Alexander McQueen PFW

image from Catwalking

images from Catwalking

Alexander Mcqueen shows are always a spectacle, and AW12 is no exception. No, I was not there (obviously), but I have spent this morning *ahem* afternoon looking over the collection and lusting after every frou-frou piece of frothy chiffon.

An army of blonde models, the delicious collection is a medley of deep black, putty, cream and grey with generous helpings of crimson and fuschia. A futuristic vibe is apparent in those mad visors, but the craftsmanship of the dresses and other pieces is just wonderful. Once again, Sarah Burton, I salute you.

In Primary Colours: A Masterclass

by Shona Wallace, @SWfashion_

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Leigh Lezark is always immaculately dressed, and I am always excited to see what she wears at Paris Fashion Week. This season has been no exception, and she has churned out a number of beautiful high fashion wares- in a slightly unpredictable colour palette.

While the majority of the fashion crowd are donning ice cream pastels or flashy fluoros, Leigh Lezark has opted for the simpler option- an array of Jil Sander-esque (speaking of which, I am beyond upset that Raf Simons has left Jil Sander... What a genius!) primary colours. For the Sonia Rykiel show she looked stylish in a lemon trouser suit, and for the Dior show she looked even more stylish in red trousers with black accents.

Usually i'm a little apprehensive about bold colours paired with black, but Leigh shows just how very chic it can look. Leigh shows us just how easy it is to wear bold trousers, so there is no excuse not to try it now!