Category: Fashion
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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…
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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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UNITED COLORS OF BENETTON POPS UP IN SOHO
Conveniently located at 135 Crosby Street United Colors of Benetton launched a pop-up store, in the ever so chic shopping area of SoHo. In the former garage space attached to a BP gas station, the 2,200 square-foot space transformed into an art gallery filled entirely of knits. Open until December, this temporary location will house…
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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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HERVÉ LÉGER BY MAX AZRIA S/S 2013 RUNWAY REPORT
Body Con Special – Hervé Léger by Max Azria S/S 2013 is like their past collections – filled with bandage dresses. The only reason they stay on top of the fashion game is the creation of new, intricate designs and patterns to make it seem brand new. Inspired by the Gee’s Bend community, in rural…
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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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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…
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JASON WU S/S 2013 RUNWAY REPORT
S&M Chic – Stepping out his comfort zone, Jason Wu S/S 2013 Collection is filled with sexy statement items inspired by Helmut Newton and American photographer, Lillian Bassman. Using the influence of S&M, leather clad pieces and detailing accented straps, waists and bras providing a risqué element of surprise. Themes – Retro Marilyn does S&M…
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RUNWAY REPORT CALLA S/S 2013 COLLECTION
Foliage Print Power – Known for its prints, Calla S/S 2013 collection was printed out. From a part tulle cocktail dress to cropped motorcycle jackets to skinny jeans, every piece was like looking at a very pretty tie-dyed shirt against a tie-dyed graffiti wall. Though difficult to adjust my eyes to truly enjoy the work…
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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,…
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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…