Burberry Prorsum...

Through the true art of showmanship the Burberry Prorsum Fall 2011 collection made it's debut.  With an seemingly endless runway the show fell under the watchful eyes of Rachel Bilson, Alexa Chung, Anna Wintour, Kate Bosworth and Mario Testino (all Burberry clad of course). The collection started with a pop of colour with  a tangerine sculpted coat and moved towards a mouthwatering watermelon coloured bell bottomed coat with exposed pockets.  Chunky coats and heavy knit jumpers with toggle detailing were teamed with tremendously skinny trousers, which created an unlikely beautiful silhouette.

The primary coloured Burberry rainbow fizzled out through checked tweed coats into the Burberry trench in natures favourites; tan, brown, khaki and beige then onto an angelic closing of the collection populated by sleek shapes and a mostly monochrome palette.  Fur met with patent leather on short bomber jackets and trimmed longer 'bubble' coats.  Delicate bows clinched ivory drenched waists on the most beautiful coats I have ever seen in my life.  Fur became the shoulder pads and bled down the arms to the cuffs then there were the 'mac coats'.  In the shape of a classic Burberry mac, yet with the texture of a winter coat - patterned ivory wool was finished with a bow around the waist and a fur hat.  The collection came to a close through black and white checked tweet with the looser coats...then came the finale. A magical winter wonderland exploded as Christopher Bailey's creations took one more walk down the runway, ensuring the Burberry Prorsum Fall 2011 won't be one we'll be forgetting any time soon...

Oscar de la Renta...

A collection full of the designer's signature dramatic, luxurious touch. A collection fit for any Uptown heiress full to the brim with magnificent textures, patterns, colours and shapes.  Velvet and fur populated the majority of the collection, from fur stoles to fur hats, fur trimmed coats and velvet dresses.  With hints of velvet and silk the fur coats gave way to the dresses.  Oscar de la Renta is renown for his romantic gowns and this collection proved he is still the king of the evening gown.  From fur trims to delicate embroidery, panels of sheer chiffon and a touch of a Moroccan print, the collection was a full display of the man's ever growing talents.  Typically 'Oscar' dresses and a typically Oscar collection. I am besotted...

Proenza Schouler Fall 2011...

So I may be mixing my cities - I've reported on a couple of shows from London and now I'm hopping back to NYFW.  The reason being I really couldn't miss out Proenza Schouler.  One of my favourite designers ever expertly delivered their Fall 2011 at New York Fashion Week.  With low slung ponytails and aztec prints, the collection had a strong tribal feel to it.  Strong colours such as yellow, orange and royal blue met with the duller tones of khaki, mustard, black and white to create a fantastic mix of patterns.  Touches of silk, leather and velvet gave pieces texture, while belted waists and jackets gave pieces structure.  A strong collection that will appeal to the downtown in crowd and the Upper East Siders...

Donna Karan New York...

Following on nicely from the colour pop at DKNY, the Donna Karan New York Fall 2011 collection was in some ways the opposite.  While the DKNY collection had a very preppy, downtown New Yorker feel to it, the Donna Karan collection was quite the opposite.  This collection was more sophisticated uptown New Yorker.  Muted icy grey hues mixed among a delicate fawn and cream colour palette with a strong dramatic feminine feel throughout. The fantastically structured separates were finished with essences of fur, pretty pearl necklaces and swooping silk scarves.  Waists were 'nipped in' and elbow length gloves were worn with ballerina top knots and luxurious coloured tights.  Donna Karan proved once more just why the fashion world falls at her feet...