Style is an expression of self. But has the world of fashion turned on its head? Women’s fashion is becoming more masculine while men’s clothes are taking clearly on feminine lines. At this year’s London Fashion Week, the gender debate is likely to be much heated.
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The New York Times’ fashion critic, Suzy Menkes declared that some fashion shows, especially that of JW Anderson, had reignited the “masculine-feminine debate in the 21st century.”
Designers such as Anderson, Astrid Andersen and Lee Roach are pushing the boundaries of what has traditionally been considered “men’s wear.”
But this is nothing new. Fashion may indeed be returning to the past ages when men wore one-shouldered dresses and Persian warriors adorned high heels. Some cultures and religions today still find it acceptable for men to wear robes and gowns from kaftans, djellabas and of course the robes worn by the Pope, Boundaries are being reset and designers are stretching ideas to the limit. An open-backed top, is the ultimate feminine symbol but designer Roach showed skirts draped around the neck like scarves.
Will the trend continue this year? London Fashion Week is a great time to visit the capital not just for those who have a eye for glamor but anyone who has an interest in fashion and latest trends. LFW runs from Feb. 14-18 and offers insights into the latest designs from the world’s top fashion houses.
More than 200 designers — from Britain and across the world — will showcase their talents over the 6 days. A British brand that has made a mark is Hunter, whose Wellington boots were introduced on super model Kate Moss in 2005. The Guardian newspaper writes that the world of high fashion and Wellingtons are set to clash again as Hunter is all set to introduce a new line of boots.
“We have always maintained that a unique opportunity exists to develop Hunter from a British heritage brand into a global lifestyle brand,” Alasdhair Willis, Hunter’s creative director told the Guardian.
Hunter will be vying for attention with British clothing brands like Burberry and Barbour, both of which have global presence.
Along with Paris, Milan and New York, London Fashion Week is one of the world’s biggest fashion showcases. It is glitzy, glamorous and by invitation only. The beautiful Somerset House, located in the heart of London, will play host to the mega fashion event.
Fashion is big business and the LFW attracts buyers from around the world. It is estimated that it will generate hundreds of millions of dollars, a boom for the city and the entire industry.
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