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  • J.CREW S/S 2013 RUNWAY REPORT

    This Spring/Summer 2013 J.Crew has solidified that we will have at least one of every piece in the StyleCartel closet. Tom Mora, Head of Women’s Design for J.Crew, continued his signature mix of quirky prints and sporty boy-meets-girl separates that have been seen on Zooey Deschanel, Lauren Conrad, and Michelle Obama. For spring, J. Crew took…

  • MARC BY MARC JACOBS S/S 2013 RUNWAY REPORT

    The Marc by Marc Jacobs S/S13 collection stands above the rest as a whimsical and artful masterpiece on how to mix prints, layer clothes, and stay fashion forward. Unafraid to layer checkered, floral, striped, geometric, or even plaid prints on top of each other is a true gift – as any 5 year old who…

  • DONNA KARAN S/S 2013 RUNWAY REPORT

    Donna Karan’s inspiration this S/S 2013 was the ocean and beach, but her collection started with a series of structured overtones that swiftly moved into more fluid, airy pieces. In the first half, Origami vests and Victorian fitted boleros led the way paired with softly wrapped and draped fluttery skirts and dresses. The style progressed…

  • PROENZA SCHOULER S/S 2013 RUNWAY REPORT

    Too Legit To Quit – Proenza Schouler S/S 2013 collection was a great ending to a great year. Just having opened their first store on the ever famous Madison Avenue, Schouler have become too legit to quit now. Last season they took us by storm with boxy motorcycle-like, leather jackets atop of leather, wrap minis…

  • ASHER LEVINE S/S 2013 RUNWAY REPORT

    I’m on a Boat – Where do you begin with Asher Levine S/S 2013 Collection? We boarded a boat to enjoy a few refreshments, the sight of the waves moving slowly beside us and the cool waters breeze. As motion sickness began to set in we were informed the show was to begin and were…

  • ALEXANDER WANG S/S 2013 RUNWAY REPORT

    Future of Fashion – No cautionary voice could keep show goers from savoring every moment of Alexander Wang S/S 2013 Collection. A production beginning with whites that glowed in the dark, it seemed the models were prepared for a game of laser tag. Wang said he wanted to, “experiment with volumes.” This season his ideas…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • PAMELLA ROLAND S/S 2013 RUNWAY REPORT

    Printed in Style – Whether it’s ombré,  two toned or spliced with a splash of color, Pamella Roland S/S 2013 Collection create gala worth gowns with a classic, modern twist. Pamella has taken her simple style and created something for all. Roland has transformed typically bland staples to a collection fit for all – sharp…

  • ZAC POSEN S/S 2013 RUNWAY REPORT

    Posen De Résistance – Zac Posen S/S 2013 collection dominates in creating lines for the female shape.  Every piece hand crafted to accentuate a woman – cinched waists flowing down, sensually skimming the hips before flaring out to form an A-line base created silhouettes reminiscent of couture of Latin Aristocracy. With [super] models such as…

  • RAG & BONE S/S 2013 RUNWAY REPORT

    Loving the Layers – Last season Rag & Bone introduced the proper way to layer, with dark reds, black and leather. This season, Rag & Bone S/S 2013 Collection layers lightly. With the same idea of layering, they presented lighter materials for the Spring/Summer season. Themes – Motor cross meets country farm style Colors –…