ASHISH

London Fashion Week for me has always been a little more playful, more colourful and edgy than minimal New York, luxury Milan or feminine Paris but this weeks a/w collections seemed to have grown up. An air of sophistication at Topshop Unique replaced the themes of the past several season, whilst House of Holland's edgy East London girl seems to smartened up, Holland himself even states “She’s getting a bit older this season, it’s all really beautifully made and there are some really classic pieces – I’ve always made clothes for the girls I spend time with and as we grow up and live life, she always needs something to wear.” As much as I loved these new directions I missed the excitement, luckily for me Ashish didn't fail to disappoint and stayed true to his identity with sports inspired pieces and sequin overload. The collection, entitled Bollywouldn't, is another amazing contrast of luxe and lounge and I can't but hear MIA's new tune Bad Girls in my head each time I look over the runway photos.

FEBRUARY

I just wanted to post something a bit more visual today and this is how that materialised.

Oversized knits/Arizona Muse's hair (I am so tempted to go for the chop)/1990 redux/milkshakes/tortoiseshell/Bestival's wildlife theme/faded denim/beanies/my new George Cox for ASOS creeper boots/off duty models

P.S, I LOVE YOU.

Fashion Week is here once again, but I must say nothing really excited me during NY's offerings, that is apart from Proenza Schouler. PS are a brand who's collections I always adore, season upon season, here a few images which sum up the brilliant show. Stand out details for me include the fawn skin bags, chunky leather boots and amazing intricate quilting.

(All images from Vogue.com)