Editor's fashion picks from London Fashion Week s/s 2011

Fashion writer Fiona Raisbeck chooses her favourite looks from the London spring/summer 2011 collections.

by Fiona Raisbeck
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Erdem

Erdem, spring/summer 2011, London Fashion Week Erdem spring/summer 2011.

“Using nature, and flowers in particular, as his inspiration once more, Erdem Moralioglu went for a light and virginal mood with this exquisite long sleeved cream dress. It has just the right amount of sexiness thanks to a smattering of embroidered flowers in ruby red and peekaboo lace panels on the chest and thighs. Stunning.”

Christopher Kane

Christopher Kane, spring/summer 2011, London Fashion Week Christopher Kane spring/summer 2011

“Part tribal warrior, part cyberpunk, I love the way this dress makes a print inspired by the tattoos of Japanese gangsters look so pretty with stripes of candy pink adding a pop of colour.”

Mary Katrantzou

Mary Katrantzou, spring/summer 2011, London Fashion Week Mary Katrantzou spring/summer 2011.

“Not only does this striking dress feature a print of a room interior (dining table and chairs below a window looking out to a lush garden in neon pink and mint green), but it also boasts a pelmet-like structure around the shoulders and a skirt of flowing chiffon that closely resembles curtains. It’s quirky, it’s original and if it’s good enough for Vogue Nippon’s Anna Dello Russo, it’s good enough for me.”

Peter Pilotto

Peter Pilotto, spring/summer 2011, London Fashion Week Peter Pilotto spring/summer 2011.

“The crisp white body of this column dress creates a serene mood against the busy blue, black and grey print, creating a gorgeous and dramatic look. I like it, a lot.”

Topshop Unique

Topshop Unique, spring/summer 2011, London Fashion Week Topshop Unique spring/summer 2011.

“This show channelled the ‘70s with a collection brimming with festival queen dresses, glam rock Perspex heels and candy floss crimped hair. Of all the looks though, this one stood out with its dream-like desert come cosmic print, bell sleeves and fringed bag evoking thoughts of heady summer nights of escapism.”

Marios Schwab

Marios Schwab, spring/summer 2011, London Fashion Week Marios Schwab spring/summer 2011.

“The warm caramel tone of this dress is chic, while the glossy leather and black fang-like detail on the chest give it an edge.”

Charles Anastase

Charles Anastase, spring/summer 2011, London Fashion Week Charles Anastase spring/summer 2011.

“Fashion may be having a ‘70s moment right now, but this knitted off the shoulder dress by French designer Charles Anastase is pure 1980s. Part Emmanuelle Seigner in Roman Palanski’s Frantic, part Kelly Kapowski from teen hit Saved By The Bell, it’s sexy and I want it in my wardrobe now.\"

Richard Nicoll

Richard Nicoll, spring/summer 2011, London Fashion Week Richard Nicoll spring/summer 2011.

“This little black dress is anything but boring. What makes it stand out is its asymmetric neckline, gorgeous bouclé material and the touches of sheer black.”

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