LONDON FASHION WEEK SS22 - FIB'S VERDICT

In the growing return to normality, London Fashion Week arrived on cue. And citywide celebrations and excitement are real, this time with runways oozing nostalgia.  On the heels of the Met Gala and VMAs, London Fashion Week makes its back-in-the-flesh debut. After 2 virtual shows and a runway hiatus, the city's creativity and theatricality still run rampant. Designers and street-stylists alike are looking back - and forward - to freedom and fun. Back in full swing, creators, celebrities and fashion-lovers have flooded the London scene over the past week. Around 130 designers showcased their flourishing and full Spring/Summer 2022 collections on runways and digital presentations. And the whole week has had gender-neutrality and a sense of historical grandeur at heart. So without further ado, the crème de la crème of London Fashion Week SS22: FIB FAVOURITES Saul Nash Young menswear designer from north-east London, Saul Nash, opened London Fashion Week with back to school vibes. With new uniform codes and tailored sportswear, the runway became an after-school bus stop hangout. Models sported nylon track pants, shorts and hoodies with string detailing. And backpacks and trainers detailed Nash's collaboration with Nike. A standout was the reversible nylon cagoule and a trenchcoat that transformed into a bomber. The collection was heartfelt, considered and modern London. Hoods were printed with images of Nash’s school Travelcard - included to support free public transport for