Certainly there's no ignoring the presence of a growing Scottish incumbent in London who are pushing to communicate our nation's wealth of creative talent. At LFW this season big hitters like Christopher Kane and Pringle of Scotland certainly made an impression but it was over on the side-lines at a main schedule presentation that I smiled to see a year-old brand enjoy its first fashion week foray.
Many a look of confusion and disdain is shared between everyday commuters as show-goers totter off the tube at Temple in their impractical footwear and headache inducing headpieces. How absurd fashion week must seem to the average Londoner and what laughs they must have about weird and wonderful LFW sights. Here's five things that made us double take this season…
Your fingers and toes might be thawing out in the warmer weather but that doesn't mean it's time to forget about winter. In the world of fashion we're already looking forward to a new cold spell - it's Autumn Winter 2015….
At London Fashion Week the views of the designers themselves reflect the divided opinion of our nation, from Vivienne Westwood's wholehearted YES vote to Christopher Kane's support of the NO campaign, the prospect of an independent Scotland has everyone talking.
"You have to be inquisitive and use your personal experiences to fuel your work,"Rankin told me when asked for his best advice.
Hi Karen, tell us about you and your work Well I'm an accessories designer based in Edinburgh. I started my own label in 2012 after I graduated from the Royal College of Art in London. I started out literally making scarves by hand on my kitchen table. Now everything is made in Italy and although it's a small company, it's become my full-time job. The aim is to create affordable luxury. We keep things unique and special by producing limited editions and working on exclusives as opposed to things with a huge price tag. I'm a perfectionist and try to make things which are of absolutely impeccable quality, which tell a unique story and which you can treasure forever. I'm not anti fast-fashion but I think it's important to question where your clothes have come from.
With its remarkably successful charm bracelets, the Danish jewellers has enjoyed mass appeal for years. Despite its popularity I've never thought of Pandora as, dare I say it, cutting edge. Then presenter Jameela Jamil came along and gave the brand her cool-girl seal of approval.
Towards the end of the week, however we were graced with blue skies and the large numbers of international press who were visiting London en route to Milan, were fully able to appreciate our home grown fashion scene.
Kane continues to surpass expectations with the sheer variety of his work. In the past he has discussed his intention to follow a natural flow of ideas rather than adhering strictly to the same theme each season.
The Autumn Winter showcase started with a storm yesterday and seas of shivering brollies huddled around the main BFC show tent.
