We're used to fashion shows being late, but nearly an hour into the wait time at Marios, the photographers and the frow were starting getting a little antsy (one started singing to coax the show into starting. It didn't work).
We didn't mind - it meant more time ogling what Leigh Lezark was wearing on the front row (all-white - very SS14) and ploughing through the chocolate chip cookies on offer at the Topshop Show Space (best pre-show spread ever).
But once everything began, all was seemingly forgotten. The go-to designer for Kristen Stewart (her most figure-hugging looks were by Marios) Blake Lively and a whole host of A-listers, from Leighton Meester to Alexa Chung, the focus wasn't entirely on red carpet dressing.
Instead, we had more daytime-friendly looks - from chunky-soled sandals, baseball caps and backpacks (seen at quite a few shows now) to neat little shift dresses in suede and trench coats in raspberry.
There was even denim, something we're not used to seeing at a Marios show:
"Denim at Marios! I couldn't believe it. Not only were there denim dresses but also many of his lace and chiffon gowns had frayed denim details, which gave a rawness to the polished feel" said our Fashion Editor Dana Karlson post show.
But don't worry, Kirsten et al, there were still a clutch of Schwab's signature figure-hugging gowns, Grecian-esque draped maxi dresses and frocks with jewels leading up the nape of the neck. Perfect for the red carpet come awards season.
