Monday, 23 February 2015

Twin Talent: G.F. Hawthorne`s Sports Luxe

London Fashion Week is always exciting but last weekend, Fashion Scout, one of UK`s leading fashion showcases managed to add an extra sparkle by presenting a talented design duo – Gracie and Faith Hawthorne. Creating under their own label, G.F. Hawthorne, they produced a confident and coherent collection for Autumn Winter 2015.
The identical twins started a successful love affair with fashion in their native Northern Ireland. After graduating from Kingston University, they set up their own brand, and introduced modern, neon-coloured pieces. They are both wearing last season`s collection in this photo.
For A/W15 they used premium fabrics, expanding into somewhat unusual and unexpected, and used neoprene and synthetic that they called `liquid` for coats, skirts and shorts.
 
The overall effect is truly stunning especially as the pieces are made in bold colours like lime and aquamarine.
The bolder samples are complemented by soft trousers and loose tops.
 
The most expensive item, retailing at £1500 is a structured coat that sports exquisite detailing.
The theme for this collection is Sports Luxe and the duo clearly excelled in marrying intricate details – I love the shiny penguins – and clean lines. No wonder the designers have been named as `one to watch` by industry gurus and already won several high-profile private commissions.
 
What is unique here is the offer of a truly modern silhouette combined with slightly fragile but assured femininity. Kudos to Gracie and Faith for producing such a sleek and stylish collection.

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