Amelia’s Magazine | Leutton Postle: London Fashion Week A/W 2012 Catwalk Review

Leutton Postle A/W 2012 by Vicky Ink, aka Vicky Fallon.

Leutton Postle were one of the most exciting new designers that I encountered last season and so it was with anticipation that I attended their latest showing, soundtracked by the perfect mash up of squally post 80s beats.

Leutton Postle AW 2012 - photo by Amelia Gregory

Leutton Postle A/W 2012 by Kristina Grundberg.

Models with coloured brows or mesh facemasks wore a plethora of long knitted garments in a more sombre colour palette than was used for S/S 2012. Burnt oranges, copper, royal blue, mint green, yellow, burgundy – these were colours that on paper shouldn’t go together but worked brilliantly in this zany collection. Viewing these garments up close is always a treat as there is so much detail going on – geometric shapes in bobble knits were worn with tribal face patterned pencil skirt and jacket combos, created through a combination of jacquard knit and metallic applique. I can only begin to imagine the huge amount of work that must go into creating such a collection.

Leutton Postle AW 2012 - photo by Amelia Gregory

Leutton Postle A/W 2012 by Abi Hall.

Matching metallic applique belt bags cinched the waists of baggy knee length tops, oversized eyeballs or giant doll-like faces with great sprouting masses of woolly hair emblazened across the whole front or back. Drawstring clutch bags hinted at a possible move in the direction of accessories, which I am sure would be much appreciated by fans. Nothing was left unembellished in this collection – from leggings to tasselled shoes, all felt the Leutton Postle effect. I love that knitwear is experiencing such a whole hearted renaissance… long may it last.

Leutton Postle AW 2012 - photo by Amelia Gregory

All photography by Amelia Gregory.