ISSA
OK so it was yesterday but sadly too late for our round up. However it was a case of all aboard the Trans-Siberian Express as Russian came to a very chilly London.

Issa AW 12

Head-to-toe prints, elegant evening wear, fur hats and flowing maxi shapes made up the collection that was inspired by the journey from Moscow to Beijing. ‘The collection is very Russian-inspired and then there is Mongolian fur and Chinese influences that lead to art deco’, said Daniella Helayel post show of the collection. Happily, it still managed radiated her signatures (and best sellers) through silk jersey dress and floor-length lace gowns.

Today we hit the exhibition space at Somerset House to look at some new season pieces while leisurely strolling around, rather than watching it moving down a catwalk.

Alexandra Jefford AW 12

The exhibitions newest addition this season was the Rock Vault. If bling is your thing you’d be very happy in this space on the Embankment Terrace, where designers including Matches favourites Alexandra Jefford and Fernando Jorge showcased their latest fine jewellery designs.

Alexandra Jefford AW 12

It was a tale of very traditional English inspiration for day one of London Fashion Week. Our first destination this morning was the Preen presentation at the St Martins Lane hotel. Justin was on hand to talk us through the collection and new season prints.’Our starting point for the collection was the botanical illustrations of Beatrix Potter’ he started – so far, so very English.

Preen AW 12