Amelia’s Magazine | Review of catwalk show Krystof Strozyna S/S 2014 show for Londo Fashion Week on 14th September

Original illustration inspired by Krystof Strozyna's Spring/Summer 2014 at London Fashion week
Krystof Strozyna S/S 2014 by Rosa and Carlotta Crepax


There was a real buzz before the Krystof Strozyna show and this designer more than lived up to expectations on the day. At first glance his collection looked very simple but it fast became apparent that attention to detail was key to this polished show. Models with blunt cut bobs and heavy brows really turned heads whilst sharp cut outs and bold contrasting colours on top of a cool neutral palette really caught the eye. It was a fine balancing act but the oversized pockets and structured collars were an interesting addition that didn’t distract from the overall simplicity. The recurring graphic lip shape –  a fresh yet abstract take on pop art – was a fun inclusion among what felt like a very grown up aesthetic. The final applause was electric as Krystof Strozyna had performed magic by making the simple camisole and shift covetable and a mid-calf cut desirable. This was a collection of fresh and minimal pieces that I would definitely like to wear come spring.

Krystof Strozyna SS2014 By Vicky Ink
Krystof Strozyna S/S 2014 by Vicky Ink

Krystof Strozyna SS 2014

Krystof Strozyna SS 2014

Krystof Strozyna SS 2014

Krystof Strozyna SS 2014

Krystof Strozyna SS 2014

Krystof Strozyna SS 2014

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Krystof Strozyna SS 2014

Krystof Strozyna SS 2014

Krystof Strozyna SS 2014

Krystof Strozyna SS 2014

All photography by Amelia Gregory.

Categories ,Fashion Scout, ,Freemasons’ Hall, ,Illustrated Moodboard, ,Kerry Flint, ,Krystof Strozyna, ,London Fashion Week, ,minimal, ,minimalist, ,Report, ,review, ,Rosa and Carlotta Crepax, ,S/S 2014, ,show, ,Spring/Summer 2014, ,tailoring, ,Vicky Ink

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Amelia’s Magazine | Bath in Fashion 2013: A review of the Designer Fashion Show

Bath in Fashion by youdesignme1
Bath in Fashion illustration by youdesignme

Staged by the renowned John Walford, this Bath based show aimed to rival the best of them. Held on Friday the 19th of April in The Assembly Rooms (which is also the home of The Fashion Museum), this show brought out the most fashion conscious of this lovely little spa city. Shops and brands exhibiting their wares included Bloomsbury, Austin Reed, Prey, Howl and Wolf,The Frock Exchange and Paul Smith. There was even a section dedicated to Bath Spa University student collections, all of it sponsored by high end jeweller Mallory.

Bath in Fashion

Bath in Fashion

Bath in Fashion

Bath in Fashion

Bath in Fashion
Animals made from Linen and Champagne shaped fancy dress costumes from the 1400s were just some of the diverse exhibitions and events on show as part of this years Bath in Fashion 2013 and this kitten-walk displayed the same range and variety as the rest of the festival. Men, women, ballerinas, flower-girls, baggy jumpers, eye-wear and lingerie: all got their time in the spotlight.

Bath in Fashion

Bath in Fashion

Bath in Fashion

Bath in Fashion

Bath in Fashion

The baby-blue walls and extravagant chandeliers of The Assembly Rooms reminded me of the surroundings at The Savoy LFW Gyunel Show I attended this season. The interiors of a venue always make a huge difference to the impact of the show itself, and the glitzy decor definitely gave these collections some extra oomph.

Bath in Fashion by Warren Clarke
Bath in Fashion by Warren Clarke

Bath in Fashion

Bath in Fashion

Bath in Fashion

Standing at the back of the room, I could hear three women, one holding a young ‘un chattering away, giggling at the cheeky smile of a middle-aged male model who, whether clad in shorts or suited up, never failed to excite the female members of the audience. The most significant thing about this show was the audience: a far cry from the young, tottering heels and extravagant, celebrity attended shows of Londres, this down to earth audience gave the show a friendly atmosphere. At LFW the audience are an attraction in themselves and many people spend their time scouting for familiar star-studded faces in the audience while they glance over the collections. This audience was mixed, and rather than the young, fresh faces in the crowd I’m used to, the audience was made up of a more mature crowd: presumably women with actual cash to splash.

Bath in Fashion by youdesignme
Bath in Fashion illustration by youdesignme

Bath in Fashion

Bath in Fashion

Bath in Fashion

Bath in Fashion

I have a few clear favourites among the collections: umbrellas lined with grey city-scapes, and pouffy skirts, as well as colourful baggy jumpers featuring geometric prints. Each time the lights changed there was a new surprise, from girls laden with three or four bags, piled up on each arm, to uber-revealing outfits showing hip-bones and side-boob. For one collection girls wearing dresses adorned with fake birds were styled carrying flowers, and yet another look featured minimal bold lipstick and dark sunglasses.

Bath in Fashion

Bath in Fashion

Bath in Fashion

Bath in Fashion

Bath in Fashion

Bath House Fashion by Emma Ferry
Bath in Fashion by Emma Ferry

With the knowledge that Bath in Fashion 2013 was almost over for another year, there was a vague sense of sadness as the show drew to a close. Bath in Fashion is a great week in this little town, where the shops, the streets and exhibitions all take the quiet little city by storm. Known for being just a little bit posh, Bath has built a reputation for it’s lovely little boutiques, and love of all things vintage. This is something obvious from the catwalk itself, which shows the city at its most fashionable.

Bath in Fashion

Bath in Fashion

Bath in Fashion

Bath in Fashion

Bath in Fashion

Bath in Fashion by Daniel Alexander
Mallory Show by Daniel Alexander

Categories ,Austin Reed, ,Bags, ,Bath, ,Bath In Fashion, ,Bath Spa Student, ,Bloomsbury, ,catwalk, ,collection, ,Dresses, ,Flowers, ,Howl and Wolf, ,Mallory, ,Prey, ,The Fashion Museum

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