Peter Pilotto

Although it was only last week when London was overwhelmed by the always much anticipated Fashion Week, the fashion world is still in awe. It seems almost cruel to make events as great as these a mere 5 days long, but the amount of shows crammed into such a short space of time is what makes the entire spectacle what it is- one of the best weeks in the year. As to be expected there are simply too many shows worthy of a mention when thinking of the highlights, Burberry didn’t fail to impress with doing what they do best- class, Simone Rocha’s nostalgic show was deferential as much as it was a stunning ingenious collection and Rhianna’s one hour delay may not have been in her attendees’ best interest but it would have been a nice conciliation that the limelight was returned to the much more deserving Thomas Tait that evening. As always London Fashion Week will have the critics and fashion devotees in discussion for days to come before Milan kicks it all off again.

However there was a brand that stood out momentously on the fourth morning of the event as it clashed with Sophia Webster’s eccentric and fantastical collection launch. Peter Pilotto’s and Christopher de Vos’ AW’13 Ready-to Wear collection was truly incredible. Peter Pilotto is a half-Italian, half-Austrian designer who partnered up with a former fellow student at the Antwerp Royal Academy of Fine Arts, de Vos, and what a truly brilliant decision that was

The pair came up with a bold colourful Ready-to-Wear collection fuelled by Spanish influences particularly those of Spanish renaissance artists. By adding brush stroke-like embroidery to bright coloured bolero toreador-style jackets they achieved elegance as well as pure skilful creations, firmly establishing their status as two of the most exciting fashion talents London has seen this week. Whilst achieving designs that expressed originality above all else they touched upon current much appreciated trends such as pencil as well as peplum skirts with large slits and slashes through the centre and masculine structures to overcoats, sleeves  and mannish trousers yet keeping an air of elegance to each garment through intricate patterns and beautiful use of material

The entire collection was well structured, accomplished and had an element of continuity giving the entire show the recognition of an art piece much like the ones the pair primarily wanted to pay homage to.

You can find a range of Peter Pilotto styles at http://www.fluidity-f2.com