LFW: PPQ

Theme:  Seemingly another designer who has opted for a 70's theme with certain Spanish influences.

Palette:  Primarily purple and black with accents of red, green and yellow.

Accessories:  Veils, bags with bouquets sprouting from them and strapped sandals.

Beauty:  70's inspired beehives at the crown beginning with centre partings.

Key Look:  Look 5 - the flamenco skirt in a bright floral print perfectly accentuated the tight, black bodice.

Review:  Any show consisting of flamenco skirts and 70's style button down dresses was going to be a risk, in the case of PPQ it was one that most definitely paid off.  An array of totally different looks were used, from the tartan Vivienne Westwood-esque dresses complete with tulle underskirts to the emerald green halter neck maxi dress, this collection was anything but predictable.  A collection of highly versatile and wearable collections that weren't designed simply for high class events.  The polka dot two piece was on another level yet somehow it still worked.  One of the most durable collections we have seen so far with looks that are achievable for the everyday women.

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PPQ SS 2012

Party with PPQ seemed to be the theme at the show that closed the first day of London Fashion Week as models strutted out to a 90's playlist .  The collection was fun, feminine and seemed to wake the child like spirit in all of us.  With the likes of Lydia Rose Bright and Peaches Geldof in the frow, this certainly was one mixed bag.

The show began with the sugary light colours and flirty dresses, playsuits and bustiers.  There were purples, pinks and yellows, lots of razor straight hair (apart from the pink dip dyed style which I'm sure got us all wondering) and some of the most amazing platform shoes I have ever laid eyes one.  Garments had finishes such as gold chunky buttons and embroidery and plenty of the looks included bejeweled Bebaroque tights.

 

I read on one blog that the writer was reminded of those iconic prints that Italian label Versace are so famous for, which truth be told was exactly what I thought, but that made these pieces no less stunning than the rest of the labels pieces, which next moved onto a quirky 'western woman look' with models wearing cowboy (or is it cow girl?) hats and gun Zorro like masks, neck scarves and belts.

A final mention has to be made for the denim, which was included as part of the brand collaboration with Lee.  From double denim to being teamed with those stunning printed shirts, if I was wearing a hat I would take it off for the denim.  just stunning.