Jenny Packham AW 12/13

'It's all about Femme Fatales and film noir this season' said Jenny Packham backstage at this morning's show.

Normally known for her graceful and elegant gowns, the British designer really let her darker side show with this collection.  Shoulder detail was key, with heavy padding and embelleshment on her dresses.

Inspired by the likes of Lauren Bacall and Angelina Jolie, Packhams models donned dark lips, plunging necklines and plenty of beading.  It wasn't all grunge as the dresses that she is known for soon emerged, with heavy detailing, plenty of asymmetry and heavy embellishment.

Zac Posen AW 12/13

In my eyes Zac Posen can do no wrong.  There is literally not a single piece of his that I don't like, and this collection is better than ever.  Staying true to previous collections this show also had a heavy 1940's theme but with a Japanese twist.

No one does sex appeal like Posen and his models took to the runway with spiked buns, pencil skirts and cinched in waists that showed just how beautiful the female body shape really is.

With colours ranging from dusty pink to velvet green it was a collection like no other.  The first 20 or so looks featured peplum waists, sharp shoulders, structures tops and some large, boxy jackets before we saw more of those high glamour dresses that the designer is known so well for.

There were plenty of rich colours on his ball gown dresses (I would literally give up one of my limbs for one) and like last season, his final looks featured the increasingly popular fish tails.  The finale?  Probably the biggest ball gown known to man worn by Posen's muse herself, Coco Rocha.

Diane Von Furstenburg AW 12/13

Despite it being one of the coldest winters ever this year, Diane Von Furstenburg seems adamant to keep things light with this season's collection which began with a model in a light dress and shades.

With a colour palette that featured summer brights such as red, pink and burgundy it is a collection that I covet already. Two thing's the former Princess of Furstenburg will forever be known for are her perfect use of wrap dresses and clever exploration of prints, but to begin with her show was a world away, featuring bold use of colour blocking, two pieces and leather gloves.

Unlike many designers, she mixed it up with the dresses and separates  featuring the aforementioned prints and more than one casual look via the clever use of turtle neck. One of the boldest pieces? A pink jumpsuit worn with a luxurious, heavy berry coloured coat.

Derek Lam AW 12/13

Derek Lam showed yesterday with his predominately monochrome collection that featured accents of red and mustard via leather pants and cable knitwear.  There were plenty of ankle strapped shoes on show as models made their way down the catwalk with backcombed hair and floral bags that wouldn't of looked out of place in a Cath Kidson store.

To begin with the clothes were neutral with a cute paisly pattern, collared dresses and boxy jackets.  We were then treated to some red leather, Britney Spears style, by way of a pair of truly stunning pants and one not so wearable dress.  Moving on we saw everything from sequins to digital prints before the finale of some gorgeous white dresses were bought which suprisingly, wont make you look like a bride gone awol.

Victoria Beckham AW 2012/13

It was a show that saw both the biggest name in fashion and in sport sitting side by side on the front row, but Anna Wintour and David Beckham were still over shadowed by the genius that was Victoria Beckham's latest collection for New York Fashion Week.

Despite experimenting with different silhouettes for her SS 2012 show, the singer turned designer went back to her roots with these tight fitting simple yet sexy dresses for this collection, but this time injecting little a few military finishes for good measure.

It certainly was a family affair with husband David on the frow for the first time, Harper asleep backstage and influences in the collection from clothes which son Brooklyn wears around the house stated Victoria.  That's not even to mention the new handbag named after Harper.

The collection feature the usual body hugging dresses with panels thrown in here and there, but also included pointed collars, gold buttons and skinny belts.  Model's were accessorized with an array of different bags and tough boots as wore there hair down, straight and parted at the sight.  Anyone would know a mile off that this was a Victoria Beckham collection and after her recent BFA award she only stands to get better.

BCBG Max Azria AW 12/13

Continuing on from the Spring Summer trends colour blocking proved to be going strong as BCBG presented their Autumn Winter 2012/13 collection at New York Fashion Week yesterday.

Shift dresses, tunic and wide legged pants dominated the runway as models donned block printed garments in shades of navy, cream black and mustard with accents of turquoise and orange.

Fur, which we saw on sleeves, scarves and gillets, was key in making a statement on the otherwise chiffon based collection, giving garments a more appropriate autumn/winter feel with the heavier fabric adding touches of warmth which we so desperately need as the weather grows colder.

We also saw sheer and leather paneling as well as pleated dresses accessorized leather and suede clutches which made room for a more sophisticated look among the models