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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Jo Jones and Helen Seamons

Mary Katrantzou at London fashion week

Mary Katrantzou: The finishing touches are applied to a model
This show was a work of art. Inspired by the highly stylized 70s photography of Helmut Newton and Guy Bourdin, where the interiors became as important as the models Photograph: Richard Chegwidden
Mary Katrantzou: A model sporting an elaborate piece of jewellery
Katrantzou said: "With this collection, I wanted to put the room on the woman, rather than the woman in the room". Photograph: Richard Chegwidden
Mary Katrantzou: A back view of one of Mary Katrantzou's creations
Each garment was a masterpiece; the prints lifted from old copies of Architectural Digest and World of Interiors. Katrantzou created the illusion of depth with her prints, drawing the viewer into the rooms Photograph: Richard Chegwidden
Mary Katrantzou: A model poses for photographs before the show
Delicate print silk blouses were tucked into structured mini-crinis imitating lampshades, while dresses with prints of windowframes had chiffon fluttering like curtains from them Photograph: Richard Chegwidden
Mary Katrantzou: Photographers grab shots of the models
As individual pieces they were the most desirable clothes Photograph: Richard Chegwidden
Mary Katrantzou: A makeup artist plies his trade
A makeup artist plies his trade Photograph: Richard Chegwidden
Mary Katrantzou: A model takes to the runway
A model takes to the runway, the disused platform of Waterloo International. Photograph: Richard Chegwidden
Mary Katrantzou: Models take their turn
Models take their turn Photograph: Richard Chegwidden
Mary Katrantzou: Mary Katrantzou show
This structured number caught another photographer's eye, if not his lens Photograph: Richard Chegwidden
Mary Katrantzou: Models make their way down the platform
Models make their way down the platform Photograph: Richard Chegwidden
Mary Katrantzou: detail on Mary Katrantzou's works
A closer look at the exquisite detail on Mary Katrantzou's works Photograph: Richard Chegwidden
Mary Katrantzou: The models turn to face their public
The models turn to face their public Photograph: Richard Chegwidden
Mary Katrantzou: Models filter backstage after the show
Models filter backstage after the show Photograph: Richard Chegwidden
Mary Katrantzou: One last twirl for the cameras
One last twirl for the cameras Photograph: Richard Chegwidden
Mary Katrantzou: The finalized running order for the show
The final running order for the show Photograph: Richard Chegwidden
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