Wednesday, 24 February 2010

♥ "London calling to the faraway towns..."♥

Bonjour mes amies, hope you are all having a supercallifragilisticexpialidocious week. I've still got an inhumane amount of work to do so as I have been too busy to blog, I thought I would share with you my overall highlights from A/W London Fashion Week 2010 now that it has ended. Although I wasn't lucky, rich or famous enough to go to any shows this year, just having it in my hometown always makes me feel insanely excited and proud of the acheivements of my fellow countrymen and women, (I think the Fashion Weeks are for  "fashion-type's" our version of the Olympics) and this past week was no exception.

Held at the gorgeous Somerset House (above) the Best of British showcased their hardwork, talent and creativity and had many overlaps with its NYC predecessor with a lot of outfits featuring leather, fur and a monochrome pallete. I got an overall vibe of sophisticated, conservative chic; 'prim and proper' with what I thought were looks in many collections for the same woman at different points of her life from 'posh private schoolgirl' to 'posh rich lady' Although I loved a hell of a lot of them, some of my absolute favourites were:

Amanda Wakeley
 
Erdem


 
Mulberry 

 

Vivienne Westwood Red Label



So what do you think darlings, you liking or loathing? Did you have any highlights that I didn't feature? Hope you are all immense.
Stay safe and chic mes chéries,
English Rose x

47 très chic opinions:

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  2. I think the Amanda Wakeley collection is beautiful. Classy and fairly simple. And I absolutely LOVE that beige Mulberry jacket! It kind of reminds me of your grey one. I'd say it was a very successful fashion week!

    Ce qui m'inspire

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  3. hey girl, sorry for the late response. life is feeling just a little too unorganized and crazy, ha. aww wish i was in london right now. loveee these photos !

    xx lue

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  4. tagged you for an award! xx

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  5. I'M MOVING OVER THERE once i get my passport..haha But love the Post the outfits look great

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  6. English Rose, gorgeous outfits!
    I love them. Elegant and stunning!
    Betty xx

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  7. *Gasps* I love it! So fresh and sporty, and cute AND chic.

    xoxo,
    meme-stylenewbie.blogspot.com

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  8. I'm definitely liking. Amanda Wakely is definitely my favourite from your picks. That first one is so lovely.

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  9. Bonjour,
    I can definitely picture you in all of these Miss English Rose. Thanks for the runway update.
    Bonne soirée

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  10. Gorgeous collections! I adore everything you featured. :)

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  11. love the erden and vivienne westwood red label collections. so many patternes it's great.

    follow: http://kagglejardin.blogspot.com

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  12. Thanks for the comment...that was very nice :) loved this post. I especially love the Erdem collection. His prints are amazing.

    http://thebuzzonfashion.blogspot.com

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  13. I love the liquidity of Amanda Wakeley's designs and the marvelous prints from Erdem.

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  14. I want a few pieces from this selection..
    BTW, love your subtitle!

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  15. Paul Smith's line is so chic!

    And your layouts grow more and more gorgeous every time I come to your blog darling!

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  16. Great recap! I will never tire of Erdem's prints. I just wished they were more easily accessible outside the UK....

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  17. Great pictures!Have a fab day.


    Nuheila

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  18. I think everyone is still mind-gasm-ing over Burberry.

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  19. LOVE the amanda wakeley collection!
    Such classic gorgeous looks :)
    Want the first look big time!
    Sorry i havent commented in a while! Like you A2 college work is taking over big time :/
    xox

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  20. Gorgeous post, darling! Especially loving Erdem!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  21. you live in london? ohh, i'm so jealous!
    i think you have a cool blog! Look at my blog, if you want :)
    Maybe we can follow each other? :)

    xx mona

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  22. Am loving all the dark colors!
    I love Gray on black so amazong this collection looks amazing!
    I hope you doing well, I red all of your past post, it’s a
    Must they are so fun and not only that very informative
    And interesting!
    I miss it sooo much!
    Well darling take care!

    (I’ve been practicing my British accent hahah such a dork)
    Love:Dye♥

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  23. I really like all the interesting prints at erden, and you are so lucky to live in the location of one of the world's fashion weeks! great post!

    pinkandpaisely.blogspot.com

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  24. I love your picks! London Fashion week always have very impressive collections! My favorites are Paul Smith and Mulberry! xoxoxoxo

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  25. ahh these are all such great collections. i'm digging the color palette of the mulberry collection, the draping in amanda wakeley's collection, and the simplicity of paul smith's collection. great coverage :)

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  26. Love Amanda´s collection!!! gorgeous and chic! :)

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  27. oooh im luving Paul Smith's designs. i only just discovered your blog and its rocking! love your posts, your header and your about me section too!

    i'll definitely be dropping by more often. pls come check out my blog when you have some time too and follow if you like it.

    have a lovely weekend!

    ~Persis.
    http://onestylemile.blogspot.com/

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  28. Loving the vivienne westwood collection she nails is every time!!
    Great post as always my dear!! :)
    Stay fabulous!
    Vicki x

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  29. Fabulous collections!
    I need that pink jacket at Vivienne Westwood!

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  30. I love the black and white maxi dress and everything form Mulberry, especially the coat! Fabulous things - I love London Fashion Week!

    www.fashionjjunkie.blogspot.com

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  31. I'm always so in love with VWestwood although her world couldn't be more different from mine.

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  32. That Amanda Wakeley collection seems such a jewel - especially those black and white print dresses. It looks like someone just splashed some color on the garments. Just awesome!

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  33. the Mulberry collection was my favorite. Amazing post :)

    -The Trendy Fashionista
    http://thetrendyfashionista.blogspot.com

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  34. I love all this outfits very inspirational. I think I agree with most people Erdem has used the most interesting and dynamic prints. However, Vivienne Westwood always pulls it out of the bag and here is no exception great collections. Fab blog!
    http://fashionbeadarling.blogspot.com/

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  35. I think you've covered it all, darling - you have exquisite taste. Mulberry must. Be. Mine. :)

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  36. My fav is the Wakeley collection--I'd wear any of those pieces!

    I'd be happy to swap blogs! Adding you to my blogroll now!!

    P.S. LOVE the Clash ; )

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  37. nice outfits
    cool post

    hey thanks for beautiful comment

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  38. Oooh lovely blog English Rose!!! The first Vivienne Westwood picture would be my dream outfit for a perfect evening...Saludos from Barcelona :)

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  39. i wanna go to london again!!!

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  40. Thanks for updating me on London Fashion Week, sweetie!
    It's hard to choose which one. I just want it all!

    http://momfashionworld.blogspot.com/

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  41. fab pics!

    Missy
    For everything about fashion:
    http://thefashionfusion.blogspot.com

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  42. i'm liking the mulberry the most xo

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  43. amanda collection was just beautiful

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