Ashley Isham SS12, 16th September 2011, London Fashion Week

On friday the 16th of September in the evening, Ashley Isham presented his collection at Il Bottacio.

Background:

Ashley Isham is a Singaporean designer who took on courses first at the London

College of Fashion, and later at Central St Martin's College. He became famous by designing an outfit for Zara Phillips (the daughter of Princess Anne) at the Royal Ascot Events of 2002.

The Spring / Summer 2012 collection is mainly based on roman drapes over short and long dresses made of jersey, and paisley chiffon. Some of them are also made of golden leather with stylish cuts, while the colours of the set range from summery plain blue or beige to flowery patterns. Some of the models were wearing bridal weils, decorated with different ornaments and russian-inspired crowns. 

                                          

                                    

                                           

                                      

                                 

                        

Bernard Chandran SS12, 16th September 2011, London Fashion Week

 On Friday, the 16th of September Bernard Chandran presented his Spring / Summer collection at "Il Bottacio", nearby Hyde Park

Background:

Bernard Chandran is a malaysian designer who studied fashion in Malaysia and at the Paris Fashion School. He initially developed his brand through a shop in Kuala Lumpur, before expanding abroad.

For this collection he was inspired by the 50s and also by his own mother. He presented a variety of clothes in different colours (grey, silver, turquoise blue, green), mixing the 50s stylish shapes with modern materials (jersey, silk satin, feathers), giving to the clothes a sophisticated twist.