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Odessa Paloma Parker reports from the runways of LFW

Models present creations by designer Sid Neigum during the 2017 Spring / Summer catwalk show at London Fashion Week in London on September 20, 2016.

Models present creations by designer Sid Neigum during the 2017 Spring / Summer catwalk show at London Fashion Week in London on September 20, 2016.

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Toronto gave London Fashion Week attendees something to talk about this week as Sid Neigum presented a wearable but still highly artistic collection on the final day of the spring 2017 shows. An assortment of draped black, white, golden-beige and red separates and dresses were modern and approachable, but with a twist. By focusing less on his skills in textile manipulation – origami-style detailing has become one of his signatures, but the pieces were not necessarily cut out for a commercial market like Canada – and more on versatility of silhouettes, Neigum managed to tread a line between sellable and standout.

Preen by Thornton Bregazzi

Preen by Thornton Bregazzi

Courtesy of FirstView

On other runways, silhouettes were given ruff treatment. At Preen by Thornton Bregazzi, a wild, witchy collection was tempered by romantic ruffles and fine lace. Another ethereal collection by Simone Rocha – a London fashion week favourite – featured charming broderie Anglaise frocks with pretty frills. And Mother of Pearl gave ruffles a quirky edge with a chambray coat and trouser combination adorned with pearls.

Courtesy of Marques’Almeida

A few fine, feathered pieces cropped up in London, too. Marques'Almeida took the boldest approach with bubblegum pink plumes contrasting metallic trousers. Antonio Berardi added delicate sprays of feathers to full skirts and dresses. At Roksanda, a billowing white gown sported sprays of delicate down to spectacular effect.