So many men, so little time.

Backstage at the Versace Menswear Spring '10 collection. I love this image. Donatella Versace is surrounded by some of the world's most famous and gorgeous male models. Lucky lady. 

Oscar de la Renta

Beautiful, beautiful, striking images from Elle who were backstage and front row at Oscar de la Renta's Parisian-inspired Resort '10 runway show.

It all looks very Chanel, I am in awe.

Mark Fast Knitwear.

“I believe that there is a growing attention to craftsmanship in fashion these days, as opposed to quick-fix disposable pieces. I am focusing on timeless classics.” 

I have become slightly obsessed with the new wave of knitwear designers. It is interesting to see the scope knitwear design can cover in comparing Mark Fast's work to Sandra Backlund's. 

Mark Fast's innovative designs are beautiful, sexy pieces which flatter the female form. He finds inspiration from the past and translates historical costume and style into contemporary pieces. 

Having worked on knitwear for Bora Aksu for a year after graduating from Central Saint Martin's, Mark had his very own Fashion Week in February at London and received rave reviews. His clothes look so flattering for woman, I want them all.

Tribal

A tribal/safari theme was seen all over the Ready-to-wear SS '09 collections and this has evidently been filtering through to the High Street stores. Here are some of the designer labels which are pushing the look.

Louis Vuitton:

DKNY:

(I began to select a few images from all the designers but it turned out there were just too many so here are a few more shots. Top l-r: Anna Sui, Christian Dior, Christopher Kane, bottom l-r: Ralph Lauren, Gucci, Alexander McQueen.)

High Street retailers need to know their customer well in order to successfully interpret catwalk trends. (It might look good to Marc Jacobs but the truth is the typical UK lady will not wear a short grass skirt.) 

Cheryl on Vogue.

Yesterday I received my very first subscribed issue of Vogue through the door complete with 'The Ultimate Catwalk Report' sponsored by Topshop (I love this time of year, it's so exciting to find out what to keep an eye out for - more blogging needed on this as there is loads) and Cheryl Cole on the cover. 

Who would have imagined a year ago that a member of Girls Aloud might one day grace the cover of Vogue? I wouldn't be surprised if one day she is on American Vogue's cover as apparently she's made a bit of an impression over there too. Whoever her stylist is, keep doing what you're doing because Cheryl says "clothes don't really interest her that much"! 

Watch her photoshoot here. Some girls have all the luck... 

Mystery catwalk show...

Years ago I cut this image out of a magazine. I remember reading that guests sat at a long white dining table which was then cleared for models to walk down as a runway. I love the chandeliers and the reflected delicacy of the clothing (very appropriate for the upcoming trends for Spring Summer '09).

The only problem is I cut out the image and don't remember whose show this was. If anyone knows let me know because I have searched all over the internet for this.