London fashion designer Sadie Williams has put a spin on vintage winter-sports attire with metallic textiles for her Autumn Winter 2016 collection, presented during London Fashion Week (+ slideshow).
Williams debuted the garments at the Institute of Contemporary Arts on Friday, in a static presentation designed as "an immersive slalom environment".

The Central Saint Martins graduate based her 10-piece Off Piste collection on old photographs of her parents on a skiing holiday.
"Old school ski-wear emblazoned with bold chevrons and swooping curves was a major source of inspiration," said a statement from Williams.

She interpreted the colours and patterns of their retro attire with her signature metallic textiles, previously used to create a set of sci-fi garments that were shortlisted for the 2014 Design of the Year award by London's Design Museum.
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Williams also developed her application of heat-pressing techniques to print, foil and emboss a variety of fabrics.

"Multi-textured garments dominate in a wintery landscape of frosty lurex and metallic leather, and snuggly wools," she said.

Wadded ski jackets were translated into a blue A-line skirt and a fuller red design, both quilted with stripes and chevrons.

Silver-coloured leather was used to form trousers based on a pair worn by Williams' father.

The designer also repurposed large carabi...