Winner of the best shoes of the season (what do you mean, 'We're only one week in?') predictably go to my girls at Rodarte. Taking the much-adored Louboutin Mad Mary to a whole other level, these shoes officially win at life.

Watching Rodarte develop from young Gen Art alums (I was there first, guys. I was ON THEM years ago) to fully fledged members of the NY fashion scene has been an exciting journey. They’re going from strength to strength, and are firmly established as the critics and coolpickers favourites – a front row of Kim Gordon, Jefferson Hack and Lynn Yaeger suggests you’re onto something good.

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Fashion Week favourite, Marc Jacobs, took the unusual step this season of showing his diffusion line (Marc by Marc) before the real deal (just plain Marc). Good move? Hmm, we’re not sure yet. A watered down version of the real thing, just days before the big show? A sneaky peek at what we can expect on Friday? Or just ticking boxes and fulfilling contractual details? We may never know. As for the collection, this was classic Marc – a little punky, a little preppy, very pretty.

Keep reading for more Marc. By Marc.

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Monique Lhuillier, Marchesa and Temperley all showed in the past day and a half, and as they're kinda rocking the same style – glam, award ceremony-chic, women over 5’1” only – I figured they could all go together. This isn’t dismissive though – there’s some truly jaw-dropping frocks ahead.

Prepare for your jaw to drop (maybe);

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Karen Walker is one of my favourite designers, so when I heard this show was inspired by Edwardian nightgowns I’m not afraid to admit that panic set in. My fears were appeased somewhat when the first model stepped out on the runway – as far as I recall (and bear in mind history isn’t my strong point, acid wash jeans weren’t a staple of the Edwardian woman’s wardrobe.

Keep reading to see what happened next…

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