Fashion: Joan Smalls for V Magazine #70

I've been obsessed with upcoming model Joan Smalls ever since I worked with her in London just over a year ago; so beautiful and down to earth. So naturally, I'm absolutely in love with this editorial for V Magazine #70, shot by Alasdair McLellan.

Images: fashiongonerogue.com

London Fashion Week: Topshop Unique

Woof woof. Once again, Unique injects a bit of fun into fashion: for Autumn/Winter 2011/12, it was all about 101 Dalmatians and Cruella De Ville - seeing spots becoming a bit trend for the season. Loved the ridiculously cute hair, with some beautiful spot, dog and bridge prints, peter pan collars, the faux fur...everything!

Topshop Unique

Julia Nobis / Hannah Holman / Tali Lennox

Sofia Fisher / Sara Blomqvist / Charlotte Free

Melissa Tammerjin / Valerija Kelava / Kirsi Pyrhonen

New York Fashion Week: Proenza Schouler

Proenza Schouler

Joan Smalls / Jourdan Dunn

Julia Nobis / Mirte Maas

Katlin Aas / 

Proenza heart print this season; everything from tribal-inspired, to Art Deco. Especially love the striking orange coat on Joan Smalls; can see that beautiful shade of orange being the colour of the season for A/W 11/12 following on from it's slightly brighter counterpart in Spring/Summer 2011.

The catwalk video can still be viewed here

All images via fashiogonerogue 

New York Fashion Week: Marc Jacobs, Rodarte, Marc by Marc Jacobs

Marc Jacobs

Dotty about Marc.

Alana Zimmer / Ruby Aldridge

Tati Cotliar / Juju Ivanyuk

Julia Nobis / Valerija Kelava

Such a strong collection for A/W 11/12. I want to wear dots and spots in every size next season! Still loving the longer lengths and socks with sandals.

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Rodarte

"The Prairie Home Companion"

Melissa Johannsen  / Ieva Laguna

Liu Wen / Dorothea Barth Jorgensen

Esme Wissels / Lindsey Wixson

My dream collection! So excited by the geometric panels, polka dots and the longer lengths. I want to be a Prairie girl! Loved the light installation on the catwalk too, a fantastic backdrop to a beautiful collection by the Mulleaveys.

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Marc by Marc Jacobs 

Jacquelyn Jablonski / Ruby Alridge

Dempsey Stewart / Alana Zimmer

Constance Jablonski / Nimue Smit

Marc by Marc Jacobs went down a more Seventies route for A/W 11/12, following on from the Seventies influences seen throughout the collections for Spring/Summer 2011. Love the shorts suit on Constance, the leopard print and that fantastic shade of green.

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New York Fashion Week: Favourites so far

BCBG Max Azria

Frida Gustavvson

Arizona Muse

Julija Step

Arizona Muse

We're definitely going to be covering it all up for A/W 11/12 if BCBG is anything to go buy! Very unstructured, flowing shapes. Designers are still loving the bright and neon shades seen in SS11 but with a warmer tone for A/W 11/12

Alexander Wang

Katlin Aas

Julia Nobis 

Alla K

Jourdan Dunn

Frida Gustavsson

It is no secret that Alexander Wang is one of favourite designers; everything he creates is so sexy, strong and wearable. Absolutely loving the jackets with fur collars and the knitwear...and on a beauty note, I am a fan of a strong brow...great to see them executed so well on the catwalk. Great casting for A/W 11/12...a return for Katlin Aas and Alla K, who both perfectly personify Wang's cool-girl attitude.

Victoria Beckham

Daiane Conterato

Sara Blomqvist

Anabela Belikova

Janice Seinen

VB's 5th runway collection moves away from her usual second skin dresses, and embraces a more colourful palette for A/W and an unstructured (!!) tunic dress. Christian Louboutin created the beautiful footwear for the show and VB showcased coats for the first time - the mackintosh style belted coat is my favourite piece for A/W 11/12 so far.

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Inspiration: Fashion Film

I have a long-standing obsession with fashion film and moving image to promote and showcase fashion effectively; so naturally, I am loving Ruth Hogben's film for the North East's very own Gareth Pugh, to showcase his first venture at Pitti Immagine #79. I adore the kaleidoscope effects, the shapes and the craftsmanship. A truly outstanding piece of fashion imagery!

To see more exquisite fashion film go to Showstudio.com - so much to see.

All imagery © Gareth Pugh, 2011