With her first solo show at London Fashion Week, Simone Rocha delivered a collection full of her kind of irresistible androgynous tailoring. This time though, there were clear plastic macs over white lace and pastel-fluoro dresses that gave a ladylike edge to her structured layering.

Gender-defying perspex heeled brogues played with our ideas of masculine and feminine, while the models with their fly-away Mohawks cut it like fragile punks.

At Paul Smith, it was all about silk shirts stolen from an English Gentleman’s wardrobe, worn loose and deep on the Riviera. The whitest tailoring was punctuated by bright blues and warm yellows while linen blazers, leopard print loafers and sharp trilbys made this a collection of the perfect men’s holiday wear, but fit to kit out the girls.

All photography Nick Dorey.

Words by Boudicca Fox-Leonard.

Here’s the schedule…Don’ miss out!

Friday 16 September 13.00 and 17.30

Facehunter creator Yvan Rodic talks through everything street style. What does it take to create or capture that perfect fashion moment?

Saturday 17 September 11.00 and 15.00

The Fashion Director of SHOWstudio, Alexander Fury, gives an insight into the world of fashion and film in this digital age.

Sunday 18 September 12.00 and 16.00

The young British designer Charlotte Taylor brings her blog to life, and shares her insight into launching her own label.

Monday 19 September 14.00 and 17.00

Freelance fashion editor Grace Timothy talks through make up trends for the upcoming season, shares her beauty insider tips as well as giving an insight into her Fashion Week.

Tuesday 20 September

Special guest speaker to be announced, check out Topshop.com/londonfashionweek for the latest listings.

Words by Boudicca Fox-Leonard.

BURBERRY PRORSUM

There was  clearly no escaping the UK’s increasingly Baltic winters, as fur embellished coats replaced last seasons studs and cable knit and cosy cross-check swing jackets took centre stage. Determined to brave the elements, the girls appeared in identical Perspex capes over their already weather-friendly looks.

But it wasn’t all climate control. There were silk round-neck and long-sleeved shift dresses that ballooned in stiff shapes at the skirt.

SPOTTED: Kate Bosworth and Rachel Bilson were flown in for the occasion!

JW ANDERSON

A favourite among LFW’s young crop of designers,  J W Anderson, gave us one of the most wearable women’s collection. It was full of pleated maxi skirts, brightly coloured knits and his own preppy twist on mohair and feathers. Anderson’s minimalist approach to tailoring ranged from the perfect white shirt and trousers to fiercely cut paisley suits. His no nonsense approach was dispatched by models in chunky storm trooper boots.

MARK FAST

All the famous wool knits were present and correct in the shape of oversized putty coloured jumpers and slinky black cob web dresses. Bringing the edge was some hardcore leather that featured S&M buckles, straps and constricting necks in sleek black, red and cream. The look was oil-slick cool and indisputalbly fast.

SPOTTED: VV Brown, Nat and Leah Weller, Julia Restoin-Roitfeld, Jo Wood, Janice Dickenson and Maria Diamondis of Marina and the Diamonds.

Photography by Nick Dorey.

When did you finish RCA?
July 2008.

Where are you from?
Stevenage.

Where do you live?
Great Eastern Street, Old Street.

What was the inspiration behind these boys in your recent A/W show?
The book Marabou Stork Nightmares by Irvine Welsh. I really want everyone to read it. As soon as you read it you will see. Hunting the evil bird in the desert with his friend Sandy…The Marabou is the evil part of him. But I won’t tell you anything else, as I don’t want to ruin the end.

The teef grills were genius where did you get the grills from?
Why not! For those who really want to know – the Bling King is where I purchased them. Swarovski was added at my gaff.

Have you seen lil Waynes teef grills? into them in real life?
Nah, I used them in a different context. I wouldnt be a fan of any one with a name starting with lil, unless its Lil Kim- <3 her!

If you were an animal what would you be?
An Egyptian cat, obvs.

Who made the trainers for this show?
Me and my boyfriend Steve Smith. Vis-à-vis VANS.

As a kid what did you want to be when you grew up?
An artist.

Describe this collection in 5 words.
HELLA MAD DECENT- In Technicolor. Ha.

What would your death row meal be? You’re allowed a starter, main course, dessert and drink.
Soft shell crab, roast goose with all the trimmings, Victoria sponge with custard and a Vanilla Screw..

If you could do a collaboration collection with someone who would it be?
Riccardo Tisci.

Favourite Colour?
Aubergine, mmmmmmm

Book?
Filth by Irvine welsh.

Movie?
American Psycho.

Song?
Black hearted by PJ Harvey.

[Image credits: Kinga Burza, all others Catwalk]

Shift dresses, tunics and skirts were given a hint of Glastonbury Tor with artfully embroidered rainbow coloured crystals. Whilst peek-a-boo lace worn with leather added oomph to night-time dressing. We certainly can’t recall a time when flora and fauna needlework provoked such a thrill.

Twin’s highlight though were the satchels and sheepskin bags with brilliant harness straps. We can’t wait until next winter – so the question is – Topshop, how can we get one now?