Daily Coverage: On|Off Exhibitors Highlights

THE COLLECTIVE ROOM

The below nabbed our favourite room at the RA (low lights, high ceilings, wooden walls, with an antique feel all round) and showed fitting collections for this special space.

Aman Copland

Theme: Preservation of Identity
If you want to add a bit of couture uniqueness to your wardrobe, Stephanie Aman and Claire Copland have created the perfect set of modern antiques. It's no fuss with all the trimmings, 100% natural fibres, an attractive black and pearl palette and a powder soft romantic and feminine feel.
Must haves: Leather jacket with unique detailing, silk dress with delicate needlework, dainty pearl embroidered camis. Well everything!

www.amancopland.com

Aminaka Wilmont Theme: "The Pugilist and Femme Noir"- Menswear and Womenswear collection It's boxing, meets sharp military clothes with film noir thrown in. If you¹re looking for highly tailored cuts, fine fabrics, embroidery and faded handmade prints, this is your collection. It¹s elegant and powerful. Must haves: men- the unique waistcoats and elasticated trousers. Women - grey elasticated mini skirt with white lace hem line. www.aminakawilmont.com

Yasmin Rizvi Ever thought of wearing eel on head? Now you can with this distinctive collection of sculptural headpieces. Merging millinery skills with modern experimental techniques, the pieces are light and simple, but in flattering eye catching shapes. Must haves: Eel skin chunky mustard hair band with glittery detail and colourful-feathered bobs. www.rizvimillinery.com Reports by Hannah Marti-Wearing

Yuchi It might all be about feeling misplaced, but clean, fresh, modern cuts make up Ivan Can’s collection. There are ruffles, pleats and metallic details to get you excited, as well as soft drapery mixed with more sculptured tailored pieces that all appear to be perfectly well placed. Must have: Short grey jacket with ruffled collar and black knee length skirt with double folded hem. www.yuchifashion.com

Vidler and Nixon This is great if you want something modern, but unique. The unorthodox tailoring and elegance are key to the collection, which features tailored coats, skirts and high necked knitwear, plus a palette of black, grey, cream and cobalt blue. Must have: Black tailored coat with clinched waist and ruffle hem (picture of mannequin) www.vidlerandnixon.com

Anja-Austa

If you want something individual and dripping with femininity, Anja-Austa is great. It’s elegant and carefully detailed, with pieces that are soft,
beautiful and one of a kind.
Must have: Silk top with beautiful detail around neck and the tiny waistcoats.

www.anja-austa.com

Hannah Marshall

As one of the top emerging talents, Hannah’s collection won’t disappoint. Soft leather, pile velvet, silk chiffon and fine stretch wool create a beautiful set of 12 minimalist but focused dresses, which will leave you excitedly noisy and quietly adding the entire collection to your wardrobe. And if black, graphite, dove and nude are your colours, you’ll love her even
more.
Must have: Top dress - soft leather with embossed detail on the back and silk jersey is stunning.

www.hannahmarshall.com