Three times New Generation winner Ashish Gupta took his quirky trash-wit glamour to a new genteel level this season. Ladylike strapless sack dresses were finished with outsize bows; matte black sequin T-shirt dresses came with scarlet ribbons and satin gloves, and shimmering red carpet column dresses. For day there were Hitchcockian smooth tweed dresses with drop-draped detail and Lurex flecked bold plaid coats. A gentle fifties vibe permeated from the naïve sunflower appliqué prom dress and dazzling black sequin swing coat with moon white outsize buttons. His eye-popping sequins also made an appearance in baggy sportswear shapes; pussycat bow pewter cardigans were paired with cuffed tracksuit style trousers. His wit and wearablity transcribed to his men’s collection, with a grey marl tracksuit, complete with Boy Scout tie hooded top, easy flannel trousers and zip-littered coarse wool biker jackets. EE