Introduction to the Season of the Witch
As every good witch will know, our season comes in October, when a threatening aura envelops us all and everything suddenly looks a little darker. This fortunate dichotomy is often reflected in our wardrobes, with a clearly heated aesthetics that tends to feature rich textures, jewel tones, and lace boots.
The Fashion World’s Take on the Occult
However, what is less quotidian is that this typing mood extends into the sunnier months. According to London Fashion Week, this seems to be the overarching instruction for the next season. The sound was indicated in Harris Reed’s collection, which featured dresses with laced velvet corsets that ripped off like wings from the body, while feathers produced silhouettes on excerpts that resembled claws.
Harris Reed’s "The Aviary" Collection
The models slowly slid over the runway to the sounds of sparkling music, which, thanks to the cacophony of female singers, had no other than groups of women who have filled spells. Elsewhere, the silhouettes were maximum and mermaid-like, with a deep royal blue velvet rock being the focus thanks to its flattering train and skeletal pattern. There was also a feeling of uncanny, perhaps partially due to how little the models could actually move in the clothes they were wearing.
Bora Aksu’s Collection
The Turkish designer Bora Aksu took similarly scary information for this season with a collection that was inspired by Broken Dolls, which was supposedly selected to celebrate imperfection, but accidentally prevailed a funny spirit. There were several purely black top ensembles, supplemented by Harlequin tights, pointed headpieces, elbow-length gloves, T-bar block heels, and Aksus’ signature flocks.
Di Petsa’s Sea Witch Collection
At di Petsa, it was time to welcome the Sea witch. The environment was immediately made mystical by the music, with almost nothing but the sounds of spray waves. Then the models appeared: men and women who were lipped with black, chic, hip-length hair, sound, on hands and feet, and deliciously grotesque blue lips, as if they were all strangely washed on the sand. This was terror and personified.
The Magical and Matriarchal Mood
The way the models moved slowly, intentionally, and powerfully was also a symbol for Greek goddesses and reinforced the idea that the mood was both magical and matriarchal. It is also worth mentioning that the founder of the brand grew up in Athens. There were various allusions to witches elsewhere, as with Lili Curia, where the shoes were almost too good to be true.
The Fashion World’s Escape into the Occult
It is an interesting time for the fashion world to lean into occultism. The industry has the opportunity to reflect the sociopolitical problems of our age, and only a few could deny that we are all along the line in a somewhat bad street. Perhaps it is a calming escape to tap the transcendental side of life that is common, transcendental side. There is also a little deeply feminine on everything. Witches are nothing, if not defined by a uniquely strong and intrinsically female energy.
Conclusion
Overall, if there has been a takeaway from London Fashion Week so far, the season of the witch will extend into spring and bring out a more impressive side in all of us. One that many of us now need more than ever.
