Topshop Unique AW/14 Show - The Review
London Fashion Week is in full swing and on Sunday it was the turn of Topshop Unique to show at the grand Turbine Hall at the Tate Modern.
Due to Twitter, I was able to find out that they were letting a limited number of the public stand and watch the show on the main balcony over looking the Turbine Hall, with a birds eye view of the runway, the clothes and the guests, as well as a packed front row, including: Anna Wintour, Kate Moss, Sir Phillip Green and Kendall Jenner.
The Turbine Hall truly lent itself to the show, with the sharp metal lines contrasting against the bright white lights that reflected of the runway.
After a early arrival and much queuing, I managed to get to the front row of the balcony with a great overlook down onto the runway, which gave us all a chance to watch all of the pre-show buzz. The runway organisers were putting finishing touches to the set, the models were rehearsing and the photographers were franticly setting up there equipment and all compacted on top of each other.
Around 3pm the show started and the collection was full of British attitude, with a 70's student feel as the models stomped down the runway to powerful feminine songs.
Pastel buttermilks and rich ginger knitwear pieces were followed by chunky royal blue and murky emerald jumpers and blanket coats. I loved the English school girl inspired pinafores and little wooly socks that were nestled into knee high grey boots.
The models were kept warm in a array of patch work coloured fur coats and layered sheepskin gilets, all so autominal yet wearable. The evening offerings consisted of; off the shoulder black dresses and delicate applique tops. Along with contrasting lacy fabrics that were layered under structured leather skirts. The whole collection was rounded of with frosted flower prints and jewel tones, completely Unique.
The show lasted for about 20 minutes and just as quickly as people appeared they all dissipated and the Turbine Hall was left empty and echoing once again. It amazes me the amount of pre production that goes into a show, both for the set and backstage, that is then over so quickly.
Around 3pm the show started and the collection was full of British attitude, with a 70's student feel as the models stomped down the runway to powerful feminine songs.
Pastel buttermilks and rich ginger knitwear pieces were followed by chunky royal blue and murky emerald jumpers and blanket coats. I loved the English school girl inspired pinafores and little wooly socks that were nestled into knee high grey boots.
The models were kept warm in a array of patch work coloured fur coats and layered sheepskin gilets, all so autominal yet wearable. The evening offerings consisted of; off the shoulder black dresses and delicate applique tops. Along with contrasting lacy fabrics that were layered under structured leather skirts. The whole collection was rounded of with frosted flower prints and jewel tones, completely Unique.
The show lasted for about 20 minutes and just as quickly as people appeared they all dissipated and the Turbine Hall was left empty and echoing once again. It amazes me the amount of pre production that goes into a show, both for the set and backstage, that is then over so quickly.
I've alway been a loyal shopper at Topshop so to get a preview of the AW/14 Unique collection was amazing and to experience the atmosphere and tension that filled the Turbine Hall was nothing but exciting. What better city to be holding Fashion Week then London.
Whats your experience of London Fashion Week so far?
