So I’m sitting on the train scribbling in my note pad on my way home from the LMFF Runway 6 show. Bit of an unglamorous end to an otherwise glamorous event. The show began with a Kubric reference (there were a few throughout the show). A number of male models dressed in all white Jack London gear walked around with canes and bowler hats imitating the Droogs from ‘A clockwork orange’.

After that brief introduction Alpha 60 opened the show with there trademark black and white graphic prints on loose tunic style garments which is a welcome relief from the skinny look of the many seasons past. Parrots alongside albino peacocks were the subject of visual representation on the loose billowing garments. I already have my eye on one of the silky tops with the parrot print that I want, nay need. The neutral colour pallet was lovely and complimented the graphics. Carly Hunter Followed Alpha 60 with loose dresses trimmed with gold zip teeth. Emphasis was on drape with jersey being the fabric of choice. It was a very simple collection that I can see definitely finding its way into many a wardrobe.

Nom*d hit us with its visual deconstruction of garments next. The collection had a delightfully androgynous look influenced by tales of little red riding hood and sequences from the Hitchcock classic ‘The Shining’. Both male and female models were wearing bonnet style garments as head coverings fashioned out of knit garments. Tie die and layering seamed to hit the spot for winter. All the exits cumulated in one almost totally red deconstructed layered outfit that any bad, bad wolf could not resist. (What a terrible joke). There’s another one for the wish list.

The next cab of the rank was S!X and there anarchistic vision of winter 2010. Again layering and garment deconstruction were displayed with pirate flags and dark union jack flags. A more relaxed tailoring was seen with wider cut shorts and cropped jackets. S!X also showed monstrously oversized fur like cropped coats with extra sleeves and excess volume that tickled my fancy.

Zambesi followed with loser silhouettes and asymmetric hemlines. I was quite excited by the cropped pants for the guys, time to get the scissors out and attack my wardrobe? I think so! Leather trimming was big in this collection worn with oversized burgundy t-shirts with a stylised crucifix cross aboriginal art print in white. Loved it.

Limedrop’s cloud print collection was next. The designers showed again voluminous easy wearing pieces with the very summery cloud print, which is a great idea for a winter range. Add one more thing to my growing wish list. Much to my delight cropped trousers made a strong stance on the runway.

Jack London was next to offer its take on a classic slim suit. The look this season was sportier with white sneakers to contrast with the suits. Tweed made an appearance for winter followed by a pretty darn special man-cape. Jack the Ripper, eat your heart out. That needs to work its way into my wardrobe. TV finished the show with geometric patterns with draped garments. The pallet was muted with bursts of citrus and orange. The designers even brought back the much loved 90’s mum floral fabric in a variety of garments.

Runway 6 ended with the return of the Droogs after which the audience spilled outside in a fashion flash flood. (nasty) and before I knew it the night was over. I grabbed a few complimentary Raffaellos and went home. Glamorous.

by Vlad Kanevsky