New York ,New York and panic on the streets of London

With Milan nearly over and Paris starting tomorrow I thought I would reflect on some of my favourite autumn/winter shows from New York and London.

NEW YORK

Michael Kors

With a palette of mainly black, grey and white it's a very sharp clean collection with a variety of shapes. I love the midi skirts, trouser suits and puffa jackets. 

Helmut Lang

With cropped 'lego' hair the continuity of this collection is excellent. The androgynous tailored trouser and jacket combination works really well with the baggy shirts and black boots.

L'Wren Scott

A very brightly coloured collection with a mixture of mink pink coats and stunning dresses. This dress was worn by Amy Adams at the Oscars yesterday.

Marc by Marc Jacobs

I always enjoy Marc by Marc and the Marc Jacobs shows. The animal print used looks amazing on this dress and on the hareem trousers.

Marc Jacobs

Polka dots are always a huge trend whether it's S/S or A/W and Marc Jacobs has pulled them off perfectly. With a fish scale texture also used on tops and shirts the different textures go together nicely.

Marchesa

Marchesa are known for gorgeous luxurious gowns and this year is no different. Using red, white and black as well as light pinks and greys the contrast of strong shapes and soft materials makes this all absolutely work.

LONDON

Felder Felder

Love the dark blue and green jewel colours and the rainfall print. The A-line skirts and dresses make a gorgeous collection.

Jaeger London

This jacket is really cool with the wide neck and one row of buttons. Jaeger have used very autumnal colours like mustard, ochre, orange and brown.

Mulberry

I absolutely adore this, always love Mulberry's catwalks and this bird print is so sweet. Somebody buy me this outfit, yes?

Nicole Farhi

The print and material for this outfit is really interesting and the calfskin used with jersey for some of the items in this collection is a really smart look.

Richard Nicoll

Nicoll has mixed sporty with classic designs. I like the ruched collar and delicate look.

Topshop Unique

This is a very cheeky collection, with the dalmation print and cutesy hair it should not be taken too seriously.

Giles

I really like Giles Deacon as a designer and his fall collection is a triumph. I love the concertina effect on this bright white shirt and the cute bows in the models hair.

Mary Katrantzou

Mary Katrantzou's prints are wonderful and this outfit portrays this perfectly. Her collection was eclectic and her quote of put "the room on the woman" is spot on.

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All pictures sourced from style.com go here for more information about the shows.