February 26, 2010
Marchesa Fall/Winter 2010
Marchesa Marchesa! If you’re going to wear an evening gown to a red carpet event and want to appear on the ‘best-dressed’ list, it will be a guarantee if you’re wearing one of Marchesa’s fall/winter creations. The attention to detail, the frou, the colors – perfection. Everyone was raving about it, including Rachel Zoe (overheard!) and with good reason — both short and floor-lengths felt just right, and the styling, hair and makeup topped off the look so that it didn’t veer too sophisticated. Speaking of, we had the opportunity to find out more about how the ‘car with the roof down’ look was created by the Frederic Fekkai team to compliment the stunning dresses. With a ‘whimsical and courtesan’ aesthetic, Renato Campora, lead stylist for Frederic Fekkai created a artistic textured twist with volume, a look that proved to be a popular choice for fall 2010. Wondering how he did it? (Thanks to the Fekkai and Full Picture teams for supplying the info!)
On wet hair he added the Fekkai Coiff Extra Control Styling Gel combing through evenly. Once the hair was dry he added the Fekkai Au Natural Dry Shampoo to create a matte look. He then teased the hair and placed papillottes (soft twisted rollers) throughout. He allowed the hair to set and then brushed out the curls for texture. Next he pulled all the hair into a low twist at the crown of the head and secured with pins. He left the textured pieces in the front to freely frame the side of the face. He completed the look by securing the flowing hair from the twist with grosgrain ribbon at the base and finished with the Fekkai Sheer Hold Hairspray. Good luck trying this at home — I know you can do it!
-Julia DiNardo
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February 26, 2010
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week: J.Mendel F/W 2010
A presentation format is a terrific way to view J.Mendel’s latest looks of the season, as each opulent detail cannot be missed. Although fur is always a J.Mendel staple, this season we felt very much into the interesting blend of textures, namely the soft with the hard. Although a J.Mendel lady would never be referred to as a ‘tough chick’, she has evolved a bit via metallic tweeds, evening gowns of bolder color, and the spiky jewelry that set the tone from designer extraordinaire Christine McPartland.
-Julia DiNardo
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February 26, 2010
Exclusive Interview: Carlos Miele Backstage Pre-Show, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
[Carlos showing the first dress he created for the collection, a sneak peak at a fabulous printed dress]
[The dress shown above, on the runway. Image via MercedesBenzFashionWeek.com]
After a wonderful backstage interview with the ever-charming and talented Carlos Miele, I was anxious to see the clothes on the runway, assured they would receive accolades from the press. Backstage on the hangers the clothes looked, stunning, and as predicted, on the models they took my breath away. Cool fur capelets, fringed vests, and evening gowns mixed with a color palette of swirled coral/pink stole the show. In a season when most designers veered away from color, Miele embraced the rainbow found in his applique, charmeuse, lace, chiffon, and more. Of MAJOR note, however is that pret-a-porter gets an eco-consious, thanks to Mr. Miele. This season he used remnant pieces of fabric in his collection, as well as the birth of Bio Denim –– a biodegrable fabric produced from excess denim leftovers with a natural softner finish (made of Cupuacu’s butter, a Brazilian traditional fruit found in the Amazon) opposed to the usual chemicals and enzymes.
-Julia DiNardo
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