Spring was certainly in season at Tracy Reese’s latest show, though not a single one of her signature bud or blossom prints could be seen. Instead, Tracy offered whisper thin cotton and chunky knits in solid colors punctuated by a watercolor here, an ethnic or tie-dye print there. Still traditional pretty Tracy, but more refined–grown Continue Reading
“I don’t want to sit next to you, it’s bad for my image!” snapped Kimora to Russell Simmons, realizing she’d been placed next to her former flame for Zac Posen’s Z Spoke Spring 2011 show. The ex-empress of Phat Farm was only joking (and eventually took her seat), but her over-the-top energy and playfulness mixed Continue Reading
Sessilee Lopez opened Christian Siriano’s Spring/Summer 2011 show held at Lincoln Center’s the Stage: Her first outfit–a smart, belted brown leather safari jacket and tailored white slim fit pants–set the mood for Siriano’s show, a collection that was geared towards the sophisticated set whose days of college and partying are only slightly behind them. Short Continue Reading
Haute Couture fashion shows ended last week as the typical players like Christian Dior, Chanel, Armani Privé and Jean Paul Gaultier unveiled their most skilled and detailed creations. While Haute Couture garments are typically reserved for the very wealthy and well-heeled, it’s always fun to look at the crème de la crème of fashion. Settle Continue Reading
Inspired by Snoop Dogg’s quasi-conservative style aesthetic, Adam Kimmel seamlessly integrated the swagger of a low-riding gangster with the primness of a Wall Street mogul for his latest foray. Not only does his Spring collection offer the aforementioned duality, but versatility runs rampant throughout, as seen with his reversible jackets and slacks that can easily Continue Reading
A Polar Bear on the front of Chanel’s Fall 2010 Ready to Wear show invitation should have indicated to today’s attendees to dress for permafrost. Guests, editors, and celebrities such as Lindsay Lohan and Vanessa Paradis piled into the icy venue at Grand Palais, and were greeted by a large white screen which eventually lifted Continue Reading
A large sign backstage at John Galliano’s Fall 2010 show read, “Nomadic Girls. Just coming from the mountains. Follow the rhythms of the drum. Be sexy, UP, strong. Have fun!!!” A diverse cast of models did just that at Halle Freyssinat in the Paris’ 13th arrondissement, parading an assortment of frilly gowns, large headdresses, fur, Continue Reading
The sounds of clocks ticking and machines buzzing greeted attendees at Viktor & Rolf’s Fall 2010 Ready to Wear show in the Jardin des Tuileries. Wrenches, screwdrives, and hammers were stenciled onto the pale backdrop, forecasting that fashion engineers Viktor & Rolf were about to go to work on their newest masterpiece. Once the lights Continue Reading
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