Fashion illustrator Megan St Clair live illustrates London Fashion Week AW19
‘You have no time to think, you just have to draw’ – read the full article on Evening Standard Insider.
While these days the fashion pack capture the shows with their phones held aloft, illustrator Megan St Clair gets sketching.
ASAI
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Bringing his experience of British culture to the forefront, this was a new step for A Sai Ta whose known best for his neon tie die roll necks – a tonal collection which felt country, warm and classic.
Ashley Williams
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AFrom the diamanté hair-clips to the updated grandma knits – it’s a 90s vibe for aw19 from Williams. I loved the colour spectrum of kitch accessories from tiaras to GIRLs pumps.
Marta Jakubowski
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Jakubowski’s suiting came with quilted detail which was placed to ensure it didn’t disturb the cut, a hard task executed perfectly… while her cut away collaged block colour knits were also a favourite.
RUE L
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Outerwear will always be my favourite, Rue L’s was no different – with panelled bright colour and intricate details, I’ll be dreaming of the oversized leather jacket for weeks…
Ports 1961
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A mature mash up, Ports 1961 took prints and suiting to the next level – beautiful cut outs, draped in elegance with a powerful woman vibe throughout.
Ashish
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As per it was a sparkling affair, with big hair and big dreams – a crochet dream made of sequins to be exact. It’s noted it took 72 colors of sequins to create the crochet blanket effect used throughout his AW19 collection…
Jasper Conran
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A lesson in simplicity, it was a chic collection with cuts for the every-woman. From the two-tone graphic prints and everyday to evening range it was a perfect showcase of how keeping it simple works.
Richard Malone
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From his textiles to his voluminous cuts, Richard’s clothes are brought to life by life as such – his woman can’t not feel confident and bright whilst wearing his fuzzy knits, balloon sleeves and immaculate tailoring.
Roberta Einer
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A colourfilled morning, from the glitz of a sequin trimmed mini to a tartan moment it gave the fearless woman a wardrobe – a delight of neon and print.
Pringle of Scotland
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Bringing the Scottish tartan to its signature knits – Pringle gave us an insight into how knitwear doesn’t just mean jumpers. I left feeling in need of a knit two piece…
Bethany Williams
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A conscious collection, Bethany has a voice for others through beautifully sustainable weaves and stunning artwork printed throughout the collection which was inspired by Liverpool’s Adelaide House, a women’s shelter.
Designer write ups (see below) and live illustrations by Megan St Clair.