Tag: Notes From The Runway

  • NORISOL FERRARI S/S 2013 RUNWAY REPORT

    Timeless Beauty – There are many things to say about Norisol Ferrari S/S 2013 collection, yet no adjective exists to describe this monumental event. When the original supermodels  Carol Alt, Alva Chin, Karen Bjornson and ageless icon Carmen Dell’Orefice outshine the newbies, its inherent the collection was created by an artist. Indicative of 1940s starlets,…

  • 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…

  • RUFFIAN S/S 2013 RUNWAY REPORT

    Baroque in Brooklyn – Brian Wolk and Claude Morais took us to a place many Manhattanites refuse to trek – Brooklyn. Ruffian SS13 opened eyes to the beauty of couture in Williamsburg by joining Baroque art, runway’s interpretation of street style and luxurious fabrics in American cuts. An atmosphere evocative to a Sunday afternoon spent…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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.…