Our guest fashion writer Olivia Buckingham gives us an inside look into her world during the ever-popular fashion week

I begin London Fashion Week (LFW) with the Joseph show, which also marked the 25th anniversary of the flagship store in Brompton Cross. Head to toe in Joseph, my monochrome look was a nod to the store that we all know and love.  For me, the brand remains strong through its staple designs and reliability – it is definitely my go to store for the crisp white shirt, chunky knitwear and black cigarette trouser. The show opened with cosy sweaters in voluminous shapes, followed by tailored coats and couturier leather. It was definitely a case of saving the best for last with their statement black leather fringed jacket and plunge-neckline ankle-skimming leather dress. 

Sunday proved to be a most entertaining morning with the not-to-be-missed Sophia Webster presentation. "Heartbreak Hotel " set the scene and everything was classically Webster in the most fun and girly of ways. Ten different scenes were set up each with their own surprise. Models in baths, models stroking Chihuahuas; all it was missing was Paris Hilton or Cher from Clueless! Candy coloured lace and sherbet tones amidst heels adorned with feather, fur and frills made for some definite scene stealing statements.

After a personal styling session at Topshop Oxford Circus, I set off to sit front row at the Topshop Unique show in my sequined skirt and Coca Cola sweatshirt. With every fashionista pining to be at the show, it was unsurprising that Kendall Jenner, Anna Wintour, Kate Moss and Poppy Delevingne sat front and centre, taking their places next to Sir Philip Green. An army of blue opened the show, featuring a cobalt blue blanket coat that’s sure to be on every girl’s wish list. Aside from the striking blues, colours were muted and autumnal, but the textures definitely kept it exciting. Giant fur coats slipped off silk lingerie-inspired dresses, while cropped bomber jackets were paired with tulle skirts embellished with crystals. The whole show gave off an ultra cool ‘70s vibe that I’m sure we’ll be seeing on the streets in no time. 

Mary Katrantzou's show was a stunning sensation. The music provided a trance-like feeling while the models floated effortlessly down the catwalk. The designs were very Katrantzou through and through, but creative evolvement was evident. The details of each piece were exquisite, from the embroidery to the embellishment and even the unusual use of chain mail. Longer length dresses evoked an exquisite sophistication, while the shorter dresses were kept playful with different length hems.

Before the much anticipated Burberry Prorsum show, it was off to Zuma to refuel with my dear friends Poppy and Chloe Delevingne. Poppy sported the coveted polka dot shirt and I donned my caramel beige skirt and top. After dinner, we fought through a sea of bloggers and photographers to take our places in the tent. The biggest pre-show gossip was Bradley Cooper’s attendance to support his model girlfriend Suki Waterhouse’s catwalk debut for the fashion house. With a watercolour-inspired backdrop of the iconic London skyline, the show opened with a tune performed by Ed Harcourt, Rhodes and Paloma Faith. Models glided effortlessly down the catwalk in a truly romantic bohemian fashion. The iconic Burberry trench was adorned with large swirling brushstrokes and florals in beautiful burnt sienna oranges and mustard yellows. The silk dresses were paired with weightless scarves and were held together by slim leather belts. The Burberry army, led by the sought after Cara Delevingne, paraded down the catwalk sporting monogrammed blankets in a collection that can only be described as quintessentially British. 

Watch out for part two of Olivia’s catwalk report, featuring Tom Ford, Anya Hindmarch and Simone Rocha among others.