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‘So ya wanna be a boxer?’

Sibling turn their heads from American Football and Punk Schoolboys, to this season’s hyper-realised theme: boxing! Sid Bryan and Cozette McCreery managed to make the unrelentingly masc world of punching people to win money into a classically on brand camp-fest. And, of course, it was joyous. Rippling bodies were draped in gigantic knitted boxing robes: details in bright blues, reds and neon yellows whirled around the garments in a kind of melting leopard print. Medals swung from the edges of lapels, robes and blankets, and the champs prowled around the showspace showing off their winners’ belts. But perhaps the knit Boxing gloves, which we pray will go on sale somewhere, are the next big thing in the world of the Winter glove? Here’s hoping.

Behind the Candelabra

Yet beneath all of the smoke and mirrors Sibling are rightfully celebrated for, the design duo still manage to make sellable, wearable pieces. From the more statement, chunky knit red robe — with a giant crown on the back — to the leopard print denim jackets, the zig-zag printed pea coats which were felt-y and not knitt-y, and jogging trousers: some simply black with neon piping, there is method to the brand’s wonderful madness. Because of the variability in the looks — from massive to minimal — Sibling in fact have an appeal much beyond a brand that sticks to, say, a 50s worker aesthetic simply because there’s more options.

Mad Skillz

There’s so much skill in the London, and global, design and construction world. To create a pattern for a simple T-Shirt would be a completely baffling task to the average Jo. Yet Bryan and Mcreery manage to all of this with knit? Not simply the overall structure of the garment, but the way patterns that are knitted into the pieces — with not a single pearl or knit out of place — appear as complex prints across all of the garments is a feat to be commended. Yet again Sibling is a highlight: in skill, in design, in theme and in casting. I might be biased, but bravo!

Photographer: Thurstan Redding

Words: Tom Rasmussen

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Muted Brights

The atmosphere at today’s show was naturally delicate, with a much more sensitive offering presented by the two designers, McCreery and Bryan. Dresses came in narrow knit sparkly pastel leopard print: colours according to a pack of Love Hearts. Crop tops, bombers, bikinis and knickers were all knitted with the same muted brights, and often finished with a sharp red cuff, and a ruffled gold ribbon. One of the many showstoppers was a gigantic frilled cape-coat, each layer delicately puckered in pastel stripes, all finished with fine golden ribbon. Even the quietest of looks remained totally statement – true to the heart of the brand – but this season we saw the more delicate side of Sibling, and it was really beautiful.

Girl, Put Your Records On

Black knitted discs in the shape of old vinyls were networked together in multiple silhouettes – from teency nipple sized bikini tops, to an iconic clear PVC gown adorned across the body with these fluffy records. At the centre of each one were fluffy violet and lemon pom-poms, revealing little circles of flesh as they bobbed along the runway. This crocheting became finer and finer as the show progressed, with floor length loose fishnet gowns in black and gold giving way more than they they take, perfect for iconic moments on the beach.

Signature Statements

Although famed for their knitwear, Sibling continue to humorously utilise and manipulate riveting fabrics and this time they turned their attention to PVC. In black and smoky-translucent – miniscule shift dresses pressed up against bare bodies, and lace up three-quarter length trousers and pencil skirts squeaked with each step. Another Clown-style frill cape in clear PVC saw an array of iPhones shoot up in the air to get a shot of yet another Sibling statement. Pairing with Baby-G, the brand’s signature leopard print made its way onto the 90s-gal staple watch for this collaboration. The designers continue to obsess over leopard – this season seeing it in canary, lavender and black sequins adorning knitted skirt suits in matching hues. As ever, Sibling remains a highlight of the LFW schedule – bringing humour, diversity, intelligence – and sensitivity – to London’s fashion output.

Photographer: Cleo Glover

Words: Tom Rasmussen

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