September 12, 2011
by fashion pulse contributor
Pulling from her background in both luxury and contemporary design, Joy Cioci’s goal is to always create modern apparel with luxurious detailing. The effortless wear of the clothing does not speak to the intimate thought process behind the vision. The SS12 collection felt fun and youthful in its colorful majesty (blue, red-orange, chartreuse, and white). Day dresses in cotton and silk were paired with wide, brimmed floppy hats. Lace popped up in blouses, yet leather arrived on shorts and pleated pants. For me, however, the showstopper was the cotton black crochet lace blouse paired with the silk chiffon black and white motion stripe print maxi skirt. Cioci’s goal is to design with love, and it’s hard not to be smitten with her aesthetic.
–Alana Quagliariello
September 11, 2011
by fashion pulse contributor
St. John for Spring 2012, held at the St. John boutique on Fifth Avenue, proved that all-American glamour could very well be effortlessly chic. Creative Director George Sharp drew on Carly Simon for inspiration in her embodiment of free-spirited glamour. With ribbed knit separates in grey and white, cream blazers, pleated pants, deep v-neck halters, and floor length liquid gowns, the collection will be desired by any modern woman aspiring to dress with sophisticated ease. The muted palette ushers in a hushed sex appeal, but sportswear at the brand still maintains it’s cool, crisp, sharpness.
–Alana Quagliariello
September 8, 2011
by fashion pulse contributor
With the goal of enchanting spectators into a world of fantasy and mystery, Yuna Yang’s Spring/Summer 2012 collection was as artistic as it was purely magical. Drawing on Frederico Fellini’s La Dolce Vita, Yang crafted her own art, feminine silk and satin garments in shocking colors detailed with signature beading. Suits, dresses, blouses and cropped pants- no style could escape delicate lace, an oversized bow or sparkling crystals. Perhaps the most stand-out piece in the collection was the very last, an all white silk organza gown, the “Zhanna Flower” gown. After seeing an array of blues, lavenders, pinks, and greens, this white dress cleared the canvas allowing spectators to “become one with art,” as Yang had passionately hoped for.
–Alana Quagliariello
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September 8, 2011
by fashion pulse contributor
[Poloarid by JoKa , en titled “Do You See Me, Like I See You?]
What do you get when 50 of today’s top artists are given creative freedom and innovative technology to aid their gift? Polaroid poised this question when they provided 50 Gl10 Instant Mobile Printers, a device said to be like a “portable photo booth in the palm of your hand,” to 50 artists (ranging from James Franco to Cynthia Rowley and Tory Burch) to create 50 unique works of art. The iconic brand is hosting the Made in Polaroid Art Exhibit, open to the public at Milk Studios from September 7th-13th and a charity auction on September 14th at Philips de Pury on Park Ave. All proceeds from the auction will benefit Free Arts NYC, a non-profit organization that “provides arts and mentoring programs to under-served children.” Celebrities, fashion designers, photographers and musicians alike are united in their “go anywhere, print anywhere, and share” philosophy. For further information and a sneak peek at some of the art, visit www.polaroid.com and www.philipsdepury.com.
