Lily Allen hides her growing bump under a warm winter coat as she soaks up the Indian-inspired fashion at Issa

By Daily Mail Reporter

Comfort comes first: Lily Allen hid her growing bump under a warm winter coat as she sat alongside sister Sarah Owen and model Amber Rose at the Issa show during London Fashion Week


The front row is normally a showcase of the year's most fashionable designs.
But with her growing baby bump, Lily Allen chose comfort over style at last night's Issa show.

The singer, who looked glowing and happy, bundled herself up in a warm winter coat and thick tights for the chilly Somerset House event.

Lily was joined by her elder sister Sarah Owen, with whom she has set up vintage fashion label Lucy In Disguise. The pair giggled and laughed as they chatted, sitting alongside Kanye West's model girlfriend Amber Rose.

They were there to watch Issa's spring/summer 2011 collection.

The label, which is a favourite with everyone from Kate Middleton to Alexandra Burke, took inspiration from the Indian subcontinent.


The best of friends: The sisters, once estranged, now run their own business, vintage label Lucy In Disguise


Prints took on an exotic identity in vibrant, clashing colours. They were brought to life by floaty maxi dresses inspired by the draping of traditional saris.

There was a stark contrast in the shape of figure-hugging frocks in stretch denim - proof that the body-conscious look is here to stay.

Designer Daniella Issa Helayel said: 'I visited Rajasthan, India, for the first time over Christmas and New Year.'


All the dresses: The models walk down the catwalk in their Indian inspired designs


'I was so inspired and enchanted by the colours of India and how elegant the women in their brightly coloured saris looked,' she told Vogue.com.

'I was fascinated by how the sari's were draped and looked amazing on every woman I saw. These women looked so beautiful, adorned with such rich vibrant colours and jewels.'

Yesterday also saw the fashion pack turn out for shows from Jaeger, Amanda Wakeley and Burberry Prorsum.


Designer Daniella Issa Helayel: 'I was fascinated by how the saris were draped'


The Issa show was the final womenswear presentation at London Fashion Week this season - though it is the penultimate day, today's shows will focus on menswear.

Next stop on the biannual fashion tour is Paris - considered the most prestigious of all the fashion weeks, which kicks off on Tuesday.

British designers including Stella McCartney, John Galliano and Gareth Pugh all choose to showcase their creations there, as well as Vivienne Westwood who will show her Gold Label collection


Ready for the runway: The models are briefed on the show's running order backstage

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