February 20, 2011
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3.1 Phillip Lim’s F/W 2011 collection was a strong mix of both sporty and functional elements with examplary items including cropped pants and well-cut coats. The best pieces of the collection were mostly outerwear, a change for Lim whose complicated dressed and cuts reined supreme in the past.
-Dana deBoer
February 20, 2011
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Prabal Gurung:
Prabal Gurung’s F/W 2011 collection showed that he is not afraid to push the boundaries of his own design aesthetic. The collection had an “undone” quality but still was red carpet worthy. There was a multitude of midi lengths and rigorous fits that kept well with the “undone” quality of the collection. Degrade furs were echoed by the colored streaks in the models hair and off-shoulder sheath dresses were shown between floor length bias cut chiffon gowns. The collection proved that Prabal Gurung has been able, thus far, to successfully push his design margins.
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Alexander Wang:
Alexander Wang’s sexy, cool, tough girl attitude that has built his brand, was returned to the runway this season with a heightened sense of luxury. Smart split-up-the-side navy knits were paired with glitter drainpipe jeans. There was also unique cocoon like outwear that was original, but still wearable. The aim of Wang’s collection was to evolve his voice from his signature of slouch and jersey, found in his lower-priced pieces. He accomplished this with hand knitted chunky knits, needle punched appliqué, and the use of finer fabrics, such as silk. Wang also experimented with hybrids of more standard designs, like a blazer turned fur coat and a tuxedo jacked with puffer sleeves.
-Dana deBoer
February 20, 2011
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Working straight through the weekend is never fun, even during fashion week. I decided to add a dose of playfulness into an early Sunday start via a signature rainbow stripe dress that I had yet to wear, even though it’s been in my closet for a year. I guess I was waiting for the the perfect occasion, and this was it! Continuing with the theme of relatively comfy shoes, I went with one my most often worn go-tos for booties, and instead of balancing the look with too much black, I threw on a cream faux leathe jacket — that I don’t think I had worn since fashion week in September!
I spotted this isolated corner section of a deconstructed space that was used for the Catherine Malandrino presentation, and thought it was such a cool location, with great light, for an outfit photo.
What I’m wearing:
Dress (Sonia Rykiel for H&M)
Jacket, Zou Zou (courtesy of TJ Maxx)
Black Opaque Tights (hue)
Nylon & Patent Faux Leather Booties (Isabel Toledo for Payless)
Lucille Buckle Satchel (courtesy of Handbag Heaven)
February 20, 2011
[With Jordana Bruner of Clutch22 at the Cocktails & Couture Fashion Week Event]
Day 3 of Fashion Week was full of shows and running around, so I needed a break from my high heels and contact lenses! What I ended up wearing was a comfortable yet chic blend of reliable clothing, with a requisite pop of color
Top, with a very cool twisted racerback detail in the back, Nicole by Nicole Miller (courtesy of Nicole Miller)
Leggings (Norma Kamali for Wal-Mart)
Mohair Sweater (Old Navy)
Kayla Boots (courtesy of Kork-Ease)
Lucille Buckle Satchel (courtesy of Handbag Heaven)
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