DOMINIC JONES SS12

Totally insanely in love with the new collection of Dominic Jones SS12, the rings pictured first especially! I'm glad they had the lookbook images handy as I don't think I'd have quite understood how to wear them otherwise. I also love that the colour black (irodium) has been introduced into the mix, with every piece being available in the four metals. In the next door room the film to accompany the collection played on loop, featuring Catherine Pockson, singer of The Alpines, who also played a set later on in the evening. I love that last shot of Dominic chatting to Maria Francesca Pepe, another jewellery designer to look out for.

CRAIG LAWRENCE SS12

Craig Lawrence's SS12 collection featured layering of evening dresses and box pleat skirts, sweetie bra's  and loose knit jumpers all in pastel and metallic yarn. The presentation was very craftmanship focused, with a man reading out how every outfit was made replacing the usually heavy beat of the catwalk. It was very serene and allowed you time to really appreciate what you were seeing. It was through this I learned that Swarovski crystals were embedded into the strands of yarn for particular garments that glistened as they moved. The styling was obviously incredible, I don't know how or who made the headpieces, but they were the perfect finishing touch.

***Thank you anonymous commenter (who says they're all bad?) The headpieces are by Steven Doherty made from Alacantara fabric with Swarovski elements.***

JASPER CONRAN SS12

This collection was really all about the backs and the bags for me. It was a really nice surprise when a fitted dress at the front turned out to be a crossover back draped from the shoulder blades. As you know from my own work, I am all about the straps this season. I loved the accessories that accompanied the collection too. I want one of those clear perspex bags so badly! I wouldn't want to carry anything in it though. Designers have been doing clear perspex bags for a few seasons now, I'm certainly not getting bored of it and want to see real people accessorising with them next fashion week.