Holly Fulton took inspiration from pictures of 'women and cats in the sixties' to create this collection. Holly Fulton added her usual injection of fun into the collection but this time a hint of glamour was added in the form of crystallised lounge coats, shimmering prom dresses and bouffant hairstyles. 

HOUSE OF HOLLAND

All eyes were on the conveyor belt catwalk that provided the backdrop for House Of Hollands uptown style collection on the second day of LFW. Graphic stripes echoed the warning tape on the catwalk edge while leather trousers gave a distinct tough girl edge. Velvet dresses were short and chic, dogtooth checks in pink and purple were splashed around coats and mini dresses, while fluffy sheepskin jackets in marshmallow shades set the trend for next season.

JULIEN MCDONALD

 The ideal Julien Mcdonald girl turns heads without being over the top and is sexy without being in your face. This season she breezed down the catwalk wearing dresses that were the gothic side of glamorous. The collection was packed with materials such as luxe silks, lace and PVC with a palette of mainly black with splashes of jewel colours. The majority of the clothes were high necked, and the focus was on the legs with high splits and fishnet panels giving glimpses of skin underneath. Julien just keeps getting better. 

MOTHER OF PEARL

Amy Powney, creative director at Mother of Pearl referenced the styles of her teenage icons Winona Ryder and Claire Danes for a collection dripping with 90's style creations. What i love about the collection is its commercialism, the sporty chic track trousers and cute wallpaper print bomber jackets  are two among many wearable pieces. 

ORLA KIELY 

This Orla Kiely collection was nostalgia soaked, with a muted seventies palette and heritage fabrics among the mock library backdrop making me feel like i was back in the classroom (but a much more fashionable one) We see glimpses of three decades, with seventies fabrics, eighties skirts and sixties-style mini skirts. 

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(All images from Vogue)

Bora Aksu is one of my favourite designers, and one that i always look forward to watching during London fashion week. He specialises in bringing craft to his clothing along with the touch of romance that he's known for. The collection began punky in navy with pencil skirt and leather look ensembles and then wandered in to the classic Aksu look of opulent lace with a gothic edge. The show ended with feminine pinks and lilacs with textured leaves appliquéd onto gowns. 

PAUL COSTELLOE

Paul Costelloe was never really a designer I'd paid much attention to, but after seeing this sweet, kooky collection I'll definitely remember to in the future. There was a definite nod to the 80's in terms of materials with velvet, tweed and mohair being the predominant textures among a collection of ruffles, shift dresses, off the shoulder dresses and bell sleeves. My favourites are the emerald green smock dresses, along with the pink boucle boyfriend coat. 

JEAN-PIERRE BRAGANZA 

Jean-Pierre Braganza described his ideal Braganza woman as "ahead of her time, this woman is a modern incarnation of an exacting film noir vixen and wartime heroin". Aviation was the theme with warplane graphics on tunics, sky high heels and airborne-ready jackets. The overall collection was engineered and industrial but with a distinctly glamorous edge. 

Eudon Choi

Jackets were the real winners in this collection, with geometric shapes inspired by the Japanese architectural movement. I love how these shapes were combined with seventies floral wallpaper patterns in colours like teal and pink. The designer wanted the collection to feel 'fresh and new' and he definitely achieved that. 

DAKS 

Possibly my favourite of day one, Daks presented a collection inspired by 60's bikers, with models clad in leather jackets, mod style mini dresses and biker caps strutting down the runway. A few softer moments came with tulip printed jackets and skirts paired with leather trousers and jackets to add a feminine edge. 

That's it for my summary of Day 1! 

Bryony x

(All images from Vogue and London Fashion Week)

During such a busy time in Fashion, I think it's important that we look to the older generation and realise how much inspiration and wisdom they bring to not only the fashion world, but the world in general. There has recently been a trend for the older generation being used in fashion with companies such as Loreal using the likes of Meryl Streep to advertise their products. Various companies are starting to recognise the strength in wisdom, with Céline using older model Joan Didion in a campaign. I think it's so important and about time that big companies started using older models as inspiration, and that we as a younger generation recognise how admirable their experience and wisdom is, rather than ignoring it or brushing it off. 

The pictures below show how style doesn't fade with age!

Both sets of my grandparents are honestly amazing in so many ways. My dads mum and dad are always on adventurous holidays and even take people older than them (my grandad is 85) on day trips. My mums mum and dad (in the pictures below) are both in their 70's and you'd never guess it. My grandad is always up a ladder doing jobs, and going for long walks. He does a 60 second plank every night which is more than i can manage most of the time. My nan always looks so elegant and has more style than a lot of girls my age do. They provide me with so much inspiration and knowledge everyday just by being in their presence, and i'm so glad that they are as youthful and energetic as they are. Together they prove that age doesn't mean a thing, spirit does, and they aren't alone in that. 

Me with my mums mum and dad.

Now is the time for the older generation. Gone are the days where the ages of 60+ were considered 'old', nowadays you can be young at 75 and that belief is increasing with each year. I think it's about time both the public and big brands started respecting the older ages more, after all, if it wasn't for them, none of us would be here. 

Bryony x 

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This trend will be fairly easy to imitate, and what with the high street already cottoning on to it, it couldn't be easier to snap yourself up a piece of this growing trend, with a bag or a pair of shoes that will instantly lift your outfit.

TWO STRAP METALLIC SHOES. Dune

DEENA AND OZZY CLUTCH BAG. Urban Outfitters

METALLIC HEELED SANDALS. Topshop

WHISTLES LEATHER CLUTCH BAG. Asos

METALLIC ZIP FRONT BACKPACK. New Look

METALLIC LACE UPS. Topshop

METALLIC FAUX SNAKESKIN SLIDERS. Missguided 

LEATHER SLOUCHY SHOPPER BAG. Accessorize

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Top images from WGSN.

Trainers are decorated in brushstrokes, graffiti graphics and digital designs, in multicoloured palettes. 

Designers such as Chanel and Y-3 have branched out into active footwear and are dominating the worlds streets. My favourites are the Chanels on the bottom left. 

I CAN SEE A RAINBOW

A huge variety of bright electric colours are mixed together in mainly ombré or colour blocking. The colours that are most popular are classic primary palettes and neon colours. 

SLIP

The slip on style sneaker isn't one we are unfamiliar with now, as this particular shoe has been on the hughstreet for a few seasons now. It's popular amongst men and women and is made in all kinds of materials, colours and prints. 

FABRICS 

Everything from hi-tops to runners and slip ons are adorned this season with a variety of fabrics such as tweed, boucle and houndstooth wovens for a fresh take on the sneaker. 

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SELFRIDGES 

Selfridges hold an annual project with an aim to seek out and showcase the best young talent in the UK. This year however, the project came with a twist as the department store are backing older artists who have retired, and renamed the initiative Bright Old things. Each retired artist has been given a window display, with each one dedicated to the individuals particular craft. 

HARVEY NICHOLS 

Harvey Nichols window displays are inspired by art galleries and showcase sculptures. Usually, the department stores can be crammed and busy but these ones have been striped back, and the product placing and lighting are similar to that of an art gallery. I love the organic, minimal approach to this window. 

HARRODS 

Even though London Fashion week is showcasing creations meant for Autumn/Winter, Harrods window was delicately spring like, with oversized sculptural flowers of all different shapes and sizes dotted around the display. I love how the lighting gives the window a moon kissed, magical aura. 

Carrying on the lighting theme, Harrods beauty brands such as Nars, Laura Mercier and La Prairie showcase their products along side video screens showing the looks with Hollywood style backstage lights framing the windows. 

LIBERTYS

As i've said previously, the 70's has been a massive trend during the fashion weeks and Libertys pay homage to the era of the year in this tropical themed window. Lighting is a massive element in this window with suspended plant lamps used to illuminate the display. These give off a feel of being in a greenhouse which i think is really clever and sets off the 70's trend brilliantly. 

BROWNS 

Alice Archer was recently commissioned to create a collection for the store, which was showcased in this flower-power like window display for the store during London Fashion week. There's a obvious cartoon theme here too, with 2D clouds, flowers and sundays scattered around the display. 

TOPSHOP

Topshop stuck to what they know with another digital themed window display to support its social media campaign for Fashion Week. One window encourages customers to get involved on social media, while the other one used a digital film to support Newgen emerging talent. 

I love all of these displays, especially the first three, but my favourite has to be Seflridges, as the concept behind it is authentic and original, and goes much further than just trying to sell Selfridges products. 

Bryony x

All images and information from WGSN