February 12, 2013
by fashion pulse contributor
[Images by Katherine Callaghan]
The Show: Alice + Olivia Fall 2013
The Theme: “Fantasy Street Style”
The Color Palette: Moss, burnt red and orange, bronze, siren red, black
The Standout Piece/Collection Motif: Heavy embellishment was found on the accessories and garments, highlighted by nostalgic backdrops from various time periods with each display telling its own story. We have the the jazz age with the layered ball gowns, or the 70s paisley prints. But if I had to choose one standout piece (which in many ways I don’t know if I can) I would probably go with an accessory — the eye-catching zebra clutch.
-Katherine Callaghan
February 12, 2013
by fashion pulse contributor
The Show: Kaelen
The Theme: Edgy yet sophisticated but with an effortless appeal
The Inspiration: Virgin Suicides
The Signature, Standout Look: After speaking to Kaelen yesterday at the debut of her Fall 2013 collection, she explained that she took the collection in a different direction than she has in the past. With the models posing on stadium bleachers and wearing heeled construction boots with ankle socks, the cool sophistication of Kaelen was palpable. As opposed to her Spring 2013 collection, where silks were central, this season novelty fabrics such as painted floral patterns and etched on snakeskin pattern were the new core of this collection.
-Katherine Callaghan
February 12, 2013
by fashion pulse contributor
The Show: Kate Spade Fall 2013
The Hair Inspiration: Big hair has never looked so good thanks to Tommy Buckett, the lead hair stylist for Garnier, came into the mix. Buckett explained that the inspiration for the high sky, over-the-top volume flaunted on all the models was inspired by the charismatic energy of 1970s New York. He looked to the liveliness of Andy Warhol and thought about the “anything goes” attitude that makes New York, well New York. While talking to Buckett, he also noted that he wanted to “shy away from beach hair and look towards a polished and sleek look.”
Since volume is the essence of this look, Buckett and the Garnier team heat to blow out and set hair by pinning it in sections while using products such as the Fructis Style Volume Extend Pure Volume Dry Shampoo, the XXL Volume Thickening Mousse, Hi-Rise Lift Root Booster, Sleek & Shine Blow Dry Perfector, and Volumizing Anti-Humidty Spray to get the desired effect.
The Makeup Inspiration: Neil Scibelli for Jouer Cosmetics wanted a “fun, a girl in the town in New York” look that embodied the fierce yet sexy New York energy. Using all Jouer cosmetics, Scibelli created a classic New York look with bold three-dimensional lips, strong lashes and retro cat-eye makeup to have an energetic and timeless appeal.
The Nail Inspiration: Wanting to capture 1970s disco, New York inspired nails, Deborah Lippmann created a unique pink color called “Zing Pink,” a combo of three hues with a pyramid stud placed on each nail (Kate Spade’s signature clasp closure), as well as an all black nail using her shade Fade to Black from the Debra Lippman Collection.
-Katherine Callaghan
February 11, 2013
by Julia DiNardo
[Images Courtesy of Mary Hornak]
Show: Venexiana Fall 2013
Theme: Rock Luxury
Color Palette: Rich jewel tones, silver, and gold
The Collection’s Standout Looks:
Look 21 Arose evening gown, complete with crystal embellishment and an open back was just one of Venexiana’s show-stopping looks. The elegance of the gown’s train was set in an appealing contrast to the model’s asymmetrical French twist hair style and studded shoes.
Look 74 One of the show’s final looks, this scalloped sequin cocktail dress was paired with an elegant Russian sable coat that echoed the collection’s combination of luxury and rock-n-roll edge. Completed with studded velvet booties, this shorter confection was a sentiment to the versatility of Venexiana’s lavish and architecturally tailored collection.
-Mary Hornak
