Catwalk Catchup: NYFW Marchesa Spring/Summer 2012

Another collection that blew me away was Marchesa, courtesy of the very talented Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig. The intricate fringe detailing and finely sculpted tulle non-tacky-nineties-style meringue skirts were just the beginning. This is more than just a collection with the usual Marchesa wow-factor, it's something bigger that I can't quite put my finger on but it marks the beginning of something new and exciting.

For a start, the models actually WALKED the runway as opposed to standing still looking pretty, which is quite a huge step for Marchesa who usually stick to very finely executed presentations. Gorgeous show, stunning collection. 

Catwalk Catchup: NYFW Rodarte Spring/Summer 2012

Hello, summer! Finally a collection that epitomises the season - hurrah! Sometimes, the literal interpretations can be the best and the Rodarte Spring/Summer 2012 catwalk show at New York Fashion Week did wonders. Forget Nicki Minaj and Katy Perry's love affair with the rainbow look, Rodarte all the way baby!

Makes a huge change from their Black Swan pieces although some of that element crept in as far as the make-up was concerned - that's dedication to heavy eye makeup to say the least!

Catwalk Catchup: NYFW Zac Posen Spring/Summer 2012

Zac Posen could easily kit out every single celeb for every single award show for the foreseeable future. If I didn't like a dress on his runway, I loved it -talk about statement gowns!  Seeing a collection like truly rubs in the fact that we won't really get a handful of opportunities to wear these gowns. a) we don't have lavish award ceremonies to wear them to and would be a bit inconvenient on the tube and b) we don't have the funds for a vast Zac Posen collection, nor does Zac Posen want to lend his buddy the fashion owl any of his gowns…Damn. 

There were other looks in the collection, of course there were, but the dresses left a lasting impression on us. By far the most Oscar worthy collection we've seen so far.

Daily Style Crush: Kim Kardashian in Vera Wang

No, not one of her three custom made wedding dresses, a different one. How many Vera Wang gowns does one lady own? (We say through very gritted teeth!) Kim Kardashian and her enviable curves attended Vera Wang's Spring/Summer 2012 showing at New York Fashion Week in this figure hugging blue number by the designer in question. KK admired the show from the front row (naturally) and looked every inch the rising fashionista.

Catwalk Catchup: NYFW Victoria Beckham Spring/Summer 2012

Well I never, I think I've actually seen it all now that I've clapped eyed on the Victoria Beckham Spring Summer 2012 show at New York Fashion Week. First the lady herself steps out in flats on more than one occasion recently (doctor ordered) but now flats have been translated onto her latest catwalk. Do you think Victoria Beckham changed the footwear at the last minute so she could get away with wearing flats more often now that the doc has advised her to ditch the heels?

The rest of her show featured quite a limited range of colours, with pale colours and a few monochrome pieces hogging the catwalk. There were a few exceptions as there were a few splashes of orange colour which I absolutely loved. It makes a change from her last collection that was bright bright bright so it's nice that she's showcasing her versatility. Well done VB, not disappointed!

Catwalk Catchup: NYFW Jenny Packham Spring/Summer 2012

Another collection I was really looking forward to seeing was Jenny Packham's Spring/Summer 2012 one at New York Fashion Week. Apart from the obvious fact that Jenny Packham has designed some of the most elegant gowns I've seen in the past few years, the other reason is because one of her most famous fans is of course the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton. I don't think anyone can forget her floor-length pink dress Kate wore earlier this year - it was a different version of the one worn by Leighton Meester's character Blair Waldorf in Gossip Girl. And we all know GG is always on top of the latest and greatest fashion trends and designers.

I digress…this show really didn't disappoint. The collection was versatile in the way that there was a range of cuts and colours on parade, but everything was in keeping with her classy and sophisticated style. Jenny Packham's main colours were green and white, sometimes switching to multi-coloured in the true spirit of summer. The Tinkerbell inspired dress is my favourite - I'm sure you can work out which one I'm talking about! I can definitely see this being a go-to collection for awards season at the beginning of next year. Who wouldn't want to walk a red carpet in one of these?

Catwalk Catchup: NYFW Alexander Wang Spring/Summer 2012

This is quite an instantly wearable RTW collection which is always nice to see for the less daring fashionista. But it might take someone with a bit of courage to pull off an ensemble with so many different prints rolled into one. 

Colour transition is once again a theme in this collection; have we stumbled on a trend already? Dip dying is all the rage when it comes to hair, do you think the same has been translated for clothes too? Watch this space!

Clearly Alexander Wang is trying to bring back all the elements of the boyfriend cardigan with his oversized designs. We also love how the models also have that just come out of the sea/surfer girl look with their hair. Attention to detail at its finest!

Catwalk Catchup: NYFW Prabal Gurung Spring/Summer 2012

We can only admire New York Fashion Week through our computer screens but we are liking what we see so far. Thank God for live streams - they make the experience come to life in far more than a literal sense. 

The first collection which stood out for me was Prabal Gurung; so vivid! It's a far cry from the dark romance theme he went for during his last catwalk outing, but his signature style is still weaved within the garments. Prabal Gurung was clearly having a bit of a lavender love affair and played with different materials and colour transitions. There was a bit of a sexy, bondage element to a lot of the dresses, but as Louis Vuitton proved last season, fetish fashion is making a comeback so he's onto a winner.

Daily Style Crush: Demi Lovato at the Alma Awards

We are inundated with potential and worthy style crushes for the foreseeable future thanks to all the glamorous celeb appearances at New York Fashion Week but we are going with someone who attended a totally different event altogether. Demi Lovato turned up at the Alma awards where she not only put on a beautiful performance, but also won one of the awards herself. The nude Maria Lucia Hohan gown she wore on the red carpet was stunning to say the least - she looked like a bronzed Greek goddess and we can't flaw a single thing. Hair, make-up, accessories - she's perfected it all!

Julian Louie for Aldo

The fashion weeks around the world were obsessed with Julian Louie, and now the very same shoes that paraded up and down the New York runway will be making their way to Aldo. 

Here's a first look at what's to come: 

The collection is set to launch at some point this month, so keep checking back for more details as and when we have them.