New York Fashion Week, as glamorous and exciting as it is, can be a bit exhausting. Running from show to show sometimes on opposite ends of the city can be tough, but luckily the Duro Olowu Spring 2012 presentation at Milk Made Studios was the perfect shot of caffeine. Instead of mannequin-like poses that are Continue Reading
BCBG Max Azria left its safe predilections in the past, offering a series of easy separates and dresses in cool yet bright coral, emerald green, blue, citron, and lemongrass for Spring 2012: Silk chiffon, silk georgette, and silk crepe billowed down the runway on maxi dresses outfitted with pretty pleats, sheer details, and high slits. Continue Reading
Givenchy’s Riccardo Tisci took a detour from the dark side, and took purity to another level with his haute couture collection, delivering ten charming looks in white fit for a princess. Tisci took pride in detail, as a majority of the gowns were embroidered with intricate beading, showing off the finest craftsmanship. The collection evoked Continue Reading
Giambattista Valli debuted his first couture collection in Paris flexing the inimitable skill and attention to detail for which the craft is known. Frothy ball gowns in white, salmon, black, and red sashayed down the tiled runway, either gracing the floor with luxurious asymmetrical trains, or puckering out flirtatiously with light chiffon skirts. Beads, florettes, Continue Reading
Alexandre Vauthier turned up the heat for his Fall 2011 couture show with a series of delectably hot red looks fashioned for the adventurous vixen. Inspired by smeared red lipstick, the entire collection dripped with liquid red sensuality. Models took to the runway in smoldering hot knee-length dresses with plunging necklines and cocktails boasting daring Continue Reading
For the first time in 15 years, Christian Dior’s Couture show did not feature designs by John Galliano. Designer Bill Gaytten and his assistant Susanna Venegas took the reigns with an exuberant runway show inspired by Marie Antoinette gone 80’s glam. A bevy of floor length dresses in a kaleidoscope of colors flounced down the Continue Reading
In a departure from the typical, Sarah Burton creates a resort collection for Alexander McQueen taking the vacationing woman on more of a diplomatic state tour than an island getaway. Sticking to tried and true markers of the McQueen aesthetic, Burton outfits our woman in structured military jackets with strong but feminine structured tails. The Continue Reading
If any of you Bombers were wondering what to wear to a vacation trip to Hawaii or southeast Asia, look no further than Suno‘s collection for resort 2012. From bright jungle and neutral prints fo flirtly florals, this collection embodies the enviable look of carefree leisure and island life. The Hawaiian-print shirts are kitschy but Continue Reading
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