February 16, 2011
by Julia DiNardo
[Images via Style.com]
For his latest G-Star Raw collection, Pierre Morisset designed an array of utilitarian pieces built to brave whatever elements next winter may throw at us. For men, flotation device-like vests were used to accessorize the ensembles of blazers, baggy trousers, leather gloves, and argyle print shoes. Jeans boasted built-in knee pads while military-inspired wool coats got elbow pads. There were loose-fitting onesies that looked like they’d be perfect for a trip to the tundra. Highlights from the women’s line included denim overalls with a wide leg and navy blue leather trim, a voluminous quilted floor-length skirt, and a pair of revealing booty shorts that made Rosario Dawson’s mouth drop from her front row perch.
February 15, 2011
by Julia DiNardo
Tess Giberson’s Fall 2011 collection dazzles with its simple color palate and sleek, geometric draping. With a mixture of black, beige, and a deep pumpkin orange, Giberson combines chunky knit, silk chiffon, and stretch leather with ease. Her pieces are understated, yet completely alluring and chic, pairing lightweight garments with thick cowl necks and oversized fur vests. The way this designer creates stunning silhouettes out of contrasting elements is truly inspired!
-Claire Schmidt
February 15, 2011
by Julia DiNardo
[Images via Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week]
No matter what your personal style is, if you were at the Venexiana show you were impressed and entertained. Not only were there 69 looks to absorb but the last two were so impactful that you heard an overwhelming, music-volume-suppressing audience gasp followed by a standing ovation. This is not an easy task to achieve next to blaring rock music. The designer, Kati Stern, included fall must-haves such as plaid, tweed and fox fur, as well as beautiful golds and bronzes and this season’s floral trend, but all done in an almost aggressive approach to evening wear that makes us reconsider pastels and bringing back wide leg pantsuits.
-Kristin Hanne
February 15, 2011
by Julia DiNardo
[Images via MercedesBenzFashionWeek.com]
Yoana Baraschi
One of the things that is so great about Baraschi’s designs, and has made her so successful, is how easily her clothing translates from the runway into any woman’s wardrobe. For fall, the unifying theme amongst the variety of dresses was that they are all so wearable! Most prints offered a sassy point of view, such as a vibrant, pixelated floral dress, while another was adorned with an oversized martini.
[Images viaElle.com]
Luca Luca
The Luca Luca lady has, and always will be absolutely lovely, but it’s nice to see her experiment a bit more with color and silhouette this season, We’re loving the way the separates have been paired to show that one can look extremely pulled together, professional, and stylish, without nary a suit jacket in sight.
[Images via Elle.com]
Richard Chai Love
In an outerwear heavy collection, there was absolutely no pretension found in Chai’s fall 2011 outing, which showcased a mainly dark palette and a girl who is on the move and confident in her sartorial selections letting nothing get in her way to reach the top.
-Julia DiNardo
