MADRID FASHION WEEK A/W 2011

Last week not only saw the return of London Fashion Week. The 53rd edition of Cibeles Madrid Fashion Week took place from the 18th – 23rd, but because it clashes with London Fashion week it never gets much attention. The Spanish capital played host to some of the best designers in Spanish fashion.

Designer Carlos Diez sent male models down the catwalk in thick knit leggings, skin-tight leather shorts and thigh-high boots. The girls slipped into bold monochrome jumpsuits, capes and cable knit skirts.

While Maria Escote went all dark and stormy. Showcasing dramatic graduated dresses and coats – some flowing in black chiffon and adorned with stacked tribal necklaces – others in thick fringing with fur stoles. There were a few bursts of colour with wildlife motif dresses and orange-flecked jackets.

LE used lycra, leather and knitwear for their boxy structural pieces –trousers, jackets and dresses in a selective colour palette of black, grey and blue.

                           

At Etxeberria, men were dressed in muted greys and beiges, the show – called 'The skin in which we live', used furs and animal skins with tweed and pinstripe suits.

Gori De Palma had rockabilly-quiffed models strutting to a live band in biker jackets and studded leather shorts teamed with very see-through chiffon shirts.

 

           


Given the amount of originality and imagination on display, it seems crazy that the international fash-pack bypass it year after year. Keep an eye out for the next one in September.

Words: Emma Hurwitz

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