Halloween spectacular: @clothemod 

Now, onto the heart of the show - the fashion. Both collections were cohesive and emulated old-school grunge. The first collection was more punk-inspired, attributing to the dark colour scheme, the use of spikes on clothing, and the uncommon silhouettes. The latter half of the show, however, truly showcased the talent of the designers, stylists, and models. The second collection was more vibrant and experimented further with accessories and makeup. References to pop-culture moments and cult classic films came across very clearly. In conversation with Meg, she told the iconic story of when Ozzy Osborne bit into a real-life bat which she sought to recreate. 

Meg also shared her love for the 1977 horror film 'Suspiria'. She said the film helped her realise that , ‘it’s all about stepping outside the box, being creative. You don’t have to go with stereotypical costumes - you can make your own characters and stories. Use makeup, prosthetics, accessories from charity shops; it’s about pushing the boundaries of what fashion is.’ With this goal in mind, the choice of clothing was particularly astute. The feminine makeup on the male models, juxtaposed with the threatening, edgy looks of the female model truly subverted normative expectations of fashion.

Diversity is also central to Meg’s mission, as is apparent in her model casting. Not only was it a diverse crew, but each of the models committed to the performance of the runway. In particular, Ishola Muyiwa must be commended for his captivating, spine-tingling performance. Notable moments included model Zion Mutambasere ripping the head off of a teddy bear to reveal strings of shimmering red beads; Ishola biting into a faux-bat revealing a bloody filling, and then proceeding to chuck a pack of cards into the audience - cards which I later discovered were clothemod’s business cards.