D&G

Fancy a trip to the slopes? I do. Even more so after seeing D&G's ski themed collection. When I saw the odd picture littered about on the internet, it kind of looked a bit gimmicky, so overused and blatant was the fully themed out style, but I've just had a look and it's probably one of my favourite a/w collections so far.

In winter, I don't think there is anything better than a chunky knit. I am still trying to hunt down my own chunky knit sweater dress, and just when I think I've finally found 'the one', courtesy of Topshop Boutique, that typical, downright annoying thing happens, when you begin flicking the hangers back one after another: 16, 18, 12, 12, 14, 16, -where the hell are the 8's dammit!?! Or in my case, they finally become available online as no more are going in store, only to be provided in grey and salmon pink, no sir, black for me please. Anyway, where was I? Oh yes, chunky knits...

Chunky knit body suits? check. Chunky knit playsuits? check. Chunky knit shorts? You guessed it; check. If this is the future of autumn/winter style, I'm almost tempted to bypass spring and start layering up in D&G's collection. One of the interesting things I liked about it, was how surprisingly well said chunky knit wear goes with floaty, transparent white shirts, complete with black pussy bow tie. Or even with maxi length skirts, again in airy, light material adorned in an autumnal leaf print. I really loved the alpine prints though they kind of seemed a bit like a novelty, and the warm burgundy colours mixed with cool black and greys.
All the shorts and the knitted playsuits made up my favourite pieces, but I would protest till the end, to not see a return of furry boots. I'd rather see an eternal army of Uggs, than people trawling through puddles with bedraggled, fake fur, pink snow boots. It's the one item for which pastel shades are never in trend.

Photos: style.com