Regal elegance and quirky rebellion underwrote the collection by Texan designer Nicole Miller. Inspired by the notoriously gluttonous and glamorous French queen Marie Antoinette, the collection was feminine, floral and fun. However a delicate quirkiness – which included a green haired model and OTT chandelier style necklaces - gave the show a hint of Alice-in-wonderland, in a Queen of Hearts meets Mad Hatter’s tea party sort of way! This theme was strongest in the black and white pinstriped trousers and jackets juxtaposed with delicate floral patterned blouses and dresses.
Whilst evening dresses in the collection exude elegance and sophistication, in sheer nude fabric with beading, other pieces break the mould with ripped skinny jeans and leather waistcoats. Models strode down the runway with indulgent plum coloured lips (courtesy of MAC) and messy plaited chignons, adding to the confident grace of the show. Other key pieces include a floral trench coat, sequinned t-shirts and the continued presence of the wet-look-legging on the catwalk.
Written by Emma Sorrell