London Fashion Week Fall 2007: Betty Jackson

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Remember the movie ‘The Village’ by M. Night Shyamalan? Being at Betty Jackson’s show gave me the idea that this is what those living in ‘the village’ would have worn had a little bit of the 21st century crept into their environment. Colors and prints shouted of black, grey, khaki, muted gold, brown, touches of red/orange/blue, peach tones, and various tonal browns. Ensembles characterized with mid-knee to calf length skirts accessorized with opaque orange tights, cable knit and crocheted sweaters, simple shift dresses, herringbone like tweed coats, and androgynous tailored trousers and shirts. Accessories completing certain outfits contained ‘coif’ inspired millinery, leather belts with a bit of ‘reverse obi’ inspiration, large satchels, and black leather shredded necklaces.

Standouts: Dark brown, v-neck, shoulder tie, shift dress; muted peach cable and crocheted knit sweater over peach silk, tulip hemmed skirt, with large tan satchel, and silver t-strap pumps; black ‘androgynous’ like from long coat, with orange strip lined inside, paired with black vest, white shirt, and black skinny pants, with large satchel and black hat; shirt dress in brown/yellow/black circles and white polka dot print, with bishop sleeves over a caramel color mock neck shirt, orange ‘reverse obi’ like belt, and brown ankle boots; and gold mohair-like fabric, a-line shirt dress, with ¾ length sleeves.

Keep in the closet: Sand color trousers and coat ensemble with ‘B’ print top; burnt orange top with matching ankle length skirt; and ankle-length shirt dress in black paired with opaque orange hosiery and black patent leather ankle boots.

This collection spoke of a stylish comfort. Two words that can still be used when speaking of fashion, if done properly, and Ms. Jackson couldn’t have done it better.

TENISHA ANDERSON

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