Paris, as the original home of fashion week, also showcased some great new talent. Nicolas Andreas Taralis and Sharon Wauchob both sent models down the runway in beautiful, gothic pieces, while Fatima Lopes clad hers in leather, hats and fur for a dominatrix meets 1940's vixen look. Good ole' Karl Lagerfeld maintained his posiiton at the top of the fashion hierarchy with a colllection full of crystals, heavy wool coats and oversized knitwear for Chanel. Another classic, Louis Vuitton, showcased the full-on talent of head designer Marc Jacobs. Trench coats and the traveling woman of the early 20th century were in full glory at the Autumn/Winter 2012 show, recalling times of steam engine trains and leather suitcases.
In London, Bora Aksu was most definitely at the top of the list for new talent, with his clean lines and pastels mixed with grays of different shades. Perfect for the original dresser that doesn't want to stand out, his designs blend unconventional cuts with a soft palettes beautifully. Hailing from the renowned fashion school Centrail Saint Martins, that turns many eager students into succesful designers, he has been one of the designers keeping London Fashion Week on the map. Another lady at the top of her game, and one who swears to never leave London as her home for showcasing new collections, is Dame Vivenne Westwood. Being the queen of Anglomania, she took inspiration from Savile Row tailors and English equestrian styles, and came out with perfectly fitted plaid and tweed in beauitful fall colors that are sure to smarten up any wardrobe.
Sources: 1stangel.co.uk / www.vogue.it / www.vogue.co.uk