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LONDON – London Fashion Week kicked off with a splash of color, a touch of fall and a dose of fun on Friday as the first of dozens of catwalk shows got under way.

Turkish-born Bora Aksu dressed his models with leaf-inspired headpieces and sober, wintry dresses set off by fanciful patterned tights and lace-up, high-heeled boots. There were bold and colorful pieces from London duo Antoni & Alison as well as more adventurous creations from the talented students of Central Saint Martins — London’s premier arts and fashion school.

The shows — which drew hordes of buyers, journalists, and scouts to London’s Somerset House — follow Thursday’s conclusion of New York fashion week and precede expositions in Milan and France as fashion season crests.

The centerpiece Friday was a show by the up-and-coming designers from Central Saint Martins. With alumni like Stella McCartney, Christopher Kane and the late Alexander McQueen, it’s no surprise that the crowds outside the show were the largest of the day.

Long one of the most famous arts and 영월출장샵 fashion schools in London, the show is always packed with buyers, journalists and talent scouts looking for the next big thing.

There were no disappointments Friday night as the show featured bold and brash dresses and ensembles, offering more spontaneity than many of the more polished shows that preceded it on the opening day lineup.

There were some signs of nerves and a few amateurish touches — including a dress that draped far too low, causing the model to trip — but this was more than made up for by the willingness to shake convention and try something new.

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