February 28, 2013
by fashion pulse contributor
[All images via ELLE.com]
The Show: Gucci Fall 2013
The Theme: Dark, sexy, demure
The Color Palette: Black, purple, dark orange, teal, brown, and olive
The Collection’s Best Look: For fall, Gucci’s head designer Frida Giannini created a collection that showed that dressing sexy does not mean you have to expose a lot of skin. The looks were given a soft, sculpted silhouette with rounded shoulders on the jackets while the dresses created an hourglass figure with padded hips accessorized with black elbow length gloves and knee-high boots. Standout pieces were the black leather turtlenecks worn under many of the looks and a handful of form-fitting python dresses that conveyed a subtle yet certain dominatrix vibe. This theme was carried over to the evening looks where a sheer lace mesh bodice embroidered with sequins and feathers topped silk cocktail dresses and gowns in shades of teal, purple, and gold.
The Show: Versace Fall 2013
The Theme: Versace goes punk, or rather, “Vunk!”
The Color Palette: Black, white, yellow and red
The Collection’s Best Look: Punk gets a glamorous and sexy makeover in the hands of Donatella Versace. Continue reading…
February 28, 2013
by Julia DiNardo
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February 28, 2013
by fashion pulse contributor
[All images via ELLE.com]
The Show: Max Mara Fall 2013
The Theme: Bauhaus oversized and layered
The Color Palette: Camel, mustard, brown, navy, grey, and black
The Collection’s Best Look: Max Mara went for chic comfort referencing the Bauhaus movement by layering coats with voluminous proportions in largely monochromatic looks from the label’s signature camel hue, to mustard, brown, navy, grey, and black. Known for outerwear, the collection presented many variations of its signature coats, from alpaca peacoats, to windbreakers and parkas. These cozy pieces were combined with oversized sweaters and pants or pencil skirts complete with a crocodile handbag done in a matching color. Even the evening looks did not sacrifice style for comfort with loose velvet pants paired with a cable-knit sweater. With this collection, Max Mara has provided women with a very stylish way to brave any storm they must face.
The Show: Jil Sander Fall 2013
The Theme: Streamlined minimalism
The Color Palette: Black, grey,orange, yellow, and navy
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February 27, 2013
by Julia DiNardo
CaptionWest 57th Medium Continental, $168; How gorgeous are these wallets?
CaptionSaddlery Cross body - Ostrich Embossed, $248
There’s no mistaking that I love fashion and beauty, but specifically, accessories just DO IT for me. Nothing gets my pulse racing like a fabulously textured suede slouchy bag, dangling chandelier earrings, a poppy neon patent belt, or an ultra fine silk scarf enveloping my neck. Do accessories get you excited too? If so, you won’t want to miss the Henri Bendel Summer 2013 collection, complete with everything your heart desires from fabulous new jewels to stylish turnlock wallets and functional bags, like the front pocket zip-off leather grain tote, which doubles as a chic envelope clutch or case for your iPad! Check out my favorites above, with many falling under a decidedly art deco theme –one of my favorite design aesthetics of all time.
