London calling to the faraway towns [PART ONE]

So London Fashion Week concluded yesterday and i have yet again complied a list of my favourite shows in order to share my top picks with you. The Autumn/Winter selection was somewhat summery? this time or a least a little lighter than the usual fall collections! I noticed a overwhelming amount of large floral prints especially of the rose kind (which i have to admit isn't my most loved horticultural specimen), also plenty of sheer-ness going on weather it be fabric or plastic a panel or a whole dress it was most definitely in! Check also made a come back large, small, mixed or matched chose your pick, patent heavily featured in many collections too and masses of luxe applique most excitingly so on outerwear and not just the posh kind puffa jackets got it too. So no more gabbing here are my first four picks from the week!

Firstly i want to talk about Eudon Choi if i can steal attention away from the completely loveable headdresses, the collection was also extremely loveable! Brocade and leather worked in harmony, with stripes, fur and knit dropping in too i know what your thinking this sounds mad but seeing is believing! Rich blues and pale pinks weaved through the collection with light and heavy fabrics contrasting for a truly unique and excellently executed collection. The pom pom shoes were also magnificent.

David Koma has definitely become one of the highlights of LFW for me and i think for a great deal of people. Structure and Sheer-ness were the two big 'S' in this show, a futuristic edge was displayed in the sculpted leather and patent applique. Contouring and smooth edges also played a big part and the harsh black beginning lead to a lighter but still as edgy array of garments, a hugh triumph on David's part possibly my favourite collections he has ever done! 

Preen by Thornton Bregazzi is my next top collection, black, red, white and some tiny hints of blue was the colour palette of choice here, accompanied by a variety of variably placed zippers and some very cool skew whiff collars, staring off clean, sleek and perfectly cut, then bursting with pattern, sheer-ness and leather in the middle then upping the volume again to a carnival of embellishment for the finale. A wonderful mix of textures and print but still oh so sophisticated thank you Preen!

And lastly for now Holly Fulton my art deco print wonder princess, "The Fanzines came to fruition," Fulton declared about her A/W show, using photocopy and collage for motif inspiration a punk vibe ran throughout and some glorious clothes were on offer. Print and leather being the main focus, sooo many prints it was like heaven all mismatched together for an ultra cool crazy stylish dream. I love, love, loved it can't put it any better really bravo Holly bravo!

   

Images sourced from vogue.com

Start spreading the news.. [PART TWO]

So heres the continuation of my top picks from New York Fashion Week...

My next pick is from Louise Goldin, simple shades beautifully picked up by subtle hints of brighter colour, courageous structuring and skillful innovation in cut, all shown harmoniously in this collection. It's a very simple yet complexed collection sheer perfection in detail is the thing to look out for here. A truly breathtaking show of extreme talent. And not forgetting more leather.

                       

Now i couldn't talk about NYFW without talking about Alexander Wang who's quickly become one of the most sought after American designers! And his newest offering didn't fail to prove why, keeping his sporty edge he used a limited but effective colour palette, wondrous shapes walked the runway, with a fair amount of metallics and a vast array of textures (including leather, obviously!), shape and cut, this amazing display of design excellence bodes well for the designers upcoming Balenciaga debut.  

My beloved Rodarte how you spoil me every season, i know i will never feel disappointment when my eyes capture your genius collections. You may have guessed Rodarte are next up i couldn't go a season without talking about them, a heavy grunge influence took over the Mulleavy sisters this time and it was oh so special. A range of cross references came together to clash into a new world, beginning in monochromatic magnificence the collection soon took a turn on the groovy side with psychedelic dresses taking over the stage, then fading back into a more sombre state, a truly incredible show, with some truly incredible garments.

And finally from the city that never sleeps the wonderful Proenza Schouler, where oversized and overshaped outerwear took over the runway with the first glimpses of colour not coming till the final minutes of the show. Extremely minimalist forms in striking white then contrasting with busy pattern gave the collection excitement not to mention the phenomenal dresses that closed the show. Opposing textures added depth and intrigue to the styling and made for exceptional viewing pleasure.

Images sourced from vogue.com

Start spreading the news.. [PART ONE]

Where to begin, New York fashion week has again been the spectacular starting pistol for this fashion month that descends on use twice a year (my favourite months in facts) as we get to witness some of the greatest and innovative design our world has to offer! The Autumn/WInter shows from New York this season offered some amazingly executed silhouettes, mixed with carefully placed prints, a massive amount of layering and yes its back again for another season, to add egde to any outfit it is of course leather! There are masses of shows i want to write about but i sadly don't have time (and i'm sure you would get board of my ranting), but after much deliberation and drooling over the collections my decision has been made, so here is part one of my top 8 collections from the big amazing inspiring innovative apple! (sorry about the amount of ad-libs there got a little carried away)

First on my radar is one of my best-loved labels of recent times Creatures of the Wind, i think i would definitely go here first if i had lots of money!  Lots of texture mixing, geometric printing, leather wearing, hip clinging, layer upping (it does work), collar contrasting and general cool being clothes at this show, i think that covered everything?

Now for Charlotte Ronson, beginning in shades of grey with some black in tweed, woollen and mesh fabrics a sudden rush of colour and print head into the mix making for some incredibly desirable dresses, then the leather fest continues in ultra slick navy and black then coming to a conclusion with a blast of white and ending on some more muted pink prints. Overall a extremely cohesive collection with interesting cuts and materials and most importantly very stylish.

Suno it began in stripes, the then show entailed lots of print on print action with lots of intriguing shapes and some amazing jewel encrusted evening pieces to end. I loved the amount of textures and range of fabrics within this collection and the styling was right on point all i can say is bravo!

And finally for now Behnaz Sarafpour apart from the very cool marbled paper back drop, the structured clothes and colour pallet were sensational, if i wanted (could afford) a coat this is where i'd go beautiful, also an amazing steel blue colour runs throughout!

To be continued...

Images sourced from vogue.com