The name on everyone’s lips today was none other than the Great Dane Jens Laugesen. This supremely talented designer has been showing at London Fashion Week since 2003, once a New Gen award winner and now a Fashion Forward name.

Known for his utilitarian style, Jens Laugesen’s collection consisted of the exceptionally sharp tailoring we have come to expect, with a touch more femininity in play with this show. Inspired by the ‘angular work’ of architect Zaha Hadid, androgyny was explored with crisp, ultra slim dinner jackets and suits - with a midnight blue skirt suit really catching the eye.

Fabrics of taffeta, silk and pvc, in a collection that was predominantly black and midnight blue, shone under the mega watt catwalk lights to evoke a sleek, urban look. Subtle patterning on some fabrics echoed his brush with a softer side.

Long leather gloves, tulip skirts and thin belts helped create a sharp silhouette, whilst exaggerated shoulders and necklines duly emphasised the architectural inspiration Jens Laugesen had drawn upon. All in all, it was an impressive show by a designer ready for greater financial success - price points might need a tweak and distribution tripled - it could all happen with this collection.

Jens Laugesen – a label to remember.

Photography by Nick Stovey

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