LFW Day 3 & 4

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Fashion week can be quite hectic and confusing, sometimes making you forget your true preferences, and leading you to both style and time decisions you wouldn't normally go for. For example, some people dress up for the sake of dressing up, some for street photographers, some for event photographers, but one only needs to refer to two things when discussing the trends of the fall 2015 season: there was the '70s, and then there was the cold. I might as well just end it right there — because that is, really, all you need to know, haha. Basically every big trend revolved around these two categories. We understand the focus on warmth — we saw some record-breaking winter temperatures this year, especially in London, so why not start shopping for next season in the chicest manner possible?

Meanwhile, the '70s as a trend certainly isn't a novel idea, though it was a surprise to see that every city embraced it with the same enthusiasm (as I did haha). London was an exciting mix of everything from the '60s through to the '90s, but the Me' Decade was the overwhelming winner of the season. Thus, it was no surprise for me to choose a '70s outfit for London Fashion Week. This time I attended the Phoebe English and Jacob Birge shows, both in wonderful settings.
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Photos by: FashionWearBook
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Using an unconventional variety of hi-tech fabrics and materials, Jacob Birge presented a quirky autumn/winter 2015 collection at the Freemasons’ Hall for London Fashion Week. The new looks featured belted jackets and cut-out detailing.
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Central Saint Martin’s graduate Phoebe English is a new name to watch. Her collection was conceptual, but underneath all the beautiful layers of draped netting, knotted tulle and gathered latex skirts there were plenty of wearable pieces - corduroy shorts, asymmetric dresses and great high-waist, wide-leg black trousers.
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