February 18, 2011
by fashionpulse
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Tracy Reese
If you want pointers on how to have everything in a collection without going overboard, look to Tracy Reese. Fur, prints, mini and maxi skirts, accordion pleats, high-waisted trousers, sequins…every kind of girl can browse this collection and find a keeper for her closet. Like the black mini cocktail dress that starts with a sheer shimmer and ends in a fur skirt, or the accordion-pleated halter dress that’s both light and serious. If you’re going to do it all, this is the way to go.
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Diesel Black Gold
A little bit of rock n’ roll, a little bit of military, and definitely not minimal, Diesel’s Black Gold Fall ’11 show displayed a pointed intent: to NOT do what everyone else was doing. Drawing on Diesel’s rich tradition of making casual clothing with an edge, designer Sophia Kokosalaki wanted to break from the season’s minimalism trend and stay true to her more-is-more clientele. This resulted in rich cable knits, asymmetrical silk skirts, lace-up denim, and fur-lapel coats for the guys — we’re happy Kokosalaki decided to do her own thing.
[Images via Kaci Hamilton]
Barbara Tfank
When a designer known for her decadent fabrics opts to incorporate more casual choices like denim and leather, our interest is definitely piqued. Barbara Tfank has never been the designer to see about a pair of jeans or leather skinny pants, but for her fall 2011 collection, she added her signature opulence to these common denominators, and they’re barely recognizable. She transformed leather into a swishing off-the-shoulder dress, and as for her take on denim, they became all dressed up as a capelet and flared pants.
-Kaci Hamilton
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February 18, 2011
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This season’s L.A.M.B. Fall 2011 collection was just about as beautiful as the fashion designer/rock star Gwen Stefani herself. Her mere presence effuses inspiration and joy, which directly translated through her latest line. With a new mix on theme display, Stefani incorporated six differently themed groups (Soldier Girls, Ragga Muffin Girls, London Girls, Buffalo Girls, Mod Girls, & Glamour Girls) and completed the runway show with an unpretentious moving spotlight following the models up and down the catwalk as they strutted to the beat of a techno-rock mash-up with a grand-scale video screen blaring a themed-related montage. With the close of the final night of NYFW, Stefani’s fall collection of classic looks with a modern L.A.M.B. menswear-and-‘70s-inspired flair brought a new sense of style to the fall 2011 season and a great close to the week.
– Rose Lou
February 18, 2011
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Kate and Laura Mulleavy’s inspiration for this season’s Rodarte collection was undoubtedly the American Plains. The color palette was neutral and earthy-with the exception of the bright red show closer. The collection was steeped with silk gowns, long skirts, and leather pieces. It was also exquisitely hand-crafted. The appliqué on the pinafore tops and skirts was appliquéd were not made by a machine, reinforcing the high price point of these items.
-Dana deBoer
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February 18, 2011
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Rachel Roy, a designer most known for her evening wear, is evolving into new territory as her business expands and effortless dressing becomes more of a must. Her F/W 2011 collection certainly was less about evening wear and more about everyday versatility. The collection had an emphasis on layering that made it easy to create looks that could go from day to night. Hefty knits, stripped tops, and even floral harem pants gave the collection a stylish yet accessible feel.
-Dana deBoer
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