April 1, 2010
We’re really into Doo.ri’s latest collection, Under.Ligne, and have some images from the Fall 2010 Collection to share with you! At a more affordable price point, Doo.Ri’s Under.Ligne pieces pack a powerful punch that will definitely get worn over and over again – which is your favorite?
March 24, 2010
[All images via NYMag.com]
Nicolle Miller’s fall/winter 2010 lady channels the power of black – its power dressing reborn, with strong, feminine silhouettes executed with amazing draping, contrasting texture combinations, cut-outs, lotsa layers, a dash of fur, metallics, and embroidery. It’s still the same Nicole Miller woman that’s coveting her clothes, however she now needs that dress to extend its life beyond one season, and keep it perennially in her closet for both the fall and the spring, with practically each piece being dubbed as a ‘staple’. Kudos to Nicole Miller, for being realistic about what women these days want!
March 16, 2010
After four fashion weeks and lots of scrutiny, we’ve polled together our favorite six trends for fall/winter 2010. Some more adventurous than others, there’s definitely room for experimentation and the insertion of your own style with each of these trends.
Julia’s Picks:
Unique Hosiery
Vivenne Westwood Byblos
[Images via NYMag.com]
I was really taken by the continuation of hosiery as a big trend for fall 2010; it’s so practical and wearable and I’m glad that many designers created their own lines for the season. Lurex/metallic infused styles were my favorites, but I also had my eye on the bright bold colors, prints, and interesting texture found on the runways of Byblos, Chanel, Prada, Vivienne Westwood, and Anna Sui.
The New LBD
Marios Schwab Cushnie et Ochs
[Images via NyMag.com]
This season I was very much in love with all of the black on the runaway, however the concept of the LBD was turned on it’s head – cylindrically draped fabric, assymetrical gathering, ruffles, mesh, lace, metallic, crossing straps, ultra luxe fabrics, and even corset, Victorian, and punk-inspired details were interwoven with little black dresses to make them absolutely stunning this season. Your buck will be sure to go a long way with these selections; my favorites being from Altuzarra, Peter Som, Marios Schwab, Max Azria, Proenza Schouler, and Cushnie et Ochs.
Justina’s Picks:
Superflous Drapery
Stephen Burrows Tibi
[All images via Style.com]
Whatever the fabric, whatever the clothing, whatever the print, this season, designers all found their ways to work drapery into their collections. Those folded fabrics can ruffle up an elegant silk dress to give it a funky edge, or infuse boyish trousers with a girly, romantic edge. You may not be able to escape drapery this fall, but even so, the choices are plenty.
High-Collar Dresses
Calvin Klein Narciso Rodriguez
[All images via Style.com]
Almost as a nod of acknowledgement to the blizzard that opened New York Fashion Week this year, designers showed their solutions to looking cool while staying warm on the runway. These godsent dresses that took over the runway this fall are reminiscent of the traditional Chinese dress qipao: turtleneck, body-hugging and knee-length. Who says fashion isn’t practical?’
Maria’s Picks:
Lots of Leg
The Blonds Jill Stuart
[Images via NYMag.com]
This season, designers were drawn to exposure – functionless zippers adorned clothing, while bare mid-drifts, cut outs and low necklines paraded the runway. Our fave? The focus on legs in winter fashion. Jill Stuart’s models pranced on the marble NY library floors in thigh-grazing minis, while The Blonds lured the audience with bare legs rocking wasp-shape enhancing corsets. At VPL, looks skipped bottom-half garments all-together, letting models show off their toned limbs in avant-garde underwear and Frank Tell doused legs in powder-toned tights. We’re all yearning for summer, itching to frolic fields of flowers in cute summer dresses. With emphasis on legs lasting through to fall, the seemingly fleeting summer fling can last us through the holidays.
Monochromatic Looks
Risto Frank Tell
[Image viaBlog.RistoBimbiloski.com &NYmag.com]
Who says single-toned looks have to boring? The likes of Risto and Frank Tell prove gray is not intrinsically dull, playing with textures instead of mis-matched colors that, at times, can be overwrought. The dynamic juxtaposition of white leather and angular cuts makes for an interesting look, gray-on-gray prints complement the same shade of knit and cashmere. Embrace the monochromatic look this season, learn from the runway & we promise you won’t blend in with the snow.
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March 14, 2010
[All images via Style.com]
Down the red carpet came Moschino Cheap & Chic‘s jet-setters,carrying bulky shopping and grouped into themes; first came the rockers, sporting military pants, gold chains, leather gloves, and, of course, mini guitar cases. Animal instincts were definitely on the brain; models wrapped in gigantic furs and leopard print dresses were also found in the collection. A little too much for your taste? The more refined items came with tweed jackets and print dresses again – very chic indeed. In another look made for the style daring, Rossella Jardini dressed her party girl in a pink dress with a humongous rose decorating the top. As the show’s finalem shout, the last model walked out in a sparkly shirt dress that said “Fashion Must Go On!”; a reference to the recession, perhaps? Whatever it might signify (or maybe nothing at all?), it is evident from this collection that in good times or bad, the Moschino Cheap & Chic girl keeps her chin up.
– Justina Lee
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