September 12, 2011
by fashion pulse contributor
Pulling from her background in both luxury and contemporary design, Joy Cioci’s goal is to always create modern apparel with luxurious detailing. The effortless wear of the clothing does not speak to the intimate thought process behind the vision. The SS12 collection felt fun and youthful in its colorful majesty (blue, red-orange, chartreuse, and white). Day dresses in cotton and silk were paired with wide, brimmed floppy hats. Lace popped up in blouses, yet leather arrived on shorts and pleated pants. For me, however, the showstopper was the cotton black crochet lace blouse paired with the silk chiffon black and white motion stripe print maxi skirt. Cioci’s goal is to design with love, and it’s hard not to be smitten with her aesthetic.
–Alana Quagliariello
September 11, 2011
by fashion pulse contributor
St. John for Spring 2012, held at the St. John boutique on Fifth Avenue, proved that all-American glamour could very well be effortlessly chic. Creative Director George Sharp drew on Carly Simon for inspiration in her embodiment of free-spirited glamour. With ribbed knit separates in grey and white, cream blazers, pleated pants, deep v-neck halters, and floor length liquid gowns, the collection will be desired by any modern woman aspiring to dress with sophisticated ease. The muted palette ushers in a hushed sex appeal, but sportswear at the brand still maintains it’s cool, crisp, sharpness.
–Alana Quagliariello
September 10, 2011
by Julia DiNardo
From the very first model taking the runway, it was obvious that Nicole Miller for spring 2012 was going to be younger, fresher, and more casual, if anything fulfilling the promise in the program notes which described the inspiration as “The speed of wheels in motion. The momentum of a skateboard shredding through the air.” Leggings, jumpers, and blouses made in predominantly fuchsia hodge podge prints and smeared checkerboards brought us back to that era without an exact iteration of it, even re-doing some signatures of the 90s such as color-blocked silk blouses, power dressing via neckties on women. The silhouettes were invariably loose on the top, tighter on the bottom, playing out the sporty motif that is confirmed for spring 2012. The only question is: do you still have your skateboard?
–Julia DiNardo
September 10, 2011
by Julia DiNardo
From our friends at thefind.com:
No fall fashion wardrobe is ever complete without the addition of tweed. From dresses, to skirts, to pants which are always ready to wear to work and beyond. Need some new tweed inspiration? This season, tweed coats are what you want and our favorite designers have created some beautiful, updated, and unconventional designs that are ready to keep you warm and undeniably looking chic during all hours of the day. Milly, Burberry Prosum, and Lanvin have a few gorgeous constructions that are all parts class and 100% luxury. In colors that are ready for winter wear, they are neutrals that don’t just catch the eye, they boast a runway –inspired style that will signify a sophistication that will be all your own no matter how windy or nippy the outdoor commute may get. Top off your favorite winter wardrobe with this three amazing modernized tweed swathes and enjoy the extravagance of these designers for years, and cold-weather seasons, to come: Lanvin Bow Embellished Tweed, Milly Suede Trim Cape, and Burberry Prorsum Wool Tweed Coat.
– Mira Torres
