“You could scarcely have told from the equal peace that dwelt upon them, which was she that had sinned…” The lines narrated in this i-D magazine film are from Bret Harte’s story The Outcasts of Poker Flat. It’s always refreshing to come across a fashion film that delves into some literary reference, and this one does so wholeheartedly; the styling, the typography, the music all…

So thematic was Prada’s retro-inspired spring 2012 collection that it was always destined to end up at the centre of editorial after editorial (after editorial). Of course, you can leave it to Paolo Roversi to be completely unfazed by all that’s gone before, sidelining the rockabilly hot-rod elements in favour of a honed-in look at the ladylike details of the collection. His shoot for Vogue…

Parisian girls know how to do their eye makeup brilliantly. Fact. Fashionising.com headed backstage to see how the look was recreated and heightened for Anthony Vaccarello's Paris Fashion Week catwalk.

Backstage at Burberry fall 2012, it model of the moment Cara Delevingne strikes something of a pose as Arizona Muse looks on.

Insta fashion week NYFW. Edition 1 The teams that Fashionising.com has covering New York fashion week not only have their cameras and MacBooks in tow, but they’ve brought their iPhones along for good measure. That means that in between the catwalk and backstage antics that go hand-in-hand with any fashion week, they’ve got the opportunity to bring you in on the action live via Instagram.…

Part of the joy of a flapper fashion revival is – even if only in your imagination – reliving the golden age of the 1920s. It’s hard to slip on a bias-cut silk gown or a fringed frock that shimmies with every step without also imagining a cigarette holder into your hand, or some vintage Chanel jewels around your neck. In his typical choice of…

The 1920s have taken another deep-end dive into the ocean of hairstyles. But in 2012, the disciplined finger waves are given a modern update - now with more texture, more tousle and a whole lot of added sexiness. Read on for details of the style, as well as steps for how to create it.

There’s a slightly stiff realism to Louis Vuitton’s Cruise 2012 look book that makes me long for the fantasy of the sister campaign, which also stars model Arizona Muse. The former falls short of giving the Parisian cafes and picnics the haze of romance they deserve, but nonetheless the same waved bob and classic makeup make a welcome appearance. The mash of eras – from…

We’re staring into the ice-cream parlour lineup of eras gone by. Peppermint twist, raspberry swirl, lemon sorbet, set against bright pops of candy colour and the creaminess of classic vanilla. Bakelite jewellery has been revived along with the ’50s and ’60s fashions that are sweeping 2012. But while a structured skirt suit may be a little too formal and mature for most, it’s worth mentally…

Wear it left, right, up, down, wet or dry: the question is not whether the side part is in (it's never really far away), but how to wear it in 2012. Read on for the year's best interpretations as well as our styling tips.