Last season’s prestigious Fashion Fringe winners - chosen by the likes of Colin McDowell, Natalie Massemet and Tom Ford - Maki Aminaka and Marcus Wilmont presented their first on-schedule show at London Fashion Week on Friday morning.

Eye-stinging laser red graphics signaled the start of the show, inspired as the designers were by the 1980’s film Tron. From 2D to 3D – in essence this was a truly mature collection both in the sense of creativity and commerce. There was nothing shown that could not be loved by press and buyers – although we know they have very different agendas. Press pieces included the immaculate Tron helmets, which became more extravagant as the show progressed, the red silk dress with the now familiar bold graphics in relief across breastbone and shoulders – and lets not forget the silver paneling and black leather jackets. For buyers essential pieces must have been the grey trapeze dresses with winged shoulders, essential black flared trousers and immaculately tailored blouses.

Importantly, artistic creation and commercial accessibility were one of the same in this collection - Colin McDowell sat front row smiling from ear to ear, knowing these fledgling designers were well on their way to achieving international success. A spontaneous cheer erupted from the crowd – hurrah indeed.

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