As the midway point reaches Alternative Fashion Week, backstage dramas were on full display. For the models however it was business as usual but for the stylists and designers the tension was plain to see.

Models found varying ways to relax before the runway collections, some read, and others meditated

Some models decided on a more spiritual route.

Showcasing the best of the capital’s creativity on the runway today were designers who included; Havering College, Nicola Sawyers, Mary Ratcliffe, Adel Andic, Yeshaswini B.K., Amanda Wai Yin Ng, London Printworks Trust, ALQ UK Brand, Gemma Wadsworth, Elisabeth Hamlyn, Amy Day, Maartje de Man, Amisha Ghadianli and Colchester School of Art & Design.

Adel Andic’s collection of fine leathers coupled with elegant pleating was a sure hit with today’s audience.

Adel: fine leathers coupled with elegant pleating was based on concepts surrounding protection and elegance.

 The collection reflected a military and masculine theme while the use of soft fine leathers with elegant pleating produces a tailored feminine collection for all occasions.

Havering College has been making a name for itself in recent years and todays collection will further enhance the colleges reputation.

This collection was a striking avant exstravaganza.

Amanda Wai Yin NG had based her collection on ‘Frozen Illusion and Internal Torment’.

Dynamic asymmetrical silouettes were the hallmark of her collection.

Amanda said; “This collection is based on the story of the ‘Fallen Angel of Satan’ and the temptation of the powerful Anne Boley. The use of drape and structure, create these silouettes.”

Amy Day’s celestrical macabre collection using latex reminded us why this show is infact alternative.

This collection combined a limited colour pallete with latex layering and textures, as well as using an eco-conscious slant. Inspired by a new romantic pop-culture and a fascination with angels and demons the collection had vision and proved popular amongst the dancehall crowd.

Rounding off a great third day was Elisabeth Hamilyn’s fantastic knitwear which was inspired by Celtic Knotwork.

Body conscious garments are combined with twisted and cabled knitted forms in luxurey merino and lambs wool.

Alternative London Fashion Week kicked off today (Monday), showcasing the creative talents from ten designers daily, Alternative Art’s annual fashion week collections are a must for anyone involved in the fashion industry.

The event is used as a spring-board to launch new talent and showcase the creative collections form emerging independent designers. Day one included a collection of highly accomplished designers, a few of which are included below.

Highlights of the shows included a fantastic collection by Beatrice K Newman. Beatrice recently showcased her woman’s wear collection at Graduate Fashion Week last summer and said: “my designs were based on Anastasia, the last women Tsar.”

Other collections which stood out included designs by Lucie Ashworth.

Lucie’s fetish wear was based on 1920’s glamour and decadence.

Olga Shishkina’s Futuristic metallic creations were simply awesome and although seemingly complex the models floated down the runway with effortless ease.

She will be a designer to watch for the future.

50’s inspired collections by Islington College were appreciated by the London crowd.

The collection named ‘Kitchen Sink Drama – Apron’s with 50’s flavour’ by City of Islington College has been used before but this collection was however well constructed throughout.