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February 14, 2012

Fall 2012 Fashion Week: Betsey Johnson

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[Images via Elle.com]

Captivating AND psychedelic only begin to describe Betsey Johnson’s Fall 2012 runway show. She liberated the creative endeavors of her mind, as she almost always does, by unveiling a collection of 60’s inspired ensembles. Take, for example, the first look of the show: “Sergent Pepper,” a sexy take on a herringbone suit, as skin tight as it gets. The rest of the show boasted a trippy, mod feel with over the top neon electric pinks, purples, and oranges combined with a lot of black and a bit of sparkle. Mini skirts had their moment as well as fluffy fur collars and a variety of dresses towards the end. Betseymania ended with models cheering her on, silver pom-pom style, as the designer herself took a moment to shine,  accompanied by her daughter and grandaughter, via her famous runway cartwheel and split. A revolutionary herself, Betsey Johnson is perfectly inclined to describe a decade of social revolution through radical fashion.

-Alana Quagliariello

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February 14, 2012

Fall 2012 Fashion Week: Tracy Reese, Custo Barcelona

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[Image via WWD.com]

Tracy Reese

Color for fall is a seemingly common theme on the runways, but Tracy Reese‘s take was certainly her own as she continued doing what she loves: bold color (juicy reds and yellows) and adventurous prints. Those short sleeve cocktail dresses oozed metallic superiority. Meanwhile, the peplum jackets with skinny trousers communicated a more sophisticated, feminine, sweet sensation. Silk blouses, cowl neck sweaters, graphic embellishments, and fur collars often stood out.

[Image via Style.com]

Custo Barcelona

Talk about zeal for fashion, texture, and color! Custo Barcelona‘s Fall 2012 Runway show aimed to give “homage to the pioneers of creativity.” The show was full of fervor, a whirlwind of color, fringe, sparkles and volumes. Jackets were a sure highlight of the collection with electrifying metallic applications and technically finished fabrics. Cocoon shapes were our personal favorite, but there were also strong versions of uniformed length. There was something native in the raw cuts of the collection, or perhaps the symbolic color representations: white for purity, red for love, green for nature, brown for earth, and black for unity. The overall expression was the love child of art and culture.

-Alana Quagliariello

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February 13, 2012

Fall 2012 Fashion Week: Herve Leger by Max Azria

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[Images via Elle.com]

Max and Lubov Azria chose to tell a wild tale of good-girl-turned-bad in a collection centered around bondage dresses. However, the unexpected twist came at the bottom of one of the dresses where we saw an obvious pleating detail. It gave the clothing space for some breathability and movement, while it remained form-fitting up top. The models juxtaposed hard and soft while caged into their apparel via thick leather harnesses, buckling them in around their waists and shoulders. Still, nothing looked too dominatrix thanks to the dresses hitting around mid thigh in length. In an otherwise serious fall palette of black and browns, we did get pops of peach and red, not to mention some fur and studs.

-Alana Quagliariello

February 13, 2012

Fall 2012 Fashion Week: General Idea Men’s Collection

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[Images via WWD.com]

Think little boy all grown up. General Idea’s modern menswear and streetwear took inspiration from athletics, more specifically hockey. Titled “After Games,” the Fall/Winter 2012 collection transformed sportswear to ready to wear by bringing in heavy duty boots, high tops, furs, parka jackets, and plaids and quilted fabrics all in gorgeous earthy colors. The burnt orange was so refreshing, yet masculine and strong, plus, how about legging sweatpants? I think it’s the new go-to piece for the girlfriend to steal! Layering any of these pieces will make the perfect utilitarian look. Our favorite? The cream fur vest with maroon trimming paired over an olive green jacket and grey turtleneck.

-Alana Quagliariello

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