My Best Collections From Fashion Week 2012.

Fashion Week has come to an end. The different runways were amazing and so were the collections. Here’s a look at some of my best runway shows and collections from Fashion Week.
Louis Vuitton. I was absolutely blown away by the stage Marc Jacobs used to show off his collection for Louis Vuitton. It was straight out of an amusement park; a white carousel whereby the models got off the ponies to model the collection. The collection itself was breath-taking. I loved the color palette of sorbet tones it is a welcome change, the short voluminous dresses and of course the floral applique embellishment on the dresses.

Louis Vuitton S/S12

Gucci. The collection from Gucci was simply beyond words. Saying it was darkly glamorous does not do justice to it. The black on black, velvet and sheer magnificent pieces really made it stand out. I kept saying, ‘OMG…OMG’  as the models strutted down the runway. When you say ‘ohmygosh’ on every piece that comes down the runway, you know you are in love! It should be my number one favorite but the setting was not as good as Louis Vuitton.

Gucci S/S12

 Burberry Prorsum. I am a huge fan of the Burberry Prorsum line. I think Christopher Bailey is doing a nice job with it and he did not disappoint this time round. From the belts adorned with bows, peplum skirts and their trademark trench coats to the white blouses with voluminous sleeves. I also loved how he looked closer to home with the tweed creations and his finale when the models walked down the runway carrying black umbrellas made for a fantastic show.

Burberry Prorsum S/S12

 Elie Saab. This is the first time I have actually been able to have an undisturbed view of Elie Saab’s collection. I always see some of his pieces on celebrities but never an entire collection. As a girl, I love pink, glitter and whimsical flights of fancy which his collection fully catered to. I loved each and every piece and understood why some celebrities wear his collection.

Elie Saab S/S12

 Mary Katrantzou. As I write this, the name ‘Katrantzou’ is my word of the day. I keep rolling it off my tongue. Anyway… Her collection was one of my best because it was fun, flirty girly and had the most gorgeous prints on a back drop of very eye popping colors.

Mary Katrantzou S/S12

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Trends From Fashion Week 2012.

The month of January always brings round one of the biggest events in the fashion industry especially for designers and clients alike. It marks the beginning of Fashion Week where designers showcase their latest collections on the most glamorous runways. From Paris to Milan. Fashion Week manages to forecast trends for the different seasons.
Here are some of the trends straight off the Fashion Week Runways.
Velvet. Velvet is one of those materials that rarely appear on runways and red carpets but when they do, they make an impact and this is what velvet did. Designers could not ignore the luxurious look and feel of this fabric anymore as it made its debut on so many Fashion week runways in the most beautiful creations  of coats, gowns and pants.

Gucci Fall12

Peplum. I love this change from the ruffle family. Peplum is a ruffle that is either at the bottom of the top or at the waist of a skirt not to be mistaken with the tulip skirt though. Seeing it as one of the trends to watch out for on the runway was very nice as it last appeared on the fashion scene in the 1940s but made a slow comeback last year.

Christian Dior SS12

High Collars. The collar trend has changed in so many different ways lately that it is a little hard to keep up with since a lot of necklines are on fashion but the high collar cemented its place on the runway making it one of the trends to look out for this coming season.

Stella McCartney Fall12

Colored Leather. Tired of the normal, common, black and tan leather? Well, you will applaud to the change in this timeless, classic material because it has gotten more colorful! Leather in jewel toned hues graced so many a designer’s collections ensuring its fix for the addicts out there.

Yves Saint Laurent Fall12

Pockets. Pockets made their mark on the runway as designers showcased collections with visibly over-sized pockets on military jackets, pants and dresses to fashionable dainty coats. Big visible pockets are the way to go for this trend.

Chloe Fall12

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Peplum.

Peplum is a term used describe a dress, top or skirt with a ruffle at the bottom or top. It first appeared on the fashion scene in the 1940s, took a rest then reappeared again in the 1980s. It had been awhile since this peppy trend was on the scene though not for long.
This trend tried to make a comeback last season but it was not wholly embraced unlike this season. Fashion week runways this year featured a lot of peplum collections from the Christian Dior peplum jackets to Burberry Prorsum skirts, Peplum is one of the trends to look out for on the streets and off the runways.

Christian Dior SS 2012

 Not only is it a nice way to show off a really trim waist, you hardly need to accessorize due to the ruffles littered over the dress or skirt. Peplum is an accessory in itself.

Burberry Prorsum 2012

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Trends from Fashion Week.

The beginning of September ushered in the commencement of one of the biggest fashion events of the entire world...Fashion Week!

Fashion Week is the time when the biggest fashion houses from the four major fashion capitals of the world; Milan, London, New York and Paris,  put on fashion shows for their clients to display their latest creations and collections for the coming weather seasons.

From Salvatore Ferragamo's luxurious and eclectic stylish touch to Burberry Prorsum's simple, flattering combinations and prints. Fashion Week is an event not to be missed as it marks the beginning of fashion trends that are to be seen in the coming seasons.

Floral Prints. No trend screams old age like floral but for designers like Nina Ricci and Blumarine, it was the endorsed style trend of choice. The floral theme is boldly being represented with bright colors and big motifs that are obviously meant to give a look-at-me vibe. The classy yet lady-like elegance showcased in knee-length cocktail dresses replaces the obsession with short dresses that are rarely flattering to a large percentage of women.

Candy Colors.

Many a designer's collection were full of an eclectic display of color which implies that fabulous color combos will continue to be a strong style tendency for many seasons to come. Eye popping, attention grabbing color schemes from Strawberry Pink to neon green were the center of attraction at Salvatore Ferragamo and Dolce & Gabbana's fashion shows.

 Sequin.

There was an overdose of glitz and glamor at the Armani Spring/Summer 2011 fashion show as the models walked down the runway in beautifully sequined gowns and cocktail dresses. No one does feminine elegance better than Armani and this was showcased in his collection as the dresses were very elegant and fancy. The glitter detail added a lot of pop to the ensembles and nothing seeks attention more than a glittery outfit. 

 Bold Prints.

The most eccentric prints and fun color combination which attract the eye to every detail immediately were the focal points of the Versace and Oscar De La Renta fashion shows. Their respective  collections embrace fun stylish and playful details with the bold prints. Some say a print spices up every look, others say even a print can be too much but there is no way to ignore presence like that.  From Abstract, geometrical to Goth or animal inspired prints, the prints selected took the collections to a whole new level.

Lace.

There is no trend that makes a woman feel more feminine and girly than lace? Lace is one of the classically beautiful trends that hardly go out of fashion and designers haven't had enough of it yet. Lace can be one of the trickiest looks to pull off but that doesn't mean you shouldn't  give this sexy, versatile trend a try.

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