New York Fashion Week

While summer may just be coming to a close (boohoohoo, goodbye hot pants) and autumn beginning, we've been seeing 2013's spring/summer shows kick off in New York and all of the industries big shots take their seats. I'll be hopefully doing a roundup of each fashion week, the odd report for shows that personally stand out for me (Meadham Kirchoff Show on Tuesday, honestly can't wait) and one big overall trend report, followed up with an illustrated trend guide.

Photo's from Vogue UK of Creatures of the Wind and Rag and Bone

After a winter with its fair share of harsh, statement prints and colour we're greeted with a picnic of toned back, chilled out shades. And while fun prints still very much remain, carried through to yet another season (not tediously, just in a super power punch way that a good print doesn't loose its momentum) they're less in your face and calmed down. A little more kid friendly. A little gingham goes a long way, as seen at Tory Burch and Creatures of the Wind, among others.

White seems to be a big player for next season also. It's pure, simpleness about it just works in an outfit, although it's still cool with a tough edge, not too girly, but could be if paired with for example, a pastel checked pair of ankle grazers to sweeten it up. 

Through New York Fashion week I've picked up on a lot of clean, minimal lines, but still with a quirky element. A lot of the clothes seem practical, wearable and adventure ready. A sort of 'throw me on and go' vibe, to match the models tousled or simple slicked back and out of the way hair style. How the clothes hang, fit and flow are so skillfully put together, that they make you want to go out and explore, and seem that little more fitting with the wind flowing through them. I'm definitely planning on buying some form of anorak for explorations in the april showers next year!

You can already start to see a few trends developing, alongside many of the designers thang that they do best. Our great British dose of fashion is almost upon us with London fashion week, which of course is my favourite! I love the Newgen shows and will be streaming a few of them for the Topshop Show Space. More soon homies, enjoy the fresh British talent!