Louise Gray Spring/Summer 2013

Following on from her previous NEWGEN sponsorship, her first season of BFC Fashion Forward sponsorship and her recent successful makeup collection for Topshop, big things were expected from Louise Gray. So the title of her show, 'Now What?', was very apt. As the lights dimmed and the music began to pound the thought on everyone's lips was what next? What can Louise Gray do to top all the colour and bonkersness of previous collections? This time, it came in the form of Barbie, who sponsored the show. But, albeit, a punky, rebel Barbie. The collection was colourful and vibrant; with newsprint, abstract graphics and Gray's own doodles branded across the clothes. Although not entirely wearable for a girl like me who's more comfortable in laid-back Margaret Howell or Acne, you can see how one-off pieces could be incorporated into an outfit, be it a patterned shirt or a lively knit. 

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Also check out some fantastic backstage photos of the wacky makeup and Tatty Devine accessories on the Topshop blog.

Louise Gray, London Fashion Week AW'11

Louise Gray has been one of the young receivers of the NEWGEN sponsorship for three seasons, and showcased her first solo fashion show at London Fashion Week this year. Louise's playful and colourful collections are inspired by her childhood in the North East of Scotland, and her time at university at the Charles Rennie Mackintosh designed Glasgow School of Art. The tradition of Scottish plaid and tweed are updated and uplifted with Gray's bright imagination, creating an up-beat aesthetic.
Photos: http://insideout.topshop.com/