SADIE Williams’ AW18 collection, presented during LFW, took us back to the Swinging Sixties with boxy mini dresses and tricolour accents. Williams used materials in bold blues, reds and tonal greys throughout the collection for a cohesive element, but continually clashed patterned materials and matt and shine textures to create a sense of depth.
Williams’ ‘60s inspiration is present for the collections entirety, with the reappearance of the shift dress becoming a common sight alongside two-pieces and oversized t-shirts. The simplistic garment cuts are used as a platform to promote the creative material combinations. Contrasting against one another, repeat prints of enlarged checks and ginghams are relatable to the ‘60s inspiration whereas abstracted prints create asymmetry, juxtaposing the symmetrical garments they make up.
Williams collaborated with knitwear designer and fellow former CSM MA alumni, Helen Lawrence for the development of unique print and knit techniques to enhance the collection, with the overall look resulting in a ‘70s folk aesthetic. Styling was kept light-hearted, with printed headbands and pony cuffs playing up to theme, with selected models sporting playful hats and lurex crowns
by Todd Burns