Autumn/Winter 2012 Top Trends

With the stores loading in their Autumn/Winter stock and the weather turning sour, here’s my pick of Fall’s hottest (well coldest) trends…

The Trouser Suit

Prada

Blue

Stella McCartney

Wide Leg Leather Trousers

Proenza Schouler

Oriental

Dries Van Noten

Tangerine

Haider Ackermann

Gothic Romanticism

Gucci

Puffer Jackets

Peter Pilotto

Oversized Silhouettes

Jil Sander

1960’s Print

Miu Miu

Over Embellishment

Lanvin

Avant Garde

Alexander McQueen

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Milan Fashion Week Fall 2012 – Top 5 Shows

Milan Fashion Week certainly is always the fashion week of glamour and this season it did not disappoint. As one of Milan’s strongest  Fashion Weeks ever, a strict and tough but romantic mood followed through the collections. From Gucci’s gothic romanticism to Roberto Cavalli’s daringly dark peplums, maybe the Rooney Mara rage has even influenced the designers! The wearable and covetable clothes got better as the week went on. It’s just what women want to wear. Whether it was the tears and standing ovation at Raf Simons’ last show for Jil Sander or the constant rumours about the Dior job (it has officially been a year), this Milan Fashion Week has definately been an eventful one

Here is my pick of the top 5 shows:

Bottega Veneta

Gucci

Prada

Roberto Cavalli

Jil Sander

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Oscar Style Prediction 2012

Champagne at the ready it’s Oscar time! Like every year, it’s not about what movie will win or what actor will have the once in a lifetime chance (for some) and win an award. For many of us all we want to know is who and what the biggest celebs in town are wearing.

Here are my style predictions for this years Oscars:

Christian Dior Haute Couture

Versace Haute Couture

 

Alexander McQueen

Ralph Lauren

Christian Dior Haute Couture

 

Versace

Armani Privé

Oscar De La Renta

Gucci

Oscar De La Renta

Armani Privé

Jason Wu

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Spring/Summer 2012 Trend Report

It’s time for the Trend Report. Here is the best of the trends you’ll be wearing for Spring/Summer 2012. This season Designers seemed to be inspired by what is happening around them, from sports wear (The London Olympics) to 1920’s glamour (the re-make of The Great Gatsby film) and everything in between. Originality and individuality also proved to be on designer’s minds from tribal wear to a 1950’s housewife, it’s time to make up your own mind.

Pastels

Louis Vuitton

Peplum Waist

Jason Wu

Bandeau Tops

Proenza Schouler

1950’s Housewife

Marni

Tribal

Donna Karan

PVC

Marc Jacobs

Modern 1920’s

Gucci

Satin

Haider Ackermann

Pleated Skirts

Celine

Floral

Valentino

Sportswear

Alexander Wang

Cowboy Boots

Marc Jacobs

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Milan Fashion Week Spring 2012 – Top 5 Shows

Prada – This season Miuccia Prada showed a variety of what I like to call ‘trailer trash chic’ looks. The esteemed designer excited the crowd with hints of leather, satin and pleating. Of course we must not forget the flames rising from the bottom of dresses and firing out the back of shoes. Can she do anything wrong?

Prada

Jil Sander – Very simple, very different, very white. The Jil Sander collection has impressed me yet again. From the time the first model walked out to the last, I thought of one thing. 1940’s nurses with a touch of elegance. The straight, shear white dresses were paired with nurse shaped hats and a net veil covering their face. I like to think that every designer has a ‘moment’, and this is Jil Sander’s.

Jil Sander

Dolce and Gabbana – As I watched the models walk down the runway, I became more and more hungry. Fruit and vegetables seemed to be quite a big theme. Chili’s, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, the list goes on. While sticking to their womanly shapes, Dolce and Gabbana showed a collection of fabulous Fifties females. Each look better than the next. Not surprising for a design duo who seem to know it all.

Dolce and Gabbana

Versace – This is a big year for Versace. Not only did they show an astounding collection, they have landed one of the biggest collaborations in history…..Versace for H&M. The almost fully white collection was true Versace minus the print. Sexy silhouettes and sky scraper stilettos where present on the runway. Well done Donatella, well done indeed.

Versace

Gucci – Frida Giannini (Creative Director) showed an art deco inspired collection leaning towards the 1920’s. There was a rock chick attitude to the models with a glamorous touch. Quite a strong combination. The embroidered, embellished and beaded collection has already been a huge hit amongst the editors. My favorite part? Most definitely the fringe. Nothing better thean some 1920’s fringe!

Gucci

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Photo Shoot Day!

Here are some of the pictures from the Brown Thomas shoot in the September issue of Social and Personal. Your exclusive look behind the ‘seams’.

Enjoy!

Victoria Beckham

 

Gucci

 

Dolce and Gabbana

 

Alexander McQueen

 

Prada

 

Donna Karan

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Fall 2011 Trend Predictions

1940’s – The sunglasses might look 60’s, but the silhouette screams 40’s.

Miu Miu

1960’s –  Burberry’s fall show gave the essence of 60’s London.

Burberry Prorsum

1970’s –  Three words, fur, fur, fur.

Gucci

Ladylike Shapes – Cinched waists and accentuated hips. Ladylike is back!

Marc Jacobs

Peplum – Jil Sander mastered it last season, now every designer has joined in.

Christian Siriano

Masculine vs Feminine – Menswear with a feminine touch. ‘Guys and Dolls’ has hit the runways!

Dolce and Gabbana

Mixing Prints – Go crazy and make it your own.

Dries van Noten

Faux Fur – The best way to go this season, and it’s cheaper!

Prada

Polka Dots – They are everywhere. You cannot go through the season without them.

David Koma

Sequins – Brighten up your wardrobe with this seasons bold and defined sequins.

Louis Vuitton

Cerise –  A bright color for those dull days.

Lanvin

Kimono – Forget your coat. It’s all about the Kimono.

John Galliano

Emerald –  Deep and rich, perfect for everyday wear.

Valentino

Patent –  Want to stand out from the crowd? Absolutely anything patent will do that for you.

Louis Vuitton

Bold Blue – Anything and everything will have a variation in blue next season.

Mugler

Python – Dress up from head to toe!

Prada

Red – Every show had it, and so will every wardrobe.

Michael Kors

Wide Brimmed Hats –  Perfect accessory for a bad hair day!

Lanvin

White – If you don’t stain it, it’s with you for life.

Alexander McQueen

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The Art Of Colour

It’s time for colour to hit the streets again as Spring/Summer 2011’s biggest trend. From pink and yellow to blue and green, this trend is bound to get you into the summer feeling.

Vogue Italia Colour Shoot Feb 2011

Prada dipped into the trend by adding colour to boxy shapes and stripes creating a multicolour affect while Gucci went for a cleaner colour-blocking look inspired by the 1970’s. At Jil Sander, Raf Simon’s take on the trend was through prints of roses overlapping each other. There is plenty of choice for this trend that anyone can splurge into so do not be afraid.

Colour trend interpreted through stripes

For Men, look at Prada (boxy shapes again), Balenciaga for a monochrome look with pops of yellow, Tommy Hilfiger for a suit in any colour of the rainbow and Jil Sander again grabbing you deep into a kalediscope of vibrant colours.

Jil Sander SS/11 Menswear

If you absolutely hate colour and wish never to be seen in anything light and bright then try Bottega Venetta. Here Tomas Maier decided to be daring and disagree with this seasons biggest trend starting his show with….black. If you feel adventurous enough to continue to spread this trend, then I wish you a wonderful, cool and colourful season.

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Gucci SS/11

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