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Minki autumn/winter 2017 collection presentation for LFW

Minki autumn/winter 2017 collection presentation | LFW
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Isobel Bridgwood Shot by Amy Smith

An immediate sentiment leaped out at me when I first encountered Minki’s autumn/winter 2017 collection: I longed to be a child again.

Minki managed to do a powerful thing: he embraced a child-like freedom and let it uncontrollably manifest into a riot of powder blue silk dresses, pinstripes and wonderfully awry felt.

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Black jumper dresses were animated by magenta, yellow and cyan felt, divided by wiggly lines and brushed until heavily texturised.

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Red, navy and white pinstripes were printed onto cotton dresses and paired with white above-the-ankle socks, reminiscent of a twee school uniform.

This gleeful playfulness was emphasised by the models swaying and dancing coyly; rather than being statuesque, they were interactive and tangible, bringing the designs even more to life.

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It was as though a little girl dug into her arts and crafts box. The collection inspired nostalgia, memories and images that resonate with the joys of childhood. A strong focus on the unconventional fabrics used brought an element of progressiveness in Minki’s designs; this time, it brought a sweet sentiment of innocent days to life.

Isobel Bridgwood
Photos: Amy Smith

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