Stella McCartney Fall 2012

Stella McCartney’s latest collection is just perfect, I’ll be the first one to admit that once upon a time I overlooked her as a designer-forgive me Stella, I was wrong.

There were bright snippets of colour amongst a wash of greys and browns, just enough for autumn weather, cheery but not out of place for the colder months. Pieces were well tailored and structured in heavy knits and tweeds pushing the collection into a very smart, slightly androgynous state with wide leg trousers and shirts tucked in showing the models waists.

Print was used lightly, most affectively covered up and peaking through oversized coats and blazers, it was an accent rather than a statement. Whilst towards the end of the collection tighter fitted tops gave the impression of inspiration from surfer wetsuits, with the use of high necks and colour combinations.

Models wore blue mascara whilst the rest of the makeup was kept plain with hair swept back into a clean simple bun. The makeup mirrored the collection perfectly, basic with a punch of colour to keep the look fresh.

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Miu Miu

Miu Miu, Fall 2011, PFW

Miu Miu always wins me over and with gold glitter shoes I’m not really sure how anyone could dislike it.

The fall collection had a real ladylike feel to it, I know a lot of people are probably fed up of strong shoulders but I could never be bored of them. The silhouettes were reminiscent of the 40s complete with cat eye glasses whilst the oversized clutch bags are reminiscent of my mother’s knitting bag which I will be stealing when I go home for Easter.

There was also a Japanese influence to the collection with beautiful printed dresses pulled in at the waist with cummerbunds.

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Hussein Chalayan

Hussein Chalayan, Fall 2011, PFW.



Whilst Chalayan has lost the theatrical elements of his shows, the clothes are still conceptual so the true Chalayan shines through. This collection, which Chalayan chose to display in the form of a film, is beautifully structured in order to play with volume whilst the colour palette is kept neutral which keeps the collection wearable.

Kimono inspired gowns were draped carefully over the model’s bodies which creates the perfect balance between them and the heavily tailored menswear inspired pieces such as boxy blazers. These blazers were cut low on the chests, whilst pockets became sleeves and cropped jackets were layered over the blazers.

This is a truly timeless collection.

Images taken from: thefashionspot.com

Dries Van Noten

Fall, 2011, PFW



Dries, Dries, Dries the show I get most excited about, the clothes I dream of owning and this show is no different. Dries Van Noten is the king of patterns and textures, he knows how to pattern clash in just the right way.

An Emerald green blouse with a sequin sleeve complete with fur collar can just be seen in the top image (photo quality not very good atm, be sure to check out style.com when they upload them) is beyond my dream, faux fur for me though please. Apparently he had been influenced by David Bowie which is very evident throughout the collection, can't wait for the full collection to be up on the internet. Will no doubt post more when it is up.

BTW I totally vote for Dries to take over at Dior

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