February 19, 2012
by Julia DiNardo
[Images via Style.com]
Fresh for fall 2012, Josie Natori presented an oriental-nuanced collection, updated to fit the modern woman. Many pieces were cinched at the waist with an obi-like belt, alluding to the kimono. Elegant drapery, fitted trousers and reversible wraps were paired with Japanese bell sleeves, leather and fur, while edgy black and white printed silhouettes were kept simple and loose. The color scheme, though multifaceted, served the collection well, resulting in a surprisingly coherent palette of dark purple, green, tan, red, orange, grey and white – all accented by black, of course. Natori’s Asian influence rings crystal clear, one cannot help but think of the “Mongolian nomads, Kublai Khan, Marco Polo, and the traders on the Silk Road” which inspired her. The grande finale was a graceful black floor-length dress with a sheer back adorned with a romantic design of flowers.
–Maria Eilersen
February 18, 2012
by Julia DiNardo
We took in several accessories collections during the week, and were smitten with the offerings from Gemma Redux, Pamela Love, and Melissa Joy Manning for fall 2012.
[Pictured: Pamela Love, and two Melissa Joy Manning images]
February 18, 2012
by Julia DiNardo
[Images via MBfashionweek.com]
The designer for NOMIA, Yara Flinn, pulled her inspiration for her Fall/Winter 2012 collection from Dan Flavin, a minimalist artist famous for his installations of florescent and neon light. Yara’s inspiration can bee seen in the juxtaposition of neutrals in navy, olive, and black against the vibrant neon tones of cobalt and fuchsia; this pairing allowed for the colors to truly pop. The collection featured streamlined silhouettes embellished with structured seaming and simple yet unusual draping. Flinn’s primary use of neutral tones gave her the ability to incorporate thigh high slits and mesh details without compromising the collection. Flinn’s modern interpretation of color-blocking produced a collection that is fun, youthful and wearable.
[Images via Style.com]
Step inside Shangri-la, the mystical Himalayan utopia of James Hilton’s novel Lost Horizon with Vivienne Tam’s Fall/Winter 2012 collection. Appropriately called the “Shangri-la Remix”, Tam’s collection incorporates striking Himalayan textiles, sleek tailoring, and dynamic jacquard prints. The collection, which relied heavily on layering, played with vibrant jewel tones and rich fabrics. The fusion between ethnic and modern worked together creating beautiful pieces such as the emerald green leather pencil skirt which was paired with a calico diamond draped top in blue tones and finished with a stunning oval jacquard teal coat with a Mongolian fur collar in rust. The collection generously incorporated bold outerwear which pulled together each look and complimented the sleek silhouettes beneath. Tam’s collection is a dream for any woman with an infatuation for menswear inspired pieces with their own unique flare.
–Ashleigh Smith
February 18, 2012
by Julia DiNardo
[Images via ELLE.com]
The Jill Stuart Fall 2012 collection was feminine with a touch of vampire-esque sexiness. Contrasting ivory and black prints paired together playfully, only to be spiced up with patent leather platform clogs and a smoky eye. A flirty black dress with a full skirt got sexy with strategically placed cut-outs on top.
An LBD proved eccentric with cut-out flowers weaving their way across the body. One of our favorite looks, a plum leather shell with tailored burgundy trousers created a refined, ladylike look, but a black fur stole and vampy platforms added edgy sex appeal. The overall balance of sexy/vamp + feminine/flirty had us dying for more.
–Lily Oswald
