Roberts|Wood winner of the prestigious Merit
Award, showcased her Spring Summer '16 collection this afternoon. Inspired by science and
nature, her work displays elements of the unreal. The voluminous white designs
seemed to float down the runway like clouds. Complete with honeycomb like white
facemasks, most designs were simple in colour pallete but complex in their
texture and geometric shape.
The use of ruffles and peplums caused
differing depths to the ensemble, implying the feeling of hallucination. Her
work is stimulated by the desire to be immersed in nature, and the struggle
between fragility and connection. Sheer
fabric and cut outs revealed naked skin and white fishnets. This concept of the
imagined was frequent throughout, especially when partnered with the ethereal
and space like music.
Organza was not alone is its augmentation, monochrome
leather mini skirts, crop tops and backpacks were also basket woven. The manipulation of fabrics has been a
continued theme for Katie Roberts Wood, as last year she was awarded the
accolade of “Collection of the Year” for her 2014 'Synch' collection.
Even the classic white button down shirt
was given a makeover like no other, with 3D cotton stalagmites.
Champions of newly discovered talent, blogger
Susie Lau, Italian Vogue and Martyn Roberts, were present to show their support from the front
row.
Spotted #frow at merit award winner @krobertswood show #FashionScout director with @susiebubble and @vogue_italia pic.twitter.com/9dR6NdUq9L
— Fashion Scout (@FashionScout) September 18, 2015
We look forward to seeing her future collections,
and forecast big things to come.
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Writer: Paris Richardson (@jemappelleparis)