THOMAS TAIT AW12

When we entered the cold warehouse in East London for Thomas Tait, we were grateful to be handed a cup of earl grey tea whilst we waited with baited breath for the show to start. Real grass coated the runway and I knew that Thomas had something special in store this season. Thick wools and leathers in olives and mustards came in the form of floor length coats and bomber jackets, tight 3/4 length trousers and flowing silk shirts; there were fine pleated leather and jersey tops that came all the way up to form a rigid polo neck; and bouncy ponytails with leather scrunchies on the beauty side. We even saw the first use of denim and velvet in luxurious varsity style jackets, and baseball cap collaboration with HUF. The show ended in glorious style with inspector gadget playing for the final walk; I know for sure this will be my favourite show of the season. Well done Thomas! 

THOMAS TAIT SS12

Held in the Alison Jacques gallery off Berners St Thomas Tait presented his third collection. In cocoon silhouettes we saw the evolution of his his AW11 coats in lightweight paper like material. The garments were so rich in texture; by pleating jersey and layering clear print and coloured foil he created not only his own fabric but a new way to look at colour. In mint greens, baby pinks and blues we saw contrasting in welt pockets and zips against the white. Fluorescent light shone from underneath the gallery seats bringing out new colours as well as the highlighter up the models hands and bodies. Totally obsessed with the Cutler and Gross collab, insanely cool eyewear. I actually saw Thomas wearing them outside the Louise Gray show too!
Although you can see some of the texture up close in these photos I think my 50mm lens was a bad choice. You can get some better full lengths from the finale video below.

IN THE NUDE

The perfect nude shoe by Thomas Tait S/S 11.

BACKSTAGE AT THOMAS TAIT

Thomas Tait AW11

Tah-Dah! I present to you the collection I've been working on for the last few months. Tucked skirts, (un)basic coats and banana trousers are all that's been going through my mind for weeks! 

Even though I have been working so closely with this collection, it hasn't got old or tiring on me, it's pretty close to perfect actually and there's no better feeling than seeing it all come together on the day of the show.

To see more pictures of the show I have to direct you to Michelle who took some beautiful shots out front.

All photos by Alexxsia Elizabeth