The idea of 2012 as the end of the world seemed to run out of steam last year, but let s face it, creative minds will always love the drama of an apocalypse. Unsurprisingly, PPQ s Amy Molyneaux and Percy Parker imagined all known existence ending in a single, smashing night out. That accounted for all the eveningwear here, which ran the gamut from head-scratchingly straightforward draped chiffon dresses to the head-scratchingly head-scratching. Those diaper-bottomed bodysuits, for instance. Our pick for the last night on earth would be the swingy Little Black Riding Hood coat, which framed the face in a spooky-mystical arrangement of chunky gold beading.
With the Veronica Lake hairdos and all kinds of peplum waists, slim midi-length hems, and dramatic collars, there was a clear retro thread. Molyneaux politely dismissed the notion, calling focus instead to the intricate draping tailored into sleeves and shoulders. While we re on the topic of construction, it s worth mentioning that no one comes to PPQ for fine craftsmanship, but seeing models hobble painfully down the runway in ill-fitting dresses spoiled some of today s fun.
Ultimately, PPQ is one of those Pied Piper London labels that manufactures energy and brings the kids along. It s tailor-made for collaborations, like their newest one with Rule Style Bikes, as well as easy-to-sell accessories like the oversize glossy cases that many of the models carried today. If you saw the bananas scene of paparazzi shooting the front row, you d know that energy is one product the duo isn t skimping on.
