Black is the new Black

Since the Autumn/Winter 2010 season is upon us I thought I would remind my fashion audience of the current trends, as witnessed earlier this year at London Fashion Week.

It was as if British designers had predicted the tragedy of Alexander McQueens death, they incorporated a lot of black into their collections this season and an up and coming designer Romina Karamanea actually went all black with her show.

Christopher Kane's trend setting every season is very obvious. Last season - country girl plaid, this season he created a revelation with folkloric flowers embroided on leather.

Aviation and other military trends inspired DAKS, Burberry, and Caroline Charles. Perviously unseen and unusual shades that confused even the most skilled fashion writer made a debut - is it violet, lavender or grey, is it apricot or pale pink? Cheap dyes are a giveaway of cheap clothes on the high street, and with knock-offs aplenty, the designers began creating their own hues.

In beauty Dirty Pretty trend was born. Grunge is back with updates, no make-up make up, unkept nails, and unbrushed hair. Give your mascara the brushoff, make-up artists say: this season should be about the eye make up, not the lashes. 

Autumn/Winter '10 Trends:

In: Black, oversized hips, off colours, PVC, embroided leather, rucksacks, and long skirts.

Still In: Vamps, metallics, patterns, harem pants, lace, and military.