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, 2015FashionLightboxText Ted Stansfield Ashley 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.Trending10 of the hottest Instagram accounts fusing art, sex and eroticaManaging to (mostly) slip under the radar of Instagram’s notorious censorship rules, these are the flesh-baring accounts you need to followBeautyReplitLife & CultureJoin Spike Jonze, Reshma Saujani and more at vibecon PumaLife & CultureMeet freestyle footballer Janella HernandezHEYDUDEFashionHEYDUDE wants you to be outside this summerFashionInside Charli xcx and Lyas’ Paris Fashion Week afterpartyBeautyThe sexiest flesh-baring Instagram accounts you need to followBeautyNude awakening: Meet the young people embracing naturismFashionIn pictures: Harry Styles’ best looks from his 2026 tourArt & PhotographyThese candid photos capture the fleeting moments that slip our memoryEscape 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