Photo Diary | 10 Fashion Moments at London Fashion Week S/S 2013

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  • Peter Pilotto delivered wave after wave of their instantly recognisable prints | Photo: Morgan O’Donovan for LFW Daily
  • Erdem Spring/Summer 2013 | Photo: Morgan O’Donovan
  • Preen delivered their signature modern minimalism with striking floral prints | Photo: Morgan O’Donovan for LFW Daily
  • Mary Katrantzou's collection of postage and currency prints on elegant silhouettes were right on the money | Photo: Morgan O’Donovan for LFW Daily
  • Matthew Williamson took a trip to Rajasthan, with mirror-work and the colours of the Holi Festival | Photo: Morgan O’Donovan for LFW Daily
  • The buzziest show of the season came courtesy of Phillip Treacy, who delivered Lady Gaga a la Michael Jackson | Photo: Morgan O’Donovan for LFW Daily
  • Christopher Kane delivered a masterful, stand-out collection in a cohesive display of creative ideas unsurpassed on the London catwalks | Photo: Morgan O’Donovan for LFW Daily
  • Michael van der Ham continued to refine and polish his signature patchwork print technique | Photo: Morgan O’Donovan for LFW Daily
  • Holly Fulton took an elegant step forward with her maximalist prints and embellishments | Photo: Morgan O’Donovan for LFW Daily
  • Sister by Sibling unforgettable romp, styled by Katie Grand | Photo: Morgan O’Donovan for LFW Daily

LONDON, United Kingdom — London Fashion Week, which concluded on Tuesday evening, has become known for its directional designers and digital prints. Along with our favourite roving backstage photographer, Morgan O’Donovan, we’ve selected ten memorable fashion moments from the London collections. Morgan O’Donovan is a contributing photographer at The Business of Fashion

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In Digital London, Technology and Fashion Collide

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Today BoF founder Imran Amed examines the fruitful interaction between London’s rising technology and fashion scenes for Wallpaper* magazine, where a version of this article first appeared. LONDON, United Kingdom — London is a gilt-edged global hub for art and commerce. An undisputed heavyweight champ. But it is now also a genuine tech contender, a rise up the ranks that has been rapid and more than a little unlikely. When David

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JC Penney plots turnaround, King Karl, Hugo Boss growth slows, Water world, Queen of frocks

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Karl Lagerfeld | Source: Trend Gruppen

Why JC Penney Will Come Back (The Motley Fool) “Rome wasn’t built in a day, and no one said JC Penney’s turnaround would happen overnight either. Since Ron Johnson took the helm back in January, shares have been sliced in half and currently sit near 52-week lows.” It’s Karl’s world, we just live in it (The Independent) “Lagerfeld’s output is more diverse than any other

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Crisis management, Online appeal, Missing link in China, Breaking into luxury, Mary’s appeal

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Calvin Klein, Jil Sander and Bottega Veneta Spring/Summer 2013 | Source: Style.com

Rising Above the Crisis (IHT) “Eye-popping color, upscale vacation clothes and rich accessories dominate the summer 2013 men’s wear season — yet Italy is said to be in financial meltdown.” Online Appeals to the Male of the Species (NY Times) “With its enviable growth forecast to continue through 2012 and beyond, men’s fashion looks more and more like a bountiful land of opportunity just waiting to be conquered.

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Photo Diary | 10 Fashion Moments at London Fashion Week A/W 2012

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  • Stretching from its denim roots, Acne's silhouettes of cinched waists and low-slung trousers were targeted at the too-cool-for-school crowd | Photo: Morgan O'Donavan for Dazed Digital
  • Giles Deacon showed a haunting collection of singed, couture quality garments, which were 'saved' from a stately country mansion on fire | Photo: Morgan O'Donavan for Dazed Digital
  • Jonathan Saunders' focus on colourful prints was extended to include beautiful tactile textures | Photo: Morgan O'Donavan for Dazed Digital
  • Christopher Kane sent his fans into a purple haze, after another standout collection. Undoubtedly, the hottest ticket of the week. | Photo: Morgan O'Donavan for Dazed Digital
  • Marios Schwab's lady-like looks further explored sharp silhouettes, transparency and embellishment | Photo: Morgan O'Donavan for Dazed Digital
  • Mary Katrantzou's 'everyday object' prints and collaboration with famed lacemakers Lesage, propelled her to the very top of London's emerging designer class | Photo: Morgan O'Donavan for Dazed Digital
  • Alexander McQueen's McQ brought a welcome element of fashion theatre back to London Fashion Week | Photo: Morgan O'Donavan for Dazed Digital
  • Meadham Kirchhoff's kooky disco dreams lifted weary spirits on the final day of London Fashion Week | Photo: Morgan O'Donavan for Dazed Digital
  • Peter Pilotto took their famed signature prints to furs and puffa jackets | Photo: Morgan O'Donavan for Dazed Digital
  • Knitwear trio Sibling delivered a creative punch of colour to London Fashion Week, in their first mini-fashion show for Sister, styled by Katie Grand | Photo: Morgan O'Donavan for Dazed Digital

LONDON, United Kingdom — Just when you thought London Fashion Week had reached it’s apogée, along came another stellar season of shows from London-based designers who are setting the pace for fashion around the world with their vibrant digital prints, cutting-edge development techniques, and kooky concoctions and accessories. All the while, our favourite roving backstage photographer, Morgan O’Donovan, was documenting

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