Wes Gordon AW 2013 - 14

For the past few days I have been going through the New York fashion week pictures and this is the first collection I have liked enough to post about. The colours throughout this collection have caught my eye. At first it was the yellow that I loved, as I went though the collection I saw these vibrant golds. The colours in the collection are all over the place; yellow and two shades of gold along with red, purple and blue! If this collection was slightly refined it would be almost perfect. The garments in the collection are also very different, some designers use one garment multiple times to connect the overall collection, or replicate a similar feature. I do like this collection however I dislike aspects. 

Two different shades of gold here, both shades are really nice colours, one being more vibrant the other being quite dull. Here the designer has connected the garments by using the same accessories; shoes and the fur collar (which I have been seeing a lot of throughout the AW13-14 collections).

Vibrant gold! I love the gold in this collection and how it is used. The first dress has a lot of volume and this gold material has helped create that. Only the side of the dress is gold, this works really well with the bold shape of the dress. The third and fourth outfits both contain gold garments, they look as if they are fringed and give a lot of texture. All the different sections reflect the light differently. I love the purple velvet shoes with the fourth outfit. Has to be my favourite in the collection.

The purple velvet shoes again, they're a really good contrast from the yellow. There is leather and feathers in this collection I didn't really notice it at first only once I had gone thought the collection a few times. Overall I really like this collection with the vibrant colours, just wish it was slightly more refined. 

Alexander McQueen Mens AW13-14

This collection reminds me of the 1920's; the slick hair waved back and all the fitted tailored suits. I love the modern twist on a classic silhouette. The picture above shows four outfits from the collection, all with pin stripes. However throughout the collection is patchwork detail. In the second outfit it is very subtle but the blazer and trousers are made using the process of patchwork, hard to notice because the material has been cut so well, the pin stripe is all in the same direction. The fourth outfit it far more obvious, however they haven't made the pin stripe in a random order; it is contrasting but works so well. 

The patchwork process runs throughout the collection. These suits have a variety of fabrics. The first outfit has similar colours, the second and third outfit is more contrasting. 

When I think of a 1920's suit, I always imagine them wearing a velvet blazer. I love how in the first, second and third outfit from the picture above contain velvet. The first outfit uses a variety of velvet, from red to maroon. The second and third outfit use it slightly, around the collar, I like how they have used it here, it hold the structure of the collar and borders the blazers well. They also contain patches of quilted material  here they have added another texture to the blazers. The fourth and final outfit from the collection contains patchwork with gold print. 

The only splash of colour throughout this collection is red! 

You have to admire the detail and quality in these blazers. The patchwork isn't random. It has been well throughout and planned. Imagine having to make the pattern for these blazers!

Alice + Olivia Pre AW13-14

I love this pre collection by Alice + Olivia. The collection really is city chic! The outfits are edgy with smart and classy pieces from blazers to cute skirts, then complete glam when it comes to evening outfits. The background for this collection is spot on, using the London underground station. 

As a Londoner, I always look at the clothing of other people when waiting at the station. It really is best when its late in the evening. You always see very dressed up women and you think how can she be wearing those heels! I have on occasion been that person! From experience I know never to wear heels in Covent garden - the floor is far too cobbley, my heel just digs in-between the stones. 

The trousers in this collection are great, the variations of leather pants to a smart 3/4 pair then the wide leg edgy glam party look! The trousers in the first picture shows a pair a trousers with leather pocket detail. Having the standard tight fitted pair of leather pants they also have an oversized pair seen in the fourth outfit. There is so much leather in this collection, I love the leather jackets. They also have a sophisticated coat seen in the third outfit. I love the jumpers and blazers used in this collection. The blazers with a similar shape all have different prints. 

These outfits above are far more cute then the previous outfits. The collection goes from edgy glam to cute and sophisticated. I love the high waisted short skirts. The second outfit has a very short skirt but it looks great with the long and oversized jumper.

The bags in this collection are also very cute. I love structured bags that hold their shape. They all look very similar but with different features such as different handles or chains. 

The dresses in this collection are cute and edge. Some of the prints used in this collection are very unique, like in the fourth dress. The end two outfits are evening wear and very glamorous. The fifth outfit is all in nude. I love whole outfits in the same colour but with different textures, like the fur coat to compliment the dress. Also the sixth outfit, a bright red lace dress with a leather jacket.

Alice + Olivia really has got this pre collection on point. I love the mix of different things, with the prints but overall the collection is glamorous and edgy! The background for the pictures is great and also is the model, she does so much in these pictures, at times being cute with funny faces, then she has a cold ice pose!

I have seen so much leather in these pre AW13-14 collections but I am also seeing a lot of bright red.