Jewel & studding detail: Tube Gallery AW13

While we should appreciate a garment for its overall aesthetic, it is the finer details which make it unique. The bright jewels and studding of these Tube Gallery dresses captured my attention from across the Blow PR showroom. In my opinion, specific features such as this put a stronger stamp on fashion than a designer's name or logo.

RXTR

The Blow PR team generously included an RXTR t-shirt in their press day goodie bags. Size medium, the top was far too big for my slender frame, but Maddy was all too eager to take it off my hands. Apparently, an oversized t-shirt and knee-high socks are the perfect outfit for lounging about the house and writing a 10,000-word dissertation - that is, when we are not prancing around and shooting photos.

Bjørg jewellery S/S 13

There is a raw elegance in Bjørg jewllery, shaped with the three precious metals of gold, silver and bronze. The pieces are surreal in their designs, and I am left pondering over their meaning and inspiration. Perhaps that is the point. I was particularly fond of the spectacles, with gold leaf trapped within the lenses. Bjørg's collection also implements dip-dyed horsehair in neon yellow.

Jane Bowler S/S 13

Jane Bowler's "Undercurrent" collection reflects an aquatic theme. A palette of blues, greens and coral hues are blended with plastic discs that resemble scales, some with a translucent or reflective quality. Studded bags, a collaborative project with Lauren Moore, add a punkish vibe. The following photos take a closer look at the details in Bowler's spring/summer collection.

Qulit S/S 13

By far my favourite label at the Blow PR S/S 13 press day, 'Qulit' crafts jackets, vests and shorts with exotic skins and striking stud detail. The most distinguished pieces from next year's collection are two biker jackets (pictured immediately below), made from sea bass and python skins respectively, plus contrasting lapels.

The sea bass jacket in particular is perhaps the most intriguing garment, because sea bass is such an unusual skin to work with. The flaky texture and rich sea-green hue make for a worthy statement jacket.

But the definitive detail is in the studs, which I would aptly describe as beautifully deadly. The spikes resting on the jackets' shoulders are alluring, yet dangerously sharp, hence it shouldn't surprise you to learn that I pricked my finger as a result of my eager curiosity. Knocking into someone on a busy street would have to be avoided, although the spikes may just be intimidating enough to part the sea of people.

I certainly wouldn't mind a Qulit jacket for myself. The combination of snazzy skins and studded shoulders are highly covetable. As such, I am extremely envious of style blogger Toni Tran, who proudly owns the black and pink jacket, as featured recently on his blog.

Underground S/S 13

Underground England have built upon the traditional styles of their brothel creepers by incorporating alternative design features, such as snake print leather, studs and tassles. Although the upcoming collections cross into smarter trends, the thick rubber sole remains synonymous in each design, acknowledging the original footwear style.