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 modelsPhotograph: Richard ChegwiddenKatrantzou said: "With this collection, I wanted to put the room on the woman, rather than the woman in the room".Photograph: Richard ChegwiddenEach 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 roomsPhotograph: Richard Chegwidden
Delicate print silk blouses were tucked into structured mini-crinis imitating lampshades, while dresses with prints of windowframes had chiffon fluttering like curtains from themPhotograph: Richard ChegwiddenAs individual pieces they were the most desirable clothesPhotograph: Richard ChegwiddenA makeup artist plies his tradePhotograph: Richard ChegwiddenA model takes to the runway, the disused platform of Waterloo International.Photograph: Richard ChegwiddenModels take their turnPhotograph: Richard ChegwiddenThis structured number caught another photographer's eye, if not his lensPhotograph: Richard ChegwiddenModels make their way down the platformPhotograph: Richard ChegwiddenA closer look at the exquisite detail on Mary Katrantzou's worksPhotograph: Richard ChegwiddenThe models turn to face their publicPhotograph: Richard ChegwiddenModels filter backstage after the showPhotograph: Richard ChegwiddenOne last twirl for the camerasPhotograph: Richard ChegwiddenThe final running order for the show Photograph: Richard Chegwidden
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