under the sea

From canine chic to mermaid magnificence, this season's collections are definitely reminding me of Disney films. Marc Jacobs' Ready-to-Wear show took place in an ocean-blue environment (we got no troubles; life is da bubbles!) and models glided down the catwalk in mermaid-style iridiscent, scaly skirts. Even a hint of Sebastian-style lobster red made an appearance.

Marc Jacobs Ready-to-Wear, Autumn/Winter 2011/12

On the other side of the pond, if you'll excuse the pun, Christopher Kane was devotin' full time to floatin' with his shimmery styles complemented with fresh faces and sleek, wet-look hair, whilst Prada went for scaly sequins that would suit any mermaid's tail. The message is clear: this season, it's time to start making waves - under da sea is where it's at.

 

Christopher Kane, Autumn/Winter 2011/12

Prada Ready-to-Wear, Autumn/Winter 2011-12

who let the dogs out?

Fashion is definitely reliving the glory of 101 Dalmations this season, and I'm having a Cruella De Vil moment too - THIS COAT which I bought shortly after Christmas (i.e. before the trend even hit the Autumn/Winter catwalks, YES I am sooo fashion-forward) will most definitely be enjoying plenty of outings, complete with furry mittens, black boots and puppy-ear hair buns.

Top: Topshop Unique, Autumn/Winter 2011-12
Middle: MaxMara Ready-To-Wear, Autumn/Winter 2011-12

Bottom: Marc Jacobs Ready-To-Wear, Autumn/Winter 2011-12, Burberry Prorsum Ready-To-Wear, Autumn/Winter 2011-12

 

Don't think I'm quite brave enough to attempt to pull off Cruella's monochrome hair though - that's probably best left to Daphne Guinness and the other more adventurous pros. Meadham Kirchhoff's models looked fierce enough to have taken a leaf out of Cruella's book - those eyes certainly do look like they're watching you from underneath a rock. Yikes.

Meadham Kirchhoff Ready-to-Wear, Autumn/Winter 2011-12