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LFW: PPQ's fun-filled fiesta

Lauretta Roberts
17 September 2016

PPQ co-founder Amy Molyneux recently took on the additional responsibility of creative director at Spanish brand Blanco and the influence this has had on PPQ's SS17 is clear to see. And it's an entirely positive influence as she and Percy Parker delivered a fun, colour and trend-packed show that evoked sun-soaked northern Spain, entitled La Fiesta.

The show was inspired by the northern Spanish region of Navarra and featured a string of hit looks, not only for PPQ but the high street stores who no doubt make a point of checking out this brand for inspiration. While it felt like going on holiday there was much here that would work just as well on the streets of London as they would on a beach and plenty of day and evening/occasion options.

Three things stick in the mind from this show colour, print and espadrilles (or Alpargatas - which accessorised every single look).

First the colour. The first exits centred on a bright apple green, red, lilac and fuchsia often paired together to create maximum impact, while acid lime and turquoise followed, but there were plenty of options for those with less bold taste (and even a dose of black) . Pale lilac, nude and blood orange were particularly successful when used on printed chiffons. (Make-up artists from Lord & Berry echoed these colours on the models lips in a striking matte formula).

And let's talk about those prints. Sticking to the theme flamenco dancers adorned short and full length chiffon dresses (great options for contemporary occasion wear next spring) and tie-neck blouses, while bright sun-shine florals worked brilliantly on a full-length blood orange shirt dress (for a luxe resort look) and a short flippy tiered skirt with waist tie. The latter was paired with a T-shirt which featured a print of the "Zaldiko" horseman and had sell-out written all over it.

Now for those Alpargatas. The shoes were the only footwear used throughout the show and came in either a flatform or wedge style with ankle ties and a dazzling array or colour and were used to complement and clash with the clothes.

Elsewhere on the accessory front there were plenty of fans, which fall more into the category of show prop, and fringed shawls (tied around waists and draped over shoulders added drama to back views as this show featured plenty of bare backs), while the headscarves, chiffon neck scarves and straw bags all look like key trends in waiting.

Images: Chris Yates for PPQ

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