Fashion Highlight: Bold Prints for London Fashion Week Spring 2013 via Erdem, Matthew Williamson, and Mary Katzrantzou

September 18, 2012

While I pledge my love to the styles of a few NYFW designers (weren’t Zac Posen’s designs last week lovely?) I also love some of the styles created by London Fashion Week Designers.  I noticed quite a few prints and they were definitely more bold this season, in color, if not in the pattern itself.  I’m most surprised by how much I like Matthew Williamson’s styles – they are normally a bit too boho chic for me, but isn’t the red dress just plain gorgeous? I may also have to put an Erdem dress on my must have list; the texture on some of his pieces is phenomenal!

Here are a few favorites from:

Erdem

The mood was full of statement prints in light blue and coral – one part of the piece would really pop in color or texture.

Styling consisted of simple buns and strappy platforms

I’d wear the look to a fabulous Sunday lunch.

Matthew Williamson

The mood was full of bold looks and jewel tone colors – think structured boho chic!

Styling consisted of neat hair with daytime smokey eyes.

I’d wear the look to an event where I’d really want to get an extra boost of confidence!

Mary Katrantzou

The mood was a familiar everyday motif – the stamp – in a very different three-dimensional light.

Styling consisted of neat hair and simple wrapped sandals.

I’d wear the look on a vacation to the Mediterranean.

All pictures from Style.com

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  • Katie September 18, 2012 at 01:07

    I definitely need some print in my wardrobe this fall!

    • Chic 'n Cheap Living September 18, 2012 at 02:47

      Me too! This makes me want prints more and more!

  • MizzJ September 18, 2012 at 01:50

    Great picks! I think these designers definitely stand out from all the neutral minimalism I saw at a lot of the picks from NYFW.

  • Elly @ Caribbean Living September 18, 2012 at 04:55

    Wow, I LOVE that Erdem snakeskin print – just divine!

  • krystal/village September 18, 2012 at 06:42

    i love all of the geometric lines used in the last few!

  • Elements September 18, 2012 at 07:52

    Love the patterns, love the colours.

  • Cafe Fashionista September 18, 2012 at 08:27

    I want Matthew Williamson’s entire collection – so gorgeous!! 🙂

    • Chic 'n Cheap Living September 18, 2012 at 11:42

      I want so much of the collection too – it is just the right balance of chic and fun!

  • ELLE.sees September 18, 2012 at 09:21

    thanks for the roundup! I like seeing which pieces you picked

  • Kim September 18, 2012 at 09:48

    Wow, I really love that red Matthew Williamson dress – it’s gorgeous!

  • Kim September 18, 2012 at 10:13

    I truly love the 4th Erdem dress (blue with flowers). So gorgeous ! That red dress is fabulous!

  • Rowena @ rolala loves September 18, 2012 at 10:30

    Erdem’s resort collection was one of my favorites and he surely doesn’t disappoint with his Spring collection. It’s no wonder FLOTUS is a fan of the line.

    Rowena @ rolala loves

  • Bonnie September 18, 2012 at 12:10

    I don’t love bold prints on myself because they seem to swallow me, but I love how they look on other people.

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  • Krysten September 18, 2012 at 16:25

    These are all so fun!

  • Sam September 18, 2012 at 17:35

    Loved everyone of these collections, the prints were otherworldly and really innovative!

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