September 8, 2012
by Julia DiNardo
Show: Creatures of the Wind SS 2013
The Theme: Inspired by a Japanese Godzilla movie from the 80’s in which the soul of the female character is stolen and sealed in a flower.
The Execution: Backstage, Odile Gilbert for Kérastase faked a haircut by preparing the models’ hair with Kérastase’s Nectar Thermique and pin straightening each lock before adding texture with Double Force Hair Spray and criss-crossing the sections of hair over the head. Gilbert sealed the look backstage with a hair net and a few spritzes of Double Force Hairspray, using a pea-sized amount of Elixir Ultime The Imperial to add shine. Paired with NARS’ artist James Boehmer’s punk makeup aesthetic, the result is tough, yet ladylike.
Boehmer prepped with NARS’ Pure Radiant Tinted Moisturizer and Radiant Creamy Concealer, only lightly setting the complexion with Light Reflecting Powder to retain radiant, glowy skin. He made the models’ eyes pop by using Nars’ Damned and Velvet Matte Lip Pencils as shadow and lining the bottom with Silver Factory Soft Touch Shadow Pencil. Fire Down Below Lipstick completed the raw feminine look.
–Maria Eilersen
September 8, 2012
by fashion pulse contributor
[Muse: The Marchesa Casati]
[Muse: Nancy Cunard]
[Muse: Elsa Schiaparelli]
The Show: Let’s Bring Back by Lulu Frost: Celebrating fashion icons from a storied past
The Theme: Timeless elegance. Three icons. Three epochs
The Collaborations: Lulu Frost reinterprets Belle epoque heiress The Marchesa Casati, jazz age activist Nancy Cunard and Surrealist designer Elsa Schiaparelli. With each piece, she introduces a new generation to the icons –and her reinterpretation with the jewels.
[Lulu Frost Spring/Summer 2013]
Best Standout Look/the Signature of the Collection: Each of the three collections evoked its very own mood. The Marchesa Casati collection spoke volumes about the Belle Epoque (“beautiful era”), in French history, in which the arts flourished. Lavish emerald necklaces were a visual art in themselves, but layered with chunky gold and crystals, they became a masterpiece. The Nancy Cunard pieces danced to life with bold bangles making a cultural statement. Finally, philosophy may have played a role in the reinterpretations of Elsa Schiaparelli’s designs. Evil eye jewelry upheld the secrets of a past movement known for its surprising juxtapositions.
-Alana Quagliariello
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September 7, 2012
by Julia DiNardo
[Stills via MBFashionWeek.com]
The Theme: Rising talent from design schools across the country compete
The Color Palette: Yellow, peach, violet, burgundy
Best/Collection’s Signature Standout Look: Kate Wilkoff’s Futuristic Fringe
Supima Cotton hosted the 5th annual Design Competition at Lincoln Center on Sept 6th, with Rachel Zoe as the host and an army of fashion’s elite judging the competition, including designer Tadashi Shoji and Gilt Group founder Alexandra Wilkis Wilson.
The contestants: Continue reading…
