Fake London
Country of Origin : UK
Supply : Mens, Ladies
Overview: Per the recent fashion shows Fake London is into Ñtrashy glamÒ Mods to Punk styling. For ladies Fake London is brash colours and sequins. For men Fake London is vibrant colours, and for both the usual chains, knee pads etc. and of course the Union Flag is prevalent. But Fake London also do conventionally classy stuff too.
The Spring 2003 fashion shows got the following report on Fake London from Vogue (
www.vogue.co.uk/daily/story ) ÓCORSETS are emerging as a big trend for spring/summer 2003 Ö and Desiree Mejer's [Fake LondonÒs designer] are among the prettiest so far: ragged edged in linen and cotton, draped with shreds of pastel gauze and stuck with signature appliques of Maltese crosses, the word "Riot", and other emblems. In fact, her new collection for Fake London Å is one of her strongest to date. As usual friends turned out in force to lend their support and enjoy beef and onion pies and ice cream in the audience (Ozwald Boateng, Lulu, Paul Oakenfold), as well as taking part in the show itself (Louis Eliot and Paul Rowe, who had to audition along with the rest of the career models). Jasmine Guinness put in an appearance, too, looking even slimmer and more glowing since the birth of her baby earlier this year, along with Mejer's stylish Pinscher, Lila, whose name was lovingly hand-embroidered on cashmere tank tops and the backs of jackets.
http://www.fakelondongenius.com/
Desiree Mejer's Fake London label staged a stonking show which begged, borrowed and stole from the archives of British youth culture. This show stood out for several reasons: it was held at a venue large enough to house those invited (not only was there space to breathe, but photographers had enough room and light to work in), there was a party atmosphere on and off the catwalk, even though it was lunchtime. The main collection features subversive surfwear, lace Ragga catsuits, crown T-shirts and schoolgirly togs while the Genius denim collection offers target jeans, deconstructed denim, mini skirts and pedal pushers. Fake's signature Union Jack turns up again on sweaters and shirts but these incarnations are more pedestrian than patriot. Other highlights include protester inspired gear with dirty Doc Martens and huge parkas, military pieces and a spaced out take on camouflage, geezer casual jumpers and wide dog face trousers.
