February 15, 2012
by Julia DiNardo
We started off the Naeem Khan fall 2012 experience backstage with James Boehmer, NARS Director of Global Artistry, who told us the look is “all about the liner paired with radiant skin.” He used the Eyeliner Stylo, a new item for NARS coming out in fall 2012 paired with the Larger Than Life Lengthening Mascara to create the cool, graphic eye look, while Laurent Philippon for Bumble & Bumble thought of an easy, slouchy French twist made to look spontaneous and a bit messy with pieces coming out in the front for added softness. Since the clothing were largely in a palette of silver, cream, and black, CND’s Angi Winkle used two coats of Bloodline to add “a pop of color to the collection.”
[Image via MBFashionWeek.com]
Inspired by the “decadence and dust of India,” Khan stated that it took ” hundreds of artisans and three months to put together. This collection is a blend of various ancient artistic techniques used on both bodies and textiles, coming together in a vision fit for the 21st century.” The lineup was indeed gorgeous, meant for red carpet dressing or luxurious lounging, as Khan stays true to his quality and craftsmanship, which trumps all trends and fads.
–Julia DiNardo
February 15, 2012
by Julia DiNardo
[Images via Elle.com]
Inspired by the HBO series, Game of Thrones, Helmut Lang hits the nail on the head with his Fall 2012 runway show. Edgy silhouettes included tailored blazers, wool dresses with leather sleeves, and asymmetrical jackets in black, white, and this season’s, burnt red. Minimal colors were shockingly appealing in tree branch prints paired with tight denim and furs in a cranberry hue. Helmut Lang’s timeless pieces can be worn in a multitude of ways, as the designer styled oversized, chunky scarves by Taiana Giefer into the collection. Two-piece suits are perfect for a stand out look in the office or could be paired with sexy lace for a day to night look. Lang’s textures were a huge focus this season with furs, leather, lace, knit, wool, and suiting.
– Ambika Makin
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February 15, 2012
by Julia DiNardo
If you love nails, you’ve got to check out how these nails by CND perfect match the fabrics! There were several nail looks done for the show, including the bluish “starry night” nail and a classir red, but this one was surely a favorite!
Jenny Balding for Redkencreated the double ponytail aesthetic, that was literally sewn to the hair with a plastic needle (so as to not hurt the models) and regular thread! Balding also used some gel and shine flash, then flat ironed the hair before pulling out the needle. Keri Blair for MAC Cosmetics mastered a look that was “cute, youthful, but not too cutesy; it is more sophisticated and romantic this season.” Blair did a “transparent smokey eye, how light reflecting on water would look” — genius! She stained the lip a deep berry shade with some MAC cream color base on the top. 
And– one of my favorite looks from the collection! Rachel Antonoff is a genuine and unique designer who stays true to her mission, also shows in an original and exciting way, and deserves the utmost success and accolades for her vision! I love her designs, as well as her collab with shoe company Bass.
-Julia DiNardo
February 15, 2012
by Julia DiNardo
[All images via MBfashionweek.com]
Inspired by Hollywood icons from the 1940s and 50s like Marlene Dietrich and Grace Kelly, Prete & Bruno have created a collection that pays homage to classic and elegant ladylike silhouettes. Working from a palette of jewel tones of emerald green complimented by black and gold, the majority of the dresses and suits were paired with bejeweled brooches and chunky gold accessories. Garments ranged from tweed suits to shimmery cocktail dresses in gold or black and long flowing gowns. The models wore updos in a classical bun style to complete these polished and refined looks. Regarding their collection Salvatore Prete and Filippo Bruno said: “We would like to see women exude an authentic elegance. One that belongs to the past but is also modern and sophisticated.” With their lineup for fall, Prete & Bruno have been able to create elegant looks that are imbued with a sense of history, but are ready to elegantly be worn in the twenty first century.
–Victoria Garcia
