September 13, 2011
by fashion pulse contributor
[Image via Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week]
Yeohlee believes design to be a universal concept, one that comes from servicing a function. Perhaps this is why she chose a garden, a universal symbol, as the source of her inspiration. The show’s setting, Jones Wood, a charming deep-set garden, also served as the pure inspiration for this season’s collection.
Drawing on the intricate “balance between geometry and nature,” Yeohlee used fabric and construction as the foundation for her collection. White wash metallic cotton appeared wholesome and innocent . Gorgeous filigree gold cotton canvas material was cut into a circle yoke dress, a cylinder collar coat and crescent shorts/skirts. Very thin raincoats emulated the delicate exterior of the presentation. Event prints like “flame of the forest” and “checkerboard” felt refined. In essence, gardening is an act of harmony between nature and man. Likewise, Yeohlee’s play between fluidity and construction mimics this concept to create harmony in design.
-Alana Quagliariello
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September 13, 2011
by fashion pulse contributor
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VLOV by QingQing Wu
“V.L.O.V.” One by one each letter was spoken aloud to begin the VLOV SS12 runway show. QingQing Wu, a leading designer in China, markets fashion forward apparel for middle-class Chinese men aged 18 to 45. The color palette for spring was divided into two main themes. First, grey nylon made a statement representing “introspective elegance.” Monochromatic looks reined, such as charcoal wool short sleeved jackets and shorts, along with black nylon jackets and cotton pants. For the rest of the show’s duration, blue and white dominated the runway. Sharp silhouettes incorporated “laser-cutting techniques and finish on high-tech wool, creased linens and embossed fabrications.” Said to look similar to Hugo Boss and Calvin Klein, VLOV’s fast growing China market remains its select focus.
Pamella Roland
In the 1940’s, artists Robert Motherwell and Helen Frankenthaler greatly contributed in laying the foundation for the movement of Abstract Expressionism. Inspired by the abstract notion, Pamella Roland played with special fabrics, such as perforated leather, silk and canvas faille, fils coupe and silk crepe. In choosing a solid color palette of neutral tones such as pale navy, moonrock, canvas, chalk pink, stone blue, and white, Roland allows the assortment of embellished evening and cocktail looks to speak to the polish of the collection. Full skirts and sweeping trains create movement while complementing the chic form fitting shapes of the dresses.
Lyn Devon
Lyn Devon’s passion for modernizing iconic American design remains spot on. She combined two aesthetics that are not always thought of in conjunction with one another to design a collection inspired by the“urban picnic.” What may seem to be rather ironic in theme proves to be impeccable in finish. Take for example, the basket weave pattern in citrus (as cute as it is clever!). Picnic prints, leather “blue jeans”, rompers and flirty swim inspired silhouettes meet sleek, edgy metallic. Pops of color like limeade, poppy and chambray blue would make any city girl attending a rooftop picnic and be the talk of the gathering.
–Alana Quagliariello
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September 13, 2011
by fashion pulse contributor
[Images Courtesy of Payless]
Before any model graced the runway at Lela Rose, the designer played “Imagine” in its entirety, a song reminiscent of peace; one world, one people. Only then did she begin her runway collection of beautiful, whimsical, overtly feminine pieces. Rose drew on a variety of inspirations from Vegas neon signs, the Coney Island amusement park, and graveyards to create signature checked spring jacquard and “carousel” cotton prints. Cinched waist dresses appeared in navy, white, gray, yellow, pink and more. Airy polka dotted skirts flounced by, cute cardigans made a sweet statement, and gold metallic floor length gowns reigned. A striking orange jacket, sure to stop traffic, left a lasting impression in classic structure. Pattern, embellishment, and even a few feathers made an elegant appearance on this runway. She also unveiled the latest Lela Rose for Payless ShoeSource collection. The footwear proved to be as vibrant as the clothing with graphic shapes and resin studding. When all is said and done, Lela Rose successfully crafted an approachable, girly collection for SS12.
–Alana Quagliariello
September 12, 2011
by fashion pulse contributor
New York can be quite raw, grungy, and a bit dangerous- and that was exactly the inspiration behind Altuzarra’s Spring/Summer 2012 show. An androgynous, messy feminine aesthetic brought to life a cleaner version of so-called grunge, a trend that has resurfaced in a new, slightly polished way. Bold, dark eyebrows and straight “destroyed” hair create the deconstructed look. Yet, the cleanest part of the look was the nude nails, meant to look like a “second skin.” Artist Candice Manacchio of CND explained how any classic woman with a modern edge could rock these nails day to night. The first coat is a nude Putty layered with a second Super Matte Top Coat to avoid any and all shine. The look is real and functional in a dynamic way.
–Alana Quagliariello
