New York Fashion Week AW 2012/2013....Kat

Ukrainian model Kat Zakharchenko (Models 1), NYC, February 2012.

Break up a head-to-toe black look with different textures and fabrics (note Kat's patent tote bag, leather trousers and belt).

Recreate Kat's look (kind of):

Black coat: J Brand Ready to Wear coat, or ASOS oversized pocket coat

Leather pants: J Brand super skinny leather pants, Current/Elliott The Skinny leather pants, A.L.C. leather Ridley pants, Joseph skinny leather pants,or Karl Pacey faux leather pants

Rachel Zoe Adrienne lace up booties, Acne black boots, or Burberry Prorsum platform ankle boots

Patent tote: Burberry patent tote, Tory Burch Crinkle patent tote, or Coach Madison patent tote, Rachel Zoe Morrison patent tote or McQ by Alexander McQueen patent tote

Paris Fashion Week AW 2012/2013....Doina and Caroline

Doina from The Golden Diamonds blog, and Tank magazine's Caroline Issa, Paris, March 2012.

Two ways with furry boots and leather-trimmed black coats via the beautiful Doina and Caroline. Wear with jeans like Doina (Apres-ski anyone?) or team with leather trousers like Caroline. 

Recreate their looks (kind of):

Black leather-trimmed coat: Mackage side zip leather and fur coat with tie, Rag & Bone Scalpel shearling trimmed coat, Preen knife felt coat with leather sleeves, Helmut Lang Willow Shawl neck coat, Diane von Furstenberg Nadine luxe faux fur and leather coat, Mackage wool coat with leather sleeves,  ASOS PU biker coat (in black) or Ashley B Fur mix jacket

Leather pants: J Brand super skinny leather pants, Joseph Spark stretch-leather pants, Vince relaxed leather pants, Maison Martin Margiela tapered leather pants, Topshop leather look biker trousers or ASOS skinny leather biker pants

Fur-trimmed boots:Alexander McQueen shearling and leather boots, Max Kibardin Avalon fur booties, Walter Steiger fur panel ankle boots, Donna Karan shearling trimmed ankle boots, or Chinese Laundry faux fur trimmed suede boots

Paris Fashion Week AW 2012/13...Ruby

Model Ruby Aldridge (Next), after Stella McCartney, Paris, March 2012.

Today on the blog (on a rather chilly Autumn day in London), Ruby and Peony (see the post below) in this season's animal print trend.

Paris Fashion Week AW 2012...Peony

Miss Peony Lim, before A Show, Tuileries, Paris, March 2012.

With a nipped-in-waist, luxe shiny fabric and abundant ruffles, Peony's coat/jacket is perfect for the coming season. Team with leather pants and super high heels to complete the dramatic look.

Burberry Prorsum sateen peplum jacket, Haider Ackerman wool and silk blend peplum jacket, Hakaan leather peplum vest, Willow peplum jacket, or Alice by Temperley Page laser cut ruffled leather jacket

J Brand Super Skinny leather pants, A.L.C Ridley leather pants, Alice by Temperley Liberty faux leather pants or ASOS leather skinny pants with zig zag panels

Christian Louboutin Particule 100 suede pumps, Jimmy Choo Abel pointed patent leather pumps or Boutique 9 Justine pumps

Paris Couture Fashion Week AW 2012/13....Hanaa

Tunisian model (and face/spokesperson) of Lancôme Hanaa Ben Abdesslem, Paris, July 2012.

Paris Fashion Week AW 2012...Anna

Anna Dello Russo, before Louis Vuitton, Paris, March 2012.