Loza Maléombho>’s Spring 2015 collection melds African traditions with Western ballet and circus culture.
For her latest, Maléombho takes cues from Zaouli dancers from the North Ivory Coast, reflected in the showing’s ruffles, stripes, and square prints.
Traditional wax and Kente fabrics come to life on tailored skirt suits, jackets, and tops with unexpected back, shoulder, and side cut outs.
Even more bold, modern elements are witnessed by neon fanny packs and flat criss cross sandals; Maléombho brings the continent back to her design, however, via West Africa inspired brightly hued palm trees embedded on burlap separates.
Spring 2015 is quite an adventurous one, though I can see myself wearing this printed two piece to death:
Love it!
I can also see Solange Knowles rocking the stuff out of pretty much everything.
What do you think?
Designers, models, and celebs dressed in the latest designer wear for the 11th Annual CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards at Spring Studios in New York City. Catch a glimpse of some of the event’s looks!
Diane von Furstenberg, Stella McCartney and Anna Wintour were picture perfect at the reception. While von Furstenberg and Wintour opted for colorful patterns, McCartney stuck to a vivid solid blue dress.
Joan Smalls was her usual gorgeous self in a Stella McCartney Spring 2015 dress and Paul Andrew Glove high heel booties. White gold and diamond Aspiri studs by Maiden Lane and a white gold and diamond Kardio Hand Bracelet by Gaydamak provided sparkly accents.
Model Alessandra Ambrosio showed off her stems in a high slit skirt and shirt from Anthony Vaccarello’s Versus Versace Spring 2015 collection.
Alexa Chung skewed simple in a Stella McCartney navy dress and a contrasting fur bag.
Model Imaan Hammam looked gorgeous next to Derek Lam in an ensemble from his Spring 2015 collection.
Emily Ratajowski was elegance personified in all black.
Get into Serena Williams and those guns! Her Zac Posen gown fit her form flawlessly.
Lucky Mag’s Eva Chen looked like a frothy fashion confection in an embellished Marc Jacobs dress.
Eve Hudson posed with Prabal Gurung in a look from his Spring 2015 collection and a sickening dark lip. I need that color!
Karlie Kloss looked chic in a little white dress by date Jason Wu.
Love the look of a check coat, but don’t want to overspend? Forever 21’s Plaid Bouclé coat just might fit the bill–and at $45, it won’t break the bank.
Boasting gray, red, and black tones, the styling options are endless.
The piece has a boxy fit, an oversized stand-up collar, and front slant pockets (with ample space to stash keys and a cell phone … or to keep your hands warm!).
Rihanna dressed appropriately for the dropping temperatures in the matching wool and cotton blend ribbed knit ensemble.
She accessorized her chic and casual look with a pricey $4,400 Louis Vuitton x Frank Gehry Twisted Box bag from the ‘Celebrating Monogram’ collection featuring the signature monogram canvas and an embossed blue lambskin interior.
She completed her look with a pair of large hoop earrings and nude pointy-toe pumps.
Lookin’ classy! What do you think of Rihanna’s NYC dinner look?
Kanye and Kim Kardashian West took Kim’s grandmother, Mary Jo Shannon, out for a meal in Encino, California. For their outing, Kimmy kept her look monochrome in a gray oversized coat, a $325 T by Alexander Wang Tank Knit Dress, and $475 Alexander Wang Antonia Sandals:
She completed with a Hermes satchel and Saint Laurent sunglasses.
Her dress has a contrast stripe down the back. See the same piece in black:
Crafted of soft oyster suede, her sandals are styled at the ankle strap and toe band with a topstitched raised detail.
Get her look for less here:
This look is a bit of a snooze, but is a comfy look for a casual outing!
Rita Ora recovered from her weekend social media snafu* at Westfield Shepherds Bush for a Christmas Lighting Ceremony. She slipped a $745 Hoshi check coat over a plaid ensemble, and finished her look with Fendi PVC sandals:
Loving the pink hair here. She looks great!
Her oversized blanked coat boasts blue tones.
Her sandals are from Fendi’s Spring 2014 collection. Check out a similar pair on the runway.
Her style team is working overtime! I love this look.
Her sandals are sold out, but you can catch her coat at Whistles.
Thoughts?
**She later revealed her ensemble.
Are you feeling it?
*Read about her weekend Twitter hiccup here.
Images: Pacific Coast News
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