Fashion statement: Oscar madness, fashion weeks and Fritz Lang's grip on designers

Oh my, Oscar madness By now we all know that The Artist won big time, giving rise to plenty of speculation that the silent movie genre is set for a surprising revival etc etc. Yes, it was a jolly old Academy Awards this year. But who'd have thought the real story would be Angelina's right leg? It was enough to fuel an entire Twitter feed and photoshop-happy bloggers for at least, oh, a day or two. The celebrated limb highlights the fact that the red carpet parade is as interesting to the general public as the awards themselves. Thank goodness then, that Jess Cartner-Morley was on hand to sift through all the red carpet fashion and deliver her verdict on the best and worst of Oscar fashion . It seems that certain celebrities took our advice about what to wear, and what to most certainly not wear (hello, Cher) and really ran with it. The end (of the autumn/winter 2012 fashion week season) is in sight Given the enthusiastic reports from Milan this week, you'd never think that we are coming close to completing a gruelling four week stint that culminates in Paris next week. From the Observer, J o Jones picked her top 10 favourite moments from the Milan catwalks , while Dolce & Gabbana opted for 'baroque opulence' and JCM noted the dark and moody full stop that the autumn/winter collections gave to the summer pastels we shall be seeing on the high street very soon. The fashion world looks to the past for futuristic inspiration One of our favourite blogs for a long time comes from the Guardian's Pamela Hutchinson, a silent film fanatic who has noticed the prevailing influence of 1920s sci-fi film Metropolis on the fashion world . "The design of the film is just as thrilling as the plot," wrote Pamela, "and at the Paris couture shows this year, Givenchy's Riccardo Tisci and Versace's Donatella both revealed themselves as Metropolis fans. Givenchy's tightly sculpted, embellished gowns from the spring/summer 2012 collection channelled the movie's gothic-industrial vibe, while Versace's metal ridge details, flaring on the hip and accentuated cups on corseted tops, were pure fembot chic. Describing her collection, Donatella Versace called her models 'warrior women', pushing the aggressive side of her designs." Like Rooney Mara, we're loving the futuristic twang of the fashion pack. RIP: the Invisible Woman mourns the loss of her favourite bra Fashion is, essentially, about projecting a chosen look to the outside world. Whether it's an expensive gown, a haircut that stands out in the crowd or a second hand jumper that screams indifference, everyone is (sometimes unwittingly) sending out a message when they pick an outfit for the day. But then, sometimes, you just want to sling on your crappy old bra and revel in its stubborn comfort. That is why our very own Invisible Woman is all at sea now that her beloved underwiring has given up the ghost . "So I am grieving, with that peculiar type of grief reserved for fondly remembered items of clothing. It's a funny thing but it gets worse as I get older because I find I become very attached to the things I know will work and which require no mental or physical effort when I get dressed of a morning," she writes. Amen to that. I want it all! I want it now! If you find yourself channelling Freddie Mercury while looking through gallery after gallery from New York, London, Milan and Paris, wondering when and how you'll be able to get your hands on some of those delicious catwalks designs,then, well, good news. Helen Seamons, the Observer's deputy fashion editor, has scoured the autumn/winter runways and come up with a few high street alternatives for you . They won't break the bank! You can buy it now! etc etc. 'Please, Guardian fashion, can I have some more?' That's you that is, wanting more fashion content when you've already had a hearty helping of style gruel. Luckily, your begging bowl wont go empty, for we are kindly souls at Guardian fashion. So have some of this: Hadley Freeman on whether to dye your grey hair or not , Laura Barnett on Tesco's new avatar for trying clothes on online , some serious statement shirts for the spring , a street style snapper from Mumbai and a look at how Barbour jackets became de jour in east London .