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Curious Couture at London Fashion Week

The London runways dazzled with fantasy clothes a little too quirky for the everyday woman.
By Essence · Updated October 30, 2020
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Half Sexpot Half Schoolteacher

Asymmetry can be pretty cool—literally. Armand Basi’s sheer, half-cardigan does the trick.

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The Blue Note

Basso and Brooke’s silk, midnight blue geometric sheath was a main attraction.

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Expansive Art

Expanding and contracting like an accordion can be fun, but don’t chance sitting down in this number by Christopher Kane.

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Tu-tu Much

Never be wait listed at the ballet ever again. This JSmith Esquire frock with matching hair ornamentations is a show-stopper.

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Metal to the Petal

Alice Temperley’s “Romantic Odyssey”-theme with elaborate mane attractions made for an enchanting evening.

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Lash Out

Britain’s grand dame of fashion Vivienne Westwood knows how to awaken dull peepers.

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