The aliens have landed! Green skin, crazy hair and see-through dresses... Yes, it's London Fashion Week again
Last updated at 10:58 PM on 17th February 2012
Design duo FYODOR GOLAN opened fashion week with a bang this afternoon as they showed an outlandish collection modelled by girls with green glittery skin, tribal-style piercings and hair slicked into intricate designs.
The pair, Israeli-born Golan Frydman and Latvian Fyodor Podgorny, made waves with their innovative catwalk show at London Fashion Week this afternoon, which they said was inspired by 'Russian peasants, tzars and insects'.
The young duo are firmly on their way up, after last year having been awarded the Fashion Fringe prize, judged by Claudia Schiffer and Roland Mouret among others.
Mars landing: FYODOR GOLAN pushed fashion boundaries with their structural, outlandish show today
At the time, their fledgling label had been going just one year. Now, with two years' experience under their belts, the collection - their first shown on-schedule at the event - looks yet more accomplished.
Golan studied at the Instituto Marangoni in London while Fyodor studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, before moving to London where they both met.
Between them, the two, who launched their label in 2010, have a wealth of experience to pour into their own brand, having worked with Richard Nicoll, Alexander McQueen, Raf Simons and Issey Miyake.
'This collection was inspired by the juxtaposition between 'Russian peasants and royalty,' the design house said today.
Revealing: The autumn/winter show saw the label introduce knitwear for the first time (what no thermals?)
Impressive debut: The design duo, who won last year's Fashion Fringe prize, is showing on schedule for the first time this year. The lavish collection was inspired, they say, by Russian peasants, tzars - and insects
'It delves into the stories of the final tzars of Russia and the Romanov family and the myth of their daughter Anastasia, the sole surivor of the family massacre.'
'The collection explores the journey of her escape and the loss of her privilege.'
The designers said they also found inspiration in insects which change themselves for protection.
'Utilising biology and research from insects from beetles to butterflies, microscopic detail is explored and dissected,' they said.
'Focusing on their construction and innate qualities, these are evolved into the pattern process to create fragility and strength reflecting the creature itself in the aesthetic.'
The collection was rich in so-called peasant detailing, given depth and form with braids, traditional weaving and the handicraft techniques that have become FYODOR GOLAN's trademark.
The duo advanced their brand from last season with the addition of sharp tailoring, overcoats and knitwear, featuring all the sculptural lines and luxe detailing expected from the two.
Striking: The design pair say the FYODOR GOLAN woman is 'expressive, emotional and sexual'
Modern day tzarinas: Inspired by the juxtaposition between Russian royalty and peasants, the collection featured luxury detailing, sharp tailoring and sculptural shapes, with the traditional heavy jewellery of Russian's peasant population
Statement: Deep red lipstick and vivid green eyebrows made for a dramatic look for one model, while another is covered in glitter to represent the protective shell of an insect
ELSEWHERE AT LONDON FASHION WEEK TODAY...
CORRIE NIELSEN
Dramatic: American-born designer Corrie Nielsen worked with Vivienne Westwood from 2000 until 2006, and Westwood's strong aesthetic can be detected in Nielsen's work
Crazy: Plaid headpieces at Corrie Nielsen
BORA AKSU
Hit: Bora Aksu's vibrant show featured models with printed tights, facial accessories and colourful, detailed dresses
Unusual: Bora Aksu's innovative designs
The devil is in the detail! SFacial adornments and see-through pockets at the Bora Aksu show today
