For red carpet glamour, you can always rely on Zac Posen. His gowns are show stopping and his influences never heavy handed. His A/W ’12 collection takes influence from traditional Japanese costume tailoring, incorporating it beautifully with his trademark opulence.

We love a good dose of drama in a ball gown, and this collection has that in spades. From the big kimono sleeves on a tomato-hued full length gown, to a cheeky obi-style belt gracing a boxy emerald coat or a super tailored blouse and trouser look. We love the palette of this collection: ranging from champagne to emerald via teal and ruby, it is perfect in its opulence.

As long as that fur is faux (which we sadly doubt...) this collection just doesn’t hit a single bum note.