Sharon Haver - FocusOnStyle.com Fall / Winter 2012

Blumarine F/W 2012 Full Collection- Milan Fashion Week

Runway Review: An unexpected dose of sexuality and ultra-glam streetsmart fashion made Blumarine a Fall 2012 standout amidst Milan's moodier collections. In their words: 'POSITIVELY SHINING' Fluid lines and shapes deconstructed by cut-out details. Understated urbanwear in the cold tones of white, hazelnut and dove grey, with glints of silver and platinum. Textural consistency and plastic volumes, with couture finishes and high-tech layers, create a new daily luxury with three-dimensional effects. Rubber, Perspex, Plexiglass, PVC and nylon in measured layers or strictly minimalist. Extra-glossy monochromatic surfaces with a liquid effect in mirror and opalescent finishes reinvent ultra-contemporary silhouettes in the laser-cut daywear with activewear details or bon chic like the classic trench coat introduced in shiny python or patent leather, the ‘petit manteaux’ in the laminated version

Runway Review: From Cavalli expect a heady dose of deluxe fabrications that are certain to set your night a sizzle come Fall. “An earthly paradise populated by creatures of fantasy... the Eden of femininity ... my creativity is expressed through clothes which make the Cavalli woman a sensual and mysterious being.” -Roberto Cavalli Roberto Cavalli Fall 2012 >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS In their words: The prints come from hand-painted canvas, exhibited backstage at the fashion show, representing animal skins. The ‘trompe l'œil’ effect is enhanced by the illusory mix of pythons leather printed with tiger or jaguar motifs, furs printed with python motif, pony skins transformed into crocodile. Imaginary animals from pure fantasy are born. The silhouette: very short or

Runway Review: A tour de force of masterful knits and pieces full of glorious texture with hints of leather in the mix made for a strong outing from Missoni for Fall 2012. Missoni Fall 2012 >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS In their words: LIKE A HEROINE IN A CONCRETE JUNGLE Urban, but also pervaded with references to soil and moss, leaves and barks of trees, rocks and minerals, the woman of Missoni winter 2012 conceives fashion as an evocative adventurous fantasy, a dream in the city of immersion in nature, of empathy and mimesis with landscape. View the entire F/w 2012 Missoni Collection slideshow: [nggallery id82] Strong-willed and sophisticated, aggressive and sensitive, she knows how to turn into a lethal weapon her

Runway Review: Shorts seem to be on Mr Armani's mind come fall as they made a more sophisticated appearance on his namesake runway. Peppered with saturated color and deluxe tweaks here & there, confidently styled looks were both 'modern eccentric' and evocative of untouchable, yet approachablly easy glamor. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Giorgio Armani Fall 2012 In their words: THE MODERN WOMAN LOVES TO DRESS IN ANDROGYNOUS AND MASCULINE CLOTHES, YET SHE DOESN’T WANT TO SACRIFICE FEMININE SUBTLETY AND LIGHTNESS. SHE APPRECIATES CLASSIC ELEMENTS LIKE TAILORING AND SEEKS ECCENTRICITY FOR ITS MODERN FEEL. GIORGIO ARMANI DRAWS THESE QUALITIES INTO A COLLECTION WHOSE UNMISTAKEABLE HALLMARK IS THE MEETING OF CONTRADICTORY OPPOSITES. IMAGINE SLENDER, YET NOT SNUG, PANTS IN GREY PRINCE OF WALES, ENDING IN A PAIR OF POINTED

Runway Review: From Emporio Armani comes an assortment of wardrobe pieces perfect enough to update any wardrobe with, but the real story here were those directional Bermuda shorts that were the starting point for almost every look and were offset by a surprising girlishness. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Emporio Armani Fall 2012 In their words: 'LITTLE WINTER FOLLIES' A play on clothes, fun little touches of pure fantasy: the more the search for form is calibrated, the more the collection becomes a surprising interpretation of pieces, mixed with lightness and freedom. The common element, which completely changes the silhouette, are the trousers that end at the knee with a brand new cuff-effect, finished off as always with opaque hose. The

Acne F/W 2012 While we’ve reported some of the best fall 2012 / winter 2013 shows that we’ve seen so far this season with runway reviews, fashion show coverage, backstage beauty, and home style inspiration too, we wanted to take a moment and look back at highlights from London's top shows. As per usual, there was no shortage of statement making, thought-provoking, completely modern & individual outings from some of the city's most talented -here's some favorites to take note of. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Acne- ACNE F/W 2012 ACNE F/W 2012 Swedish phenom Acne has been on top of its game in the streetwear arena for over a decade now so it works as a rather pleasant surprise to see the

Burberry Prorsum Autumn Winter 2012 Womenswear Collection Runway Review: Burberry's Christopher Bailey looked to the directional trend of contrasting elements and fabrications and the house's history and combined town & country elements with rigorous styling that gave off a personal, quirky vibe. MORE: Burberry Brand Overall, the collection had a tight selection of silhouettes that all boasted a cinched, figure defining waist that was ladylike while at the same time universal in its age spectrum. Diagonal ruffled skirts were part of the mix while pencil skirts, sculptural coats and jackets featured pockets that evoked the subtle drama of Dior's celebrated bar jackets. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS A standout from the range was a trench coat with contrasting tweed panels on each side that added a flouncy, flirtatious depth and

Mulberry fw 12 Mulberry's Fall 2012 outing at London fashion week was a heady mix of textures, shimmer,glam and fur. On view was a typical fun ride from the luxe leather goods label with voluminous hairy fur skirts and coats echoed by the two giant monster-sized Yetti guards at the runway entrance along with the label's traditional runway dog appearance featuring an adorable Puli dog in a Mulberry coat on the catwalk- he has his own Yeti fur, thank you. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Mulberry fw 12 SHOPPING GUIDE: Best Bags If it's the It Bag that you long for, Mulberry introduced the Del Ray, named after American singer Lana Del Rey. The bag launches in May and is a modern take on retro structure combined with classic

Issa London fw 12 Designer Daniella Helayel of ISSA London made major waves stateside when Kate Middleton chose to wear ISSA for her engagement portrait. BUY: Issa at Shopbop If the Duchess of Cambridge gets her groove on, we may be seeing her in one of Issa London's rich colorations and deftly drawn prints inspired from a Trans-Siberian journey from Moscow to the Forbidden City in Beijing. Any woman can find ease and style in one of Issa's vibrant frocks that honor the natural curves of a woman's figure. Photo gallery of the ISSA London fall 2012 fashion show[nggallery id78] >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS In their words...ISSA London AW12 catwalk collection Join the Issa woman as she begins her Trans-Siberian journey from Moscow

The FocusOnStyle team of Alix, Naveed, Brad and myself have been busy covering New York Fashion Week and although each of us has a slightly different P.O.V, our universal voice is here to help each of you get inspired to bring a little bit of new style into your life- can-do chic as I like to call it! While we've reported some of the best fall 2012 / winter 2013 shows that we've seen this week with runway reviews, fashion show coverage, backstage beauty, and home style inspiration too, we wanted to take a moment to encapsulate a few F-A-S-H-I-O-N and real wear trends to inspire your can-do chic wardrobe from a few more collections. It's like choosing a favorite child, I know, but here are

The BCBG runway and some home inspiration by way of the Ampersand Color Block Duvet set.

Use fashion show inspiration to style your home! New York Fashion Week just ended but don't be surprised if what you saw on the Fall 2012 / Winter 2013 fashion runways ends up as inspiration in your home style. READ: Color Chic, How To Add Color To Your Home Or consider looking at the future fashion trends to think about how YOU can get the look in your home right now. The BCBG runway and some home inspiration by way of the Ampersand Color Block Duvet set. Colorblock Adds PunchBCBG Max Azria's color block rollover from their spring collection will definitely make its way into the more trend minded home decor options such as table top accessories, China, vases, linens, and even wall paint

Norma Kamali OMO F/W 2012 As long time fans of Norma Kamali's ever-expanding namesake fashion line the first thing that comes to mind when perusing her latest offering for Fall 2012 is that Kamali just may well be one of America's most consistent designers around ever. Never one to cater to trends or experiment for experiments sake, she has continually delivered well made finery with an utterly universal, timeless appeal and as the saying goes 'if it ain't broke, why fix it?' rang true for Kamali once again. And after 45 years in the business of crafting untouchably chic, pitch perfect collections that are rigorously wearable, she has proven once and for all by now that she is hands down

Badgley Mischka F/W 2012 From Hollywood's go-to duo for red carpet worthy looks with a thoroughly modern attitude comes another collection full of camera ready gala gowns that are certain to delight critics & audiences alike. Inspiration from Badgley Mischka: "For Fall 2012, we were inspired by the German Impressionist film,'Metropolis.' The light, angles and geometry of the film’s imaginary cityscapes are reflected in the collection’s mood, silhouette and embroideries." >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Photo gallery of the Badgley Mischka Fall 2012 Collection: [nggallery id75] Badgley Mischka in-store now: More Badgley Mischka...

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Blumarine F/W 2012 Full Collection- Milan Fashion Week

Roberto Cavalli F/W 2012- Milan Fashion Week

Missoni F/W 2012 Full Collection- Milan Fashion Week

Giorgio Armani F/W 2012- Milan Fashion Week

Emporio Armani F/W 2012- Milan Fashion Week

London Fashion Week: Highlights of the Fall 2012 Runways- McQ by Alexander McQueen, Acne, more

Burberry Prorsum Autumn Winter 2012 Womenswear Collection

Mulberry Fall 2012 London Fashion Week Show Recap & Launch of Latest It Bag

Issa London Fall 2012 Runway Recap

New York Fashion Week: Highlights of the Fall 2012 Runways

Take the Catwalk Home- What you can expect in Home Trends next fall

Norma Kamali OMO & Kamali Kulture Fall 2012 Presentation

Badgley Mischka Fall 2012 Runway

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