Fashion Favourites, London Fashion Week: Bartley’s back with Gothic Glamour

Expectations were high for Luella Bartley’s latest collection at London Fashion Week back in January after her triumphant Spring/Summer ‘08 collection last September. With her previous winning formula of florals, biker chic and graphic tees, fashion week go-ers were in for another spectacular performance from the lady epitomising the’ London look’.

Black was really the new black with sheer gothic fabrics, deep plum lipstick and drastic feather detail rife amongst the collection. With black the predominant colour, blocks of blue and red comprising the tartan skirts, scarfs and shirts also made a subtle appearance. Big crimped hair framed the faces of the mini prom dress adorned models and platform heels are seemingly still in.

With front row Lily Allen already sporting the new must-have lip colour and donning Luella’s florals the dark-side way, the British high street will, no doubt, be selling out of Bartley style tartan, full skirts and crimping irons in no time.