February 16, 2015
by fashion pulse contributor
by Michael Regester
[Images courtesy of Moncler Grenoble]
Love was certainly in the air at Saturday night at the Moncler Grenoble fall/winter 2015 event; the brand stayed true to its image as the presentation showcased looks inspired by the 60’s and 70’s, prominently featuring a bride and groom at the forefront. While also staying practical, Moncler showed us how to to stay chic and fashionable during one of New York City’s historically coldest winters, since 1994. Moncler also made sure its guests didn’t forget that it was Valentine’s Day, displaying the looks on the models via hydrologic lifts, creating the shape of a massive Valentine’s Day chocolate box. A partially-romantic embrace occurred during Princes’ song “Kiss,” in which all models turned to each other and illustrated their affection. The entire presentation was an experience in itself, proving that Moncler is still a force to be reckoned with in the fashion industry, particularly when it comes to showmanship and cold weather.
September 18, 2014
by fashion pulse contributor
By Jenny Kozena and Julia DiNardo
It’s no secret that FPD is all about accessories, so of course we would pay special attention to shoes, bags, jewelry, and any other accessory-like accoutrement that finds its way down the runway for spring 2015! See the slideshow above for some the greatest objects that we’ve seen thus far, where trend call-outs include structured bags, thickly strapped flatform sandals, the heavy use of tassels, oversized jewels, and vibrant prints. Check out some of favorite accessory-spotting moments from shows Cynthia Rowley, Gucci, Tom Ford, Fendi, Topshop Unique, and more!
September 17, 2014
by fashion pulse contributor
By Molly Donnellon
Throwing practicality to the wind, sleeveless outerwear is making a comeback for Spring ’15, as shown in various collections presented at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. However, this isn’t your average tough-chick-with-frayed-edges look. Designers have focused on tailored outerwear pieces that just happen to be sans sleeves (and perfect for layering).
Zimmermann does its take on the classic tan trench, giving it an extra laid back quality when paired with an airy floor length dress underneath. At the Academy of Art‘s presentation of graduate collections, designer Wei Bei completely a head-to-toe summer white look with a sleeveless tuxedo style jacket that falls to the knee. Panels hanging over the shoulders and pockets at the waist provide some unexpected details that really add some originality to the trend.
The most classic representation of arm-less outerwear is presented in Zang Toi‘s American Dream themed 25th anniversary collection. The show’s opening look featured a shiny moto style jacket over black and white layered tees. Its below-the-waist length takes the piece away from vest territory and more toward what one may constitute as being simply a sleeveless jacket.
It very well may be that this trend will be extremely successful come spring. Arm-less jackets work well for layering pieces on top of one another, which would be especially useful in the early months of March and April when the bitter New York winter might just be starting to let up. As far as practicality is concerned, I doubt that Zimmermann‘s sleeveless trench will keep you dry in the rain, but you may just have to invest in an umbrella instead. This emerging trend will promote versatility in its wearer and would be effective in calm neutrals as well as found in wild prints, which we will likely see produced by fast fashion retailers sooner than we expect.
September 17, 2014
by fashion pulse contributor
You’ve heard from me regarding the top looks and trends from a slew of New York Fashion Week shows, so now it’s time to find out what Fashion Pulse Daily’s writing team found that epitomized a designer’s collection and the season as a whole. Read on below for four writers’ take on the most memorable looks of the season:
[Image via Style.com]
: Mod shapes presented in pastel hues and prints inspired by nature were the name of the game at Veronica Beard, where fiercely feminine designs — grounded by key power pieces — created a balanced collection of quintessential springtime styles.
-Mary Hornak
[Image via MBFashionWeek.com]
: This look epitomizes August Getty’s S/S collection motif of super clean and refreshing. The dress is feminine, structural and geometric, with a gorgeous lace overlay, one of several similar pieces seen throughout the collection.
-Maddie Freeman
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