LFW: Ashley Williams

 
http://www.vogue.co.uk/shows/autumn-winter-2017-ready-to-wear/ashley-williams/collection/

Ashley Williams is better known for being a designer who likes to stand out. This year for London fashion week she lives up to that name to the fullest extent giving us amazing pieces that have everyone's attention.

 
http://www.vogue.co.uk/shows/autumn-winter-2017-ready-to-wear/ashley-williams/collection/

Her theme of cowgirl inspired clothing has many messages quite literally printed in bold on her clothing. Hoodies that read MISERY showing her feelings after the horrific political storm of last year that was Brexit and Trump. Dresses that read SAVE THE EARTH which is getting the message out about climate change and all the terrible things happening in the world.

http://www.vogue.co.uk/shows/autumn-winter-2017-ready-to-wear/ashley-williams/collection/
Apart from the messages being so serious her whole collection is full of fun and different outfits. She really does dare to take risks in fashion creating pieces not many designers would. Her inspiration comes from everyday life through films and media, making the clothing so much more appealing to the audience.

http://www.vogue.co.uk/shows/autumn-winter-2017-ready-to-wear/ashley-williams/collection/
The range is completed with statement pieces such as the classic bright coloured checked skirts and trousers paired with basic hoodies or trendy puffer jackets. Pattern of some sort is used in almost every outfit making them catch peoples eye even if there isn't any colour.

http://www.vogue.co.uk/shows/autumn-winter-2017-ready-to-wear/ashley-williams/collection/

NYFW: Calvin Klein

Raf Simons made their debut this year at New York Fashion Week at Calvin Klein with beautiful pieces that covered a range of different aspects. Some of the clothing had a gender neutral look as the men and women's clothing wasn't outstandingly different. They took the long trench coat/ blazer and pants look and made it suitable for both men and women to wear.

http://wwd.com/fashion-news/shows-reviews/gallery/calvin-klein-rtw-fall-10785041/
The clothing was simple yet stunning with bright bold colours, different materials and textures all paired together. The collection was so minimalistic but really stood out because of some element within the outfits. Full of statement pieces that left everyone talking about the collection.

http://wwd.com/fashion-news/shows-reviews/gallery/calvin-klein-rtw-fall-10785041/#!15/calvin-klein-rtw-fall-2017-15

 The whole collection was their own twist on smart clothing made edgy. The range was like a work of art strutting down the catwalk, catching peoples attention and engaging people in their message. That's message being a political one, a homage to America.

http://wwd.com/fashion-news/shows-reviews/gallery/calvin-klein-rtw-fall-10785041/#!23/calvin-klein-rtw-fall-2017-23
The support for equality was shown as both men and women wore sheer see through outfits portraying the message that men and women should both be allowed to show their bodies without it being seen as explicit or unnatural. The daring side of fashion was really shown throughout the range.

http://wwd.com/fashion-news/shows-reviews/gallery/calvin-klein-rtw-fall-10785041/#!32/calvin-klein-rtw-fall-2017-32
So many materials and textures were used in the collection from feathers dresses to plastics trench coats and sheer tops with chunky knitted sleeves. The pairing of these is so different to what is usually seen for clothing, this is how you grab the attention of the audience.

Ethical fashion

When you think of ethical fashion you think of everyone in the process of making garments being treated fairly. Whether that be in the work place with the conditions they are in or whether they are getting paid the legal amount. However that's not the case for most factories that make the garments for some of these high street brands.

http://www.theplaidzebra.com/fast-fashion-companies-treat-human-lives-the-same-way-we-treat-their-cheap-consumables/

It's all about fast fashion now a days and everyone is competing to make sure they stay at the top of the trend game, producing and selling clothing before any other high street store does it first. In some cases this then means that unfortunately the clothing isn't produced ethically as the factories these stores choose to produce their clothing don't treat the workers well or morally.

https://www.procurious.com/procurement-news/the-need-for-speed-clothing-sweatshops-in-the-uk

The definition for ethical fashion is a term to describe ethical fashion design, production, retail and purchasing. It covers all sorts of issues involving the working conditions, exploitation of employees, fair trade, sustainable production, the environment and animal welfare.

http://ecowarriorprincess.net/2016/09/ethical-fashion-101-the-top-5-ethical-issues-in-the-fashion-industry/

Thankfully high street brands such as Topshop and others have a reputation to keep, so they make sure they stick to strict guidelines that insure they are producing ethical fashion. They make sure they regularly check the factories their clothes are produced in so they know that the workers in the factories are working in good conditions and are treated and paid fairly.