Wickstead’s collection was inspired by The Birds’ visionary costume designer Edith Head, alongside its cast including the magnetic American actress Tippi Hedren.
Emilia Wickstead brought pillbox hats to the runway at London Fashion Week, likely ushering in a new hat trend for the year.
Hitchcock, who was born in east London, made his name in the UK before moving to Hollywood where he made a succession of classic films including Psycho, Rear Window and The Birds.
Held at the Saatchi Gallery in South West London, the show kicked off with the film’s staccato string soundtrack flooding the room, as models strode onto the runway with power and purpose.
The New Zealand born designer’s autumn winter collection looked to Alfred Hitchcock’s film The Birds (1963) for inspiration.
