From the Runway | Fashion Pulse Daily - Part 175

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February 19, 2009

Vivienne Tam F/W 2009 — Live Blogging Stations

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viv2viv1vivi3What an absolutely great idea this was! It was the first time I ever attended such a blogger friendly show/presentation, and was quite impressed with the results. Despite the tight show schedule and rainy weather, the Vivienne Tam boutique in Soho was crowded; I had to squeeze my way to the front to get some pics of the models. All in all, it was a lovely presentation, complete with intricate detailing and brighter colors that will definitely inspire some interesting color matching in the future. This format really did the clothes justice, letting the writers/editors/bloggers etc examine the detailing and craftmanship of each piece up close. Brava Vivienne Tam!

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February 18, 2009

Fashion Week Day 5 Recap

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What if working in fashion was always as frenetic as fashion week? I would have to say “no thanks” in that case!

Here they are — the day 5 show reviews — it was a busy one!

00190mMarc by Marc Jacobs:

Not surpsigingly it was an 80s-inspired collection, complete with oversized hipster eyeglasses, Buster Brown hats, colorful scarves, and great bags.

ChoCheng:

Colorful riding coats and pastel satin gowns strongly pervaded Cho Cheng’s debut at fashion week.

MaxAzria:

Darker than the BCBG collection, the signature line featured sculptural jackets, deconstructed tunics, leather and metallics that stated it’s time to think about the future of fashion.

00260mDomenico Vacca:

Very Italian suits, sexy cuts, and visible applique lent its way to making a strong showing in the tents; fashion Italian style still rules!

Rodarte:

True to form, the Rodarte sisters expiremented with a mixture of inspirations, resulting in a distinctive, hand-crafted, yet couture aesthetic.

G Star:

Leathers, buckles, and creamy shades of grey invaded the G Star runway at Hammerstein ballroom; we only wish those drop-crotch pants weren’t so drop crotch — I have a feeling they would make me look even shorter than I already am!


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Prints to covet, in silhouettes to love seemed to be Amy Smilovic’s moto for the fall 2009 collection. 00190m-1

Narciso Rodriquez:

A bit sombre, however signature Narciso sleekness prevailed; no wonder the First Lady prefers his collection! Loved the peachy pink dresses; definitely the highlight of the collection (let’s try not to think about the weird head gear, shall we?)

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February 18, 2009

Fashion Week Day 4 Recap

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So many shows…so little time to sleep!

Jill Stuart

Jill Stuart

Jill Stuart:
Overly girly with an edge, the stand-out of the collection were the filmy, voluminous gorilla sleeves. I love that somehow Jill Stuart has the magic power to make an abundance of ruffles look rocker and edgy.

Tony Cohen:
The former Pittsburgh Pirate showed largely in a dark color scheme with his signature of piecey draping and folding strongly at work.

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Terexov:
Fell absolutely in love with the silk chiffon gowns adorned with gold sequins; it gave the appearance of teeny tiny mirrors all over the dress!

generraGenerra:

This brand has really got it going on; they know exactly what the girls want, and will wear–casual layering, chunky knits, and tunic-length tops.

jillWilliam Rast:
William Rast took us on a back-packing road trip through the heart of casual American fashion with destroyed jeans, leather biker jackets, hardware, and patchwork denim that will surely be a commercial success.

 

 

 

 

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February 16, 2009

Fashion Week Day 3 Recap

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00010m3Five more days of fashion week fabulousness to go! Below is a wrap up of Day 3 (Sunday) shows and presentations:

Herve Leger by Max Azria:

00280mBondage is taken to the next level with futuristic puffs, sharp shoulder edges, leather paillettes and metallic detailing — loved it!

Lela Rose:

Sticking to her uptown girl theme, Lela Rose showed a collection of put-together looks that remained interesting  yet classic at the same tim.

Thuy:

Loved the skirts with “hip accents”, exposed zippers, watercolor prints, and bright yellow dresses.

Karen Sabag:

Her best collection to date, Sabag meticulously worked applique into evening gowns that managed to come across as refined and incredibly beautiful.

karenAkiko Ogawa:

According to Akiko, gradients are still in, especially in darker color palettes like deep, stormy blue and navy.

Susan Cianciolo:

We went backstage to observe the hair and makeup of eco-friendly designer Susan Cianciolo, held at the Philip Pelusi Tela Salon.

e.y. Wada:

I love the idea of a prim & proper lady with a sense of humor; e.y. Wada’s girls know how to confiedently pull that off with quirky detailing like oversized star cut-out appliques.

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