Alexander Wang x H&M D-Day

The day is Finally here, Alexander Wang reaches the High Street & sends London into a frenzy. Outside the Flagship of H&M, not far from London College of Fashion, the atmosphere was an excited frenzy as fashionistas waited, tensed to pounce on any one who dared to get between them and their prey.

Never one for a brawl, when the day calmed down, much much down, I returned to take a closer look at the collaboration we have all been waiting for.

The great thing was, the collection fits seamlessly into the H&M AW14 collection, and so I got to mixing & matching.

Leather Pants £179.99

 Alexander Wang Crop top £29.99, breathable fabric. THIS IS A WANG subtle wording on front.

Wang for H&M Fashion Show & Look Book Preview

Solange, Missy Elliot, Dekota Fanning, Natasha Lyonne & Mary J Blige to mention a few were all in attendance for the highly anticipated Alexander for H&M show and a first full look at the collection.

A number of celebrity guests paid homage by wearing pieces from the collection. See who was there, and get a look at what promises to be one of H&M's most successful collaborations to date.

Look Book Preview:

How to make sweaters sexy : 5 style secrets to steal from the runway

There is no denying that it is no longer t-shirt weather. Well I say that, but I have lived in Canada and trust me, there are some people who will rock shorts in 20 below (yes, thats literally minus 20)

However if you are in the smart majority gearing up for a sensibly dressed winter and would like to look reasonably sexy then take a look at these catwalk style inspirations.

Just Cavalli plays with pops of colour, a bold print and an a-symmetrical cut to keep things interesting. What I like most is that the sweater is figure flattering. Pair this with some leather pants and ankle boots for a confident - too hot to handle winter look. 

Alexander Wang chooses a chunky knit and plays with texture to achieve this cool look. What makes it hot though is the knee high boots and choice of skirt instead of pants. I would suggest a black leather skirt, but this is a style that can be worked with.

 Balenciaga- Ok so love the high waisted pants, and love love the crop jumper. A cropped jumper with high waist offers a great opportunity to remind the outside world that you have a waist, and not get lost in baggy jumpers. A great tip if you're a shortie like me. Just make sure you pair with high boots to give the illusion of killer long legs.

 Paul Smith employs this seasons hottest colour: mustard. Nothing warms up a cold day like a pop of warm colour on a soft sweater. Love it.

Helmut Lang mixes fabrics and tones to achieve this gorgeous look. First, The nude colours with a nude makeup is great for a fresh and understated natural look. Secondly, pairing a baggy, fluffy sweater with a short leather skirt is a great way to achieve a chilled sexy look.

New Yorks Finest

New York really brought it to the table, hot , steamy and delicious like mommas pie. The theme for this fashion week seems to be celebrating the strength of femininity. Fur made a strong appearance, but not in a 'slap dash' manner, rather it was used thoughtfully to reinforce the concept of femininity. Fur itself is a perfect representation of the elements of a strong woman- what can seem intimidating in presence in reality translates into something that is in reality soft to the touch, beautiful, unique by nature and protecting by function. Now, I don't know if the designers considered all of this when choosing fur ( it is after all Autumn winter) but it was defiantly the right choice for designers Alexander Wang, Donna Karan and Chaudo Ralph Rucci who used fur to accent strong silhouettes.  My personal favourites were Alexander Wang , Donna Karan & Reem Acra who redefined the boundaries femininity, upholding its strength whilst maintaining the trademark of a woman subtle sexuality, routed in confidence and strength.

Alexander Wang

Wang did what we know and love him for, taking geometric and architectural design and making it feminine and beautiful. His pieces communicated strength without compromising desirability. You could imagine a bad ass boss lady wearing the pieces on crowded wall street and standing out equally for strength as femininity.

Donna Karan

Donna Karan shines as she confidently works from a full creative melody of fabrics to create looks that  cleverly show the feminine silhouette ,  not from an over sexual male objective- Donna craftily manages to celebrate the female form from a position of empowerment through beauty.

Reem Acra

Lebanese designer Reem Acra is mainly known for her bridal wear, however there was nothing submissive about this collection. Bold and fiercely beautiful her pieces were made for an individual independent beautiful yet strong woman not unlike Reem herself. The collection juxtaposes embellishment and luxury whilst still maintaining attitude. I love it!

L A W of L I F E :

L A W on L I F E - confidently express your essence, be strong and fiercely beautiful- a woman is a force of nature to be reckoned with x

Love ,

Lois Aymes Wilson

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