It's the most wonderful time of the year! That's right, it's fall fashion week. Here's the run-down of my top 10 favorite looks from the NYFW fall/winter 2012 runways, in no particular order.
Derek Lam
An oversize peacoat and V-neck sweater tone down a kinky patent leather pencil skirt in the most fantastic way, don't you think?
Rag & Bone
The first look on Rag & Bone's runway, a metallic suit buttoned at the ankle and topped with a striped coat with leather sleeves, is sexy, modern, and of-the-minute.
Marchesa
In the midst of all of Marchesa's enormous frothy gowns was this curve-hugging knockout made of liquid gold. If someone (Angelina! Michelle! Jessica Chastain!) doesn't wear this to the Oscars, I will be gravely disappointed.
Jason Wu
Asian prints are one of the biggest trends this season, and so far my favorite look comes from Jason Wu. This exquisite gilded suit is tailored to perfection and dressy enough for a red carpet event.
Oscar de la Renta
This powder blue confection is fit for a Hollywood princess. I hope petticoats come back in a big way, because this is the sweetest thing I have seen on the runway so far. I would love to see this on Hailee Steinfeld.
Peter Som
Fur bombarded loads of New York runways this season, but the most interesting take was Peter Som's multicolored version. Paired with perfectly slouchy, burgundy leather pants, and the result is downtown cool.
Narciso Rodriguez
Narciso's take on the mullet dress (long in the back and short in the front) is so simple and chic. The pop of burnt orange and bold black arrows perfect the look.
Michael Kors
Michael Kors had one of my favorite shows this season because every single look he sent out was absolutely to die for. His ski bunny knits and rustic furs were out of this world.
Marc Jacobs
Marc Jacobs' show was an ode to wacky style eccentrics like Anna Piaggi and Lynn Yaeger, but I mainly saw Eliza Doolittle mixed with Dr. Seuss. It was insane, but quite charming. I especially loved this metallic, rose embroidered fuchsia dress. It would look splendid on a dark-haired beauty like Camilla Belle. But don't wear the hat, dear, or you'll have a guaranteed spot on a worst-dressed list. Also, I NEED those metallic pink pilgrim-buckled flats. I predict they will be as hot as the Prada flatforms.
Ralph Lauren
No one does dandy better than Ralph Lauren. I adored his borrowed-from-the-boys sweater vest and tie combos, and this iteration topped off with an ocelot-printed coat was my favorite.
