February 10, 2013
by Julia DiNardo
The Show: By Misha Fall 2013 Collection
The Theme: The romantic traveler
The Color Palette: Black, purple, porcelain white, cobalt blue, and copper
The Collection’s Signature Standout Look: Letterbox by Misha’s Fall presentation created the story of a woman who wants to travel the world and leave an impression with the clothes she wears to explore these places. Each dress was named after a distant city such as “Geneva” and “Vienna,” and was made of soft, airy fabrics such as satin, silk, chiffon, and lace with mixes of heavy floral accents. While these pieces may have been sweet, they also had a sexy side to them as shown in the pictured white cocktail dress that had a full flower skirt with cutouts and a low back named “Florence.” These looks remind us of the mysteries and the beauty of traveling to faraway places and discovering another world while looking just drop dead gorgeous.
-Victoria Garcia
February 10, 2013
by Julia DiNardo
[Images via Style.com]
The Show: Gregory Parkinson Fall 2013
The Theme: Beachy and light pieces for fall
The Color Palette: Black, purple, and orange
The Collection’s Signature Standout Look: L.A. based designer Gregory Parkinson is known for his airy and colorful pieces that are usually meant to be worn in a sunny locale. For his latest ready to wear collection, he kept that same aesthetic in mind but extended it for fall. The lineup included cardigans over cropped tops of black lace paired with voluminous but lightweight tiered skirts. While at first glance many of the pieces appear to be black, Parkinson actually custom-dyed each piece to create depth to the clothes. Several of the skirts were embroidered in jewel tones of purple or green and one outfit featured a camisole and tie-dye skirt with a pop of orange to showcase Parkinson’s interpretation of autumnal colors. While these clothes may not keep northern girls warm for winter, they definitely will help to remind them of summer days gone by, or temporarily relocate for some fun in the sun.
-Victoria Garcia
February 10, 2013
by Julia DiNardo
The Show: Moncler Grenoble Fall 2013
The Theme: A pulsing human forest that could not be defined as a presentation or a show, but rather a performance. We were ushered into a ballroom at Gotham Hall where spotlights flashed in every direction, thumping, yet mystical music played, and models stood, military stiff, in rows all around us. There must’ve been 400 of them, and if you looked up at the mirrored ceiling, there might as well have been 400 more.
The Color Palette: Just about every shade of green you can imagine, from olive to hunter, with complimenting beige tones, and bits of black
Best/Collection’s Signature Standout Look: Emerald, the Pantone color of the year, made its way onto puffers, beanies, and the occasional arm warmer, but it was the use of tactile fabrics that made for such eye-catching coats. Down jackets were stitched in diamond and intricate geometric patterns, and fleeces were strapped with black belts. Fur scarves, shoulder details, and hoods bestow the collection with its signature luxuriousness. Oh, and, you might want to invest in a ski mask the size of half your face, because they’re in, for fall.
-Sarah Wasilak
February 10, 2013
by Julia DiNardo
Through my eyes and the camera lens, I’m bringing what I see, and love, to you! There’s so much happening and a myriad of information and visuals being dispersed during the week, that I’d love to give more of a personal perspective on the experience of covering shows and seeing the latest looks and soon-to-be trends.
Pictured here, and above are pieces from the Ben-Amun Foiled Bold and Crystal Collection and Crystal Chevron Collection, with pieces that were just statement and stunning, through and through.
From Made in NY –the Dana-Maxx Fall/Winter 2013 Collection, featuring rich jersey fabrics and fabulous color blocking, complimented by Ben-Amun jewelry.
[After a complimentary blow out at The Garnier Blow Out Bar with Lara of Pretty Connected]
Featured above is the wall of Garnier products at the brand’s Blow Out Bar at Time Warner Center, with many new products on display. I can’t wait to try the Dry Shampoo, volume, and Recharge line products! There were also some cool men’s styling gels for specific styles (see pics above).
The blizzard cometh! Trying to stay chic and dry in my Sorel Joan of Artic boots!
Today I’m wearing my favorite animal ring from MiMi by Sorrelli, which I call “Bartholomeow;” taking in the Carmen Marc Valvo show. on day two of New York Fashion Weke.
-Julia DiNardo
