Paris F/W 12.13

Paris is known for having the most prestigious and established designers. Many of my usual favorites disappointed and others were lukewarm. These are my picks for the best collections at Paris Fashion Week. 

A.F Vandevorst F/W 12.13 Paris

An Vandevorst and Filip Arickx's collection has a duality of both softness and strong tailoring. The duo used a combination of silks, knits, fur and velvet. The trench coats and jackets oppose the softness of the silks. The accessories are a major aspect of the collection. The hats and scarfs that obscure the model's faces and the lovely leather boots. 

Ann Demeulemeester F/W 12.13 Paris

Ann Demeulemeester's extravagant collection was one of my favorites. I love the sharp structural silhouettes of the leather pieces.  The collection brings a sense of a warrior with its feather like hair and the deconstructed element in the clothes. Ann brought a bit of color with her addition of electric blue.  

New York & London F/W 12.13

New York and London both had strong offerings from established designers, however we did see some excellent collections from many unknown and up and coming designers. Here is our round up of our favorite collections from London and New York Fashion weeks. 

Marc by Marc Jacobs - New York

For us Marc Jacobs is usually a hit or miss but when it comes to his diffusion line, Marc By Marc Jacobs he leaves us wanting more. The most recent line is a mix of school girl and military themes. We love the cute flat boots and the full skirts, topped of with a vibrant red lip. The menswear feature strong, tailored coats. 

Preen - New York

Justin Thornton and Thea Bregazzi create beautiful strong silhouettes with a feminine touch. At times the collection could be minimalist. However Thornton and Bregazzi's touch of floral patterns and beading add a romantic touch to the sharp cuts and color blocks. The collection speaks of a sophisticated and feminine woman and definitely keeps us interested.