Contemplating the in depth archive of the late Vivienne Westwood, it’s not shocking that the in-house group now helming her eponymous label frequently reference her previous work, deconstructing and reinterpreting as they go alongside. The autumn assortment discovered inspiration in Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s seminal 1774 novel The Sorrows of Younger Werther. Westwood herself is quoted within the model’s press launch, having as soon as mentioned, “Andreas purchased me Goethe’s guide. It was the primary tragic novel, and it prompted a sensation – and was one of many components which led to the Romantic motion. Napoleon took ‘Werther’ on his Egyptian marketing campaign in 1798 – and when he met Goethe in 1808, he informed him that he had learn the guide seven occasions – he embellished him.”

Unveiled on the model’s London HQ in Mayfair, the most recent assortment merged a tapestry of textures and ideas impressed by the early Nineteenth-century ‘Empire fashion’ motion, the Napoleonic period’s aesthetic, and the lavish grandeur of Imperial Rome. Trying to classical antiquity and navy regalia, the lineup featured intricate inside prints and Jacquards expertly tailor-made into an array of louche blouses, structured jackets, and playful skirts. A halter-neck high, evoking the sophistication of a gentleman’s three-piece go well with vest, underwent a metamorphosis right into a hybrid corset with a structured boned inside. This similar ingenuity was echoed in a putting purple knit cardigan, cleverly built-in with a built-in corset.

In distinction, the gathering additionally featured rugged, animalistic parts evoking the wild landscapes of Scotland, with earthy tones and pony-hair equipment—a standout being the fuzzy platform boot. Referencing Historic Rome, toga-esque attire crafted from copper viscose materials created an phantasm of liquid leather-based, hanging effortlessly from racks. Suiting took middle stage, showcasing impeccably tailor-made variegated striped wool two-piece fits alongside a denim twist on the traditional frock coat, paired with matching breeches—a masterful fusion of custom and up to date aptitude.

Whereas gauzy knits made recurring appearances in relaxed, patchwork separates, outerwear crafted from purple and grey Harris Tweed added a distinctly British contact to charming double-breasted coats and structured jackets. Regardless of the array of intriguing ideas, the gathering often felt overwhelmed by the multitude of concepts offered. Streamlining the deal with singular references may’ve enhanced cohesion and readability.