February 14, 2012
by Julia DiNardo
[All Images via MBFashionWeek.com]
Talk about the versatility and stamina of a classic American designer! Donna Karan, whose spring 2012 collection touted a heavy tribal theme, reverted to the ever classic shapes and silhouettes of a high aptitude for strong tailoring and the appreciation for the details in her “WoMAN” collection for fall 2012. “It’s the season of the suit” Karan declared in the program’s notes, and right out the gate, we saw exactly what she meant by the sharp suits and dresses that were at once well cut and sculptural, alluding to the multi-faceted definition of a woman, a question that she asks, “How do you define a woman?” in the beginning of the run of show.
Starting with her Casual Luxe collection and flowing into the formality of the signature line, Karan topped off the looks, literally, with smallish versions of trilby hats, keeping faces exposed and bare to emphasize the complexity of the clothes, a literal interpretation of the “a woman who embraces her many sides.” The show’s finale, walking to the sound of “I’m Every Woman” by Whitney Houston was both a triumphant and bittersweet wrap to the collection and homage to the singer.
–Julia DiNardo
February 14, 2012
by Julia DiNardo
[Images via ELLE.com]
Bold is an understatement for Marc Jacobs’ Fall 2012 RTW collection. Jacobs played with colors, prints, textures, fabrics and variations of volume. Tweed coats were paired with crocheted sweaters and fur vests with embellished skirts, all with oversized, multicolored mink hats. Additionally, pilgrim inspired shoes in the form of flats and platforms and bright socks were paired with such ensembles, including a red jacquard skirt. Exaggerated volumes, cropped pants, chunky sweaters, shawls, and long silhouette coats complemented the entire collection. Jacobs focused on layering luxuries pieces together to create over the top looks full of excitement!
– Ambika Makin
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February 14, 2012
by Julia DiNardo
Have a super sweet Valentine’s Day!
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February 14, 2012
by Julia DiNardo
We’d love for you to win the latest style manual, just launched this February 7, 2012, and retailing for $24.95, the Marie Claire: Outfit 911!
Penned by the magazine’s contributing editor Joyce Corrigan, it provides a bevy of magazine-editor and fashion designer’s tips (featuring Donna Karan and Michale Kors) for dressing stylishly (and appropriately) in a myriad of situations that range from a job interview to a quick long weekend jaunt out of town. Items that can be found at both high and low price points are featured, making the book a must for some up-to-date fashion inspiration when dressing for a specific occasion. We love the rich editorial images in the book that make every piece and wardrobe suggestion feel covetable and fresh.
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