NYFW: Alexander Wang SS15

As New York Fashion Week is in full swing, Alexander Wang once again takes centre stage with not only an amazing collection, but an after party featuring a half naked Miley Cyrus. His collection consisted of a mix of sporty and tailored styles, including foam-injected leather dresses, in an array of bright colours to grunge palettes. The shoe of the moment was none other than the highly fashionable trainers, set to once again be a big trend of the season. 

NYFW: SS15

As New York fashion week ends and London takes off, here is our roundup of our favourite shows so far.

Alexander Wang put on a spectacle not only on, but also off the catwalk. This Spring/Summer 15 collection comprised of a mix of sporty and tailored designs with key pieces including foam injected leather dresses and sneaker influenced garments. His array of bright colours was contrasting next to a grunge palette for his sleek designs. The amazing show didn’t stop there; the designer crashed an underground rave as a post-catwalk celebration with a semi-naked Miley Cyrus in attendance (if this was any other celebrity, then you may be shocked; but Miley wearing nothing on her top half other than a pair of ice cream cone pasties is what one would now describe as ‘normal’ for this singer).

Muted tones, oxblood red, and pink florals were the essence of Victoria Beckham’s Spring/Summer 2015 collection. This collection consisted of a uniform style of dress with sharp silhouettes yet still remained to have a feminine edge. Military inspired jackets were fastened with contrasting leather belts. Ribbed knitted dresses and sweaters were another key element to VB’s latest collection, as well as matching sets consisting of tailored shirts and trousers/skirts combinations. After yet another glorious spectacle of designs, we are even more excited for the opening of her debut store on London’s Dover Street.

Oscar de la Renta conformed to all of his signature styles; the femininity, the polished finish, and the delicate colour palettes. Karlie Kloss’ recent statement perfectly sums up this talented designer; ‘There is no one on earth who makes a woman feel more beautiful than Oscar de la Renta’. His latest collection had a youthful feel with gingham designs in pastels and monochrome, midriff bearing tops teamed with full skirts, exquisite lace and fringe detailing, and stunningly intricate floral prints. This display of amazing designs was complimented by a white catwalk and a flower-covered backdrop, giving us the feeling of living within a fairy-tale.

NYFW: Highlights

So as much as I would love to sit and review every single collection showcased at fashion week, its just not very realistic, so here our my personal favourite highlights!

Alexander Wang
Dual soundtracks, corrugated ceiling, towering white scaffolding, and an audience split into conflicting sides - the idea being that Wang wanted to discover how differently his collection would be conveyed to each side listening to different soundtracks, one playing calming tones and the other playing 'down and dirty beats'. A colour palette of no more than black, white and cool grey with just hints of baby blue and pale pink. Everything had a crisp masculine edge, with cropped boxy shirts and swinging pleated skirts, to laser-cut leather branded with the designer's logo the duality of masculinity combined with a savvy feminine finish made Alexander Wang's collection a catwalk favourite.
Photos from vogue.com


Marc by Marc Jacobs
Despite the transition from one designer to the next, Marc Jacobs pulled out all the stops with his latest collection. Starting with a strong swinging sixties influence moving into a definitive nineties feel, op art prints on slinky jersey fabric were combined with boyish tailoring, pyjama suits and ponyskin hi-tops, finishing with sporty jumpsuits and skater dresses that appeared to have a contradicting hint of Eastern European influence.
Photos from vogue.com




Peter Pilotto
Sticking to their signature peplum and ruffle designs, this pair created a collection that oozed bold silhouettes and colour choices taken from volcanic inspiration. Layer upon layer or orchid lace created full flared skirts as part of separates as well as the addition of matching jackets, all created with digitally printed fabric and exquisite embellishments. Once again, a truly beautiful collection described as having 'cinematic perspective'. The show also came with the announcement of a collaboration with the American retailer Target, a line that will be launched in February to include womenswear, swimwear and accessories.
Photos from vogue.com

Busy Bee.

After a busy couple of weeks moving back to Liverpool and and settling back into university, I have finally had the chance to sit down and catch up on my blogging! 

As I've started my second year at university studying fashion communication I will try and post regular updates of my work and any interesting projects. But for now, I will shortly be posting my highlights of all fashion weeks (better late than never) so keep an eye out!