February 12, 2013
by fashion pulse contributor
The Show: Kaelen
The Theme: Edgy yet sophisticated but with an effortless appeal
The Inspiration: Virgin Suicides
The Signature, Standout Look: After speaking to Kaelen yesterday at the debut of her Fall 2013 collection, she explained that she took the collection in a different direction than she has in the past. With the models posing on stadium bleachers and wearing heeled construction boots with ankle socks, the cool sophistication of Kaelen was palpable. As opposed to her Spring 2013 collection, where silks were central, this season novelty fabrics such as painted floral patterns and etched on snakeskin pattern were the new core of this collection.
-Katherine Callaghan
February 12, 2013
by fashion pulse contributor
The Show: Kate Spade Fall 2013
The Hair Inspiration: Big hair has never looked so good thanks to Tommy Buckett, the lead hair stylist for Garnier, came into the mix. Buckett explained that the inspiration for the high sky, over-the-top volume flaunted on all the models was inspired by the charismatic energy of 1970s New York. He looked to the liveliness of Andy Warhol and thought about the “anything goes” attitude that makes New York, well New York. While talking to Buckett, he also noted that he wanted to “shy away from beach hair and look towards a polished and sleek look.”
Since volume is the essence of this look, Buckett and the Garnier team heat to blow out and set hair by pinning it in sections while using products such as the Fructis Style Volume Extend Pure Volume Dry Shampoo, the XXL Volume Thickening Mousse, Hi-Rise Lift Root Booster, Sleek & Shine Blow Dry Perfector, and Volumizing Anti-Humidty Spray to get the desired effect.
The Makeup Inspiration: Neil Scibelli for Jouer Cosmetics wanted a “fun, a girl in the town in New York” look that embodied the fierce yet sexy New York energy. Using all Jouer cosmetics, Scibelli created a classic New York look with bold three-dimensional lips, strong lashes and retro cat-eye makeup to have an energetic and timeless appeal.
The Nail Inspiration: Wanting to capture 1970s disco, New York inspired nails, Deborah Lippmann created a unique pink color called “Zing Pink,” a combo of three hues with a pyramid stud placed on each nail (Kate Spade’s signature clasp closure), as well as an all black nail using her shade Fade to Black from the Debra Lippman Collection.
-Katherine Callaghan
February 11, 2013
by Julia DiNardo
[Images Courtesy of Mary Hornak]
Show: Venexiana Fall 2013
Theme: Rock Luxury
Color Palette: Rich jewel tones, silver, and gold
The Collection’s Standout Looks:
Look 21 Arose evening gown, complete with crystal embellishment and an open back was just one of Venexiana’s show-stopping looks. The elegance of the gown’s train was set in an appealing contrast to the model’s asymmetrical French twist hair style and studded shoes.
Look 74 One of the show’s final looks, this scalloped sequin cocktail dress was paired with an elegant Russian sable coat that echoed the collection’s combination of luxury and rock-n-roll edge. Completed with studded velvet booties, this shorter confection was a sentiment to the versatility of Venexiana’s lavish and architecturally tailored collection.
-Mary Hornak
February 11, 2013
by fashion pulse contributor
The Show: Susan Woo
The Theme: Crisp and clean colors & cuts
The Inspiration: Woo focused on a fairytale and romantic aesthetic
The Color Palette: Black and white, navy, purple, and maroon
The Signature, Standout Look: For the Fall/Winter 2013 collection, expect Woo’s use of all-organic materials; everything from silk button downs to wool twill wrap jackets. When creating this collection, Woo obviously thought about very romantic designs, however there is also a bit of edge seen in all of these pieces with leather trimmings, and mesh cut-out details. Woo wanted to reiterate to women that they can be both sexy and strong, yet edgy, which the designer accomplishes quite perfectly.
-Katherine Callaghan
