William Tempest creates a storm at LFW

Expectations were high for fashion newbie William Tempest's first stand alone London Fashion Week show. With Emma Watson, Jasmine Guiness and fashion force Hilary Tempest sitting eagerly in the front row, the pressure was on for the LCF grad. That Zezzi one from Big Brother's Big Mouth was also front row, but whatever. The lights dimmed, music soared and out strutted the models. Architctural clothes inspired by Philippa Gregory's historical, romantic novel 'The Virgin's Lover' ruled the roost, with exaggerated busts, shoulders and tulip shaped skirts giving a nod to the Tudor inspiration. Skirt bottoms were folded and almost resembled oragami. While Tudor was the obvious inspiration, some silhouettes could have been straight out of Star Trek, with pointed edges prominent.



Colours were brighter than other shows , black and white with literal splashes of purple and pink and touches of turquoise. Prints were also seen. As well as paint splashed effects jackets had pearl prints and Henry VIII's face emblazened on them. A deafening clap and cheer as Tempest shyly walked down the catwalk cemented him as a new designer force to be reckoned with.