A few months ago, Heron Preston opened Paris Fashion Week SS20. I was anxious for how he would evolve since his last show in January, and boy did he deliver. As far as Fashion Week starts go, Heron killed it and in all honesty, far exceeded my expectation.

While he did feature a range of womenswear in his AW19 collection, his SS20 went even further and the detail of thought was reflected in the garments themselves. Heron continued to champion sustainability in his collection, by opting for materials such as pineapple leather, and recycled tweed. He took his environmental care even further by putting together a set made from recyclable materials. The minimalist elevated runway set against a backdrop of a film further created a clean aesthetic that allowed me to focus purely on the clothes.

As a kick off to PFW, Heron’s show left me beaming with pride, a consequence of the new levels he’s reached in his second show. The models were adorned in pieces with his signature orange accents, from bombers to utility pants. Even as a self-confessed tomboy i couldn’t help but be drawn to the silk maxis and cropped co-ords on the female models.

Heron’s tailoring prowess really comes through in this show, with white, yellow and baby pink suits modelled by the likes of Alton Mason and Lizette Pinto which definitely brought the ‘concrete’ element to the jungle given their apt structure and design. These wearable pieces are made for everyone from the city slicker to the street hustler.

A huge well done to Heron and the Karla Otto team.