London Fashion Week A/W 13 - Mulberry

 

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Mulberry is always the most anticipated show at LFW, partly because of their fabulous 'FROW' and partly because of the model pup that is sent down the runway each season. For autumn/winter 13, sophistication was given a contemporary feel with oversized puff sleeves, leather cape jackets and a pastel pink longline tailored jacket. Layering featured heavily along with proportion play when cropped trousers were teamed with above the knee dresses and skater skirts.

London Fashion Week A/W 13 - House of Holland

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Psychedelic prints in vibrant colours of pink, teal and lime, made for a strong 70s inspired collection at House of Holland this season. Throughout the show the 70s theme was contrasted with the year of 1989 with stonewash denim, martini-glass prints, all over embroidered knitwear and boxy silhouettes. Another playful collection from Holland.

London Fashion Week A/W 13 - Burberry

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So happy Chrstopher Bailey went own a wilder and sexier route for autumn/winter 13. Of course the signature trenches were there, however this year they were adorned with metal embellishment, fringing, and seen in neoprene fabrics with belted waists, giving the audience a more futuristic take on the staple garment. Pencil skirts were seen in metallic snakeskin, and sexy transluscent rubber - something Cara Delvigne models only too well, with a leopard print t-shirt and high-waisted heart print briefs - my favourite look from the collection. With a collection entitled "Trench kisses", it's only right that all over love heart prints featured on a number of garments, from the previously mentioned briefs, to bags, to skirts, to dresses and of course the trench coat.

Rihanna X River Island

I'm not a huge fan of Rihanna anymore or River Island for that matter, however I adore the 90s, so I'm in love with her collection inspired by the decade. Simple spaghetti strap dresses with thigh-high splits, black bralets worn as tops, a denim dungaree-style top with matching jeans - I want it all! Rihanna's own style obviously influenced the collection with high neck tops and maxi skirts, baseball jackets and of course mesh. Hoping I can get my hands on some of these products when the collection launches on March 5.

London Fashion Week A/W 13 - Issa

Well I'm a little bit in love with Issa's new collection. With a palette comprised of navy, mustard, brown and burnt orange, and with fringing, feathers and embroidery - the native American feel was impossible to miss. Not the mention the bhoemian style spotted on the hottest supermodel right now - Cara Delvigne, in the form of a sheer maxi in coffee brown and black tones.

New York Fashion Week A/W 13/14 - Rodarte

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During Rodarte's A/W 13/14 show we were taken through the Mulleavy sister's person story with a collection inspired by their home town Santa Cruz in California. Kate & Laura Mulleavy's collection showed gorgeous tie-dye prints, cut out swimsuits and contrasting sheer and matte panelling. Staple winter knitwear was seen in the form of a matching two piece jumper and skirt in a multi-colour pattern with crystal adornment and black fringing. 

New York Fashion Week A/W 13/14 - Marc by Marc Jacobs

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I am pretty much in love with all of Marc by Marc Jacob's collection this season. Rich satins. floral prints, lilac box tees, knee length skirts... Not to mention the deep V-neck sleeveless black dress worn over the striped button through shirt. Tartan blouses and colour block knitwear, I just want it all...

New York Fashion Week A/W 13/14 - Proenza Schouler

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My love for Proenza Schouler really began whilst trawling through their past collections in my last job as runway assistant for MPDClick. I have to admit, I was a little later then others at getting on the "Schouler hype"but in recent years their collections at New York Fashion Week have quickly become one of the handful I am most excited to see. For autumn/winter 13/14 design duo Jack NcCollough and Laaro Hernadez have created a dominantly monochrome collection, which is refined in style through simple cuts and soft tailoring. Take a closer look however and you will see that texture has become a key element this year with perforated leather and laser cut lace all executed with the utmost detail. 

New York Fashion Week A/W 13/14 - 3.1 Phillip Lim

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'Biker' and 'grunge' are key themes for Phillip Lim's latest collection. With an abundance of leather in everything from pleated mini skirts, oversized sweaters and loose-fit trousers, in shades of buttery toffee, jet black and olive green - this collection is without a doubt my favourite show from NYFW so far. Multiple layering ensured practicality, while badges handmade by Lim adorned light wash denim jeans and a matching jacket - proving to be the standout piece from the entire collection. 

New York Fashion Week - Oscar de la Renta

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While most people may have expected an Oscar de la Renta collaboration with John Galliano for autumn/winter 13/14, the collection remained true to de la Renta's style through and through. With Galliano spending three weeks in de la Renta's workshop as part of his comeback to fashion, there were, unsurprisingly, subtle hints of Galliano's approach with heavy smoked eyes and cinched waists to name a few. Ultimately, however, de la Renta's signature style remained dominant with elegance, sophistication and class. 

Brand New Scientist

My very talented best friend Callum Bishop has set up a new blog. He's been designing alternative front covers of New Scientist magazine and they are all so amazing! Please please follow him, his illustration skills are too good to be ignored!

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Gentleman of the Road

Finally something to look forward to this summer. After missing out on every festival last summer, I made a promise to myself I'd go to at least one this year, (although the wish list is growing - Bestival, V fest, Coachella, Glastonbury... ) Having watched Mumford & Sons a heap of times already, mostly in small pubs and stages before their worldwide success, I haven't really bothered to go see them at their most recent arena gigs. However when I saw that their stop over for this year's Gentleman of the Road tour is Lewes near Brighton, and has Vampire Weekend, The Vaccines and Johnny Flynn added to the line up I couldn't resist. Planning to make a weekend of it with Josh, hopefully the sun will be shining and we can spend all of Sunday on Brighton Beach...