Fashion / ShowAnn Sofie Back S/S 09Backstage at London Fashion Week.ShareLink copied ✔️September 15, 2008FashionShowPhotography Kate Rodgers and Rod Edmonds Text Sam Voltage Ann Sofie Back S/S 09 From the opening look, it was clear that Back had taken inspiration from an unlikely source, namely self modification and cosmetic surgery. This was conveyed through the deconstructed nature of the dresses on show as well as the very literal band of white across the models' noses. Models made their way down the catwalk with surgeons markings in black pen over their bodies. The broken frilled chiffon dresses on show alluded to the playfullness of youth whilst exploring a darker subtext with the deconstructed element of the pieces. Stripes were broken, pinched and contorted in a subversion of Back's previous collections. Brash gold and crystal jewellery further galvanised Back's idea of narcissistic tendencies. Despite the unusual starting point, the collection was largely very wearable and the cutaway chiffon dresses will surely prove to be very desirable come spring. 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.TrendingNude awakening: Meet the young people embracing naturismAt a time of toxic beauty standards and widespread body image issues, could taking your clothes off around strangers (in a non-sexual way) be the answer?BeautyFashionKylie Minogue on her pop legacy and partying with Jonathan AndersonOakley FashionGoing ‘field mode’ with Roger ScottLife & Culture‘She was secretly the landlord’: Readers on their housemate horror storiesMusicN0rth4evr: Every track on North West’s new EP, rankedBeauty10 of the hottest Instagram accounts fusing art, sex and eroticaLife & Culture‘Chat was my backbone’: People are now using AI for awkward conversationsLife & CultureThe case for wiping your Instagram gridFilm & TVWhat do sex workers actually think of Euphoria?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