Fruit Fashion Files: London Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2015

The Brits have set aside the fish and chips as London Fashion Week cooks up some savory collections from playful, romantic pieces to modern chic creations.

Here are some of my top picks:

Black leather, sharp edges and metal hardware. To be quite frank, I don't think the Devil wears Prada. It wears Gareth Pugh.

I'm a sucker for David Koma's  minimalist chic pieces (hello, disco ball dress)!

Temperley London masters the art of flowy, easy breezy elegance with full skirts and wide-leg trousers.

Mary Kantrantzou embraces the future with a bold play on synthetic materials, with prints like paisley and damask infused into them.

I usually appreciate Erdem's delicate silk and chiffon dresses but the execution of needle-punching on the coats steals the show!

Leave it to Peter Pilotto to create such interesting and somewhat nostalgic designs--- the patterns and colors remind me of old board games (I spy some Snakes and Ladders and Pipe Dream references).

all photos via style.com

Up next, Milan! 

Toodles! :)

Fruit Fashion Files: New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2015

February is always a chicken dance delightful month for me. Why? Fashion Week, that's why. 

New York Fashion Week, also known as the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, just wrapped up with its final show for the Fall/Winter 2015 collections. The most prominent trend among them are fringes and feathers. These details may seem over the top if not executed properly but we all know that everything is always good in moderation.

Here are some of some of my favorites:

Tadashi Shoji ventures into sleek and modern silhouettes and he doesn't disappoint.

Rebecca Minkoff rocks out with leather pants, over-the-knee boots and lots of attitude.

Reem Acra This collection is probably my fave among all the NY shows...maybe because Reem Acra hits the nail on the head when it comes to using multimedia materials (e.g. lace, leather, feathers in one piece). Or it could be because the collection is dripping in Victorian-inspired fashion (my ultra fave)---oh, and check out that black gown with the crystal encrusted sleeves! *Drool, wipe, drool*

Ralph Lauren gets chic and cozy with wide-brimmed hats, comfy cashmere dresses, suede panels, and fringed handbags and cardigans.

Nicole Miller teaches us a thing or two (or three or four) on mixing prints. Prints after prints after prints!

Anna Sui is definitely not afraid of color. Ever wonder what a sassy little Bohemian girl would wear during winter? This is it.

Hervé Léger by Max Azria (and wife) are at it again. It's amazing how this dynamic duo can whip up something different but never strays away from the essence of the iconic bandage dress.

Donna Karan has gone to the dark side and I want her to stay there. This is like my ultimate dream wardrobe--- filled with black, midnight blue and the darkest grey ever...and maybe a wee bit hint of color, here and there.

all photos via style.com

Next up, London! Sashay, Shante.

Toodles!