Our US blog, Shiny Style, reports:
Matthew Williamson's show Tuesday morning exploded with colour. Pinks, oranges, blues, purples and greens burst onto the runway in a rainbow of hues. Wearable separates included cigarette trousers, bubble minis, maxi dresses, and tailored jackets. But it was his shiny PVC that really got folks talking.
Is the fetish trend over? If you ask Williamson, then apparently not. His pink and black PVC numbers, including a shiny corset top and trousers, appeared to pop out of nowhere. While I adore his boldness, in terms of continuity, I think the black PVC might have been best left on the shelf. Although there is no denying that it will win fans with the celeb-pack - his front row featured the likes of Daisy Lowe, plus her miniature dog (has she been taking a note out of Paris Hilton's book?)
It was his relaxed bohemian pieces, which the Brit designer is best known for, that really caught my eye. Toning down the psychedelic prints, in favour of more embellished Art-Deco styles, meant that his biggest strength lay within the details.
P.S. Take note of the accessories used in the show - they are are Williamson's own designs, a new collection under his namesake label also debuted during the show.
[Images: courtesy of Frazer Harrison/Coutorture]
