Fashion / ShowEXCLUSIVE: Todd Lynn Womenswear SS13Shawana Grosvenor, assistant to show stylist Karen Langley, talks Peter Beard's Africa...ShareLink copied ✔️September 16, 2012FashionShowPhotography Cameron Alexander EXCLUSIVE: Todd Lynn Womenswear SS13 "I've just left Somerset House, we were up till 3am last night and back in early this morning doing final preparations for the show so now it's time to relax!The show went smoothly. We started working on it Wednesday, so there were three days in total of prepping. The only scary moment was when too many vans were parked at Somerset House – this meant we lost over half an hour before the show began as we physically couldn't get the collection into the building. It was a tense time but after that everything went well.The collection was inspired by Heart of Darkness and Apocalypse Now – a journey into Africa. There were sleek safari jackets, black evening pieces exposing unwoven fibres and It was great to see Todd working with print. The prints were in collaboration with London based artist Marcus James and gave a nod to the aesthetic of Peter Beard's Africa. The colour palette of the collection reflected African landscapes, from deep red sunsets to the burnt earth of the Sahara.Highlights for me were the tonal green jacquard pieces. My favourite was the flare trouser look with zip-up jacket worn by Kayley Chabot. Also loved the cut-out sandals by Christian Louboutin, these are on my wish list!The soundtrack was composed by The Libertines drummer Gary Powell, it evoked memories of Safari and sounds of tribal drumming, it really brought the collection to life.Next I'm looking forward to seeing Lucas Nascimento, Meadham Kirchhoff and what Raf Simons will bring to Dior." Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.TrendingThe man building a nuclear bomb shelter for Kim and KanyeClyde Scott runs America’s biggest nuclear bomb bunker business – since Trump’s inauguration his orders have rocketed as ‘preppers’ get readyArts+Culture Nike FashionNike celebrates the culture of U.S. soccer PumaFashionSalehe Bembury’s Puma collection is a love letter to the football communityArt & PhotographyDressing for a ball: Dazed serves football couture for summerArt & PhotographyTender portraits of Vietnamese youth in BerlinFilm & TV7 sex worker-approved films about sex workBeautyDecoding Uncanny Valley make-up, Tikok’s creepiest beauty trendMusicOlivia Rodrigo: ‘A breakup can be an opportunity to redirect your life’PoliticsThe meaning behind Extinction Rebellion’s red-robed protestersEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy