Lucas Nascimento SS15

Initial reaction: 

Embracing the state of temporary reality. This season Lucas Nascimento took on on the art of illusion, with transparency, imaginary lines and a welcome fluidity defining the collection.

Playing with form:

Nascimento has mastered playing with the female form – revealing unexpected parts of the body by cutting away whole sides of sweatshirts and creating skirts which left one leg exposed. The soft sheerness of weightless organza pieces was juxtaposed with thick, raw edged leathers, cut in graphic silhouettes, while heavier silk pieces maintained a fluidity – seen in a billowing indigo parka. The collection was shot through with rich shocks of colour – orange and acid yellow.

Stand out looks: 

This season’s show-stealers were a series of printed dresses made in collaboration with celebrated London artist Nina Fowler, whose work interprets and appropriates images of classic Hollywood through drawing and sculpture.