Suzie Aston Catapults Wool into Cool

Suzie Aston Catapults Wool into Cool
Suzie Aston maybe a fledgling designer but she has cemented her place at the forefront of fashion with her collection of contemporary street wear, Rebel with a Conscience. Standing head and shoulders above the designs of her peers, Aston’s capsule collection in the graduate show at Fashion Week stood out as one of the few graduates to focus solely on street.

Not since Insidious Fix has a designer managed to catapult wool into cool. She describes her collection as: “flirty 1920s meets risqu� punk in a funky lounge bar” and says that her garments are perfect for the girl who likes to surprise with unexpected details and doesn’t scrimp on style. Having taken the best from the prohibition era and fused it with the delicious punk-influenced style of today, Aston has taken the market created by the likes of Illicit one step further, creating a range which stands out on the street, but ensures femininity: “My collection is aimed at women who like to shock you but are still responsible and hard working.”

At the forefront of her collection was the pink knitted dress. Slung low on the hips and high on the thighs it was paired with three quarter fishnet tights and a petite cuff. Created with a mix of wool, cotton and cotton blend, the outfit defines the shape of the woman wearing it, while remaining flexible enough to suit most si