September 8, 2013
by fashion pulse contributor
[One of the winning designs by Morgan Selin of the Rhode Island School of Design; image via mbfashionweek.com]
Fashion Week let the students take the stage with the sixth annual
Supima Design Competition, held at Lincoln Center on September 5th. Founded in 1954,
Supima has since established itself as America’s luxury cotton producing lustrous, strong and soft cotton threads picked from pima cotton fields in the U.S. For this year’s competition, Supima partnered with four of America’s top design schools, with each school nominating two graduating seniors as finalists to be judged by a panel of industry professionals such as
Janie Bryant, Douglas Hannant, Fern Mallis, Buxton Midyette, Rachel Zoe, Jessica Stam, and Alexandra Wilkis Wilson.
The design challenge required students to rethink traditional uses for fabrics such as denims, knits, corduroy, twill, and shirting and translate them into collections for women’s eveningwear. Each student’s designs were judged on their originality, execution, as well as the student’s ability to showcase Supima’s luxury cotton. At the end of the show, host Rachel Zoe announced Morgan Selin from the Rhode Island School of Design as the winner of the competition with a $10,000 cash prize. With a collection that aimed to create sheen and reflective garments that resembled jewelry, Morgan’s designs certainly helped her catch the eyes of the judges and the fashion world at large.
September 7, 2013
by fashion pulse contributor
[All Images via WWD]
The Show: VPL by Victoria Bartlett:
The Theme: “Fashion Active”
The Color Palette: Yellow, Heather Grey, Black, Cream, Aqua, Teal, Turquoise
The Signature, Standout Look: Every ensemble was comprised of breathable, stretch fabric done in a way that proved that freshness and originality can happen not only for the fashion industry, but to the health and wellness industry as well. Regardless of trends, a constant necessity for clothing that allows for rigorous activity remains, hence, VPL’s SS ’14 collection differs from traditional active wear in that it allows its range of customers to express high end style and individuality whether bouncing between runway shows or taking classes at Soul Cycle.
The Show: Chadwick Bell
The Theme: Sporty Office Chic
The Color Palette: Ivory, Navy, Black, and Grey
The Signature, Standout Look: Bell’s SS ’14 collection brought an edgy and tasteful flare to classic sportswear. Oversized blazers, trousers, blouses and skirts created a focal point for sportswear-inspired pieces while allowing for a bit of subversiveness, versatility, and grace. With the inclusion of lipsticks in bright red hues, each Bell model appeared to be ready for a plethora of occasions
-Celina Vicioso
September 7, 2013
by fashion pulse contributor
The Show: Lyn Devon Spring/Summer 2014
The Theme: Sahara Chic, Inspired by a Trip to Morocco
The Color Palette: Neutral, Light Tones; Shades of Green, Nude, and Brown
The Collection’s Signature, Standout Look: The most stunning look from the collection is comprised of a long teal silk scarf and dress adorned with a one-of-a-kind calligraphic pattern created for Devon’s collection. The pattern uses imagery that appears to be closely related to that of Moroccan culture. When thinking of Moroccan calligraphy one may consider only beige desert tones. Both the scarf and the dress juxtapose the literal desert scene through the use of teal fabric, easily representative of water. A contrast, yes; however, the teal fabric as an allusion to water is consistent with the airy, light and flowing nature of the entire collection.
-Celina Vicioso
September 7, 2013
by fashion pulse contributor
[Click on the slideshow above to view the collection]
Drawing on Sofia Coppola’s film Marie Antoinette, Lulu Frost designer Lisa Salzer has created a line of richly decorative jewels that would make any woman surely feel like a queen. Surrounded by peacocks, macaroons and models in pastel tutus, one felt as if she had stepped back in time to a party at the palace of Versailles, if Versailles had a DJ in gladiator heels, that is.
“Neon Baroque” blended classic baroque elements of elaborate ornamentation with more modern neon and geometric shapes presenting a certifiable mix of old and new. Each piece was so expressive and finely detailed that a singular piece is enough to turn up the volume on any outfit. When asked what kind of woman she could see wearing her pieces Salzer described one who has a sense of her own independent style, a woman who knows who she is and is not afraid to express it. If creating a collection of fearless jewels for fearless women was Salzer’s mission, then it was a success. So go forth and conquer with any one of these bold pieces, but instead of using a crown and scepter to show your power, opt for a Lulu Frost statement necklace instead.
