Fashion Week: Best of New York, Milan and Paris!

Fashion week or more accurately fashion weeks are over and I can finally sit down, relax and evaluate what designers had to offer. Some of the more obvious things have already been reported on: the continuation of the leggings trend, the return of the suit. It's all about wearable fashion, which is why I have two questions: first, why the wookie trend? Particularly Chanel and D&G collections were all about the fur. And what's even more unexpected...why did both Victoria Beckham and Donatella Versace decide that this is the season to return to John Lennon sunglasses? Adding a wacky accessory does not make a cohesive collection. That said Victoria Beckham's collection was actually one of my favorites. Now on to the main events...

New York

Victoria Beckham
Victoria Beckham seems to have picked up where Roland Mouret has left off. Structured dresses that compliment a woman's figure and make great outfits for the office and transition to night. I imagine this collection will sell very well when it hits stores.

Marchesa
The romantic details in these dresses speak for themselves. The only worry, with so much going on these dresses can overwhelm someone other than a leggy model.

Milan

Emporio Armani
I have mixed feelings about this collection from Armani. On the one hand there were the younger styles like the plaid tulip skirt below. On the other there were plenty of pants with pleats that I thought went out with the 80s.

Paris

Alexander McQueen
Alexander McQueen's collection was another sad reminder what a huge loss the fashion world suffered in losing this tremendously talented designer. The exaggerated kimono paired with over the knee boots is particularly fantastic.

Christian Dior
J'adore this collection. The top hats, leather jackets, plaid, ruffle, over the knee boots, everything is perfect. The mix of soft and tough fabrics give and unexpected edge to otherwise romantic, feminine dresses. Now if only I could win the lottery and get every look from this collection ;)

Chanel
I nominate this to be called "the Wookie" collection. Never have I said, I wish I was covered in fur head to toe. However, if that is your wish, Chanel is the brand for you! That said, a lot of the collection was beautiful and wearable. I could live in the sweater dresses all winter long :)

Miu Miu
When it comes to wearable clothes, Miu Miu's collection was a real standout for me. The coats were a favorite and I really loved the super skinny pants and tunic below. Miuccia Prada has a way of taking simple designs and making them look polished, sophisticated yet modern at the same time.

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