Mulberry's botanic garden at London Fashion Week

 　　LONDON, Feb. 17 (Xinhua) -- The sky of London cleared up on Sunday, when the sunshine brought a message of early spring, as well as the catwalk show of famous British brand Mulberry.

　　Mulberry explores the earthy landscape of the English countryside at night for Autumn Winter 2013, with the 40 looks of the collection featuring a combination of traditional English style with whimsical flair¹.

　　To create the atmosphere, the Claridges Hotel Ballroom² was decorated with blossoms and butterflies. The twinkling light turned the show room into a night garden.

　　Oxblood, midnight blue and black deepened taupe and camel on the pieces. Classic check pattern was brought to life by sequin and floral prints. Full bell sleeves added drama to silhouettes³, juxtaposed with skater skirts and chopped trousers.

　　Creative director Emma Hill said that the designs were intended to go "back to the roots" while moving towards "next-level luxe."

　　Mulberry was established in rural Somerset, England in 1971.

　　The London Fashion Week is an apparel trade show held in London twice each year. It is among the "Big Four" together with the New York, Milan and Paris fashion weeks.

　　It runs from last Friday to this coming Tuesday, with 56 catwalk shows and 20 presentations. Over 5,000 visitors from 43 countries are expected.

1 flair   

n.天赋，本领，才华；洞察力

参考例句：

• His business skill complements her flair for design.他的经营技巧和她的设计才能相辅相成。
• He had a natural flair for business.他有做生意的天分。

2 ballroom   

n.舞厅

参考例句：

• The boss of the ballroom excused them the fee.舞厅老板给他们免费。
• I go ballroom dancing twice a week.我一个星期跳两次交际舞。

3 silhouettes   

轮廓( silhouette的名词复数 )； （人的）体形； （事物的）形状； 剪影

参考例句：

• Now that darkness was falling, only their silhouettes were outlined against the faintly glimmering sky. 这时节两山只剩余一抹深黑，赖天空微明为画出一个轮廓。 来自汉英文学 - 散文英译
• They could see silhouettes. 他们能看得见影子的。