And the award goes to...
Dress
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| Marios Schwab A/W12 |
The mix of the sequinned bodysuit and sheer over dress is a first for me and I was pleasantly surprised. The overall effect of this dress is - the appearance, the movement, the boldness - is why it's a winning combination for me.
Top
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| Nicole Farhi A/W12 |
This Nicole Farhi top may seem like a pretty safe bet for this choice but as soon as I saw it I began envisaging how I could where it and it really stuck in the mind for me. The pattern and the way it reflects the light makes this more than just a top: its a statement piece.
Skirt
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| Michael van der Ham A/W12 |
The little girl inside of me fell in love with this skirt. I want to wear this to a tea party.
Trousers
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| Matthew Williamson A/W12 |
If I were to brave print trousers it wouldn't be any of these bold, neon confections you see, it would be a darker, more understated pair. Loved the Issa collection but there's not a chance in hell I'm drawing that much attention to my lower half.
Suit
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| Erdem A/W12 |
Not only is the print of this suit beautiful, but also the cut. The rounded, cropped jacket and the slightly too short trouser leg both make this the best suit of the A/W12 collections for me.
Coat
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| Antonio Berardi A/W12 |
Avoiding the clichéd choices of a classic Burberry trench or the 'to-die-for' McQueen military coats, I've opted for this part leather, part fur piece from Antonio Berardi. Its very empowering and the clash of the different textures, makes this much more than your average black coat.
Scarf
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| Mulberry A/W12 |
Its not just the pattern of the scarf but how Mulberry have styled it that makes me love this accessory. I will definitely be wearing my scarf tucked in to a belt this autumn!
Gloves
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| Issa A/W12 |
The gloves alone aren't that special, but I really like how they compliment this outfit. The sexy dress, beret and traditional evening gloves are doing it for me.
Hat
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| Marios Schwab A/W12 |
By far the best hat on the catwalk this season, the cloche style hats seen at the Marios Schwab show were the epitome of 1920s chic. I'm in love with this whole outfit - if I could legally marry it, you would have been invited to my engagement party by now.
Bag
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| Roksanda Ilincic A/W12 |
Its not the most extravagant bag, but this slouchy, tartan bag seen at Roksanda Ilincic is ticking two trends alone. The slouchy and casual feel to it ties in with the sports trend and the tartan brings that bit of tradition to the mix. The neon blue is way cool too.
Shoes
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| Felder Felder A/W12 |
Just looking at these shoes makes me want to buy them and go out on the town... to celebrate my new shoes!
Best Headpiece
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| Bora Aksu A/W12 |
Lace took over the Bora Aksu show and even made it onto the model's heads. Though the tights, dress and headpiece may be overkill on the high street, this quirky trend will surely make its way to us 'common people' in a more relaxed way.
Accessories
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| Holly Fulton A/W12 |
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| Holly Fulton A/W12 |
The most beautiful sunglasses that need to make their way into my SS12 wardrobe and huge jewellery that became an extension of the outfits, make the Holly Fulton show THE collection for accessories. I love the blue ombre toning to some of the sunglasses - a fresh trend for a new season.
Best Overall Designer A/W12
Marios Schwab
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| Marios Schwab A/W12 |
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| Marios Schwab A/W12 |
Though there were many great shows, the clear winner for me was the Marios Schwab collection. I found the pieces were beautiful, yet haunting in their beauty. The ever present inspiration of the 1920s created a classic and luxurious narrative that made me covet the collection even more.
I hope to be Mrs Schwab one day <3
Picture credits:
londonfashionweek.co.uk
kasiabobula.blogspot.com
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