A/W Trends: Metallic Embelishment

(Balmain, Balmian, Calvin Klein, Jean Paul Gaultier, Julien MacDonald)

The a/w catwalks were laden with sparkling gem encrusted ensembles from Balamin's sequin covered mini dresses to Isabel Marant's Delicious studded ankle boots, metallic embellishment established itself as a key trend for fall. Jewels wern't just reserved for evening wear though, at Balmain a casual Breton striped sweather was swathered in sequins,and at Calvin Klein a subtle knee length day dresses offered a twist with its glittering fabric. Everything from leggings at Gucci, harem pants at Preen and jackets at Paul & Joe were burnished with sparkly sequins. Studs and spikes offered an aggressive alternative with a glamorous edge. Jean Paul Gaultier sent models in antagonistic stud encrusted leather jackets storming down the catwalks and At Julien MacDonald shoulder padded jackets were coated with jagged spikes. This punk inspired edge suggested a rebellious remedy to the glamour infused fall collections.