We took in several accessories collections during the week, and were smitten with the offerings from Gemma Redux, Pamela Love, and Melissa Joy Manning for fall 2012.
[Pictured: Pamela Love, and two Melissa Joy Manning images]
Julia DiNardo
February 18, 2012
Fall 2012 Fashion Week: The Accessories
February 18, 2012
Fall 2012 Fashion Week: NOMIA, Vivienne Tam
[Images via MBfashionweek.com]
The designer for NOMIA, Yara Flinn, pulled her inspiration for her Fall/Winter 2012 collection from Dan Flavin, a minimalist artist famous for his installations of florescent and neon light. Yara’s inspiration can bee seen in the juxtaposition of neutrals in navy, olive, and black against the vibrant neon tones of cobalt and fuchsia; this pairing allowed for the colors to truly pop. The collection featured streamlined silhouettes embellished with structured seaming and simple yet unusual draping. Flinn’s primary use of neutral tones gave her the ability to incorporate thigh high slits and mesh details without compromising the collection. Flinn’s modern interpretation of color-blocking produced a collection that is fun, youthful and wearable.
[Images via Style.com]
Step inside Shangri-la, the mystical Himalayan utopia of James Hilton’s novel Lost Horizon with Vivienne Tam’s Fall/Winter 2012 collection. Appropriately called the “Shangri-la Remix”, Tam’s collection incorporates striking Himalayan textiles, sleek tailoring, and dynamic jacquard prints. The collection, which relied heavily on layering, played with vibrant jewel tones and rich fabrics. The fusion between ethnic and modern worked together creating beautiful pieces such as the emerald green leather pencil skirt which was paired with a calico diamond draped top in blue tones and finished with a stunning oval jacquard teal coat with a Mongolian fur collar in rust. The collection generously incorporated bold outerwear which pulled together each look and complimented the sleek silhouettes beneath. Tam’s collection is a dream for any woman with an infatuation for menswear inspired pieces with their own unique flare.
–Ashleigh Smith
February 18, 2012
Fall 2012 Fashion Week: Jill Stuart
[Images via ELLE.com]
The Jill Stuart Fall 2012 collection was feminine with a touch of vampire-esque sexiness. Contrasting ivory and black prints paired together playfully, only to be spiced up with patent leather platform clogs and a smoky eye. A flirty black dress with a full skirt got sexy with strategically placed cut-outs on top.
An LBD proved eccentric with cut-out flowers weaving their way across the body. One of our favorite looks, a plum leather shell with tailored burgundy trousers created a refined, ladylike look, but a black fur stole and vampy platforms added edgy sex appeal. The overall balance of sexy/vamp + feminine/flirty had us dying for more.
–Lily Oswald
February 18, 2012
Fall 2012 Fashion Week: Kate Spade
[Images via NY Post]
Known for bright and stylish design, Kate Spade New York truly stuck to the brand’s roots of “live colorfully” during its Fall 2012 ready-to-wear presentation. Inspired by a French gamine, designer Deborah Lloyd unveiled a vintage garden party with bold colors and fun accessories. Boyfriend graphic tees are paired with chic, flirtatious skirts and maraschino red accessories shown with large polka dot skirts. Bright colors play well with a tailored cardigan and beautiful gray trousers. The accessories did not disappoint, as Kate Spade is widely popular for lady-like leather gloves, oversize envelope clutches, and traditional satchels perfect for any and every woman.
– Ambika Makin
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