MILAN FASHION WEEK FALL 2011: MOSCHINO & PRADA

Although my favorite shows and designers come out of Paris, I only look forward to a couple of Italian designers every season, and MOSCHINO has always been on the top of my list. This fall collection shows what exactly makes Moschino different and fun from other Italian fashion houses. Black and white mix-ups, and boyfriend inspired looks were on various looks throughout the collection. Military and utilitarian inspired, but very Italian, these girls were tough looking but very preppy and fun. I love this presentation for fall and cannot wait to hear more positive acclaim for this cohesive and beautiful show.











Cult-favorite and legendary fashion house, Prada had the most talked about fall presentation this past week. Miuccia Prada gave us everything this season, it was a buffet of crazy looks and separates, but most importantly absolutely gorgeous. The collection started subtle with solids then moved into colorful combination of plaids all matched with boots that resembled socks in a mary-janes. Opaque blouses and skirts in cream and charcoal were understated but a breath of fresh air throughout this journey of a collection. My favorite pieces were those cocktail numbers at the end that looked like colored fish-scales. The way those mermaid-inspired dresses moved on the runway were breathtaking, and very editorial. I can't wait to see my favorite starlets gracing the cover of i-D magazine in what we will be calling 'the fish scale dress'. Some fashion collections trigger a memory of the past, and some like this one, evoke an emotion that is truly astounding.

ELLE STYLE AWARDS 2011....the superstars of the night.

Alexa Chung in Yves Saint Laurent




Coco Rocha in Alexander McQueen & Henry Holland (Designer of House of Holland)




Courtney Love in Helmut Lang & Emma Watson in Hakaan




Designers behind Meadham Kirchoff

ITEMS I'M OBSESSED WITH.....

Stella McCartney Faux Python Falabella Large Tote
$1,275




Burberry Lambskin Aviator Biker Jacket
$1,595

Vivienne Westwood's Ethical Fashion Program Quilted Tote
$180

Denim and Leather Seditionary Buckle Shoe
$430

BLACK IS BACK...BEST OF LONDON FASHIONWEEK FALL 2011: GILES & JULIEN MACDONALD

Faux-fur trimmed dresses and coats, in this primarily black collection is quite fitting from the trends we saw in New York. Giles combines thick, matte leather pieces and sheer accents to create this line that would make any goth shutter in glory. Evening gowns with this re-occurring fur theme adds enough drama to make these all blacks pieces fascinating to see down the runway.










Julien Macdonald's London show was the perfect mix of rock and roll high-fashion. London fashion week was missing a powerhouse show that was still downtown cool, but very marketable to the uptown crowd. Several pieces were goth/rock inspired but surprising pops of colored silk charmeuse dresses made this collection overall a success. Dark straight hair, and vampy plum lips completed every look for this critically-acclaimed show.

BEST OF LONDON FASHIONWEEK FALL 2011: Meadham Kirchfoff, Temperley London & Vivienne Westwood

Two-toned hair, and A-line dress with tulle were all over the runway at Meadham Kirchoff. Very girly pieces and a distinct color palette of corals, blues and reds made up the whole collection. Over-sized cross necklaces, colored leather gloves and lace-up pointed witch boots will soon be seen everywhere in fall, from this collection. Fun knitted sweaters, and sharp wool blazers made this presentation more than fashion, it was purely fun, lively clothes people want to live in.






Temperley London's show was perfectly balanced with high-end lace gowns, and fun, chunky knits. The collection was effortlessly cool and very chic by having a monotone color palette. Biker leather jackets toughened up floor-length cream and black skirts, and thigh-high leather boots paired with the cream knit pieces make a perfect outfit for those chilly nights of summer in London.






Vivienne Westwood's Red Label collection was everything and more we expected from the London designer. Shiny pieces, colorful plaids, and fun prints strutted down the runway in a youthful presentation for the upcoming fall season. Some models were donned with random bright pigments on there face with exaggerated brows. Other girls' faces were covered with gold flakes, that modeled the more demure, streamlined pieces. The nude booties and plaid printed accessories were a great added touch to the whimsical designs from Miss Viv.