Tag: Fashion Week
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LARS ANDERSSON S/S 2013 RUNWAY REVIEW
There’s a certain feeling when you see a Gothic, dark inspired collection for Spring/Summer 2013. I think designers have trained us to view spring/summer as flower power, bright hues and flowing dresses ensuring a Marilyn moment. Thank goodness the industry still produces designers that demonstrate true ideals of why fashion was created. Knitwear designer, Lars…
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GIANFRANCO FERRE S/S 2013 RUNWAY REPORT
As we walk around the headquarters of Gianfranco Ferre on Milan’s Via Pontaccio — where its runway shows are staged – we can’t help but feel nostalgic, as this will be the last show within these walls by Ferre’s team. We’ve been coming to Milan for the past 7 years and Ferre’s shows are…
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BOTTEGA VENETA S/S 2013 RUNWAY REPORT
Tomas Maier, the Creative Director at Bottega Veneta continues to create clothes, as he says, “for women who’d rather not be summed up in a word or two” – a woman more than just depth of knowledge, elegance, sophistication and simplicity. This Spring/Summer 2013, dresses dominated the entire show from tea dresses that were simultaneously…
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FALGUNI & SHANE PEACOCK S/S 2013 RUNWAY REPORT
Future of Fashion – Falguni & Shane Peacock S/S 2013 took a left at earth and didn’t stop until they hit Mars. A collection complete with clear bedazzled bubble dresses, Peacock took us where NASA never could. Psychedelic prints, sequins, transparent trims transformed a line of elegant silhouettes to a new age fashion phenomena. With…
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BEST OF FALL – BAGS
Fashion Week in New York has come to an end and now it’s off to London, then Milan, then Paris. Traveling the world for work may be the dream of many, but lugging your life around cobble stone roads in heels, is not. That’s why this NY Fashion Week was the ultimate test of handbag…
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NINA SKARRA S/S 2013 RUNWAY REPORT
Scandinavian Style– Mixing the simplicity of Scandinavian design with modern craftsmanship, Skarra welcomed a collection ideal for the wedding crowd. My favorite ensemble being an ivory silk crepe blouse with an ice blue silk organza skirt demonstrated the perfect new age alternative. With Lil’ Kim, Angela Simmons and Alex McCord sitting front row, Nina Skarra…
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PRABAL GURUNG S/S 2013 RUNWAY REPORT
So Right You Can’t Gurung – In typical Gurung style, Prabal Gurung comes back from the future in his S/S 2013 collection. Offset silhouettes, sheer blouses and loose fit trousers brought a Nepali element to the show. Then with colors evocative of Anish Kapoor’s artwork – emblazoned with deep, vivid hues – Gurung conveyed a…
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TOP 5 DENIM PICKS
In honor of the start of Fashion Week, we’ve picked our Top 5 Denim Picks befitting for all fashion forward femmes. Coming from some of the best collections of the Autumn/Winter 2012 season, you’ll want to order these styles before their sold out – because they will eventually sell out. 1. 2nd DAY AW12 hero:…
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RUNWAY REPORT LELA ROSE RESORT 2013 COLLECTION
Man Ray-ograph Resort: Lela Rose’s eye for creating feminine, fun collections while changing things up each season. Her Resort 2013 Collection was inspired by the artist, Man Ray. His development of the photogram or “rayographs” comes through in her intricate details of every piece. Trend: Rose’s peplum tops, sheer overlays, cap sleeves and waist accentuated…
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RUNWAY REPORT DANIELLA KALLMEYER A/W 2012 COLLECTION
Hallucinogenic Suit Rave: Daniella Kallmeyer brought late 80s culture to the 21stcentury New York runways. Her A/W 2012 Collection was reminiscent of the heyday of rave intertwined with early 90s suiting; where asymmetrical lines, boxy jackets and pantyhose were an outfit must-have. Trend: Kallmeyer’s detailed shoulder stitching, asymmetrical lines, back cut-outs, holographic prints and patent…
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RUNWAY REPORT Y-3 A/W 2012 COLLECTION
Swiss Alps Style: Since the collaborative efforts of avante-garde designer Yohji Yamomoto and Adidas commenced in 2003, brand/designer collaborations have increased more than 10 fold. This collection, like Y-3’s collections of years past, has presented a simple, rugged, classic line that trumps the last. This year is reminiscent of Swiss Alps flair of the past.…