Velvet, velvet and more velvet! The reigning champion of fabric collage Michael van der Ham’s A/W”11 collection opened with a breathtaking display of velvet. As the first model calmly stepped onto the runway with a light splash of natural make up and wrapped in pale pink velvet, we were soon aware that this young and magically talented designer had upped the anti!
The previous three years of his remarkable collaged fabrics could not have prepared LFW for this outstanding change in his approach to texture. With eight enchantingly draped velvet dresses that came alive under the lights of LFW in jewel-tones ranging from a piercing red to and electric blue, the element of surprise resounded amongst the audience. This was followed by a collection of sophisticated knitwear, a first in Mr. van der Ham’s repertoire. And in a Jekyll and Hyde moment quirkily fringed trousers shimmied down the runway, this was a very out of character but successful move away from his more traditional designs. Fringing was also spotted on iconic black bags and his choice of large suede platforms provided the finishing touches.
His silk collage dresses of the past were adapted into sexy patchwork that snaked charming across pencil dresses and divided cardigans. The timeless vintage print that were patched onto clothing coupled with his introduction of almost 3D velvet, proved this Dutch designer is about so much more then collage. His collaboration of texture, colour and design was easy on the eye, wearable and a definite highlight of Day Four.
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