The Scheduele: Fashion weeks!

Its almost here! Designers are buzzing around and interns are busy running all over the city to bring to you their collections for Autumn/Winter 2012! I love this time of year, but since there is so much going on I thought I would include a few important dates.

NEW YORK Fashion Week: 

Feb 9th - 16th

LONDON Fashion Week:

Including menswear
Feb 17th - 21st

MILAN Fashion Week: 

Feb 22nd - 28th

PARIS Fashion Week: 

Feb 28th - March 7th

Watch this space for Runway Reviews!

Designer: Samuji

Coming to you out of Finland, SAMUJI! (sounds like a name you would expect in the Far East no?) Their values? I love. Basically Samuji hold dear to the their heart, "simple functionality, a love of necessary things, and kindness." Sounds great! So basically what makes this label different is that they aspire to create pieces that women can wear from season to season. Each look tells a story, so enjoy reading...

Photo: fashiongonerogue

A wow at Elie Saab

LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE

Simple, Clean, Structured were I think the words running through Elie Saab's mind this season. For a few shows now, Saab has been trying to show the world that he is more than a one-trick pony and that is day-wear holds its own next to his couture (red carpet -wear). I do now need more convincing as of right this second. This minimalist, color palette-strict collection was just amazing. I could picture wearing every single one of these looks. Now Saab did not strip down totally, he did leave elements of himself to remind us of his unique twist (think sequins, peplum).

This collection now holds one of my favorite looks this pre-fall season, a color-blocked floor length number above. I CANNOT wait to see what comes down his runway at fashion week!

Paul Smith Menswear

Heavy tailoring, dark, somber color palette and skinny. This was the gist of the Paul Smith fall 2012 menswear. The little peak of surprise? The appearance of some not so common fabrics and knits. My favorite? The flashes of neon, which I would have actually welcomed more of. This collection although functional was not exactly full of Paul Smith spirit. There was a sense of generic, nothing too risky. That said though there are many definite wearable pieces in here. 

One Teaspoon of Boutique Fashion

I love boutique shopping, they always have the most unique brands and items. I find myself always going through phases of obsession with certain boutique brands. The current object of my affection: One Teaspoon. Its attitude? The label dubs itself the fantastically rebellious, sex Infused, old school rock and roll glamour. It's great to add some statement pieces to your wardrobe! Take a look at a few shots from their lookbook:

Not too worry you wont have to go scouring the boutiques to find this gem. It is sold online on their website, shopstyle and asos. Click here to take a look at the website.