THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE
SEPTEMBER has left me spoilt for choice when deciding what to tell you about. First up, Billie Piper wowed at the Venice Film Festival looking every inch the screen siren for every photo call.
Then we had pop star Ellie Goulding’s high society wedding to
Caspar Jopling where the guests did not disappoint.
Sienna Miller in that body chain over a delectable Alessandra
Rich number, Princess
Beatrice finally earning some fashion brownie points by choosing a dress from The Vampire’s Wife, not to mention the bride wearing a stunning pie-crust neck Chloé gown for the ceremony before getting changed, no less than three times, choosing Stella McCartney, Ralph & Russo and Balmain, for her reception.
I couldn’t help but think how did she find the time and what a waste of such incredible dresses.
No sooner had I finished digesting that fashion feast, along came the Downton Abbey premiere with the cast shining like the
Hollywood
QI WOULD like a new blazer for autumn, not a tux just something that will work with jeans.
ABLAZERS are the perfect layer as the weather gets cooler. This beige double-breasted one, £39.99, from H&M will look great with jeans and a simple T-shirt.
stars they are about to become.
Michelle Dockery chose a one-shoulder shimmering gold gown by British brand Galvan which looked incredible against her alabaster skin, while Laura Carmichael let her legs do the talking in an asymmetrical black Monse dress.
Next, it was time for a virtual trip to NYC for the start of Fashion Week.
Naturally, the big hitters were there. Marc Jacobs, whose show was held on the 18th anniversary of 9/11, flooded the catwalk with a cast of culturally diverse and inclusive models all wearing his dandy 70s collegiateinspired collection entitled “Euphoria”, while Tom Ford’s American sportswear-inspired collection included silky basketball shorts paired with sharp blazers and floor-length taffeta skirts with T-shirts. This is about as casual as Mr Ford gets.
The final word is saved for Brandon Maxwell. The Texan, better known for his evening dresses, introduced denim to his runway show, showing floorlength dresses over jeans to dramatic effect. Look out for copy-cats come spring/summer 2020.
Brandon Maxwell introduces denim
■ Joanne is a stylist with more than 20 years’ experience in the fashion industry. Email: Joannecwatkinson@me.com