It's probably not quite cold enough to wear a heavy coat just yet, but it's certainly time to start thinking about buying one. A coat is an investment piece and something you can wear year upon year if it's a timeless style. A padded jacket may not be the most flattering of coat shapes, but it's certainly the warmest. This season they're everywhere from classic styles at Moncler or Read more
There were a lot of big shoulders on the catwalk for Autumn, not least at Balmain (pictured). However, is the trend wearable enough for you to work this season? Will You Be Rocking Big Shoulders This Autumn? Yes of course Maybe No way! Read more
Tough leather returned to the catwalks this Autumn as some of the biggest design houses (think Yves Saint Laurent, Louis Vuitton and Prada to name a few) championed the fabric. It fitted in nicely with the '80s revival as big shoulders become de rigeur especially at Balmain and Alexander Wang. Click through to see the varying interpretations of the trend across the major fashion capitals. Read more
The first part of the year is always so busy with fashion shows. First there are the couture shows, and the menswear presentations and then the autumn fashion weeks take place around the globe. For Autumn '09 we saw so many amazing clothes in New York, London, Paris and Milan, as designers got creative whilst remaining appropriate for the financial climate. Personally, I like a bit of drama on Read more
Regular readers will be aware that I love a good pair of tights! Autumn '08 saw many funky styles from tartan to floral and it seems this trend isn't going anywhere just yet. The Autumn '09 catwalks have so far been packed with funky patterned tights and adorned stockings. Click through to see some of the best pairs that I've already got my eye on. Read more
At New York Fashion Week strategically placed sparkle heralded the new fashion erogenous zone; the shoulders! London carried on where New York left off exaggerating shoulders with jewels, pads and pleats. From Dame Vivienne Westwood to Peter Pilotto we'll all be at it by September. Read more
New York Fashion Week is home to some of the biggest designers including Marc Jacobs and Rodarte, so despite only being one week in to the Autumn '09 fashion showcases some new trends have already begun to emerge. Taking lead from the amazing success of Hervé Léger's bandage dress, some designers have created items in the same nature for next season. Both Alexander Wang's bandage leggings and Read more
