Courtesy of Ashley Williams, cameras and film via The Impossible ProjectFashion / LightboxGetting personal with Ashley Williams’ goth gangSee behind the scene shots from the show that referenced the styles of Avril Lavigne and Winona RyderShareLink copied ✔️October 1, 2015FashionLightboxTextTed StansfieldAshley Williams SS16 instant film Thanks to her graphic prints and tongue-in-cheek designs (think teddy bear backpacks and shark handbags), Westminster grad Ashley Williams has earned the reputation of London Fashion Week’s queen of kitsch. She’s also known for toying with different types of femininity which, this season, resembled something akin to an Avril Lavigne-Winona Ryder hybrid. Backstage at her LFW show, the Fashion East alumnus described her SS16 girl as feeling angsty, after unveiling a collection that was a lot darker than her usual offerings. This came across very literally, with the words “BAD MOOD” appearing on clothes, along with graphics of flies and goat skulls. Dubbed “beautiful carcasses”, her models wore The Brides of Dracula-esque tiaras, Marilyn Manson inspired make-up and Emily the Strange stripes; all of which culminated in a certain Camden Market gothicism. Tattoo-covered, purple-eyed and self-described “alien” Grace Neutral also made an appearance in the show, capturing the spirit of this collection. But don’t be fooled, this wasn’t a different Ashley Williams girl, just a different side of her. Check out the gallery above for some behind the scenes shots of the show. Camera and film courtesy of The Impossible Project. See the collection in full colour below and head to @DazedFashion for more insider moments from fashion week. Ashley Williams SS16Escape 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.READ MOREWinter Olympics 2026: Stella Jean on Haiti’s viral political kitPaolina Russo and Oklou took us on a fashion field trip for AW26 Exclusive: Fashion East announces its AW26 line-upAll the best outfits from the Wuthering Heights press tourDave channels ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’ in Wales Bonner’s new campaignHot under the collar? The ruff is having a menswear rebirthThe North FaceWhat went down at The North Face’s Red Box event with Loyle Carner Samsøe SamsøeSamsøe Samsøe wants you to take in the sights for SS26Pieter Mulier is Versace’s new creative directorCopenhagen Fashion Week AW26: Everything you missed from the Danish capitalSub-zero street style at Berlin Fashion Week AW26In pictures: GmbH return to the club for AW26Escape 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