February 14, 2010
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February 14, 2010
NYFW F/W 2010: Loris Diran, Elise Øverland
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Loris Diran
Polished silhouettes in warm bronze and maroon pranced down the runway at Loris Diran, interspersed with enticing black, elegant gray and white creations. Exposed backs seduced guests in silk and velvet, while silver-doused gray ruffles complimented fitted frocks and tailored suits. The show climaxed with Diran’s translucent lace dress that gleamed beneath the lights, letting a taut gold one piece peek through.
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Elise Øverland
The warm color palette resonated at Elise Øverland’s show, cordially applauded by the likes of Heidi Klum, Kelly Osbourne and Peaches Geldof who sat front row. Again, high collar exaggerations and exposed skin was a recurrent motif in her designs, exposing backs, shoulders and bare mid-drifts. Taking fur to the next level, loud leather coats were adorned with hair length fringe while tan fabric bands placed emphasis on the neck. Øverland proves the style myth wrong, showing once and for all that black can be worn with brown, pairing high-waisted tan leather skirts and harem pants with oversized black silk. It’s no surprise her show attracted members of the fashion elite.
-Maria Eilersen
February 14, 2010
Mercedes Benz Fashion Week F/W 2010: Mik Cire by Erik Kim, Michael Angel, Andy & Debb
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Mik Cire by Erik Kim
Finally – menswear done right — edgy but not overboard! There certainly was leather jackets galore, however the fit was tailored, giving it a hybrid of fine tailoring that met with bondage/punk details. Although the collection was young and fresh in a dominant palette of black, I really see it transending age to become a go-to for guys who want a stylish update to their wardrobe, without veering too far into the trendy ‘danger zone’.
Michael Angel
Described as the new eccentric — finished but rough around the edges, Michael Angel made a strong showing this season with silk, lace, and overall stunning laser-cut dresses. The stunners were the blue mohair garments, which extremely resembled fur, the dusty, washed prints, and the overall sense that these looks could be converted to practical pieces, bound to get a lot of mileage.
Andy & Debb
A sumptuous collection of satin-cropped pants, hybrid parka vest sweaters, and massive buckle details on practically everything declared success for Andy & Debb this season. The statement detailing on the garments fell in the place of accessories, bumping up the collection from classic pieces to fashion with an attitude. Curved edges, puckering, blouisng, ruffles, and plackard details on the garments rounded out the aesthetic of beyond basic for this design duo.
-Julia DiNardo
February 14, 2010
NYFW F/W 2010: Yigal Azrouel, Risto, Frank Tell
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Although the start time was delayed by the highly anticipated Project Runway show, Yigal Azrouel was a designer worth waiting for. Organic lines met structure on the catwalk, accented by exposed zippers, bold shoulders, sheer fabric and rhinestones. Composed of a wide yet cohesive pallete, the collection was a visual treat. Earth tones balanced graphic-printed wool, while valiant colors and dynamic black accentuated the amazing angular cuts. Sexy and modern LBD’s were contrasted by sweater-looks with echoing volumes of fabric draped around the neck. Check out the entire collection here.
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Inspired by Nicola Sassoon’s pixelated landscapes, Risto brought distinctive patterns to life on the runway. Rainbow-stained designs inaugurated the collection, succeeded by aquamarine-streaked black garments. Rust and turquoise brush-stroked fabrics followed suit, lightening into woolen shades of gray before returning back to the stark contrast between black and confident ruby. Fitted leggings, embellished wool capes and sheer blouses dominated the collection. See more here.
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Frank Tell redefines coherence at Milk Studios, his choice of venue this season. Threading his pieces together with sharp angles, dramatically textured collars and woolen tassels, Tell’s models all don a single black elephant-tusk pierced through the left ear, encapsulating the essence of a very characteristic style. Each garment echoes the last, impressively limited to the tones of white, black, beige, gray and powder blue. Dynamic pointed platform wedges complete each look, making every girl (or boy) present green with envy.
– Maria Eilersen
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