Voir Fashion Issue 17 - Fashion Squad feat Tom Zanetti

As the nights start to draw in, you have to pack up your summer wardrobe and relegate it to the dark confines of the attic, and if you’re anything like me you’ve probably resigned yourself to the fact that your Autumn/Winter wardrobe is destined to be more drab than those bright and frilly summer garms. Well, stop right there. Preen A/ W16 has heard those dissatisfied moans and resolved those archetypal “What do I wear?” queries when you’re entering into those colder months. The answer? Candyfloss pink sequins, bright blue brocade and rich, warm Victoriana velvets. These are the sartorial statements of the season, crafted by Thornton and Bregazzi; the genii pairing who founded the brand.

The renowned punkish, vintage and androgynous elements of Preen’s first collection; which debuted in 2001 were ever present, and have now become synonymous with the designer label. The inspiration for the AW16 collection stems from “The first girl band to sing aggressive music:” The Runaways, and poet Edith Sitwell, with a rock star vibe very much in tow. But, this season, Preen has conquered the perfect juxtaposition that is an elegant rocker. Oversized tartan coats and black netting tops came face to face with powder pink, silk shirts with ruffles galore and diamanté chokers. Although the amalgamation of Victorian, midnight florals diffused across iridescent chiffon are within the same collection as azure blue brocade dresses, Preen have once again been able to merge such