London Fashion Week F/W '13: Burberry Prorsum, Clements Ribeiro, Duro Olowu, Holly Fulton, Jean-Pierre Braganza, Joseph, KTZ, Peter Pilotto

I'm hardly ever into Burberry Prorsum, unless they're doing something a little punky/gothic, but I really enjoyed the plastic (vinyl?) pieces, and all the different textures and patterns used this time around. My absolute favorite is the khaki trench with leopard print sleeves. If I had to wear a trench coat, it'd be that one.

Of note: Kitten heels, pencil skirts, fabrics with shine, and leopard print, of course.

Good ol' Holly Fulton, always bringing the geometric patterned hotness. The cube print shown on the first two skirts is one of my absolute favorite patterns/optical illusions. I guess that's the neuroscientist in me talking, because who has favorite optical illusions? Anyway...

Of note: Cube print illusion (H&M had some pieces this past fall with this print, and you can often find it in other high street stores), all over prints with black to anchor the outfit.

My fault, I accidentally wrote "Jean-Paul" on the picture, when it should be "Jean-Pierre". My apologies! No apologies needed for the clothes though, with their geometric designs that bring to mind a pagan feel, along with those awesome deer-head necklaces.

If you follow me on Twitter, you know that I have become a huge fan of KTZ, and also that it is everywhere in the K-pop world. Back to the collection at hand, what really caught my eye was the playing card imagery (best seen in the bottom row, middle two outfits). Playing card imagery is a favorite of mine, since I collect playing cards, so I was really excited to see it in some outlandish, yet relatively wearable clothing. In addition, I feel that it's a continuation of KTZ's previous use of tarot imagery (see the first outfit) in their men's collection.

Of note: Bold -- and I mean bold - playing/tarot card imagery, oily leather, layered bottoms, volume.

NYFW F/W '13: Prabal Gurung, Preen Line, Rachel Roy, Red Valentino, Sea

Admittedly, I totally fell off the blogging wagon. I was feeling a little burnt out. But I'm back, and I plan on catching up to all of the runway collections that've happened in the past few months. I do have a question for you though: Is there something new/different you'd like to see on this blog? I'm open to any suggestions. You can drop a comment here, email me, tweet me -- whatever. Thanks!

Now on to the clothes that'll be relevant in a mere three or four months (that's a frightening thought, isn't it?)...

There's a definite military/bondage theme going on here at Prabal Gurung. I like it, but overall, this outing didn't really capture my heart like PG usually does. Regardless, there's still plenty here to like/covet/buy, like the military parkas and peplum jackets.

Of note: Olive drab, buckles galore, appliqued prints.

I pretty much posted this just for the leather and shearling jacket at top left... I know people who'd probably give a toe to have that.

Rachel Roy's clientele are usually working women, or so I've heard. But looking at the above collection, I think her collection might be best suited for art curators or other creative, yet still somewhat formal workplaces. There are certainly a good number of work-appropriate separates, like the long pencil skirts and the short-sleeve t-shirt.

This isn't my usual taste (anymore), but it was so cute, I couldn't resist including Red Valentino.

3.1 Phillip Lim for Target!! Start freaking out (and saving) now!

Just a quick little post to tell y'all that Phillip Lim is going to be collaborating with Target! The collection will be in stores in September (the 15th, I think), and the most expensive clothing item will be $299.99. I can tell you right away that I won't be getting whatever it is that costs that much. What do you think it is? My guess is a coat. Anyway, check out the video of the designer discussing his aesthetic and inspiration.

NYFW F/W '13: Kate Spade, Karen Walker, Kelly Wearstler, Lacoste, L.A.M.B., Mara Hoffman, Narciso Rodriguez

Of note: Neons, whimsical humor (taxi signs, doughnuts), polka dots and other bold prints.

I'm not quite sure why I liked this collection. To be honest, it's a little on the frumpy side in my eyes, but somehow... appealingly so? I'm feeling the slightly loose clothing and droopy socks.

Of note: New York sprezzatura, large-scale plaid.

With each passing season, I become more of a fan of Kelly Wearstler. I'm glad that her amazing interior design talent is showing in her clothing as well. On a side note, doesn't this model look like Eva Green?

Of note: Dalmatian print, a splash of neon, shades of gray (the G rated kind).

Really loving the puffy football-esque shoulders here that are reminiscent of Balenciaga and Alexander Wang. Not sure how these would look on anybody without a model's physique, though...Hmm.

Plaid, camouflage and patent leather? I'm sold.

Of note: Camouflage in unexpected colorways, Doc Martens and similar shoes, Teddy Boy influence (plaid, winklepickers)

NYFW Fall '13: Diesel Black Gold, Gryphon, ICB, Juicy Couture, J.Crew, Jen Kao, Jonathan Simkhai, Jason Wu

All black errythang at Diesel Black Gold... well, hey. I'm not the biggest fan of monochrome, but I appreciate that there's quite a bit of visual interest here, with the matte/shiny fabrics and lots and lots of studding.

Of note: Studs... lots of them, coated/waxed fabrics, a futuristic feel.

There's a bit of "streetwear" flavor here at Gryphon, and I must say I like it. Look at those baggy leather pants (middle photo)! Add in camouflage and a stadium jacket and I'm in heaven.

Of note: Simple layers, bold prints (especially camo in an unexpected color), looser pants.

I am loving all these prints from J.Crew (but let's be honest, I won't be buying any of it because, holy crap, their clothes are expensive!!), especially those in the last two outfits, which remind me of Persian rugs.

Of note: World traveler flair, pointy-toed heels, casual/dressy mix (sweatpants + blazer, dress + baseball cap, etc.).

I was totally tickled by the print at Jonathan Simkhai -- to me, it looks like a mix between the usual Nordic sweater print and QR codes.

NYFW Fall '13: Badgley Mischka, Calla, Behnaz Sarafpour, Carlos Miele, Creatures of the Wind, Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony, Charlotte Ronson

Continuing with New York Fashion Week, we have Badgley Mischka bringing some Old Hollywood to the scene. Definitely not "everyday" wear, but there are some nice formal options here.

Of note: Crisp, feminine tailoring, fishnet stockings, flowing gowns, and luxe fabrics.

Oh, sunny Calla! I'm always happy to see bright palettes for fall, so I'm pleased. I especially like the yellow dress (which is saying a lot, because yellow is probably my least favorite color, other than brown) that has vents revealing a sunny orange fabric.

Of note: Punchy florals, full skirts, narrow pants, knee-high socks, and white heels.

Berlin, Copenhagen and Stockholm fashion weeks! Whee!

I've covered Stockholm Fashion Week before (1,2), but I had forgotten about it for a while. Style.com has started sharing pictures from other fashion weeks though, so I'm excited to share my favorites from not only Stockholm, but also Berlin and Copenhagen. Enjoy!

Berlin

Frightening, a little Edward Scissorhands plus The Matrix, but definitely interesting. The leather pieces look great, and large polka dots have been sticking around in fall fashion for some time now.

Of note: Adding interest to black with layering, texture, and opacity; polka dots a go-go, sci-fi theatre.

This collection reminded me of past Dolce & Gabbana collections, with their European take on American tropes... I really like the mix of boudoir (like the laced up knee high boots) and country (all that plaid!).

Of note: Full skirts, Wild West meets Eastern Europe, a bit of the Pigalle...

Copenhagen

Stockholm