February 20, 2012
by Julia DiNardo
[From top: The Blonds, Cushnie et Ochs; via ELLE.com, Emilio Cavallini via MBFashionWeek.com]
There are shows that just get the blood flowing and adrenaline pumping with styled looks that you just love to admire. This season, we dubbed this category “electric ladies club” for the overtly feminine, sexy, and distinct styles. Our favorite looks came from three design duos (Cushnie et Ochs, Marchesa, The Blonds), alongside Jen Kao, and the stateside return of our favorite Italian legwear brand, Emilio Cavallini.
-Julia DiNardo
February 20, 2012
by Julia DiNardo
[Images via MBFashionWeek.com]
Porter Grey’s collection showcased elegance in simplicity and the beauty found in the details. Wool, knit tops mixed with rich, burgundy leather created an endless texture throughout all the looks. Diagonal lines showed an edge in both print and cut-outs. Each piece could stand alone as a work of quality craftsmanship, or function as a foundation for any desired look. The colors were warm, rich, and timeless, making each piece classic and truly ready-to-wear.
Porter Grey created freshness in their beautiful line and achieved a look of effortless sophistication for the modern woman.
–Dawndrea Montoya
February 19, 2012
by Julia DiNardo
Kicking off Fashion Week this season was the third annual Fashion 2.0 Social Media Awards, and it was OUT of this world! With Robert Verdi as the host and Norma Kamali as the keynote speaker, it was truly a night to remember! Kamali waxed poetic about her deep-seeded love of technology, and how now is such an exciting time to be living, working, and being apart of the incredible changes in our world and culture thanks to technology. I loved her constant sense of curiosity, desire to learn, and how modest she is about what a tremendous trailblazer she’s been in her career.
The 2012 Fashion 2.0 Awards Winners from the night included:
Best Twitter: @DKNY
Best Facebook: Bergdorf Goodman
Best Blog by a Fashion Brand: DKNY PR Girl
Best Website: Marc Jacobs
Best Mobile App: Tiffany & Co. Engagement Ring Finder
Best Online Video: Prada Spring/Summer 2011 Video Campaign
Next Big Thing in Tech: Instagram
Top Innovator: Kate Spade
Fashion 2.0 Visionary Award: Alexis Maybank and Alexandra Wilkis Wilson, Co-Founders, Gilt Groupe
I hope you enjoy some of the pics from the night, below (and one of me presenting “Best Facebook”)
February 19, 2012
by Julia DiNardo
[Images via Style.com]
Fresh for fall 2012, Josie Natori presented an oriental-nuanced collection, updated to fit the modern woman. Many pieces were cinched at the waist with an obi-like belt, alluding to the kimono. Elegant drapery, fitted trousers and reversible wraps were paired with Japanese bell sleeves, leather and fur, while edgy black and white printed silhouettes were kept simple and loose. The color scheme, though multifaceted, served the collection well, resulting in a surprisingly coherent palette of dark purple, green, tan, red, orange, grey and white – all accented by black, of course. Natori’s Asian influence rings crystal clear, one cannot help but think of the “Mongolian nomads, Kublai Khan, Marco Polo, and the traders on the Silk Road” which inspired her. The grande finale was a graceful black floor-length dress with a sheer back adorned with a romantic design of flowers.
–Maria Eilersen
