Christopher Kane’s S/S ’14 runway show at London Fashion Week was refreshingly unlike anything you’ve seen. Definitely one of the most powerful collections of fashion month.
The collection started off with sparkling, silvery grey beaded or brocade looks with cool teardrop-shaped strategically cut out, followed by mostly sheer pale mint green skirts and dresses – none of which felt too precious.
Pastel sweatshirts with words like “flower” and “petal” transformed into beautifully embroidered floral skirts and stunning draped satin formal dresses in silver and gold.
Then came pieces that literally featured a diagram explaining photosynthesis or pointing out the parts of a flower. A successful attempt at making a floral print look new? I think so! Groundbreaking, right Miranda Priestly? It could’ve looked too gimmicky or crafty, but Kane totally made it work. It’s his ability to meld brilliant design, pure creative energy and a sense of humor that makes him unlike any other designer out there – and one who appeals to seemingly everyone.
