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 »
Proenza Schouler Spring 2015 Ready-to-Wear Collection
The Spring 2015 Ready-to-Wear collections have been skewing towards very sporty. Proenza Schouler is getting in on the game too, with their Spring 2015 collection. Proenza Schouler Spring 2015 is heavy on checked wool separates, sporty colorblocked leathers, python printed leather and woven fringed frocks. The wool items consist of work-ready separates like high-necked blouses, slim leg […] Read More »
Haute fashion + beauty news roundup: Kanye West confirmed to show at Paris Fashion Week F/W ’12; Plus size blogger Marie Denee strikes back at Karl Lagerfeld over Adele ‘fat’ comments’; IMAN Cosmetics names Ayaan and Idyl Mohallim of Mataano, new brand ambassadors; Kylie Bisutti quits Victoria’s Secret
Whether you loved or hated his debut show at Paris Fashion Week, Kanye West is back for a second go. His PR firm, the Karla Otto agency, confirmed that Mr. West will show on March 6 at 9.30 p.m., during PFW, at a venue yet to be announced. Though details are fuzzy, we do know […] Read More »
Haute fashion + beauty news roundup: Chanel’s Metiers d’Arts runway show looks like an Indian dinner party; Fujifilm to launch skincare line in Europe; see images of H&M’s full ‘Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’ collection + more
Chanel’s Metiers d’Arts fashion show was set up to resemble an Indian-themed dinner party, complete with banquet tables, chandeliers, floral arrangements, candlesticks and a large feast. Oh, there was a runway too. (Daily Mail) What do cameras and skincare have in common? We’re not sure, but film and digital camera-maker Fujifilm, who has already launched […] Read More »
Cool alert: Forever 21 puts on 3-D Hologram Fashion Show
How cool is this? Yesterday, Forever 21 produced a 7-minute 3-D fashion show featuring hologram models strutting down a ‘cosmic runway‘ filled with starbursts and invisible light up staircases. The event was produced in conjunction with space150 and unfortunately there were only two chances to see it ‘live’: yesterday in NYC at the Daryl Roth […] Read More »
Trend report: Color clash at London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2012
Matthew Williamson Spring 2012 runway London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2012 ready-to-wear shows have officially kicked off this week and among the many designers showing, one thing seems to be the common trend on the runway – color, and lots of it. Colorblock is still present but designers are going beyond that and pairing multiple garments […] Read More »
Haute fashion + beauty roundup: top fashion looks and beauty trends from New York Fashion Week, Kanye West hires designer Katie Eary for his line, Daphne Guinness wears Hogan McLaughlin to her exhibit + more
This week in fashion and beauty: Missoni for Target shoppers crash Target.com website within hours of the sale going live (Fashionista) Top 20 looks from Fashion Week including acid-washed, acid-brights, Hawaiian prints and picnic-meets-punk (Refinery 29) Kanye West hires London-based designer Katie Eary as one of the creative leads for his line that will show […] Read More »
Haute off the Runway: Cynthia Rowley Spring 2012 collection #NYFW #MBFW
For Spring 2012, Cynthia Rowley debuted a collection of contrasting sporty and sweet looks. Her funky sportswear consisted of ‘mixed media’, like multiple iterations of perforated stretch fabrics (seen in tops, short-sleeved dresses and sleeves alone), gilded gold touches (overlaid on dresses, a ‘liquid’ gold skirt, shoes and handbags) plus an explosion of multicolored floral […] Read More »
Haute off the Runway: Hervé Léger by Max Azria Spring 2012 runway (#NYFW #MBFW)
Yesterday I attended the Hervé Léger by Max Azria Spring 2012 runway show. Known for its line of iconic bandage dresses, naturally the front row was packed to the brim with celebrities, (including singers & actresses Taraji P. Henson, Ashlee Simpson, Jessica Szohr and Michael Michele, plus models Selita Ebanks and Jessica White), who wear […] Read More »
Haute bag of the week: Christopher Kane Aqua gel-filled PVC clutch
We have previously featured Christopher Kane‘s bold and out-of-this-world creations, so we were delighted to discover a few of his handbags. Known for his provocative style and edgy approach to fashion, this Scottish designer continues to make his mark with eclectic designs and unexpected embellishments. The gel-filled Christopher Kane ‘Aqua’ large envelope clutch was spotted on the […] Read More »
Interview with Camilla Skovgaard
What does it take for a designer to move beyond convention, and more importantly, to get everyone else to follow them? Convention is a tricky word, especially when it comes to shoes, for in shoes a great deal of the design potential is lost because…people have to walk in them. I learned during my interview […] 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 »
ADAM Adam Lippes – Fall 2009 Fashion Week
While other designers’ drab and dismal collections mirrored the state of the economy right now, ADAM by Adam Lippes went against the grain and shot bursts of color right up the runway. Though the pictures don’t show it, ADAM’s collection was an ‘ode to Japanese iconography’ and chock full of colorfully vivid pieces. But ADAM […] 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 »
Jordi Scott Collection: “Infamous Revolution” Spring/Summer ’09
Whenever there has been an aesthetic revolt against existing culture, fashion has always been out front. This does not happen because of any grand plans, it’s simply born out of a burning desire to be different mixed with anger and a rejection of what’s in. That fierce spirit was stamped all over Jordi Scott’s Spring/Summer […] Read More »
Haute Off the Runway: Ports 1961 Spring 2009
Ports 1961 is known for its knits but the Spring 2009 collection took a minor turn from the usual. The brand chose liquid fabrics and metallics for its collection. An iridescent orange dress with a hint of a pink slip stole the show. Overall, dress shapes were a throwback to the mod era featuring minidresses with […] Read More »
Haute Off the Runway: Gottex Spring 2009
Gottex’s nautical-inspired Spring 2009 show was its usual display of art meets fashion. Swimsuits were plafully designed with eye-popping colors and artful shapes. Bikinis were transformed into one-piece suits with the addition of an anchor decoration. Cartoonish style suits were given an athletic feel with hoods and body-hugging fits. Other simple suits became high-fashion with […] Read More »
Haute Off the Runway: Lela Rose Spring 2009
Sunday morning brought clear and sunny skies and a delightful collection from Texan, Lela Rose. The effortlessly chic pieces expressed a laid-back attitude, rarely found in the fast-paced circles of New York City. She showed adorable natural waists on skirts and dresses in gorgeous citrine and green jewel tones. The clear must-have trend for spring […] Read More »