Miuccia Prada steps back in time to the 1950s with Marilyn Monroe as her muse. Coats were more full-bodied, inspired by postwar designers, such as Jacques Fath and Christian Dior, who created the original swing-coat silhouette.. Upsizing also makes an appearance, with tailored double-breasted blazers.
Lise wears: Prada coat, $5230; Emporio Armani velvet sunglasses, $280; Mawi necklace, $749, and cuff, $725 at Trilby Phoenix; Bulgari Isabella Rossellini handbag, $3300.. Photography by Nick Hudson
The latest 2012 couture collections showcase a tutti-frutti colour explosion. With an array of pigments from hot pinks, reds, oranges, to flashing fluorescent yellows. Try mixing your brights with some animal instincts – Yves Saint Laurent shows some growl with leopard coats at the pre-autumn 2012 collections.
Lise (right) wears: Scanlan & Theodore coat; $1400; ck Calvin Klein dress, $499; and Jimmy Choo pumps, $655. Ilona wears: Lisa Ho blazer, $489, and pants $369; Ellery bra, $180.. Photography by Nick Hudson
Time-consuming, this textual trend evoking that homemade look might not have you learning how to loom, but it does inspire a nostalgic step back from the digital age. Combining different textured fabrics, from raffia to woven leather, is the must-wear mantra this season.
Ilona wears: Burberry sweater, $1150, skirt, $925, raffia collar, $1150, and wedges, $1925; Giorgio Armani ring, $1500.. Photography by Nick Hudson
For the new season, we move on from summer’s kaleidoscope of pattern mixing to the more refined winter version combining spots and checks. These trends separately hit the runways, with Stella McCartney, Marc Jacobs, Zimmermann, and Carla Zampatti pulling out the polka dot. Plaid takes over for the classic check at Burberry and Tommy Hilfiger.
Lise wears: Lisa Ho jacket, $999; Carla Zampatti blouse, $499; Ralph Lauren pants, $899; Giorgio Armani gloves, $750, and earrings, $450; Bulgari glass. Photography by Nick Hudson
Lace may have a vintage feel and bring to mind images of tablecloths and doilies, but it takes on a new role this season at Miu Miu, Louis Vuitton, Valentino, Christian Dior, and Chanel. This season’s sexy, almost boudoir, trend is a long way from its practical origins.
Lise wears: Lover dress, $649; Mawi earrings, $495, at Trilby Phoenix; Voodoo opaque tights, $17.95.. Photography by Nick Hudson
Sure, summer styles may have flaunted the sheer trend, but it re-emerges for winter in a sexy and subtle way. Sheer panelling is pronounced at Louis Vuitton, with an array of pastel shades of organza layering see-through fabrics. Skirts are accentuated with volume in the hips. Calvin Klein provides a sneaky peek by provocatively placing sheerness at the bust. Here at home, Collette Dinnigan plays peekaboo with form-fitting, vented silhouettes.
Lise wears: Louis Vuitton dress, $6,450.. Photography by Nick Hudson
Flower power isn’t a trend to save for the summer months. In full bloom this season, from detailed prints to pretty portals, florals keep on giving! Casting an artful eye over this trend is Rodarte; its spring 2012 line took inspiration from the masterpieces of Vincent van Gogh, particularly Sunflowers.
Ilona wears: Zimmermann blouse, $450,. Photography by Nick Hudson
