Matthew Williamson news and archive

London Fashion Week in 5 trends

With New York Fashion Week leaning towards the more commercial side of the industry, favoring more sportive wear, overseas in London designers favour a more edgy and avant-garde style. FashionUnited listed the five main fashion trends to emerge from London Fashion Week. 1. Focus on the waist Emilia Wickstead, Issa, J.W Anderson and Roksanda...

Fashion

Matthew Williamson for Ballantyne

British designer Matthew Williamson has announced that he is collaborating with heritage knitwear brand Ballantyne Cashmere on a one-off capsule collection. Ballantyne Cashmere, the British brand founded in 1921, is renowned for its luxury knitwear crafted from the finest wool and cashmere yarns and the Williamson collection will be produced...

Fashion

Matthew Williamson launches diffusion collection

Matthew Williamson is launching a diffusion range called MW, which launches at My-Wardrobe.com today. The collection is designed for a younger, cosmopolitan customer, described as spirited and energetic, just like the garments, which exude Williamson's signature bright hues. The MW line features mostly daywear, but also covers evening pieces,...

Apparel

Matthew Williamson for Macy's

British designer, Matthew Williamson, is teaming up with US department store, Macy's, to produce a new capsule collection. The range will consist of 30 pieces from evening and daywear, including embellished dresses, playsuits, leathers and printed scarves. Prices will start at a very accessible price point of £31($50) ‘The collection aims to...

Apparel

Matthew Williamson bridalwear

Prince William and Kate Middleton are probably pleased to know, British designer Matthew Williamson is to launch his Bridal collection in 2011. The introduction follows the success of his five wedding dresses designed for online boutique net-a-porter. Spring next year will see the launch of a limited line on show at the White Gallery bridal...