For her vibrant “military gone native” Spring/Summer 2011 presentation, Mara Hoffman created an island scene viewed through a kaleidoscope lens with models assembled among palm trees and clad in tribal printed garments. Inspired by Hoffman’s own personal style, the collection featured flowing maxi dresses, fringed and crocheted blouses, and an array of army green pieces [...]

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[Images via Elle.com] Nicole Miller’s Spring 2011 Collection was in two words, effortlessly elegant, just as we expected. While the broad-shouldered jackets gave her collection an exciting edge, the silk and chiffon fabrics in delicate neutrals created an airiness that was so quintessentially “Nicole.” The subtle details made each garment feel sexy and chic, while [...]

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It’s not every day that you get to see a live runway show, let alone Oscar de la Renta’s, however you can watch it live, here at FPD! On Thursday, September 16th starting at 4:30pm with backstage interviews and the show at 5pm, you can see first hand the Spring 2011 trends (but check back [...]

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Anne Bowen Guests of Anne Bowen‘s show were treated to a lot of  leg, super-high heels, and tight dresses with flowing trains and sashes at her Spring 2011 collection. The theme was “deconstructed formality;” uber short, uber sexy pieces with both soft and edgy masculine elements, like a delicate sash billowing off a taupe one-shoulder [...]

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Mandy Coon Influenced by a jellyfish’s ability to inspire tremendous awe as well as fear, Mandy Coon presented a collection that showcased this striking duality. In a combination of black, white and lush orange, her pieces were majestic and powerful, as well as beautiful. Her innovative designs were assembled using fringe, leather, and burlap giving [...]

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