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...

Marc by Marc Fall 2011 ♥ ...

After the magnificence of the Marc Jacobs Fall 2011 collection came Marc Jacobs diffusion line, Marc by Marc Jacobs.  Proving that seventies fashion is still going strong.  With wide legged high waisted trousers, a camel, mustard, red and orange colour tone and soft fedoras the collection offered choice and texture.  From silk to fur, stripes, bold prints and block colour Marc Jacobs provided us with an endless list of opportunities to chose from  to stay chic and warm as Autumn and Winter roll round again.  A key trend noted for AW11 - midi length dresses and skirts worn with ankle socks and chunky heels - v.nice touch. Never one to disappoint, Marc Jacobs delivers again...

Dear DKNY, I love you...

Something New York can only mean one thing; #DKNYShow. Opening with some super skinny tailored trousers in a variation of colours the collection flawlessly moved through look after look.  Pink, orange and red met a royal looking navy blue and camel with stripes, sleek is-it-a-cape-or-a-normal-jacket jackets, pretty dresses and preppy jumpers.  My favourite look; the simple black lace dress with a white peter pan collar.  A sleek, contemporary young collection that will appeal to a whole range of fashion concious girls. A fabulously 'oh so New York' collection that I must own...

Alexander Wang...

From glittery lurex trousers to padded leather leg warmers and tight little ski jackets, Alexander Wang's collection was very 'winter sportswear' with a feminine touch that crept in on one or two pieces.  Not a collection that I could personally wear, but a strong collection nonetheless.  A mostly black colour palette met with pink glittery lurex trousers, cream knitted jumper dresses with hints of pale yellow poking from underneath and sheer white bib styled blouses.Very neutral and not over styled, the collection is sure to be a hit when it hits in  Autumn.

Welcome back...

Apologies to those who read my rambling, my blog has been left a little unattended these past few days seeing as nothing in the fashion world has really grabbed my attention.  But I'm back armed with my NYFW reports and insights.

So we begin with Prabal Gurung.  A very colourful and feminine inspired collection.  Lots of Victorian styled lace and lace up blouses mixed with somewhat vamps leather and fur.  A diverse collection inspired by the Parisian begger girl painting by John Singer Sargent and Miss Havesham's character from Great Expectations.  Quite peasant like with off the shoulder blouses and dresses and swathes of silk and chiffon.  My favourite piece was the nude coloured flower and crystal applique chiffon dress which oozed glamour.  Then there was the black tailored trousers with the most beautiful blouse I have ever seen in my life.  The most delicate ivory colour paired with an incredible ruffled chiffon collar with a black bow at the neck worn with a textured ivory jacket.  An absolutely beautiful collection that infused old school Victorian glamour with contemporary shapes and cuts.