Grace Wales Bonner is one of London's most promising designers. Her perspective of menswear - and a smattering of womenswear - offers a uniqueness upon which she has slowly but surely carved a niche for herself by combining incredibly well-made clothes and imbuing them with a welcoming, worn in vibe - like reuniting with an old friend. Whether it was a tweed jacket or slouchy A-line coat or a luscious bomber, there was something special about each piece that made you want and cherish it even before putting it on.

Grace Wales Bonner offered a stunning and tautly tailored collection for FW18, bucking the trend of oversized-everything. The effect was striking and imbued the collection with a sense of elegance, like one of royalty. Speaking of elegance, that's a notion that seems to be slipping further away and becoming less chic, as it were, with the industry aiming for only the most Instagrammable of looks. Wale Bonner's bucking of that and the sheet beauty of this collection makes one wonder if the industry should be following in her footsteps.

Grace Wales Bonner took her namesake label in a sexy and subversive turn for Spring/Summer 2018, offering leather, seen in patches on a pair of bottoms or a full-leather look, while bare chested models strode down the runway in athletic minded designs, like one might've seen on at a discotheque in the 70s.

Grace Wales Bonner is the latest star to rise out of London in recent years. Her back unique perspective has led to needed conversations about the need for diversity both on and off the runway. This different perspective was seen on a (mostly) gender neutral collection full of Ecclesiastical references while streamlined tailoring, full of excellent separates, shows that she's not just someone who can think up a good collection but whose expertise with cuts and fabrics shines through. It doesn't hurt that haute-milliner create the headpieces.

Grace Wales Bonner is a new name that has risen to prominence in menswear for her individual view point. As one of the few designers of African descent designing for men, her collections feel like an extension of herself (she has previously shown during MAN and Fashion East). This was her first truly solo outing and the result was romantic and pure. The crisp whites contrasted with the flouncy black layers, accented with lace overlays and paired with buckle shoes.