February 17, 2011
by fashionpulse
Josie Natori held her Winter/Fall 2011 Collection presentation to introduce her elegant and completely wearable new line shown in dramatic blacks, ivory-whites, deep reds, royal blues and yellows with touches of mauve browns as well as hints of fur, beading, and rectangular sequins. Soft, well-tailored cashmere and knit sweaters, ponchos and dresses stood tall next to unique silk-printed patterned loose-fitting dresses and tops, slightly pulled in at the hips and waist, giving an appealing effect as timeless and whimsical as the material of silk itself. Many of the ensembles were paired with distinctive delicately hammered-metal silver or gold bracelets and belts that appropriately accentuated the individuality of each piece. From posh, collar-bone-high to low-scooping cowl-neck layered tops and dresses, the simple yet elegant tailoring of Natori allowed for the detailed beading stitched onto the printed silks to stand out in a noticeable, but not over-the-top, manner.
– Rose Lou
February 12, 2011
by Julia DiNardo
For fall 2011, futurism and angular design were obvious motifs at Nicole Miller, with diagonal darting and seaming found on a variety of materials adequate for the fall/winter weather, including leather, velvet, cashmere, jersey, wool, mesh, and twill. The palette was largely (and appropriately) one meant for the colder months ahead, in predominantly deep greys and blacks, with bursts of persimmon and the runway return of cerulean blue found in the mix.
Exposed zippers nipping at the ankle, accentuated leather knee caps contrasted upon black woven pants, asymmetrical sleeves, and just the right amount of silvery metallic — details like these were all reminders of why Miller has been such a strong, steady force in fashion. She knows how to create, and keep her point of view, while designing clothes that will certainly sell and work for a myriad of occasions, and ultimately retaining a definitively ultra chic allure. On so many levels, it’s impossible for her to disappoint her fans, while capturing new ones in the process.
-Julia DiNardo
[Images via Elle.com]
Watch the fall 2011 Nicole Miller runway show at her website .
