J.W. ANDERSON S/S 2014

There is a common misconception that nudity in fashion is a byproduct of the "sexualisation" of the industry - designers such as J.W. Anderson are working to dispel this myth. Despite the amount of flesh on show at his S/S 2014 collection, the aim of the clothing was never to be 'sexy'; instead the skin was part of a new lighter aesthetic for the Irish designer. Having been inspired by the British heatwave, Anderson's mission seems to have been to move his usually androgynous aesthetic into more feminine territory, and with this collection he has succeeded. Although the shoes were clunky and masculine, they never distracted from what was happening elsewhere in the outfit - the layers of chiffon and draped organza were beautiful, and when juxtaposed with bare flesh they were striking yet delicate, and perfect for the season.

SIMONE ROCHA S/S 2014

Simone Rocha has been making a name for herself over the past few seasons (you may recognise her from one of my earlier blogposts), but this season her clothing was more provocative than ever before, grabbing fashion headlines. She also abandoned the sugary-sweet colour palette of her previous collections, deciding only to use the varying shades of monochrome, a brave but smart move as eyes were drawn more to the textural qualities and the intricate detail of the hi-tech fabrics that were used.

VIVIENNE WESTWOOD RED LABEL S/S 2014

Fashion is not always about creating an aesthetically pleasing outfit. Often, fashion can spearhead social movements or incorporate political messages; a fact that nobody knows quite as well as political activist Vivienne Westwood. Therefore, it was unsurprising that her Red Label S/S 2014 collection was opened by sought-after model Lily Cole performing what appeared to be a ritualistic dance whilst decked out in full tribal make-up. This ethereal start to show revealed the theme to be one that is particularly close to Westwood's heart - climate change.