Sex, magic and 90s hedonism at Ashish SS19

Ashish’s show last season featured a vibrant array of rainbow-hued partywear, maximal blingage and slogan-heavy streetwear. For SS19, the King of Glitter took a (slightly) more minimal, deconstructed approach. Ashish Gupta reimagined an underground London club - with models dancing and kissing on podiums (an apt moment, when nightlife in the big smoke appears to be under threat, with iconic venues including Alibi and Visions recently announcing their closure). Models adorned early-90s party wear, from slinky metallic mini-dresses, sheer layering, micro-skirts, crop tops and spaghetti straps. A love letter of sorts to the style and sounds of fashion’s golden era. Rave on…