Matthew Williamson Fashion
Matthew Williamson Fashion
Matthew Williamson Fashion
Matthew Williamson Fashion
Matthew Williamson Fashion
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Matthew Williamson: Nu-Topia
By Sasha Wilkins
Photos by Gruber-FWD
London, Sep 22, 2001/ FWD/ --- Against a filmed background of Ibizan sunsets, beaches and clouds,
Matthew Williamson remembered he was showing for Spring/Summer and stood out from the predominant beige of
this week’s shows with a collection that screamed color, color, color.
In a change from Fashion Week’s usual curtained and cavernous venues, Williamson had picked a huge light-filled
space in Victoria to show his Nu-Topia collection of wearable, sexy clothes to an enthusiastic audience, including
the usual sprinkling of London socialites and celeb customers, including Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood’s daughter Leah.
His choice of fabrics and prints were more outstanding than the actual designs this season. Rainbow stripes were
too hippie for our taste, but a new lace print was particularly successful, appearing in green on a white
abbreviated mini, fuchsia on a white asymmetric skirt, and, best of all, a lilac version on a shocking pink silk
wrap dress with long ties.
A gorgeous scalloped-edge gold lace decorated with sequins, butterflies and flower appliqués appeared in a
cape-style top, camisoles and an extended tank worn over rainbow-striped knickers.
Rainbow dip-dyed lace tablecloths masquerading as ponchos weren’t a personal favorite, neither were the
dated-looking appliqué jeans and minis, but no doubt they’ll have his Notting Hill customers reaching deep into
their pockets.
FWD caught up with Leah Wood after the show. "Wasn’t that gorgeous?" she enthused, "I want those great jeans
and some of those cute dresses. My only complaint is that I’ll have to wait until spring to buy anything – unless
I can get my hands on some samples!"
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Matthew Williamson Fashion
Matthew Williamson Fashion
Matthew Williamson Fashion
Matthew Williamson Fashion
Matthew Williamson Fashion
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