There was no trace of frippery or excess at Josh Goot – even the show was stripped back to basics, with white washed walls and an eerie soundtrack.
The models were waif-ish, with ghoulish pale faces and straightened, functional hair. Unsurprisingly then, the collection was one of futuristic simplicity. Whites, beige and pale pink formed the colour palette, while the textures were felt-like and utility-appropriate. It was strictly adrogynous with boyish tailoring – the only ‘feminine’ touch was in the form of a damask – pink off the shoulder bandage dress. Whilst sleek, unforgiving lines were the defining silhouette of the collection – it was more about sculptured shapes than second skin body – con.
It was all very ‘other wordly’ haunting, memorable and refined.
