July 31, 2013
by Julia DiNardo
Signature striping, according pleats, amazing knits, and attention to detail — all Rykiel signatures, are certainly present in the brand’s pre-spring 2014 collection! I know that 2014 seems so far off at the moment, however you can be rest assured that these pieces feel fresh for now, and will continue to do so well beyond 2014! Gain color mix and match inspiration (and courage) via the pairings that Sonia Rykiel shows for the season, and make note of the hemlines — there’s a very mod flare going on with dresses and skirts, while pants remain cropped at the ankle. Which piece is your favorite? I can’t decide – I love them all!
March 7, 2013
by fashion pulse contributor
The Collection: Chanel Fall 2013
The Theme: It’s a Chanel world after all
The Color Palette: Black, gray, blue, and pink.
About the Collection: Chanel rules the world! At least that was the idea conveyed by the massive globe that was the centerpiece to Karl Lagerfeld’s most recent fashion spectacle. Glittering tweed jackets and short flared skirts were a favorite pairing, while coats that were cut short in the front and long in the back reworked these classic pieces with a sartorial mullet-inspired ensemble. The accessories captured a lot of attention as well, with metal hardware seen on the leather thigh high boots, and small ornamental globes were the evening bags of choice, while the standout pieces were the fur helmets, appearing in soft shades of blue, mint, red or pink. With each new collection, Chanel seems to decree a manifesto for how women should dress and we are more than willing to be loyal followers in this new world order.
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March 7, 2013
by fashion pulse contributor
The Collection: Balmain Fall 2013
The Theme: A Glam Party Inspired by the Tales of One Thousand and One Nights
The Color Palette: White, silver, gold, pink, green, and black
About the Collection: Designer Olivier Rousteing got in touch with his maximalist side for fall, crafting strong silhouettes in bold colors in order to produce a nostalgic moment that harkened back to the flashy ’80s. The collection was comprised of jackets with prominent shoulder embellishment in a diamond-shaped pattern and paired with draped silk miniskirts or metallic harem pants. With these eye-catching jewel toned pieces, the Balmain girl will be able to outshine everyone wherever she roams.
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March 6, 2013
by Julia DiNardo
[All Images via Style.com]
The Collection: Louis Vuitton Fall 2013
The Theme: Taking a Mid-Century Leisurely Lounge
The Color Palette: Muted jewel tones (mainly blue, teal), beige
About the Collection: According to the runways for fall, astrakhan is back (sigh), along with a level of unabashed exhibitionism, as on display at Louis Vuitton via the negligees, silken pajamas, and long, loung-able robes transported around on the lithe models making the transition from belonging to the most intimate of settings to become passable as outerwear. The bags, the brand’s bread and butter, remain steady in their shaping, however get a royal treatment of exotic skins and fur for a purposeful hard meets soft appeal.
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