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September 14, 2009

Live from Fashion Week: More Show Coverage — Monarchy, Risto

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Monarchy
Metallic cropped tops, high-wasted shorts (complete with ruffled tops and bow belts), skinny belts, metallic trenches, boyfriend shirts…all must-have items from the Monarchy S/S 2010 Collection! The shorts – the collection also featured skirt and pant versions – are, I predict, going to be a hot trend for spring and as I left the show, I overheard nearly everyone I passed gushing about them (not to mention Risto featured shorts in a similar style). The clothes in this collection had a relaxed fit, though edginess and sophistication were certainly not sacrificed for comfort.

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Risto
This collection was hard to ignore, and not just because the prominent prints featured images of lightning bolts and lava. Skintight bodysuits, silk shirts, gauzy dresses, and high-waisted shorts wore lava and lightning prints in Risto Bimbiloski’s debut New York collection. While it’s easy to imagine that a dress made up of images of an electric storm could go horribly wrong, every piece in Bimbiloski’s collection was stunning and could easily be incorporated into the everyday wardrobe of the slightly more style-adventurous woman.

-Sarah Nason

September 14, 2009

Links a la Mode: The Independent Fashion Bloggers Roundup

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September 14, 2009

Reports from the Shows: Farah Angsana, Alexander Michael Snyder, Iodice, Erro

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Farah Angsana
Balinese goddesses and Hindu culture inspired Farah Angsana’s S/S 2010 collection, and it’s quite easy to see how – the airy silk fabrics, handcrafted beading and embroidery detail, draping and rich colors used were enough to make anyone feel like a goddess. The pieces ranged in color palette and style, each carrying an air of elegance and classic beauty.
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Alexander Michael Snyder
The bold, bright colors, flowered hairpieces and plaits, sheer, flowing material, lace, and dramatic silhouettes including high collars and exaggerated shoulders featured in this collection brought to mind one thing: Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, whose paintings actually inspired Alexander Michael Snyder’s debut collection. His Kahlo aesthetic was incorporated into the collection and the runway show itself to bring about a romantic and mature collection that any woman would be crazy not to love.
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Iodice
Iodice’s breezy, relaxed collection captures the spirit of a leisurely seaside getaway. Using a muted color palette – champagnes, tans, whites, navys and even deep reds, lightweight silky fabrics, and (my personal favorite) — bold pearl necklaces, it should come to no surprise that this Brazilian label drew its inspiration straight from the ocean itself, and the clothing reflects that perfectly.
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Erro
Anna Larson’s debut collection, Erro (meaning “stray” in Latin), will surely become the next big thing for edgy, urban chic, rock ‘n’ roll types everywhere. Leather, blacks, and grays, innerwear as outerwear, a grungy aesthetic and layerable loose-fitting clothing (while still sporting a feminine silhouette) make this collection effortlessly cool. I, for one, wanted to grab everything in sight – from a leather jacket to the Doc Martens the models were all sporting – to add to my ever-expanding wardrobe.

-Sarah Nason

September 13, 2009

Spring/Summer 2010 NYFW Day 2 Recap

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Yigal Azrouel

The womenswear reigned supreme, with standouts including a bright orange frock, geometric shaping, and artful sequins.

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Cynthia Steffe

The blues, the aquas, the flow, the ruffles! Just pure chic! Also of note were the gunmetal shimmer dresses -to die for!

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Twinkle by Wenlan

Bla k and white geometry seemed to be the theme of the day for many designers, but  Twinkle by Wenlan certainly brought a fresh approach to the classic combination, with a colleciton based upon “the spirit of Yoko Ono with the attitude of Blondie.” She executed great little details like tiny centered bows perfectly placed down the back of a blouse.

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Charlotte Ronson

Charlotte has definitely hit her stride and appears at home with this slightly cheeky, still sweet, Manhattanite vibe collection that goes casual, yet includes shoulder hardware, leather, and bejewled pockets.

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Nicole Miller

Youthful sequins, geometrics, 4-square block dresses, long sequin streaks down skin-tight pants defines the spring/summer Nicole Miller lady. Nicole is such a smart designer and knows that keeping it chic yet practical this season is just what her custoer is looking for.

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Erin Wasson x RVCA

Uber-casual, super-slouchy numbers seemed to be the theme of Erin Wasson’s second outing with RVCA, with my favorites being the light-colored slightly bell-bottomed jeans and cream striped gauchos. I had the opportunity of covering the hair and makeup backstage for Maybelline, and loved the look done by makeup artist Charlotte Willer-stay tuned for the backstage interview!

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Venexiana

As Katie Stern told Fashion Pulse Daily in the interview, she worked with beautiful, luxurious fabrics this season, in a collection that felt reigned in from her usual frou, but I think it work beautifully. The black on white applique, high voltage sequins and oversized ruffles looked amazing, as well as a beautiful leaf print fabric that appeared sevral times throughout the show.

-Julia DiNardo

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