Mood Board: The British engineers who helped to bridge the South American Andes at the beginning of the 20th century inspired creative director Toby Lamb this season. Classically tailored suits, herringbone patterns and double breasted jackets received an injection of high-altitude vibrancy as he played with bracing colour combos in fuchsia, turquoise and blood red.
Scene setting: An outsized photograph of the Transandine railway amid the mountainous landscape of Chile was the backdrop for this runway show. Its location, the BMW dealership in Mayfair, could be interpreted as a nod to the technical prowess of the British engineers: the machinery of their locomotives preceded the more refined automobile.
Best in show: Herringbone ponchos in burgundy and purple brought together British and Native American cultures with a global approach to pattern. Frayed multicoloured patches punctuated pieces throughout the show. Woven bracelets looped through buttonholes added an individual touch to otherwise conventionally tailored silhouettes.
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A revamped Edinburgh apartment combines Californian-style modernism with modern craftArcher + Braun have transformed an apartment in a historic house with finely tuned contemporary additions and sympathetic attention to detail
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Formafantasma’s biodiversity-boosting installation in a Perrier Jouët vineyard is cross-pollination at its bestFormafantasma and Perrier Jouët unveil the first project in their ‘Cohabitare’ initiative, ‘not only a work of art but also a contribution to the ecosystem’
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Gingerbread City: architects sculpt London out of the season's favourite treatUntil December 29 in Chelsea, see London brought to life in a seasonal-appropriate medium by leading architects and designers
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Get to know Issey Miyake’s innovative A-POC ABLE line as it arrives in the UKAs A-POC ABLE Issey Miyake launches in London this week, designer Yoshiyuki Miyamae gives Wallpaper* the lowdown on the experimental Issey Miyake offshoot
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London Fashion Week S/S 2023: Ahluwalia to Martine RoseThough slimmed-down, London Fashion Week nonetheless provided the moments of creative expression the city is known for – from Ahluwalia’s ode to Africa to Martine Rose’s much-anticipated runway return
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Discover these fashion brands at London Craft WeekDuring London Craft Week, fashion brands including Smythson, Bally and Serapian are hosting events across the capital
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V&A spotlights the sartorial and social significance of the kimonoFor the latest endeavour of London's Victoria and Albert Museum, Kimono: Kyoto to Catwalk explores the evolution of the iconic Japanese garment
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