Jonathan Saunders
I do not like prints. I rarely wear them or am rarely attracted to them. But somehow, Jonathon Saunders wins my heart over with his collections that are known for it's prints. I probably enjoy Saunders so much because his prints aren't too over the top. They're minimal prints. Classy, as well and are also on simple, structured garments. Dresses and shirts with the top button fastened or a strict shift dress. There's a good balance between crazy and sane and I fall for it every time.
Nicole Farhi
The 1930s could possibly be having a moment of it's own for the fall. Nicole Farhi showed her typical men's silhouette but with a mustard color that is reminiscent of the Depression era. The color is also a bit of a light at the end of the tunnel. Farhi's collections are always dark and romantic and this season there's a golden hue...literally. I like the sort of frumpy and gross contrast between the mustard yellow and grey. Two colors that are tricky to pull off.
Pringle of Scotland
Simple, bookish, menswear from a slightly futuristic world is Pringle. Maybe that's why Tilda Swinton enjoys the clothes from POS. I know I enjoy the collections for just that reason. I think that when designing a menswear collection for women, there should always be a feminine element. With all of the trousers and roll necks and heavy coats, a girl can get lost. Add in the frills and it's an instant girly/doll-like factor that reduces the masculinity.
Paul Smith
I know that I described Paul Smith's ss 12 collection as the dream wardrobe and that's how I feel about this collection as well. Smith creates real life clothing for any woman and I just love that. The main thing that strikes me here is the velvet fabrics. I've been seeing some more velvet in other shows, as suits just like here, and I can't help but wonder if we're really bringing back the velvet trend. I also love the choice of color on the dress on the last row of pictures. I'm not sure what it reminds me of, but it feels nostalgic and looks extremely comfy for the winter.
Richard Nicoll
At The Row at New York Fashion Week, I felt that the Olsen's designed more for the spring or for the areas in the world that have warmer fall/winters. The same goes for Richard Nicoll. There are loads of breezy dresses that work for those given areas and sheer fabrics but then there's also sweaters and trousers for the colder areas. I love the functionality of the whole collection. The girls all have iPods, something you always see people on the street with. They also all have sensible walking shoes. The clothes are also functional in the sense that they seem easy to move in and anyone can wear them anywhere at any time. More of this kind of design, please.