Farewell to London town

Model walks for Jonathan Saunders SP 2010 RTW/ Photo: Giovanni GiannoiLondon Fashion Week has blown through the industry like a much needed breath of fresh air, revealing a move away from 80s era retro, and toward fresher silhouettes and more flattering palettes. As the shows close today, we are expecting more high-notes and high trends including:

Ethereal fabrics and soft colors at Jonathan Saunders. Full Slide show here

Abstract art at Basso and Brooke Full slide show here.

 And

Graphic prints and architecture inspired lines at Peter Pilotto. Full Slide show here.

Where are the best places to look for  Basso and Brooke, Jonathan Saunders or Peter Pilotto in San Francisco?

Department Store: Neiman Marcus, for superior service at a steep price.

Boutique: Acrimony in Hayes Valley, stocking many British and Euro labels, this mid-size boutique is a good bet

Online: it's all about the Outnet.com

Discount:  Third floor at Loehmann's of course!  The newly reorganized women's store on sutter requires a time commitment to search through all the racks, but patience is rewarded with big discounts on British names large and small.