Fendi Spring 2011 RTW

Abbey Lee Kershaw

Freja Beha Erichsen

Jac

Karlie Kloss

Kasia Strauss

Kendra Spears

Natasha Poly

Constance Jablonski

This Fendi collection is true the seasons: spring and summer. It is colourful, airy, fresh and bright. The collaboration between Karl Lagerfeld and Silvia Venturini is a successful one and it is surprising and impressive that Lagerfeld can be so versatile in his vision and designs in order to suit a brand. There are some unusual colour combinations and in every instance they somehow work. What I found most intriguing was in the details; the white dress that Natasha Poly wears has light burn marks around the edges, and the dress that Jac wears features flowers made by a coarse weave method. The accessories are also a stand-out. I hardly need to comment because they speak for themselves, and I am confident they'll be a hit. The bold colours, the geometric cuts and the feminine feel are highly complementary and I hope that people will embrace this splash of vibrancy and life.

Bottega Veneta Spring 2011 RTW

Caroline Brasch Nielsen

Britt Maren

Daria Strokous

Jac

Kasia Strauss

Linnea Regnander

Patricia van der Vliet

Caroline Brasch Nielsen

Tomas Maier's designs for Bottega Veneta centred around a neutral palette of tones, ranging from white, cream and tan to grey, brown and black. There was both structure and fluidity in this collection, seemingly opposing concepts, but they were brought together in beautiful harmony. The models' hair, which appeared as if they had just been swimming in the ocean, was important to the texture and overall look of the collection. This is because many of the materials (including satin) and the way they were draped, had a sheen and 'wet' look about them, clinging to the body as a swimsuit would do. This is especially obvious in the metallic brown dress that Daria Strokous is wearing above. Overall, this collection was inspiring in it's clear concept, relaxed feeling and stylishly confident air. I look forward to Maier's next offering.

Miu Miu Spring 2011 RTW

Siri Tollerød

Anabela Belikova

Freja Beha Erichsen

Jac

Kendra Spears

Kinga Rajzak

Marike Le Roux

This season, Miuccia Prada has designed a collection that is bright, bold, shiny and symbolic (literally). There seemed to be a constant reference to pop cultural icons, most obviously, the star, a typically American symbol. This addition, for me, meant that I could not include a number of outfits in my picks because stars were a central feature of many skirts. This kind of pop culture referencing doesn't reflect my personal tastes, however, I can appreciate that the purpose was to draw attention to the idea of fame and celebrity. What is left is still a wonderfully vibrant and stylish collection. The above pieces all feature strong colours and a feminine style without being "in-your-face" or confronting as some can be. Also a standout are the shoes. Look carefully and the toes and heels.

Alexander McQueen Spring 2011 RTW

Maud Welzen

Patricia van der Vliet

Kristina Romanova

Hanna Samokhina

Juju Ivanyuk

Theres Alexandersson

Kristy Kaurova

Karlie Kloss

Kinga Rajzak

Alana Zimmer

Carla Gebhart

Frida Gustavsson

Nimue Smit

This season was the first time Sarah Burton has designed her own ready-to-wear collection for Alexander McQueen, and we all know that she has big shoes to fill. In this collection, she more than proves that she is a masterful designer with a boundless imagination and has a true understanding of the McQueen label. The pieces are exquisite and upon first glance you might be excused for missing the amount of detail and work that has gone into the collection. This is why I have included details, which demonstrate just how wondrous and luxurious the pieces are. The shoes are a stand out - the heel is like a rococo style pillar, and these shoes, I just have to have. I could not say anything more glowing about this collection as words cannot describe my admiration of the aesthetics. Sarah Burton, you have done Alexander McQueen proud.