As winner of the Cannes Festival's Art Cinema Award, 'NO' stars Gael García Bernal in the true story about one of the most unlikely political outcomes in world history. The Pablo Larraín directed arthouse film follows a group of young media executives and activists as they manage to remove Chile’s dictator, armed with only 15 minutes of television airtime in the early hours of the morning. Bernal’s cynical young advertising executive, Rene Saavedra, who is asked to spearhead the “No”campaign opposing the Pinochet regime, is a layered and nuanced leading man. Meanwhile, the seamless blending of scripted scenes with archive footage from the historic campaign makes NO a compelling period piece.

Following its Oscar nomination, the film’s distributors will be making the film available to view for a limited time on iTunes, starting tomorrow and running for an exclusive two-week window. 

'NO' film poster, directed by Pablo Larraín

I love that the Minkoff woman is quirky, confident, and quietly beautiful. This season's collection sees her in knit hats, bulky statement coats, and a peekaboo of bright graphic prints--all of it big on wearability and low on frills. Simply put, this is the wardrobe of an it-girl. I left my seat feeling like I'd just been given a masterclass in the attitude of effortless cool. My favourite part of the show was a pair of reworked red houndstooth trousers matched with a black silk shirt and a strong sheepskin jacket, topped off with an olive green knitted cap: simple and slick, but certainly far from boring. Second favorite part? The live musical act that opened the show. Loved them so much that I couldn't wait for the post-show press release to find out who they were and add them to my Soundcloud rotation. Luckily a friend, the lovely Evelyn Tilney, was working on production backstage and texted me the band name - 'Wild Cub!!' As with everything Minkoff-affiliated, you've got to get into them now while they're unbearably cool.

Rebecca Minkoff A/W '13, New York Fashion Week
Photos from Fashionising

Gorgeous, glamorous, and just a touch of gaudy: Diane von Furstenberg's 70s-inspired fall collection is big and sexy and not one for minimalism. Described on the invite as 'GLAM ROCK,' it was metallics, monochrome, oversized fur trim, and a signature plunging V-neck that greeted us at a show which was fun, cheerful, lively, and had everyone dancing in their seats, even Carine Roitfeld and Olivia Palermo (well, maybe a little bit.) Designed with the sexy, carefree party-creature in mind, DVF's looks were wearable and cut in simple shapes, in spite of - or perhaps in compliment of - their inherent ferociousness. My favorite accessory in the show was Cara Delevigne's smirky smile, although the best model of all was Diane herself, who came out at the end for applause and boogied down the runway while singing along to Chaka Khan--the perfect finale to a show that was meant to be all about having fun.

Diane von Furstenberg A/W '13, New York Fashion Week
Photos from Fashionising

Prabal Gurung sent his models marching down the runway with military precision for A/W '13--an appropriate showcase for a collection so rife with influences of military and combat. Leather and asymmetrical khaki cuts in army green tones gave way to a series of sleek black satin looks with daring cut-outs, followed by beautiful printed white silk dresses and jewel tone gowns. As always, Prabal indisputably proves he is master of both the asymmetric cut and the cinched waist silhouette. I got invited backstage for a bit of pre-show fussing about and haven't been able to stop thinking about the leather harness belt ever since--predicting now that it's going to be the new hot accessory of the season, because trust me, it's a work of art fit for an urban warrior queen. 

Prabal Gurung A/W '13, New York Fashion Week
Photographer: Daniel Dykes

Mara Hoffman, New York's reigning queen of bold prints and unique silhouettes, rolled out a collection aptly named 'Gypsies, Tramps & Thieves' for A/W '13. Tribal influences were reworked in neons and interpreted with metal beading, chiffon tunics, jacquard sweaters and bright prints of animals. One look even had a tail. Textures and fabrics were kept delicate and whispery to contrast with colours and patterns that were bold, bright, and fierce. I ventured backstage after the show for an up-close view and found a throng of admirers that included Bryanboy, Kate Nash, and Pamela Love--who provided the jewellery for the show.

Mara Hoffman A/W '13, New York Fashion Week

The incomparable Mr. Max Azria debuted a collection for Herve Leger's A/W'13 show that reinvented the fashion house's classic shapes and lines with a stunningly intricate and incredibly chic brand of modern design details. References of baroque embellishment, orientalism, exoskeletons, and reptilian texture all featured prominently and beautifully side by side.  Just when you thought the timeless bandage dress could be stretched no further conceptually, Azria designs a collection that takes it to another level entirely and styles it with sheer black long sleeves and the most luxe baseball caps we've ever seen (I even spotted top blogger Rumi Neely wearing one later that night--hot off the runway--at the DSQUARED campaign launch party hosted by Interview magazine.) Personally, I fell madly in love with the pairing of black and white fur hoodies with prints so shiny and intricate they could have passed for brocade. Meanwhile, glamorous it-girls Coco Rocha and Leigh Lezark brightened up the front row. Overall consensus? Hats off to Max Azria for this incredible collection. Literally.

Herve Leger by Max Azria A/W '13, New York Fashion Week
Photographer: Sabrina Bangladesh

Nautica celebrated it's 30th birthday with a menswear collection debuting at New York Fashion Week. Named 'Black Sail,' the show was heavy on wintery jumpers, cable-knits, puffy parkas, fur accents, sleek leather jackets and moccasin boots. Inspired by the Antarctic expeditions of Sir Earnest Shackleton, Nautica's looks manage to be relaxed and rugged while still superbly city-sleek--designed for the urban outdoorsman. Key pieces include heather gray wool trousers, white and navy colour-blocked sweaters, and the most luxurious mens sweatpants ever.

Nautica A/W13 menswear collection, New York Fashion Week

Photo credit: Fashionising

EDUN's A/W 13 collection married grunge and glamour in a stark white show space under an intricate crown of criss-crossing blue lights. The collection showcased both womenswear and menswear sides of the brand, bringing out a power silhouette out in both female and male looks. Leather, metallic, plaid and contrast textures played a big part in EDUN's biker chic endeavors for fall, with pops of electric yellow tweed, red silk, delicate twisted chains and stenciled tartan. We loved the 90s zip collars on shirts and the precision of pin-tucked cigarette trousers. 

EDUN, New York Fashion Week A/W '13

Andrew Cooper, Bip Ling, Patricia Field; Diet Coke 30th Birthday Party at Sketch

Stylish Sketch bar in London was the scene of Diet Coke's sleek anniversary soiree last night. I arrived (a little bit too) fashionably late, but found time to enjoy the small exhibition showcasing some of the beverage brand's iconic celebrity-led campaigns from the past thirty years, featuring Paula Abdul and Whitney Houston's Diet Coke ads and Heidi Klum's Oscar dress from the 'Heart Truth' campaign. Apparently, I'd already missed Patricia Field's introduction of her personally designed range of glass bottles--the latest in a ongoing series of collaborations that has seen the fashion houses of Karl Lagerfeld, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Moschino and Diane von Furstenberg all lending their talents to the classic coke bottle, creating hot new accessories out of soft drink packaging. London it-girl Bip Ling was there to DJ and best-dressed guests included Peaches and Pixie Geldof, but everyone agreed the star of the show was clearly model-to-watch, Andrew Cooper (newly appointed star of the 'Diet Coke hunk' campaign), who made a flashy grand entrance mid-party to the tune of Etta James' 'I Just Want to Make Love to You.' All-in-all, a short but sweet night. Saccharine sweet, to be exact. Cheers to Diet Coke for its thirty fashionable years--still don't look a day over 25.

Sketch bar

Happy birthday to Diet Coke from us

Packaging through the ages

Seat of honour