Fashion is all about the fabrics, and this London Fashion Week was filled with fabrics of all forms. From eyelet to tulle, London had it all. Let’s take a look at the top fabrics from London Fashion Week.
Crochet
This stylin’ fabric of the seventies made its way back to the runway, with designers like Ashish creating entire ensembles out of it. Mary Kantrantzou went for an intricate design in green, while Christopher Kane and Joseph went for a simpler style. Julian Macdonald expertly wove the crochet to feature cut outs, giving just a flash of skin.
Ashish | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Christopher Kane | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Joseph | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Julien Macdonald | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Mary Katrantzou | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Look cozy and couture with crochet:
Coral Crochet Lace with Eyelash and All-over Scallop Design
Ivory Geometric Crochet Lace
Eyelet
Although eyelet tends to have a sweet summer feel, designers utilized it for this spring season. Antonio Berardi and Christopher Kane showed some skin with the peek-a-boo pattern that eyelet has, while Mary Kantrantzou made sure to cover up. Simone Rocha bunched up this lightweight fabric to form a bulky dress, and Ashish created a modest garment using an immodest fabric.
Antonio Berardi | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Ashish | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Christopher Kane | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Mary Katrantzou | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Simone Rocha | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Wear these eye-catching eyelets:
Ivory Geometric and Floral Striped Embroidered Cotton Eyelet
White Medallion Embroidered Cotton Eyelet with Scalloped Edges
Lamé
Lamé is anything but lame, with shiny exterior that even the stars envy. Emporio Armani channeled the 80’s with lamé pants, while Rejina Pyo and Ralph & Russo went with 80’s style dresses. J.W. Anderson lined a knit dress with lamé for an interesting juxtaposition, while Nicopanda went lamé all over a for a futuristic style.
Emporio Armani | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
J.W. Anderson | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Nicopanda | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Ralph & Russo | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Rejina Pyo | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Look lovely in lamé:
Helmut Lang Polyester Lining with a Metallic Silver All-Over Foil
Beige Cotton Canvas with Metallic Copper Crackle Laminate
Shirting
Shirting was used on more than just shirts this season. Antonio Berardi and Daks created dresses out of shirting, while Belstaff and Fashion East simply made dresses out of shirts! Eudon Choi utilized shirting for exactly what it was made for, creating a puffy-sleeved, professional ensemble.
Antonio Berardi | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Belstaff | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Daks | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Eudon Choi | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Fashion East | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Helmut Lang Lilac Parachute Cotton Shirting
Blue and Purple Hairline Striped Cotton Shirting
Tulle
Designers were taken with tulle this season. Fashion East and Erdem used tulle as an accent, layering it under other parts of the ensemble. Molly Goddard created an interesting piece with tulle hanging from the dress, while Nicopanda used a simple drape to let the tulle talk for itself. Osman created a tulle cape, perfect for going out on a windy night.
Erdem | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Fashion East | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Molly Goddard | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Nicopanda | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Osman | Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear
Take up these tulles:
Periwinkle Wide Nylon Tulle
Black Leonardo Plus Soft Tulle
What fabric looked the most fabulous at London Fashion Week? Let me know in the comments!
