of 2020.
-
Mika Cars wants to build the Mino, a sporty, ultra-compact electric two-seater for the open roadAn evolution of Mika’s Meon electric beach buggy, the little Mino is an ultra-light EV with big-car aspirations
-
Beck on his orchestral shows: 'It's something that can't be simulated by AI'Following two nights at London's Royal Albert Hall, Wallpaper* meets Beck and conductor Edwin Outwater to hear how the pair brought to life Beck's back catalogue with an 80-piece orchestra
-
Formula 1 in photos: 100 memorable momentsA new book, ‘Formula 1: The Impossible Collection’, marks 75 years of the motor-racing championship – a history full of tenacity, triumph and tragedy
-
Inside Louis Vuitton’s Murakami London pop-up, a colourful cartoon wonderland with one-of-a-kind caféWallpaper* takes a tour of the Louis Vuitton x Murakami pop-up in London’s Soho, which celebrates the launch of a new ‘re-edition’ accessories collection spanning the greatest hits from the Japanese artist’s long-running collaboration with the house
-
Get to know Issey Miyake’s innovative A-POC ABLE line as it arrives in the UKAs A-POC ABLE Issey Miyake launches in London this week, designer Yoshiyuki Miyamae gives Wallpaper* the lowdown on the experimental Issey Miyake offshoot
-
Margaret Howell London Fashion Week Women's S/S 2019 -
London Fashion Week S/S 2023: Ahluwalia to Martine RoseThough 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
-
Discover these fashion brands at London Craft WeekDuring London Craft Week, fashion brands including Smythson, Bally and Serapian are hosting events across the capital
-
Nicholas Daley's multicultural roots celebrated in London -
V&A spotlights the sartorial and social significance of the kimonoFor the latest endeavour of London's Victoria and Albert Museum, Kimono: Kyoto to Catwalk explores the evolution of the iconic Japanese garment
-
Erdem A/W 2020 London Fashion Week Women's
