Meadham Kirchhoff + The V&A//Fashion in Motion

So I've just gotten back from the show and all I can say is, wow! It was fantastic. I've been to Erdem before at the V&A and it doesn't come anywhere close to this. There was a hell of a lot more thought put into it with props, lighting and general aesthetic. I don't want to go on too much, just look and admire the photos I took!

Meadham Kirchhoff @ The V&A

Following her success with her Topshop collaboration, Meadham Kirchhoff has been chosen for the next Fashion in Motion show at the V&A. It will consist of four free catwalk shows on December 6th, featuring the highlights of their collections.

"When approaching every collection or garment, we secretly hope to make something worthy of being seen in a museum, so for us it is an honour to present a show comprised of hand-picked pieces from our favourite" - Meadham & Kirchoff

It's a sure thing that they have achieved this of their designs, which are not only jaw-dropingly out-there and theatrical, but also beautiful and stylish. They were established in 2002 and have acquired the Emerging Talent Ready-to-Wear award from the British Fashion Council. Their fantasy world has captured the attention of many and I for one will definitely be getting tickets to see this! Their collections tell stories of whimsical and dark tales but maintain a sense of style that can be admired by many, whether you wear it or not.

TREND: Church

When browsing the trend forecasts and looking back at the most recent fashion week, I've been drawn to the "Church" trend. I've always been drawn to religious imagery as I love the grandiose power of it and also the emotion it evokes in even the most Agnostic of viewers. I think that large scale depictions of religious icons always feel very omniscient and allow you to feel that there is a presence of a higher power, especially with buildings such as Sacre Coeur chapel.

I think that these fashionable takes on religious iconography not only help evoke that feeling of supremacy but also aesthetically appear like the paintings of Michelangelo and Raphael. There are also fashions that remind me of church in other ways such as the "Sunday Best", vicar collars and nun habits.

I've collected some images which are both from recent collections and past collections, other editorial imagery and non-fashion imagery as this is something I want to explore through editorial in our group magazine as a stylist.

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