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.

LFW: Topshop Unique

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Topshop Unique's mostly black and white collection was definitely a highlight of mine at London Fashion Week. The use of sheer and matte fabric and clean cuts gave an almost urban feel, while embellished organza and fluid silhouettes allowed a subtle feminine edge to an otherwise androgynous collection. Minimalist perfection was key with understated asymmetry of diagonal panelling and zip detailing, and Bauhaus-inspired monochrome prints were injected with summer's favourite lemon hue.