22.09.2011- Fashion Week Top Five: New York SS12

New York Fashion Week flew by in a flash, and having spent most of last week sans internet, I've only just managed to catch up on everything. Surprise, surprise, I really struggled to pick only five shows to share with you as there was a lot about the collections shown at this NYFW that I liked. I really loved Thakoon's collection and the DKNY show, and the seeing magical creations of Marchesa is always a highlight for me. However, I've duly whittled down my favourites, and here are my top five fashion shows from New York:

 I loved the Great Gatsby inspired looks shown at Ralph Lauren, and in particular the effortless chic of the looks he presented as daywear. Wide-legged silk trousers in an array of sorbet colours hinted at the relaxed ease of a summer spent on a Long Island beach, and contrasting sherbet shades screamed summer holiday. For the evening, Lauren gave us glorious 20s opulence- metallic floor-length gowns with an array of embellishment and accessorised with skullcaps and feather shrugs.

I had high hopes for Jason Wu's SS12 presentation as I loved his AW11 collection, and he did not disappoint. I adored the embellished collar details incorporated into some of the more masculine looks, the experimentation with proportion, and the muted colours of my favourite looks spoke of an understated 'summer in the city' cool which is perfectly New York. 

Jenny Packham's collection was unashamedly feminine and elegant. White lace was a big theme throughout the show, as were signature florals and sequinned embellishments. I loved the uncomplicated way in which these looks were presented- minimal accessorising let the beautiful clothes speak for themselves. 

I adored the bold prints and pastel shades at Preen. Frilled waistbands and collars added a quirky edge to a very lady like collection. Sorbet colours made an appearance here too, so are sure to be big news for next season. 

Erin Fetherson's latest collection was a continuation of what she does best- cute, girly dresses with pretty details. The Mia Farrow inspired styling and mini hemlines more than nodded to the 1960s, and vibrant shades of pink and orange broke up the more retro monochrome looks.

Which shows were your favourites from New York?

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18.09.2010- Concrete jungle where dreams are made of...

So New York Fashion Week has officially concluded and the London leg is well underway. As well as Marc Jacobs' sultry take on the 1970's, here are the rest of my New York favourites:

Badgley Mischka

Adore the frou frou hairstyles and the crisp colours.

Peter Som

 Cute and colourful summer dresses with the added shirt collars giving the collection a strong sense of shape and tailoring. 

Preen

 A refreshing take on neutrals and a more structured maxi dress, thanks to the waist defining belt and graphic print. 

Reem Acra

 These two full length dresses really caught my eye as they are both effortlessly feminine, again with the emphasis on the waist. I adored the whole collection: my inner hippy died and went to heaven when I saw how everything had been styled.

Victoria Beckham

 Another very impressive collection from Mrs Beckham, with a further nod to classic shapes through these wonderfully structured dresses.

Marchesa

 You know what they say- if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Yet again Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig deliver a stunning collection of ultra feminine, red carpet ready dresses with exquisite detailing. 

Mulberry

 Hands down, my favourite of all the New York shows was the Mulberry presentation. I adored everything about Emma Hill's vision for Spring/Summer 2011, from the vibrant colours to the paper bag waists, from the Florence-esque styling of the models to the sheer cuteness and imagination of the presentation. I love how feminine and wearable the pieces from this collection are, and, as always, the accessories are divine.

What did you think of New York Fashion Week? Which collections stood out for you? And which of the London shows are you most looking forward to? 

(Image credit: style.com and WWD.)

21.06.2010- More Resort

Some more favourites from the 2011 Resort shows:

The Row

 Simple maxi dresses, I really love the effect that the pleats in the fabric have on accentuating the line of the garment.

Preen

 I love love love this collection. It's full of really wearable pieces and is perfect for spending summer in the city. I also adore the muted colours.

Erdem

 It's no secret that I adore Erdem, I put it down to the fact that I'm more than a little obsessed with prints, specifically those of the floral variety. The cut of this collection is so elegant, and the longline dresses are just gorgeous. The maxi is notoriously difficult to carry off well, but by keeping the line straight and clean, the simplicity of the garment and beauty of the print shines through. 

(Image credit: style.com.)