February 18, 2011
by fashionpulse
[Images courtesy of H&M]
As all of this record snowfall melts, we can’t help but get excited for spring, and better yet, summer. Sandals, cool sundresses, lots of skin…and what better way to usher in warmer climes than with H&M’s Conscious Collection. The understated array of tops, tunics, dresses, and bottoms are all made from organic cotton, recycled polyester, or tencel, a biodegradable fabric made from wood pulp cellulose. The color scheme is also perfect for the hot days to come: crisp white and muted taupe, with lots of eyelet and scalloped details to add that feminine touch. On those days when it’s too hot to think, these pieces will take the guesswork out of looking good.
–Kaci Hamilton
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February 17, 2011
by fashionpulse
Malandrino
Y-3
Suno
[Images via Style.com]
February 13th, proved to be yet another successful day at Fashion Week. Three stand-out designers were Malandrino,Y-3, and Suno, who all brought varying forms of design to the table. Malandrino used her French advantage to the fullest, with furs and evening dresses in deep jewel tones. The dresses were not only exquisite, but figure flattering with strategic ruching, enhanced décolletage, and empire waists. Y-3, a performance based label by Yoji Yamato, took the design aesthetic to a whole other level. The clothes looked like they could be used to deter the elements rather than to conquer the elliptical. The styles were both militaristic and pioneered with protective shapes covering the body. On the contrast, Suno a 2-year-old label was a exploration of timelessness— with their inspiration found in the elderly. With wallpaper like prints and a sophisticated palette with pops of bright colors, the tunics and skirts were anything but dapper, and always, ultra-chic.
-Dana deBoer
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February 17, 2011
by fashionpulse
Josie Natori held her Winter/Fall 2011 Collection presentation to introduce her elegant and completely wearable new line shown in dramatic blacks, ivory-whites, deep reds, royal blues and yellows with touches of mauve browns as well as hints of fur, beading, and rectangular sequins. Soft, well-tailored cashmere and knit sweaters, ponchos and dresses stood tall next to unique silk-printed patterned loose-fitting dresses and tops, slightly pulled in at the hips and waist, giving an appealing effect as timeless and whimsical as the material of silk itself. Many of the ensembles were paired with distinctive delicately hammered-metal silver or gold bracelets and belts that appropriately accentuated the individuality of each piece. From posh, collar-bone-high to low-scooping cowl-neck layered tops and dresses, the simple yet elegant tailoring of Natori allowed for the detailed beading stitched onto the printed silks to stand out in a noticeable, but not over-the-top, manner.
– Rose Lou
February 17, 2011
by fashionpulse
[Images via Style.com]
The F/W 2011 Marc by Marc Jacobs collection was an intriguing and insightful blend of “1970’s gone 1940’s”. The collection was both trendy and glamorous, as the collection offered up a dash of old Hollywood glamour; there was an array of chevron-patterned luxe fabrications, a corduroy suits, and higher wasit lines to boot. Heels were given the pairing of ankle socks, and the ’70s once again surfaced for Jacobs with pieces such as prominent, flowing jumpsuits. Marc Jacobs outdid himself again, proving that Marc by Marc Jacobs is not only a diffusion line, but a steady, lifestyle offering.
-Dana deBoer
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