Sophia Webster spring/summer 2017 collection presentation for LFW

Colourfully dressed and made up like 1960s It girls, models swung from birdcages at the presentation of Sophia Webster’s spring 2017 collection.

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Catering for every heel preference – from the super high to the practically flat – the shoes were characteristically vibrant. This season, the designer drew inspiration from two very disparate sources: Dreamgirls on the one hand, Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds on the other. The result was a series of 60s-inspired shapes in tropical, bird of paradise colours; Dolly Birds of Paradise, Webster called it.

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Alongside her signature butterfly wing stilettos and daring knee-high sandals, Webster also touched on new territory with a series of delicate flat pumps, chunky platforms and a new contoured heel shape. As one might expect, given the theme, there was an overwhelming kaleidoscope of florals and feathers, blooming across sandals, T-bar stilettos and slide-on mules.

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As the perfect companion to her shoes, Webster also offered a series of eye-catching bags, from totes to clutches. Whilst some bore playful, oversized slogans, others matched the botanical theme of the footwear.

 

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 Sophia Webster is already one of the most popular designers in London, and the decision to expand and diversify her offering can only serve to propel her to new heights – it’s hard to imagine any woman who wouldn’t want at least one pair of shoes from this collection.

Grace Cain
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