February 19, 2010
Jordana Bruner of Clutch22/Style Coalition Interviews Project Runway Winner Irina Shabayeva
February 19, 2010
NYFW F/W 2010: Jill Stuart and Ecco Domani
[Image via Style.com]
Crammed in the New York Public Library with Gossip Girl celebs and Mena Suvari sitting front row, anticipation for Jill Stuart’s F/W 2010 collection pervaded the space. Despite a few model glitches, this season’s designs were up to par, threaded together with an authoritative vibe. Strutting down the catwalk in knee-high black and green lace up boots, oversized army shirts, dramatic asymmetry and bulky knits dominated the catwalk. Colors were limited to black, red, green, and purple, interspersed with Scottish navy and green plaid juxtaposed with lip-printed silk blouses and mini frocks. To underscore the girl power of the collection bold shoulders were paired with loud military belts and sprinkled with sparkles. Tying it all together were intermittent updates on the top hat, rounded to resemble the British police force, along with short velvet dresses leaving little to the imagination.
Renowned for launching the careers of designers like Alexander Wang, Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation‘s fashion show impressed guests at the tents again this season. The amalgamation of creators made for an interesting show, arraying lavish boas, stark contrasts, sheer frocks, draped jersey, 70’s jump suits, exposed zippers and lots of skin. Keep an eye on the participants: The Blonds, Prova, Prabal Guruno, Siki Im, Altuzarra, Salvor & Organic – their collections are worth saving up for!
-Maria Eilersen
February 19, 2010
Jean Paul Gaultier for Target: Launching March 7th, 2010
Target keeps schewing more and more upscale with each designer collaboration line they excecute — Jean Paul Gaultier for Target being case in point. Paying tribute to the American woman, the line is ripe with trenches, cheeky t-shirts, printed dresses, and tattoo’ed leggings. The price range is $17.99 – $199.99, and we imagine his signatures, such as nautical and tat designs to sell out quickly. Says Gaultier ‘ My collection with Target pays homage to the wide range of personalities that make up the diverse styles of American women. Fromingenue to rock ‘n’ roll, this collection celebrates women of all ages and a host of distinctive, iconic American styles.”
Here are some of our must-haves from the line!
February 19, 2010
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week: Toni Francesc and Tibi Fall/Winter 2010
[All images via MercedesBenzFashionWeek.com]
Toni Francesc
Against a background of what looked like lasers and DNA strands, Toni Francesc sent down the runway his army of forward-thinking, progressive looks. Futurism might seem to have alraedy been exploited in the realm of fashion, but the designer’s vision of our stylish future was a little different; bleaker perhaps than what we’ve already seen and experienced. The collection was titled “Artificial Life” to invoke the combination of men and technology and the consequent human alienation. But in Toni’s new techno age, the factories are still emitting their toxic gases, hence the rusty tones and industrial elements. We also saw the new power shoulder – not padded, but complete with architectural flaps and splices. The new pockets do not conceal hands, but expose them, through an unzipped zipper. The new ‘It‘ bag of the show? A briefcase, adorned with what seems to be remnants of computer chips and metal gears.
[All images via Style.com]
Tibi
In a highly wearable collection, Amy Smilovic gave us a glimpse into what might become hot trends for fall. For one, sparkle: found on gowns, partly concealed under jackets, paired with print, tucked into tweed shorts. For another, draping: in bow ties on tweed pants, in gowns, in day dresses. Tibi also contributed its share of fall prints: a timely forest print, for instance, bewitching in a blend of darker tones.
For styling, Tibi also offered some valuable pointers — the belt that shaped many of the looks was a chicer version of the practical waist pouch. Smilovic might have put a lot on the table – sparkle, tweed, drapery, sheer, print – but she ties them together neatly with well-executed layering and impeccable cuts.
– Justina Lee
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