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Peter Pilotto - London Fashion Week, SS15

For design duo and masters of digital print Pilotto and De Vos, SS15 marks a move away from the brand’s signature style, to explore a younger, folksy look. While the pair nod to ‘60s trends, the result is by no means a collection of traditional peasant dresses. Instead the designers offer a modern, and at times futuristic, take on the idea. 


The folk inspirations are established in the show’s opening looks. Simply structured dresses and coats allow embroidered detail to do the talking. Rather than employing traditional cottons or linen, Pilotto and De Vos have opted for Perspex, metallic, printed or patchwork, to add a futuristic vibe to cutesy dresses.

The most striking element of this show is without doubt the colour palette. Throughout the collection the duo have skilfully utilised colour to reflect 60’s psychedelia with bold brights, from neons to primary shades of red, yellow and blue, popping against black backgrounds. Prints and embellishments are striped or blocked, most notably in a series of asymmetric dresses that combine panels in different colours and fabrics to great effect.  

If the duo’s intention was to show the world that there’s more to Peter Pilotto than just digital prints, then they’ve certainly succeeded with this technicolour treat.

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*Images courtesy of Style.com

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Words: Laura Smith