London Fashion Week: Mark Fast Autumn Winter 2023

Words Bethany Berkeley 

In his signature style, Mark Fast’s AW23 collection boasted colour, colour and more colour — this time embracing the underground race scene.

Drawing on a fusion of dark and night, sounds of pounding rave music engulfed the onlookers. Models stomped down the runway in an array of both everyday essentials, featuring panels of embossed monogram leather. Daytime looks transitioned into nighttime looks of sequins, body on knitted dresses and ruffles crafted to look like flowers. The collection was filled with the alluring calamity of underground rave scenes. Standout pieces included puffer arm warmers and leg covers, hooded jumpsuits made from traditional knits and an all white cutout knitted dress with tassels flowing at the ends.

Trailing neon highlights paired against fresh whites and tie dye denim sets, give the collection a sportswear chic feel that Fast is known for. He takes us on a journey into the night where day filters into night, and working hard and playing hard can be embodied in one look.