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.

Our Hits and Misses of the VMA 2014 Red Carpet

We all know that when it comes to the red carpet at the VMA’s, no rules apply.

Although there was no gyrating Miley this year - who in fact opted out of a speech to allow a friend to take the stage and raise awareness for homeless people in America – we still saw a lot of questionable sights.

Amber Rose caused a state of shock amongst spectators when she paid homage to the infamous chain dress, first worn by Rose McGowan in 1998. The newly wed star left very little to the imagination, sparking controversial debates everywhere - would you dare to bare on the red carpet?

However, Amber was not the only star paying homage at this red carpet event. Katy Perry and rapper Riff Raff brought humour to the awards by wearing a Britney and Justin style double denim disaster. Hilarious? Yes. Stylish? No.

We couldn’t believe it either when we saw Miley Cyrus wearing a rather normal outfit – considering her PVC pants and bra combination last year. Her all black leather look was definitely a hit on this years red carpet.

Iggy Azalea looked super fancy in her sparkling silver Atelier Versace gown, showing off her amazing curves and wowing everyone with her performances; this Aussie rapper is definitely high up on our list of favourites.

In typical Kardashian style, Kim, Kendall and Kylie all attended the event in outfits that showed all three of their amazing figures. Kim’s signature plunging neckline, Kendall’s sheer black top, and Kylie’s thigh high split definitely grabbed them their usual attention.

Model, Jourdan Dunn, matched her chic new hairstyle to her simple yet elegant outfit. With her looking this effortlessly gorgeous, who can be surprised that she is one of this year’s top earning models?

We couldn’t forget the Queen herself; Beyoncé ticked all of our boxes at the VMA’s. Glamourous dress? Check. Flawless (and emotional) performance? Check. All round perfection? Check.

Cara Delevingne for Topshop

Could there be a more fitting face for a top British High street brand, than the British Queen of modelling herself? No, would be my answer to that. Vogue's cover girl Cara will be the first solo face to front the company's Autumn/Winter 14 global campaign, nothing the model isn't used to after previously fronting other British labels such as Mulberry (including a collection of her own bags) and Burberry, not to mention her international campaigns. Here's a little peak at some of the amazing campaign photos.

Photos from vogue.co.uk

LJMU Graduate & Plexus Fashion Show

An array of gorgeous colours, exquisite fabrics, flamboyant designs and individual creativity; JMU pulled off another magnificent display!

After taking part in the organisation and running of the yearly fashion show at Liverpool John Moores University, I had to share the photos that I managed to take whilst watching this fabulous show. Donning the catwalk was 14 graduate collections and one organic collection produced by Level 5 students in collaboration with Plexus Cotton, along with the announcement of the winning designer for this competition - Emily Grover.

Level 5 Plexus Exhibition

Level 5 Plexus Catwalk

The Winning Plexus Design by Emily Grover

Level 6 Graduate Exhibition

Level 6 Graduate Catwalk