August 24, 2010
by fashionpulse
Minimarket
Inspired by voodoo and superstition, Minimarket presented an eclectic collection comprised of strong cuts playing tribute to the female shape. Elaborate hair ornaments made of straw, leaves, wood and feathers underscored the allusion to dark arts. Comprised of semi-geometric patterns and solids, the looks adhere to different shades of a trio: apricot, aqua and blue, accented by either cayenne or black. Accessorized with John Lennon sunglasses and two meter long necklaces, the three Swedish designers behind the brand managed to produce my favorite collection of the week.
Henrik Vibskov
Held at the eerie pedestrian bridge in a very dark Copenhagen park, the last show of the evening was worth the wait. Adorned with a thick black fabric wrapped from crown to chin paired with opaque goggles, models plodded down the make-shift wooden planks in simple-yet-dynamic garments. Maintaining his eccentric reputation, Vibskov sent a wooden sailboat down the opposite end of the runway, creating an unfortunate distraction to the otherwise strong collection.
[All Images by Mai Lyngby]
Wood Wood
Soaked in H2O and rocking tangled knots with the odd fabric weaved braid, models sauntered the through the numerous rooms hosting this season’s show with a jaded attitude to match the utility-inspired garments. Kiss-printed dress shirts and graphic A-line skirts and shorts ran throughout this light-hearted collection, while the backpack adorned many backsides, proving the practical accessory is here to stay.
-Maria Eilersen
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August 23, 2010
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This New York Fashion Week, Nine West will partner with Omron, the CFDA, Sony, Marilyn, IMG, Elite and fashion photographer and ANTM judge Nigel Barker to raise funds and awareness for Fashion Targets Breast Cancer. The partnership is a part of Nine West’s Runway Relief program and will have top models like Jessica White and Coco Rocha get involved for the cause.
The models will don a limited-edition pair of Runway Relief boots, equipped with an Omron GOSmart Pocket Pedometer, to track each model’s steps as she runs between castings, fittings and fabulous parties throughout the week. For every step she takes, a donation will be made to Fashion Targets Breast Cancer.
Nigel Barker will kick off the program on August 31st with a photoshoot of the participating models in an iconic New York location, and you can catch the live stream on Nine West’s Facebook page or on www.modelinia.com. So tune in, or even drop by the location to meet Nigel himself.
And for Nine West Facebook fans, there’s a special treat just for you! Starting on the 31st, a limited supply of the Runway Relief boot will be available, exclusively for you, for $199. So take a step in the right direction and shop for a great cause!
-Kaci Hamilton
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August 23, 2010
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Repurposed, upcycled, one-of-a-kind — these terms are everywhere these days, but independent jewelry designer Kay Adams doesn’t use them lightly. She does take vintage jewelry apart and puts the pieces back together in the most dramatic yet delicate fashion; and when she makes a piece, she’s not going to make it a second time. So if you’ve bought it, you’ve got the only version out there.
Kay makes all the pieces in her Richmond, VA studio, using hundreds of different tools and selecting from over 1400 categories of sorted jewelry. According to Kay, her work is “the tangible result of insatiable curiosity, obsessive collecting,fervent love of vintage treasures, intense imagination, overloaded passion. . . and TOOLS!” Yet, it doesn’t hurt that she and her mom, Judy Rogers, have been dealing antiques from their shop Anthill Antiques, for the past 14 years. It was only a matter of time before her unique perspective found its way around a woman’s neck.
The approximate starting price of a Kay Adams necklace: $65. Shipping and handling fees from Richmond, Va: $8.95. Knowing you’ll be the only woman wearing the necklace, ever: priceless.
For more information, you can call Anthill Antiques at 804.254.2000 , or email them at info@anthillantiques.com.
-Kaci Hamilton
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August 20, 2010
by fashionpulse
Stiletto Jungle features a video guide of what to wear to a wedding… and what not to wear.
Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom are launching a unisex fragrance. Allie is Wired has the details.
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Bag Snob has your bag if you’re looking for simple and effortless, but slightly naughty with a heavy dose of style!
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Coquette loves Rachel Zoe’s “I Die” fashion spread in the September issue of Harper’s Bazaar.
Fashion Pulse Daily’s top picks from the new Isabel Toledo for Payless Collection (hint: you’ve got to see the rainboots!)
Second City Style is unhappy summer is almost over but we are dutifully putting our fall shopping lists together.
Shopping and Info thinks these Giuseppe Zanotti platform boots look like a piece of art.
The Beauty Stop takes a hard look at the cult-favorite Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion.
The Jet Set Girls are giving away a swank Smythson jewelry roll.
Over-the-knee boots are a must-have for fall, and The Shoe Goddess loves this pair from Report Signature!
If it were socially acceptable, eye4style might just roll around naked in the Shu Uemura Art of Hair Full Shimmer Collection.
