Fashion month has just come to a close, but as designers and models breathe a sigh of relief it's up to fashion editors around the world to digest everything we've seen and relay trends in a bitesize way for the reader.
But while we do this and forecast next season's biggest trends, fashion buyers are also busying themselves with autumn/winter preparation, choosing which specific pieces are and aren't worthy of making their way into stores. Essentially, they decide which runway looks become available to the masses.
Moda Operandi's Fashion & Buying Director, Lisa Aiken, has just returned to New York after the four-week fashion extravaganza, and has given GLAMOUR UK an exclusive insight into the fashion week diary of a buyer.
Here's how Lisa spent the season, and her thoughts about which pieces will be everywhere as soon as autumn hits...
N E W Y O R K
SO IT BEGINS: Coat, Le17Septembre. Top, The Row. Bag, Staud. Boots, Proenza Schouler. Sunglasses, Ray-Ban...
The most highly-anticipated show of New York was Khaite, and it certainly didn’t disappoint. The exposed back is back...
The view from the top (and also from the Sies Marjan show)...
I’m always on the hunt for new takes on tailoring - this jacket from Bevza is too perfect...
Paris Texas making a great case for gold accessories next season...
In a world where sleek leather has ruled for so long, be prepared for suede to come back in a big way next Fall, as seen as Gabriela Hearst...
If there’s one detail to note for next season, it’s tactfully placed cut-outs. Nobody does it better than Brandon Maxwell. And no one wears it quite like Bella Hadid...
L O N D O N
SHADES OF GREY: Blazer, Christopher Esber. Top + Trouser, Studio Cut. Bag + Shoes, Bottega Veneta. Sunglasses, Ray-Ban...
Richard Quinn’s show oozed with exuberant, saturated hues. It almost makes me want to wear more color!..
Only Simone Rocha can make an invitation as pretty as her FW20 collection...
The darling of London Fashion Week, Molly Goddard teaching us all how to make a grander entrance this season...
The run of show at Victoria Beckham - and also my inspiration for everything I’ll wear to the office next Fall...
It was a pleasure to see Alighieri Jewellery and its thoroughly deserving founder, Rosh Mahtani receive the Queen Elizabeth Award for British Design...
A metallic silver gown + an oversized cardigan = the girlish charm of Erdem that I love so much...
Time to refuel before heading to Milan. English Breakfast Tea always does the trick...
M I L A N
GETTING DOWN TO BUSINESS:: Dress, JW Anderson. Shoes + Sunglasses, Bottega Veneta...
The news of the season - big is back, as shown here at Jil Sander. Your handbag is about to get a lot roomier...
Next stop: Lunch at Il Salumaio di Montenapoleone...
All the looks from Prada FW20 - strong shouldered tailoring and fringed skirts, anyone?...
The hottest ticket in Milan? Bottega Veneta, of course. Pictured here, my favorite new trench, and off-duty boots - they’re the new sneaker...
Versace knows how to put on (and dress for) a really good party...
In fact, Versace put me in the mood for a night out in my new Rotate by Birger Christensen dress. Over and out, Milan...
P A R I S
ANIMAL INSTINCT: Coat + Bag, Paco Rabanne. Dress, Nanushka. Shoes, Bottega Veneta. Sunglasses, Ray-Ban...
Grand Powers is my favourite hotel in Paris - who wouldn’t feel at home here?...
A fashion crowd favourite, the Loewe show is always incredible. This season, Jonathan Anderson showed every coat I’ll want to wear next Fall, especially this leather number...
Valentino always makes the dreamiest eveningwear, plus the leather opera gloves were an edgy touch...
I was absolutely in love with Demna Gvasalia’s reimagining of Balenciaga’s City bag...
The perfect end to a hectic fashion month: Miu Miu...
Even after being on the road for four weeks, and spending my days in out of shows and appointments, I always find time to get a solid tourist shot...
