February 16, 2012
by Julia DiNardo
[Image via WWD.com]
Proenza Schouler played with serious proportions during New York Fashion Week this season; oversize jackets and boxy silhouettes in heavy fabrics with leather and quilted details hit the runway, as judo, fencing, and karate sports ran alongside the idea of protection as a heavy inspiration on the collection. Designers, Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough took Asian inspirations from their recent visit to Bhutan, which were seen throughout the color palette of white, cream, black, and rust. Proenza Schouler’s mix of clean and asymmetrical silhouettes with this particular color palette was far from lackluster, as the attention to leather and embroidery details within the pieces were exceptional, especially with the multi-color leather weaved mini skirts paired with an large than life crewneck sweater. Each piece was more unique than the last, making it almost impossible to wait for the collection to hit the stores!
– Ambika Makin
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February 16, 2012
by Julia DiNardo
[Images via Vogue.com]
Tory Burch stepped out of her comfort zone of 1960 and 1970 inspired boho prints and styles, and has introduced a new contemporary side of her design aesthetic. Ultra feminine looks and beautiful accessories flooded the runway, as lace dresses, embellishments, and peplum tops were paired with leather and tweed in blue, red, forest green, gold, and beige. Tory Burch matched elegance and charm with the right amount of sexy by designing a collection made for function and style. Complimenting the newest collection, the designer did not forget about her most popular accessories. Handbags in leather, tweed, and tortoise designs included popular materials like metal chain link straps.
– Ambika Makin
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February 15, 2012
by Julia DiNardo
[Images via Elle.com]
Inspired by the HBO series, Game of Thrones, Helmut Lang hits the nail on the head with his Fall 2012 runway show. Edgy silhouettes included tailored blazers, wool dresses with leather sleeves, and asymmetrical jackets in black, white, and this season’s, burnt red. Minimal colors were shockingly appealing in tree branch prints paired with tight denim and furs in a cranberry hue. Helmut Lang’s timeless pieces can be worn in a multitude of ways, as the designer styled oversized, chunky scarves by Taiana Giefer into the collection. Two-piece suits are perfect for a stand out look in the office or could be paired with sexy lace for a day to night look. Lang’s textures were a huge focus this season with furs, leather, lace, knit, wool, and suiting.
– Ambika Makin
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February 14, 2012
by Julia DiNardo
In her VPL collection, Victoria Bartlett proves again her dexterous vision in terms of style. Through simplicity of stretchy, malleable textiles and skin like tones, the designer induces the feeling of a melodic communion with the autumn nature
The juxtaposition of meticulously thought-out garments such as “deflection pants”, “deviation tops” or “opposition tunics” softly “blend” with the way the material twists and falls slightly at angles. The contrast of the colors use is highlighted by accents of black, silver and white on neutral fabrics, while the intricacy is fed by the way the garments are abundantly wrapped around the body. As an added bonus for those with somewhat different taste, chunky oversized wool sweaters, or scalpel style leather jackets are elegantly presented along with the meticulously adorned jerseys or the elaborated wraps around the body. Of note is the sixth season collaboration of Orly Genger and Jaclyn Mayer with Victoria Bartlett, creating handmade jewelry pieces for the show.
–Luiza Bilt