As usual Alexander McQueen deserves an entire post devoted to the collection. Sarah Burton once again astounded with the concept of shape organically growing and then ‘exploding’ (in a mass of feathers). Incredible. Two other collections I am particularly in love with are Balmain with the Faberge egg embellishment and Isabel Marant’s cowgirl looks!

L-R: Mugler; Balmain

L-R: Isabel Marant; Sacai

L-R: Loewe; Alexander McQueen

My notes for A/W ’12:

• Goth chic at Guy Laroche, Ann Demeulemeester, Gareth Pugh (quelle surprise), Andrew Gn, Givenchy, and Nicolas Andreas Taralis.
• Americana at Isabel Marant with cowgirl shirts and embroidery, lace, and Navajo detailing. Think I’m only going to get away with wearing an entire look while I’m visiting the family in Texas though…
• Potential new hair trend at Jean Paul Gaultier – reversing the previous penchant for dip dyed ends and adding coloured roots to the models hair.
• Full on leather looks at TRIAS, Valentino & YSL. Amazing laser cut leather at Loewe.
• Trends for A/W ’12: goth/vampire chic, military, baroque patterns, obscenely oversized minimalism (especially coats).