Best of LFW Fall 2013

The London Fashion Week outfits you need to see. 

Kloof Street Collections, SS12

I am overwhelmingly delighted to present to you the first fashion editorial in the history of UCT's official VARSITY newspaper - styled by yours truly.

We took a walk down Cape Town's most stylish street, Kloof, and shot the spring collections from all the best stores including renowned SA designer Stefania Morland and the UK high-street giant TopShop (above).

With photography from the amazing Sven Kristian, modelling talent from Hannah MacMillian and Hugo McLachlan, and my super amazing crazy awesome fashion assistant Barbara Fourie AKA Wedding Head, I think we managed to pull off quite a good one.

So if you like what you see, check out the full shoot - click HERE!

 

Paris Collections AW12

The Paris collections were too good to round off to just ten. So here are the eleven best moments with their creative minds right next to them.

Undeniable style begins at Haider Ackermann.

Haider Ackermann

Jean Paul Gaultier upgraded grunge to the red carpet.

Jean Paul Gaultier

The suit has never been this cool. Work that Miu Miu.

Miuccia Prada

Crystal clear Chanel.

Karl Lagerfeld

A great Stella McCartney number will leave you in stitches.

Stella McCartney

Who's the most feminine of them all? Dior, of course!

Bill Gaytten

The lineup at Céline once again proves irresistible.

Phoebe Philo

This is what the Balenciaga girl wears to work.

Nicolas Ghesquière

The last time Yves Saint Laurent does Pilatti(s).

Stefano Pilatti

That's the future you see. Alexander McQueen.

Sarah Burton

The country mouse moves to the big city in Louis Vuitton.

Marc Jacobs

 

 

 

 

Milan Collections AW12

The ladies on the Milan runways were dressed to the nines. So here are my nine Milan favourites. And let's not forget to acknowledge the hands that dressed them.

Dim the lights, wear your Gucci.

Frida Giannini

 

Let's go to school in Milano. Maybe we'll learn what Dsquared means.

Dan and Dean Caten

Versus would have pattern be your new style mantra. They're onto something...

Donatella Versace and Christopher Kane

The painting jumps onto your Dolce and Gabbana dress.

Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana

Wrap it up in Missoni.

Angela Missoni

Show your pleated side in Fendi.

Karl Lagerfeld

Show some skin in Roberto Cavalli. (just not your own)

Roberto Cavalli

Raf's final embrace at Jil Sander. Applause.

Raf Simons

Prada is more than another label. It's a cult now.

Miuccia Prada

 

 

 

 

 

London Collections AW12

In case you were wondering, London did it again. This year the (arguably) best group of designers out there took us on another amazing journey of design brilliance and beauty. And on top of that there was the rain at Burberry and the flash mod at Stella. If this is the future of fashion (or at least LFW) we've got a lot to smile about.

...And let's now forget the brilliant minds that made all this possible. They're a rather attractive lot.

You can thank Peter Pilotto for bringing the puffa jacket back - it's not just for Avatars.

Peter Pilotto and Christopher de Vos

House of Holland plays with shapes and has fun doing it.

Henry Holland

 

Dark and twisty... You know you love it. Christopher Kane.

Christopher Kane

This nurse definitely got the memo! (Doctor Simone Rocha sent it out.)

Simone Rocha

Hear the rustling leaves and feel the soft sunlight on your skin while walking thought the park in your Erdem dress.

Erdem Moralioglu

I'm out of compliments of for Mary Katrantzou. Make your own.

Mary Katrantzou

A unique brand of fun. It can only be Meadham Kirchhoff.

Edward Meadham and Benjamin Kirchhoff

There's something so workable about Jonathan Saunders.

Jonathan Saunders

Nobody's allowed to rain on a Burberry Prorsum parade.

Christopher Bailey

Paint the town blue, yellow and green in Stella McCartney evening wear .

Stella McCartney

 

 

 

New York Collections AW12

The fall collections from New York were all extremely strong in their own right. Each one has something to get excited about. So here they are: the ten most exciting things from New York. And let's not forget the creatives responsible...

Is that a skirt? Is that a shirt? It's Proenza Schouler! (and it's a dress)

Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez

In her next chapter, the most famous Girl in literature wears Calvin Klein.

Francisco Costa

Rodarte brought souvenirs from the Australian outback. We'll keep the shoes, thanks.

Kate and Laura Mulleavy

(*mumbles something cute in French*) Marc by Marc Jacobs

Marc Jacobs

Donna Karan should suit you just fine.

Donna Karan

Style runs in Victoria Beckham's family.

Victoria Beckham

Ralph Lauren is for Downtn Abby fans - and regular people.

Ralph Lauren

Techno shine at Prabal Gurung... Hypnotising.

Prabal Gurung

Frockerella fun with Victoria, Victoria Beckham.

Victoria Beckham

They're having a sample sale down the rabbit hole! Take the plunge for Marc Jacobs.

Marc Jacobs

 

 

 

 

 

Ready To Stare

The Spring 2012 Haute Couture collections are your trump card in the ‘fashion is art’ argument. Some fabulously over the top, some beautifully understated, each piece will make you feel like one in a million.  



The high-flying fun at Chanel will leave you on cloud nine.



If you like it then you should have put a bow on it. Christian Dior is it.



Giorgio Armani Privé. Cue purr of approval.



Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci. Score.



Jean Paul Gaultier takes us back to black.



All tied up at Maison Martin Margiela Artisanal.



Valentino writes a Victorian fairytale.



Cutting edge Versace.



Images: vogue.it

The Pre-Fall 2012 Collections. (Because There's An Imaginary Chilly Breeze Outside.)

The pre-fall 2012 collections offer something for every taste and, even better – every shape. Still the common factor is a sense of comfort and style – something that, if these are a prediction for fall, is here to stay. 

Burberry Prorsum sends three strong messages: high wasted skirts, belts with bows, and gigantic shoppers. 

All your workwear needs are fulfilled at Calvin Klein Collection. One word: skirtsuit. 

Think about something different for evening-wear. Think Carolina Herrera.

When the leaves start to turn crimson, they’ll take a cue from your Erdem dress.

Louis Vuitton = fluffy. 

Lagerfeld takes the Slumdog out of Slumdog Millionaire at Chanel.

 If it’s oversized, it’s Céline.

The Gucci woman wears the pants – and won’t shy away from riding her own War Horse. 

Lanvin remains clean cut and relaxed… giving you just enough room to bust a move. 

It’s the Stella McCartney comfort of a jumpsuit. The maxi platforms make it high fashion. (And bring you closer to heaven.) 

Giorgio Armani reminds us that it’s what’s on the inside that counts.

For a modern sexy, go back to Versace.

Images: vogue.it  Louis Vuitton and Celine images: style.com