Fashion in motion: Meadham Kirchhoff

The entire room full of fashion enthusiasts, the tension built as we took our seats and waited for the show to commence. The outfits were breath taking, with such an array of thrills and bows with excruciating attention to detail, bold colours and sparkling skirts reminding me of my dressing up box as a child. This was the first fashion show I had attended, although I had seen them on T.V and on the internet, I hadn't realised how much of a performance they can be. 
Edward Meadham and Benjamin Kirchhoff are a design duo beased in London. The duo met whilst studying fashion at Central Saint Martins, Edward studying womenswear and Benjamin menswear. Shortly after graduating they launched a menswear label "Benjamin Kirchhoff" but have since been working as "Meadham Kirchhoff" formed in 2002.
 Included in the fashion show were garments from collections Suddenly, Last Summer (S/S2011) and A Rebours(A/W2010) featuring flowing gothic dresses overlaid with floral painted biker jackets and colourful veils.

Benjamin Kirchhoff said; ‘We are very pleased to be involved with the V&A’s Fashion in Motion series. When approaching every collection or garment we secretly hope to make something worthy of being seen in a museum, so for us it is an honour to present a show comprised of hand-picked pieces from our favourite collections."

Oriole Cullen, Fashion in Motion curator, said:

"Meadham Kirchhoff are known for creating a fantasy world in their collections through their beautifully crafted garments and focus on fine detail. Their shows always contain an element of surprise and wonder, often with a hint of darkness and we are delighted to have the opportunity to bring this experience to V&A audience"

Below are a few photos I took to capture the event:

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