Anna Sui Fall 2011 RTW

Anna Sui Fall 2011 RTW

Anna Sui continued her signature aesthetic this season. Garments had a folksy, boho, hippie luxe, quality to them. This is something that this New Yorker does extremely well and this collection won't disappoint her legion of fans.

Large, art deco prints were plastered over shifts. Haphazardous prints clashed, yet worked well together. Gorgeous, fur, Cossack hats adorned models heads. I have included a photo of me at the top wearing my Ginger & Smart fur hat. There were twin sets with Peter pan collars, skirts with scalloped hems, baby doll smocks, fur gilets, leopard fur stoles, oversized knits complete with cravat. Embroidery was prevalent on the runway as were fabrics that wreaked of opulence, think rich burgundy, burnt tangerine and eye popping cobalt blue. Navy and lime green were a colour combination that worked very well when teamed together.

Every look was worn with opaques or knitted tights. Opaques featured prints that included cables running down models shins and icicles on models kneecaps. Bronze, metallic, tights worn by Edita Vilkeviciute matched her gold, lamé dress.

There were plenty of hippyesque blouses featuring teal, peacock, feather prints. A white, broderie anglaise, shift worn by Frida Gustavsson complete with lace head band, had a real 70s, peace, love vibe about it. Glamorous fur coats in soft ivory and buttermilk caramel looked sumptuous.

Accessories included large, bold, chain necklaces with a flower pendant, velvet belts with a butterfly centrepiece, fur, cat head, beanies complete with whiskers added a fun, kitsch element. Round sunglasses were on display, look to the Linda Farrow range. Footwear included; brogues, white, under the knee, flat boots (very mod squad) and suede mid calf boots in terracotta.

Dolce and Gabbana Fall 2011 Collection

Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2011

Dolce & Gabbana's Fall 2011 collection was all about ultra femininity vs masculinity. There were Dolce & Gabbana's signature, figure hugging, corset style dresses. Sexy dresses with ruching and draping detail. Star motifs were printed throughout on garments as were musical notes and staves. Masculine looks included a cropped jumper teamed with braces, tie, and white shirt. Pork pie hats were tilted back on models heads. There were peg style pants, masculine, boxy vests, leggings, wide legged pants, and Natasha Poly rocked a sequined, tux suit complete with rockabilly quiff. Feminine garments had a Bridget Bardot fell to them. Black lace tops paired with black lace skirts, complete with nude underlay had a sexy yet innocent insouciance about them. High waisted, body con, skirts were worn with pussycat bow, blouses. Domenico and Stefano sent out billowing, chiffon, sheaths in bright shades of aqua and peach.

Animal prints featured in the collection included tiger, zebra and snow leopard but the main colour palette consisted of black and white. Covetable handbags included zebra clutches, sequin doctor bags, white clutch complete with musical note motif, bum bag style, mini satchel and a mini, pink, purse clipped onto a belt. Brogues were teamed with all things masculine and they came in a variety of prints such as aqua blue polka dot. Heels for the feminine look came in shades of pale pink, mint and mustard. White pumps were paired with black socks. Oversized star earrings dangled from models ears.

So whether your style is tough boy meets girl androgyny or ultra feminine this collection will appeal to a large portion of the fashion savvy.