LFW: Day 4

Can you believe it's already the end of day four? It just goes to show how much time flies when you're having fun.

Today, I was particularly looking forward to Koma, Kane and Issa, and they didn't disappoint. With another day of easy opulence, Huishan Zhang styled models in beautiful textural creations with undone hair and make-up. Christopher Kane, unsurprisingly, surprised as each and every model turned the corner. His show was its usual revolutionary self with never-before-seen experimental fabrics and cuts. But, we did see a hint of a power shoulder returning (watch this space...2015, anyone?). Issa brought a splash of paint-box colour, and Koma had a touch more velvet to bring to the table.



Christopher Kane AW14



Huishan Zhang AW14

Issa AW14

David Koma AW14

The shoe offering was particularly strong today, which I am very happy about. Where the models have previously been wearing heels of shrinking violet status, today was the first day where I got the goosebumps-induced 'I-need-you-in-my-closet' moment. Q. entrance from Antonio Berardi Stage Right. Something tells me I will be waiting up until the wee small hours of the morning for these bad boys.

Antonio Berardi AW14

Photo credits: Catwalking, Isidore Montag

LFW: Day 3

The daily dose of fashion week has left me with a taste of victory in my mouth- as it was all about metallic shades of gold and silver. With any luck, GB will be bringing some Sochi metals home from the Winter Olympics, too!

More prints and sheers were present than at a paint explosion in a lingerie store, with Paul Smith, Temperley London and Mary Katrantzou jumping on board the folk train to chic city. Mr Smith took a more masculine twist with his suiting, whereas Temperley and Katrantzou produced more than their fair share of beautifully embellished dresses.

So, back to today's key looks, including Temperley London, Topshop Unique and Richard Nicoll.

Temperley London AW14

Paul Smith AW14

Richard Nicoll AW14

Topshop Unique AW14

Looks like by December 2014 we will all be dressing in everyday easy opulence.

Photo credits: Indigital, Catwalking

LFW: Day 2

Day two has come and gone, with witchy looks from Sister by Sibling, matador-inspired ruffles at Emilio de la Morena and ladylike hemlines at Orla Kiely.

My favourite show? Easily, Jasper Conran. Simple lines, graphic design, and wearable-forever shades with just the right amount of shimmer. Having said that, I am a sucker for a spot of crushed red velvet...

Emilio de la Morena AW14

Orla Kiely AW14
 

John Rocha AW14

Jasper Conran AW14

 Photo credits: Catwalking

LFW: Day 1

What an emotional rollercoaster of a day. No, I'm not talking about the romantic bubble everyone is trapped in, but the first day of London Fashion Week where the AW14 collections are shown.

See below my top looks from today's shows. It seems skater shoes are hanging on for another year at Mark Fast. The trends also carrying through from seasons past are minimalist femininity, monochrome and head-to-toe colour blocking.

Jean-Pierre Braganza AW14

Bora Aksu AW14

J.JS Lee AW14

Bora Aksu AW14

Felder Felder AW14

With soft but sleek silhouettes coming through, all the talking is done through the textures and quality of the cut. My favourite lust-have of the day is, hands down, the sheer-panelled trousers from Felder Felder (see above). Delicious.

Photo credit: Catwalking

Fashion Week hits Somerset House

Another year has come around, another summer at its end (and all too quickly, if you ask me). To soothe the anxiety of the impending winter, however, we have five days and 58 high impact shows to look forward to- all starting tomorrow.

Run the trailer, and let the hyperventilating commence...

Video credit: FashionTV