While designers at New York Fashion Week continued with Fall’s minimalism trend for Spring, British designers went all out with embellishments, prints, and accessories! Burberry Prorsum showed edgy takes on the classic trench coat, neon clutches, and thick snakeskin belts. Christopher Kane filled his collection with bright ladylike separates, and perforated leather skirts while Giles played with polka dot prints!
Spring may bring a daring trend: bold, contoured color on the side of the cheeks, eyes, and/or temples. During the past few weeks, we've seen Christian Siriano deck his models out with tawny blush on the temples and sides of the cheeks or eyes in New York, a similar look from Moschino in Milan and a more avant-garde take on the technique from Jean-Pierre Braganza in London, whose models donned a bright pink hue near the outer part of their eyes. When done in flattering tones and a light hand, I could actually see this look taking off. What about you? Is it a trend you'd try, or will you pass on this one?
London Fashion Week is like New York's eccentric, cheeky older sister, and the designers take risks that would make some fashionistas on this side of the pond blush. This year was even more daring than usual, with nude models, antlers, wild wigs, and face paint galore. I've put together 10 of the most jaw-dropping moments from the runway, so be sure to check out what the Brits have been up to right now.
New York Fashion Week may be a wrap, but that only means it's time to switch gears as we jet off to London. Fashion Week kicked off in the British capital, and we're looking for the perfect look to take to the town. Inspired by none other than Kate Moss, your mission is to create a London town look to stomp the streets at Fashion Week across the pond!
There are no rules, no price limit, only utter creativity. Remember to create your spread in ShopStyle then post it in the Fab Stylist group — here are detailed instructions.
Christopher Bailey amazes with Burberry Prorsum's Spring '11, balancing neon-injected separates, sheers, and leather into a single, cohesive, cool collection. Each piece making its way down the runway has the feel of a must-have, trend-making piece — the silky neon shift could become a Spring closet staple, layered under a slick leather jacket or paired over leather pants. Meanwhile, classics are reinterpreted: the simple trench gets an update via studs, colored belts, animal print, and leather sleeves. Then he delivers metallics, curve-hugging pants, and intricately ruffled cocktail dresses — a line with so much luxurious texture, color, and delicate finish, but still focused. A result that speaks to the modern, super-sexy girl — with a serious wild side.
Check out the live webcast of the show and see all of the pics from the Burberry Prorsum show when you read more
London Fashion Week is just wrapping up, but that doesn't mean you have to wait until Spring 2011 to shop pieces from our favorite British designers. Achieve the ultimate Fall wardrobe with some of our need-now pieces like this moody flower print shift dress from Christopher Kane, shearling-lined aviator booties from Burberry, and slick fur gilet from Matthew Williamson.
Left to right: Christopher Kane Lily Dress ($400), Matthew Williamson Fur Gilet ($1,395), Burberry Prorsum Aviator Booties ($1,170), Erdem Ormani Skirt ($520), Twenty8Twelve Sankofa Intarsia Cardigan ($410)
When Cat Deeley stepped out for Burberry Prorsum's Spring '11 show, she mixed the best of military-chic. A bold Burberry statement jacket immediately catches our eye, while subtle details, like a black belt ($130) cinched at the waist and luxe suede booties ($443), polish it off. Click the items above to shop a similar style.
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