Dedup Emilia Wickstead

In a collection of ladylike yet casual clothes inspired by Ali McGraw's character in the 1970 film Love Story, the sweeping coats stood out.

The designer took inspiration from African-American culture, but the casting of the show failed to keep pace, resulting in a missed opportunity.

The designer has built a solid business appealing to a particular demographic hell bent on sustaining the somewhat archaic concept of occasion dressing.

The designer made up for a lack of inventiveness with flattering and feminine dresses for the modern lady.

"Fyodor Golanf, Barbara Casasola, Emilia Wickstead and Huishan Zhang have been shortlisted for the 2013 Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize."