September 18, 2011
by Julia DiNardo
Kati Stern showed off her love of punk rock, while flexing some serious glamour during the Venexiana S/S 2012 runway show. The beautifully detailed collection of 71 pieces shocked and awed the audience. Models donned everything from draped Swarovski embedded cocktail dresses to flowing Grecian inspired silk gowns. The feminine silhouettes of the collection complemented well with bold hues of gold, melon, blood red, and metallic greens. Stern’s fashion forward designs are perfect for the daring woman for any party worth attending. The Neo-Gatsby hair enhanced the elegance on the runway, as Philip Pelusi for Tela Beauty Organics, created updos for the show.
Pelusi began to hone his vision with Kati Stern, learning about her design process. Pelusi gets enthused through talking, sketching, magazines, and practice. “Spend a day in a magazine store,” Pelusi advises for inspiration, as he described how an elegant braid twisted in the back of the models’ head came to fruition. He starts with a dry shampoo, as models are usually coming from another runway show, and adds his new Potion product from the P2 line, which eliminates frizz. His biggest challenge? Getting all the models to match with different textures and lengths of hair. For this, he praises his team and the help of his organic beauty line.
– Ambika Makin
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September 18, 2011
by Julia DiNardo
Colors, prints, proportions, styling — here’s a sampling of our favorites, who know to work the runway, build the energy, and put on a show
[All Images via ELLE.com]
Custo Barcelona
Rodarte
Jen Kao
The Blonds
Marchesa
September 18, 2011
by Julia DiNardo
[Image via ELLE.com]
Could the new bag shape for spring be a cubed wrislet? (at Marc by Marc Jacobs)
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Work yourself into a hi-top frenzy courtesy of Marc by Marc Jacobs.
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Smaller is better for spring at Rebecca Minkoff; buttery caramel replaces the classic black bag.
[Image via MilkMade.com]
Cut-aways and space age chic booties at Alejandro Ingelmo.
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Triangle jewelry, paired with meticulous chevron manicures at Pamela Love.
[Images via ELLE.com]
Head gear is in, both protective and decorative, at Alexander Wang
September 17, 2011
by Julia DiNardo
[Images Via WWD.com]
Inspired by a feminine and glamorous Sophia Loren, the designer for Callula Lillibelle, William Calvert, took the Spring 2012 collection into a modern day era. Delicate pieces are mixed with strong, distinct prints and fabulous statement pieces. Black and gold jacquard shorts are topped with a daring tulle blouse, while another model wore yellow metallic jacquard shorts with a leopard print jacket in black and white. Bright colors rules the presentation in fuchsia, aqua, neon pink, ivory, and a red polka dot chemise dress. Callula Lillibelle’s accessories were bold in color and shapes, as yellow pumps and large belts met tapered trousers and long silhouette dresses. This collection has inspired me to bring some color into my typical (and very New York City) black and gray closet!
– Ambika Makin
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