Alexander Wang

June 22, 2018

Coordinating Your Nails and Jewelry? Try These Tips from a Nail Pro

[An Alexander Wang Spring/Summer 2019 look. Photo courtesy of ANGELA WEISS/AFP/Getty Images]

Have you ever wondered how best to sync up your nail look with your finger baubles? If you’ve been curious about how best to style these two fashion statements, then you’re in for a treat! Rita Remark for essie, who just did the nails for Alexander Wang’s Spring/Summer 2019 collection show, shares her tips and tricks for navigating skin tone, nail color and jewels, and in fact, she makes it seem quite effortless! Read on for the interview with Rita, below:

Fashion Pulse Daily: Can you share a bit about the thought process behind the nail and ring look by Alexander Wang?

Rita Remark: His collection was heavily inspired by Americana. Images of 80’s hair bands, NFL tailgate parties, wrestlemania and dirt bike racing were littered across his mood boards. The custom Alexander Wang championship rings were a key feature in the runway look, so though I would have loved to create a star spangled manicure, it was important to keep the nails muted. In the end, Alex and I chose a bright opaque nude, essie’s Topless & Barefoot, and finished it with essie Matte About You Topcoat so that the finished look would feel raw, not dainty.
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April 4, 2018

NYFW Fall/Winter 2018 Trend Report: Cat-Eye/Tiny Sunglasses

by Rachael Comeau

[Self Portrait F/W 2018 RTW; all images via Vogue.com]

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[Calvin Luo F/W 2018 RTW]

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[Anna Sui F/W 2018 RTW]

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Now that New York Fashion Week for Fall 2018 has come to a close, the most prevalent trends from the runways have made themselves known. In terms of accessories, many designers opted out of the oversized silhouette that has been popular in past seasons. This is especially true for sunglasses, which appeared on many runways in a small, cat-eye style. Designers, like Anna Sui, Calvin Klein, and Calvin Luo all featured this style in their collections.

At Self-Portrait, masculine and feminine silhouettes were combined in the form of oversized outerwear and flowy dresses, accessorized with small, rounded sunglasses. Anna Sui’s latest collection, inspired by her love of the fashion world in New York City, featured slightly larger frames in a cat-eye style. At Adam Selman for Fall 2018, the designer debuted a bright and bold collection inspired by the 80’s, which included smaller, bright-colored cat-eye pieces.

Click through the slideshow above to see how other designers incorporated the cat-eye trend into their collections.

February 27, 2017

NYFW Fall 2017 Trend Report: Power Suiting

by Rachael Comeau


	
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This most recent New York Fashion Week came with newly revived trends from the 80’s and early 90’s, complete with accentuated shoulders, off-the-shoulder tops, voluminous silhouettes, and plenty of ruffles. A standout trend from this category though, was the classic power suit, revamped. With the rise of androgyny on the runway over the past few years, this is not a surprising direction for brands to embark upon. Designers like Calvin Klein, Vivienne Tam, and Jason Wu all showed versions of the menswear-inspired suit look, each with its own unique styling.

Amy Smilovic of Tibi included pinstripe blazers in an extra-oversized fit, while more classically tailored pieces in monochromatic styling appeared on the runway at The Row. At Nicole Miller, edgy, grunge inspired suiting was featured in the collection, complimented by graphic embroidery and dark, smudged eye makeup.

Click through the slideshow above to see other designers’ take on the classic style, sure to be a staple once again this coming fall season.

September 23, 2012

The Best of London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2013: Christopher Kane, Alexander Wang and Mary Katrantzou

by fashion pulse contributor

[Images via Style.com]

The Show: Christopher Kane Spring 2013

The Theme: Frankenstein takes over sophisticated and feminine

The Color Palette: Whites and pastels

Best/Collection’s Signature Standout Look: Christopher Kane brilliantly reinvented classic dresses and pantsuits by adding Frankenstein-inspired graphics and materials. Plastic bolts, rubber bows, and electrical tape accented each piece giving the sophisticated outfit a bit of a punk, DIY subversive edge. One of the highlights featured an overly structured yellow dress with plastic bolts, elevating the shoulders and securing the skirt’s slits. Both the cut of the dress and the adornments ended up coming off as extremely modern and original.

The Show: T by Alexander Wang

The Theme: Sleek and Minimalist

The Color Palette: Black, whites, greys and pale pinks, blues and greens

Best/Collection’s Signature Standout Look: Alexander Wang is notorious for his modern pieces in neutral tones – this collection was no exception. Crepe suits and dresses were immaculately cut and very simplistic with touches of satin and leather. The standout look was a pale lavender pant suit worn over a matching leather bralette. Although the suit was classic in style, the structure and cut was extremely innovative – definitely a must have come spring.

The Show: Mary Katrantzou Spring 2013

The Theme: Postage stamps and banknotes from around the world

The Color Palette: Navy, Pearl and Prints

Best/Collection’s Signature Standout Look: The collection displayed impeccable silhouettes, thanks to the variety of a-line, shift, and shirt dresses. The abstract prints embellished with various types of fringe and statement jewelry provided a refreshing and unpredictable twist. Each look was so unique that each piece managed to stand on its own. One of the highlights was a printed pearl shift dress with metallic brocades and black mesh high-low skirt. The detail on the look pictured is exquisite; unlike anything seen this season.

-Danielle Sepanek

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