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Alex S Yu autumn/winter 2017 collection presentation for LFW

Alex S Yu autumn/winter 2017 collection presentation | LFW
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Experimental, young and avant-garde, Alex S Yu’s autumn/winter 2017 collection was a riotous bricolage of orange, cobalt blue, silver and pink – to name a few, it was hard to think of a colour that wasn’t used – in a brilliant assortment of textures and fabrics.

Ruffles scurried across hemlines, brushed teddy sleeves and glittering lurex made the scrap box aesthetic an absolute visual delight.

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The array of fabrics gave the collection an arts and crafts vibe, whilst the designer’s name was branded into black bands, which were strapped across a number of dresses, skirts and shirts, adding a distinctive claim to the designs. It seemed that orange is the new black, as the shade was elemental in much of Yu’s collection. It didn’t matter if colours clashed: there was a no-rule mentality disregarding any style clichés. 

A generous amount of 80s-esque ruffles and in silk, organza and metallic finishes helped form an eclectic mixture of silhouettes and shapes.

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All of the models donned fluffy sliders, adding a quirky touch to the sporty feel. The tweaked element of sportswear was also depicted in a grey bomber jacket with cobalt trimmings. 

Vertical and horizontal stripes were integrated across a handful of pieces, including crisp cotton shirts, adding a contemporary twist to the collection.

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The Alex S Yu woman was depicted in this presentation as lively, eccentric and carefree, rebelling against the rules of style and going to the beat of her own drum.

Isobel Bridgwood
Photos: Amy Smith

For further information about Alex S Yu visit here.

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