Kate Spade never fails to deliver when it comes to colorful, playful fashion. At the brand’s Spring/Summer 2016 show, florals were on the menu, both on the models and on the ‘runways’. Over 30,000 flowers from FTD, including pink gerbera daisies, blue hydrangeas, yellow tulips and coral, orange, yellow, hot pink and white roses, took […] Read More »
Get the runway look with these top 3 beauty trends from Fashion Week F/W 2012
Did you catch all the action during Fall 2012 Fashion Week? In addition to the wonderful apparel, there were tons of exciting beauty looks. We’ve picked three hot beauty trends, right off the runway, that you can try at home, starting today. No need to wait for Fall! 1. One trend that stuck out were […] Read More »
Kmart Fashion collabs with Sophomore NYC to create limited edition ‘#FashionWeekProblems’ T-shirt
Last week I attended a special event hosted by Kmart Fashion & Sophomore NYC, to launch their limited-edition #FashionWeekProblems T-shirt. Designed by Sophomore creative director Chrissie Miller, the shirt features a red pump with a broken heel, and the #FashionWeekProblems Twitter hashtag. Miller said: “The t-shirt design came about from this idea of #FashionWeekProblems. Who […] Read More »
Haute links: Kat Von D’s clothing line; Whitney Eve’s solo debut at NYFW; The Sartorialist and Garance Doré shoot ‘What Makes True Love’ campaign for Tiffany & Co.
Did you know LA Ink star and creator of a Sephora beauty line Kat Von D has become a fashion designer? She recently launched her Kat Von D “Hidden Treasures” Spring/Summer 2012 collection featuring swashbuckler-style jackets, tops and dresses ranging from $90-600. It will be available in some stores and online at katvondlosangeles.com on February […] Read More »
Haute links: Amy Winehouse Leaves a Fashion Legacy; Nicki Minaj & Ricky Martin for MAC Viva Glam; The Tents Movie + more
Amy Winehouse’s Fashion Legacy (Fashionista) Nicki Minaj and Ricky Martin are the New Faces of MAC Viva Glam for 2012 (StyleList) Michelle Obama Wears ASOS in New Hampshire (NY Mag) Fashion Week Has Its Own Trailer: The Tents (The Tents Movie) Meet Mulberry’s New ‘It’ Bag: the Carter Bag (Refinery 29) TheRunthrough.com, a Site for […] Read More »
The Phoenix rising: Toni Francesc Fall/Winter 2011 preview
One show we look forward to every Fashion Week is Toni Francesc. The Spanish designer, now showing for his fourth season at New York Fashion Week, often uses the elements as inspiration for his vibrant and colorful collections. This season is no different. His upcoming Fall/Winter collection, GARUDÀ, is a modern-day interpretation of the legendary […] Read More »
Shop Gucci, Pour La Victoire, J Brand, marc by marc jacobs and more at today’s online sample sales
Shop the following editor’s picks: Gucci, Red Carpet Beauty Must-Haves, Pre-Fall Boots: Pour La Victoire, Charlie My Love, Anouk and More, J Brand Women & Men, marc by marc jacobs, Cashhimi, Theory, and more at today’s online sample sales at Gilt, Gilt City – New York, ideeli, Row Nine, Rue La La, Billion Dollar Babes, […] Read More »
Tibi – Fall 2009 Fashion Week
For Fall 2009, Tibi designer Amy Smilovic presented a colorfully cohesive collection based on “a lighthearted moodiness influenced by the Russian fairytale, “The Tale of the Firebird“.” Smilovic’s jaunt to Russia resulted in a vivid display of satin dresses, chiffon tops, chicly cut wool coats a peacock-style prints throughout in hues of blue, black and […] Read More »
Nanette Lepore – Fall 2009 Fashion Week
Nanette Lepore is known for creating ultrafeminine pieces and her Fall 2009 collection was no different. The designer told media sources that she was inspired by “opulent women who mix and match pieces, travels a lot, collects and keeps clothes and mixes something fabulous with something old and vintage.” In her runway show, it was […] Read More »
Jordi Scott – Fall 2009 Fashion Week
Here we are in the blender. Many of the downtown up and coming designers and the clients that wear them are consistently combining the rebellious looks of the past as a way of striking out at the homogeneity that was constricting fashion. What happens when designers like Jordi Scott and Starr Rinaldi of Jordi Scott […] Read More »
Christian Siriano – Fall 2009 Fashion Week
Typically reality show winners suffer the curse of the sudden death of their careers once the show ends. But Christian Siriano seems to have shaken and broken the curse and his meteoric rise in the fashion industry has been something worth watching. Siriano won last year’s Project Runway and since has reached celeb status, partly […] Read More »
Ports 1961 – Fall 2009 Fashion Week
Applause is due to Tia Cibani of Ports 1961 for shifting her inspirational focus to a climate that is far, far away from both her home and the home of her last Fall/Winter collection. The choice of India was a risk as far as fabrics and cuts. I really liked the softness of the color […] Read More »
Rebecca Taylor – Fall 2009 Fashion Week
In this strangest of seasons where everyone felt the pressure to reinvent themselves, and a great variety of reactions to that pressure have been on display. The designers who have been the most interesting to watch have been designers who have a fairly traditional, and therefore commercially acceptable, aesthetic. They didn’t need to change for […] Read More »
Monarchy Collection – Fall 2009 Fashion Week
From Russia with love seemed to be the common thread connecting most designers at the Mercedes Benz Fall 2009 collections. While Monarchy’s denim-based line seemed to have touches of Russian inspiration, the brand actually saddled up to a ‘Scottish equestrian’ theme. Monarchy presented a mix of rugged eastern European-influenced biker-chic with modern bohemian looks under the […] Read More »
Tory Burch Fall 2009 Presentation
Last night found me at a fashion presentation for my favorite designer, Tory Burch. Her designs are a breath of fresh air, consisting of pieces that any and every woman can wear, anywhere. Her Fall 2009 presentation consisted of a multitude of day and evening looks, shoes, boots and handbags. Her design house is truly […] Read More »
The Heart Truth Red Dress Collection at New York Fashion Week
This was my first time attending The Heart Truth’s Red Dress Collection 2009 and it was an amazing way to kick off fashion week. Stars who usually sit front row were front and center on the red catwalk, donning stunning red designer dresses to raise awareness about heart disease in women. Twenty celebrities strutted their […] Read More »
Loeffler Randall Cape Sleeve Jacket in Cream/Black
With New York fashion week approaching, it’s time to pull out all the stops. And what better excuse is there to shop than fashion week? Since there’s still a chill in the air, some sexy footwear and fancy outwear should be your fashion week staples. My outerwear pick is the Loeffler Randall Cape Sleeve Jacket. […] Read More »
Trend Report: Hot Beauty Trends for Fall/Winter 2008/2009
As the fashion world buzzes with the excitement of Fashion Week, it is also the perfect time to rev up your make-up. Start by trying out one of the new beauty trends showing up in all the magazines and on the runway. As many big name department stores run their beauty bonuses at this time, […] Read More »