Milan fashion Week: Thursday 22nd September

No one has done the boho chic look this year like D&G.  I want every piece from this collection in my Spring/Summer wardrobe (Though I'll have to keep dreaming!) They use these classic gypsy style paisley prints and floral designs but the way they do it, you barely even notice this. Thats a good thing, because the bright colour pops, beautiful shapes and extensive designs make it seems so much more and stand out amongst others who have been using this theme. D&G definitely lived up to their strong reputation.

Prada take hold of the 'Cinematic' trend with a 1950s film star wardrobe that even Marilyn Monroe would envy.  There were a lot of knee length chiffon skirts with sunray pleats, are we often paired with garments such as classic printed coats.  Prada pieces are always expensive looking and clean and they did a brilliant job for this collection.

I'm not quite sure what the story was behinds Albinos collection, as there seemed to be a lot of randomness, but there were some pieces I really thought stood out.

Milan Fashion Week: Wednesday 21st September

Oh my god. I only have one word for this day and that is 'Gucci'. I absolutely loved the Gucci show though some of the team I work with thought it was boring and more of a A/W collection. Gucci are always just so luxurious and classic glamour.  Gold and black were the key colours and I think this is always a great combination if you want something to look expensive.

Someone please treat me to Gucci and I'd be eternally grateful. I always love their dresses and there were a lot of jackets in this collection in metallic styles.  The pieces were definitely influenced by art deco and the 1920s. A lot of people are doing the 1920s/1930s look and Gucci are amongst them that are doing in incredibly well.

There weren't many shows on this day in Milan but another one I liked was the Francesco Scognamiglio show.

This collection was obvious again inspired by the Italian woman and luxurious fabrics such as lace and silks. This were then experimented with to come up with some quite Avant Garde shapes. I liked a majority of it; not quite Gucci but not many people can be Gucci.

Looking forward to writing tomorrow. There's going to be some BIG BIG names showing in Milan today. 

London Fashion Week: 20th September 2011

Well after today, LFW will all be over and we will be moving onto Milan. We will be expecting to see a lot more couture, avant garde and over the top but beautiful design. Yesterday, a few more designers took to the catwalk with some gorgeous collections.

David Koma was my favourite of the day I think and I was mesmerized by his designs. He too seems to have a tribal feel to his collection but hes not done it in an obvious way. Hes done it more in the way his clothing has been cut, layered and put together. I like how the colour scheme is monochromatic with a splash of exotic colour like aquamarine every now and again. The designs were very impressive and will definitely form some kind of inspiration to me for the future.

Mary Katrantzou was a collection you could not miss. It was loud, daring and high fashion with a quirkiness. Print and colour were key to the development of this collection and how each one worked with the shape of the garment. There were some great pieces which I probably wouldn't dare where myself but would make good editorial pieces for sure.

A collection I definitely would wear, however, is Twenty8Twelves. This collection was a lot more commercial and toned down and kind of made me jealous that I have red hair so can't get away with the bright red lipstick look. The pieces were fairly simple with an elegance about them that would definitely work for many occasions.

London Fashion Week: Monday 19th September

By far one of my favourite collections of the season premiered yesterday. This was the SS12 collection of Christopher Kane. All the garments were just stunning and so beautifully made. My favourite pieces were the floral silk dresses you can see in the top two images. The colour palette was so soft and yet each garment had such a strong impact. The way the garments were cut too show such innovation and craft.

Erdem was another gorgeous collection but then they always put on such a pretty and beautiful show. Florals and sheers were used together a lot more this time than lace, which was the key focus of last time. They manage to put together the idea of a womans dream Summer wardrobe. In a way, its highly romantic.

When I saw the first pictures of Giles Deacons collection I didn't think I was going to like it. But then I began to see some of these really creatively cut metallic garments contrasted against bold brights and  started to fall in love. Then came these equally as aesthetically pleasing prints and I knew that it was a fine collection.

A.L.C did some nice casual pieces that are worth mentioning. I particularly love the mint green blazer contrasted against the leather skinny 3/4s. Not quite sure whats going on in the dress above it, but whatever it is I love what they've done.

I want to mention Burberry, even though it isn't one of my favourite collections that they've done. They always have some fantastic versions of their trench coat in there though which surprise you every time and I like how they bought a bit of the ethnic/boho theme into the collection.

Alice Temperley did not disappoint with a collection that mirrored a Grace Kelly wardrobe. I want it all. Probably wouldn't suit all of it, but a girl can dream !

London Fashion Week: Sunday 18th September

I was a little disappointed with Topshop uniques SS12 collection. I look forward to this show every season and it wasn't what I expected. However, saying that, there were clearly some outstanding pieces within the collection. They seemed to be following this on going tribal theme trend and created some unusual shape dresses and jumpsuits to reflect their own version of this. I quite liked the aesthetics of
some of the prints too.

In contrast, Mulberry was toned down with pastel colours and delicate embellishments. In the audience was Kate Moss and Kristen Stewart and Moss described the collection as being fabulous or fantastic or something along those lines.  There were genuinely some very beautiful pieces in this collection, particularly the first image I have shown. I'd die for that dress.

I really thought Matthew Williamsons collection was gorgeous this year. Its so feminine and wearable and has pieces that  any woman would want to wear. Also, I love the colour palette he has used.