As last year’s Merit award winner Heohwan
Simulation has a lot to live up to this season. His multitude of textural
contrasts and interesting silhouettes has enabled the Royal College of Arts
graduate to prove himself as an austere designer.
Backstage it would have been easy to feel
like a bull in a china shop. The gorgeous china plate-esque patterns welcomed
in an array of people; with eleven models, dozens of hair and make up artists
and a swarm of interns- the room was electric. Photographers bouncing from wall
to wall within the clean-cut garments and well-organized rails left little room
for maneuver.
It was near enough impossible to distract
the Body Shop make-up artists and the Tony&Guy hair stylists as they were
intent on creating the perfect look for the catwalk. A feminine palette of pinks
and nudes were applied perfectly to the impeccable models. Slick, ceaseless
manes combined with the make up in order to create the perfect juxtaposition
with Heo’s tough femininity aesthetic. The use of natural make up and slick
hair allow the clothes to speak for themselves, and they need no assistance.
Heo’s confidence and attention to detail
are recurrent throughout his collections. Yet again, his collection is imbued
with depth and the rails are hard to tear your eyes away from. Blacks, whites,
blues and greys follow suit and prove Heo truly is consistent and confident
with his renowned style.
The eagerly awaiting audience will
definitely not be disappointed with this show.
Emily Black, blog contributor, @emilyy_black
Grace Sanchez, blog photographer, @gracyphotograph
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