CHARLIE MAY F/W 2014/2015

There are collections that are more wearable, those more show-stopper-less wearable and those who harmoniously unite both. London Fashion Week F/W 2014/2015 got less of first ones, in majority of seconds and few rare exceptions of third ones.  One of those was definitely the collection of Charlie May. In the 2010 UWE graduated designer presented her minimal, sporty-chic collection, this time with a great feeling for a commercial appeal and the wearable side of garments. A great mixture of fabrics such as cotton, silk, wool and leather in calm color tones (black, white and navy blue) to compose sleek, still elegant but also very comfortable looks.  Especially in love with biker leather pants, the liquid-like effect of the mesh fabric on tops, dress, skirt and sweatshirt, simply adore (and would Love to own) all prolonged-but still fit softy knitwear. A big yes also for all accessories: calfskin clutch, nice caps made in collaboration with Gigi Burris and white leather platform sneakers. Pieces that every modern and minimalistic-conscious girl would Love to wear.

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NEW DESIGNER // CHARLIE MAY / S/S 2013

Bio

Charlie May is a young British womenswear designer, currently working and living in London.
Born in Devon, in the south of England, Charlie was raised on a farm and spent her childhood in the same family home. This has inspired her to draw inspiration from her surroundings and background, which leads her to the signature minimalist, androgynous style she has become known for.
She graduated from the University of the West of England in 2010 with a BA(hons) in Fashion Design, where she achieved the privilege of being selected for a place at Graduate Fashion Week.
Alongside studying, Charlie started her blog Girl a la Mode in 2008, this has become one of the UKs top fashion blogs and has since been featured in magazines such as Elle, Company, Grazia Italia, among others. Charlie also contributes bimonthly editorials to AOL’s My Daily.
In her final year of university Charlie worked on Louise Goldin's 2010 Spring/Summer collection.
After moving to London, she started working for Thomas Tait, assisting him for two seasons until pursuing her own label.
Having achieved her debut collection presentation for SS12 and successfully launching her label as a young British designer, she is now working on expanding her label and going into production with seasonal ready-to-wear collections.

SS 2013

Inspiration comes from an ice landscape, featuring the signature muted colour palette of white, nude and cool green with a play on textures, mixing silk, velvet, cotton and leather. 
Her signature minimalism is ever present, with the inclusion of the classic white shirt and tailored must-to-have shirt dresses which the designer has become known for.