Vera Wang
When you think of Vera Wang, your mind usually gets transported to images of wedding dresses. This collection will make you rethink that image, for a while. The pieces had an athletic elegance look with a distinct fairytale feel to it. There were peplums, nipped in waists, corsets, a gorgeous print and quite a lot of white and pastels. The collection had a diaphanous quality to them and gave us a little something different for Wang.
Tory Burch
Femininity was captured in a 1920's light. The pieces were gorgeous. There was a clash of prints, in the form of stripes, polka dots and florals. They worked very well together. The theme played on 20's daywear and reminded me of early Chanel. Ruffles and tiered skirts and dresses added some flirty fun to the looks.
Oscar De La Renta
What a refreshing and lively collection! The looks were younger than what we are used to from the designer, and they were stunning. Taffeta evening gowns were topped with lace t-shirts for a touch of modernity. There was quite a lot of white in this collection, and some very summer florals. A delightful shift dress carried a blue floral print and was worn with a croc belt. The occasional fur piece found its way into the collection, as did a few high-waisted trousers. Feathers, towards the end of the show added lightness and movement to the proceedings.
Hervé Léger
You pretty much know what to expect from the Azria's collections. Bandages, sex and power are usually on the agenda. This season was no different but the theme was. There were tribal and gladiator influences and a predominantly metallic palette. The cut-out and fringing details added extra elements. My favourite look was a gorgeous white dress, long at the back and short at the front with fringing and a perfect belt. The gladiator sandals, were slightly distracting in some places.
Marchesa
I just love Marchesa, I wore Marchesa for my graduation and the love affair will continue. This collection was very different for the design duo, primarily because it was a runway show. The pieces were as gorgeous and breathtaking as always, but in a different way. They were much simpler and form fitting and introduced another silhouette. There were flapper dresses, horsehair, tulle and chiffon galore. I think this may be one of my favourite collections from Marchesa. Beautiful.
Sophie Theallet
A very sensual and feminine collection, the floor sweeping maxis were given a casual edge with the inclusion of pockets. The jewel tones added an elegance to the pieces and a luxurious quality. The shirt-dresses and trousers were also very strong, as were the occasional sexy touches such as cut-outs and slits.
Badgley Mischka
This collection had a lot of bow action. This makes it my kind of show. The pieces were very structured and quite stiff. The palette was stunning in pretty and girly tones. When the structure became a bit much, there were some more casual looks thrown into the mix from their other line. Peplums were a plenty, which we have seen a lot of this week. There were some very lovely pieces here.
Costello Tagliapietra
Oh, how I love these guys. This collection gave us printed leggings, wrap dresses in jersey and satin, jumpsuits and overall gorgeousness. The pieces were very simple and showed of the design duos skills, especially in draping. The prints were lovely florals with a modern, city chic edge.
Marc by Marc Jacobs
A simple collection, giving a Marc twist with the use of neon tones. Shift dresses, that would have otherwise been basic, popped in their orange colour. One of my favourite pieces was a white shirtdress. Again, it could have lacked interest if it wasn't for the super short length and volume on the sleeves. Peplums, were also spotted but in a more casual way. There were some sporty influences at play here also.
Onto London Fashion Week tomorrow : ) I have a 9am start at Paul Costelloe... It is now nearly 9pm and I should probably decide what to wear...
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