New York Fashion Week A/W 2012 - 2013 (14.02)

Absolutely loving what designers have to offer from New York Fashion Week. Here's my picks from February 14th's catwalks.

Alexandre Herchcovitch

Reds, burnt oranges and golds warmed up the runway at Alexandre Herchcovitch's show. Picking up from the colours of autumn leaves models glowed whilst wearing gold metallic skirts, jackets, dresses, earthy red jackets with touches of tartan and luxurious lace. This collection would warm up any wardrobe.

Josie Natori

Models were turned into street wise and glamorous geishas for Josie Natori's A/W collection. I have always had an interest in the orient and i love when designers look to the east for inspiration. From oriental floral prints, thick belts like traditional obi's and kimono like jackets and shawls to the up-dos and dark lipstick Josie showed that anyone can get in touch with their inner geisha.

Naeem Khan

There was nothing shy or retiring about Naeem Khan's show. It was all about graphic swirls, lines and patterns, metal and sequin embellishments, feathers skirts and dangly earrings. There was lots of mixing textures whilst keeping a similar colour palette of black, greys, silvers and golds. It was rich and regal. No doubt high street evening wear will mimic Khan's creations.

Sachin + Babi

Very much like Khan, Sachin + Babi mixed textures whilst sticking to a palette of neutrals and adding richness with dark greens and purples. Alligator jackets and skirts were paired with leather and ruffles. Cosy knits and furs were placed next to each other. I love that rich green jacket complete with dark green fur in the fourth image. I'm looking forward to seeing how this collection will influence the high street.

Bebe

I love the rockabilly style so I was so excited to see that Bebe looked to that era for inspiration. This is clothing a rockabilly lady would wear in the office. I love the tartan capes and jackets, the smart 'v' collars and boxy pencil skirts. Like other shows shoulders were sharp and waists were tailored showing a womanly shape. If I worked in a place where the uniform was suits I'd be wearing this collection.

Marc by Marc Jacobs

Marc Jacobs went back to school for A/W. Knee length pleated tartan skirts, baggy jumpers, crisp white blouses and thick rimmed glasses make for a geek chic look. Train conductor hats were placed on models heads adding a smartness to outfits. Like Victoria Beckham long socks were paired with boots. I love that coat in the first image and the outfit in the second photo.

Sophie Theallet

Sophie went seventies for her A/W. Muted colours mixed with loud colours and garish prints with a hint of India makes for an interesting collection. I liked the contrast between flashes of colour such as bright red and pink and earthy browns and mustard yellows to tone the outfit. Also love the polo necks under tops and dresses. There were also very feminine pieces such a the black dress in the second image paired with red shoes for a pop of colour.

Oscar De La Renta

Posh, preppy, prim and proper are all words that come to mind when viewing Oscar's A/W collection. Jewelled headbands, heavily embellished matching blazers and skirts, preppy knitted sweaters, fur coats with brooches and ruffled necklines mean the models were oh so ladylike. Invitation to tea and scones at the Ritz then to watch a spot of polo? This is the collection you would wear.

RAD by Rad Hourani

The complete opposite of the Marc collection. RAD was all about military from the boxy shoulders to the dark army green and blacks used. It's also very androgynous. Men and women marched down the runway wearing similar pieces. The women could've snatched their jackets from their boyfriend's closet adding a belt to pull the look together. I love the neat lines and uniformity of this collection.

What autumn/winter collections have you loved?