Elise Overland

February 17, 2011

Elise Overland Fall 2011 Collection on Ice!

Saturday evening stands out in particular during this year’s NYFW, not only due to the impressive innovation that Norwegian fashion designer, Elise Øverland put into her Fall/Winter 2011 Collection, but also due to the manner in which she creatively decided to present it – via an icy, live skating rink event, complete with a pretty sizeable icicle-igloo installation. Real ice-skaters were hired and outfitted in Øverland’s ballet-and-70’s-workout wear-inspired collection comprising of a unique selection of overcoats, medium-to-short length cocktail-like dresses, and two-piece ensembles that cross somewhere between functionality, wearability, and a funky sense of style. Purple and white fur vests (and a black/grey full shaggy high-waisted skirt), fitted patterned silky coats, leather tops, and accents of colored plastic scarves and mini over-skirts. Øverland’s ice-skating presentation may have been slightly more memorable than the actual clothes, but left an impression that will last much longer than the ice will.

– Rose Lou

September 17, 2010

New York Fashion Week S/S 2011: Organic, Jill Stuart & Elise Øverland

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Organic by John Patrick

Challenging my body clock, I descended into the basemen of the Ace Hotel to a club-like atmosphere long before cocktail hour. Accentuated by lax side-swept locks, the looks were soft and refined with indications of attention to hand-stitched details. The light color scheme of innocent pastels, shades of brown and loads of white worked well with the large summer hat, floral gown and flower embroidery that embellished shorts, blouses, and a cropped pant. The translucent tan chemise defied vulgar, paired with opaque khaki trousers and a thigh length white coat. Refined yet playful, John Patrick brewed a morning-coffee friendly presentation.

Jill Stuart

With the likes of Kim Kardashian sitting front row aptly clad in last season’s Jill Stuart frocks, the Koch Theater resonated with an eagerness to see the acclaimed designer’s take on spring fashion. Nude faces with a slash of coral lips paraded the runway in a neutral palette of cream chiffon, camel-colored suede, and the classic black and white pairing with effortless sophistication. A-line shapes dominated the collection, manifested in this season’s tan shorts, lightly striped dresses and dramatic capes. Contrasted with alternating rounded collars and short cuff necklaces, the overall aesthetic tasted like a cocktail of upscale saloon blended with a dash of southern derby grace. The show culminated with a sweet calf length cream gown, cinched at the waist with a playful black bow. We like.

Elise Øverland

As always, this season’s collection met our expectations with an abundance of leather, but with a refreshing softness laced into its seams. Accentuated by tousled middle-parted locks, the line was more innocent than its predecessor in February. Military caps were soothed by the lightness of the army green fabric with which they were paired, while leather micro-minis were sweetened with three-quarter length sleeves. Serving as a pseudo intermission, a mohawked man in drag proved the designer’s wide demographic as he flaunted a look whilst playing the violin in sync with the soundtrack. Though the classic Øverland pairing of black with shades of brown dominated the collection, its palette was pervaded by electric blue, neon yellow and some fresh gold-embellished mustard. Edgy deep-slit jumpsuits were balanced by romantic black and white crocheted frocks revamped with geometric patterns, while classic shapes were made playful with head scarves and adorable balloon sleeves. It’s no wonder the likes of Kelly Osbourne sat front row.

-Maria Eilersen

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February 14, 2010

NYFW F/W 2010: Loris Diran, Elise Øverland

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Loris Diran

Polished silhouettes in warm bronze and maroon pranced down the runway at Loris Diran, interspersed with enticing black, elegant gray and white creations. Exposed backs seduced guests in silk and velvet, while silver-doused gray ruffles complimented fitted frocks and tailored suits. The show climaxed with Diran’s translucent lace dress that gleamed beneath the lights, letting a taut gold one piece peek through.

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Elise Øverland

The warm color palette resonated at Elise Øverland’s show, cordially applauded by the likes of Heidi Klum, Kelly Osbourne and Peaches Geldof who sat front row. Again, high collar exaggerations and exposed skin was a recurrent motif in her designs, exposing backs, shoulders and bare mid-drifts. Taking fur to the next level, loud leather coats were adorned with hair length fringe while tan fabric bands placed emphasis on the neck. Øverland proves the style myth wrong, showing once and for all that black can be worn with brown, pairing high-waisted tan leather skirts and harem pants with oversized black silk. It’s no surprise her show attracted members of the fashion elite.