March 7, 2013
by Julia DiNardo
The Show: Balenciaga Fall 2013
The Theme: A Pouf Back in Time
The Color Palette: Black and White
About the Collection: A softened, voluminous Balenciaga of yore was present at Alexander Wang’s design debut, in cuts and nipped tailoring that had an ounce of heritage reminiscence mixed in with a sleek contemporary aesthetic. Although Wang’s much-anticipated arrival came with tremendous buzz and anticipation, it will still take some time for him to get his bearings and prove what he can do for the house, however, I think his soft, respectful landing of the brand signature silhouettes is a great start.
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February 13, 2013
by Julia DiNardo
*This feature is part of the Sorrelli for Fashion Pulse Daily Exclusive New York Fashion Week Runway Coverage
The Show: Blanc de Chine Fall 2013
The Theme: Traditional Chinese style, inspired by “Dunhuang,” an oasis in the Goci desert.
The Color Palette: Black, brown, burnt sienna, grey, navy, teal
About the Collection: Blanc de Chine this season included traditional silk and velvet Chinese designs that provided an ease of dressing via their light and airy movement. Most notable was strong graphic images of flowing and splashing water, touches of sequins were added in for an understated and glamorous element to the lineup.
-Rebecca Niebel
February 13, 2013
by Julia DiNardo
[Images via Style.com]
The Show: Cushnie Et Ochs Fall 2013
The Theme: Pilgrims and Witches
The Color Palette: White, black, dark green, and grey
Best/Collection’s Signature Standout Look: The design duo most well known for their body conscious dresses decided to travel into the woods for fall and presented looks that were polished and sleek. A fox fur jacket paired with a crisp white dress encapsulated the wintry whites while an array of dresses in forest green featured more modest versions of the brand’s signature cutouts. An eye catching piece amidst the monochromatic cast of colors was a silk dress with a print of sunlight peeping through the branches of trees in a wood. If anyone should happen to get lost in the woods, these are the clothes that they would certainly want to find there.
[Images via WWD.com]
The Show: Parkchoonmoo Fall 2013
The Theme: Winter frost
The Color Palette: Black, white, and blue
The Collection’s Signature, Standout Look: Parkchoonmoo’s ready-to-wear collection for fall will keep people looking sleek and confident if they happen to find themselves visiting an arctic tundra. Black padded sweatshirts, white turtlenecks and tailored leather separates made the model’s look as cool as the weather was during the recent blizzard in New York. Images of glaciers were printed on a few of the shirts as a nod to the collection’s inspiration of a winter landscape. One particular look that stood out was a black satin dress that looked as though a small blanket was tied around the model’s shoulders, coming together in a knot at the front. Knits came into play with oversized ivory turtlenecks and cozy sweaters in the same shade.
-Victoria Garcia
February 11, 2013
by fashion pulse contributor
[Images via La Perla]
The Show: La Perla Fall 2013 Collection
The Theme: A dreamlike modest sexy
The Inspiration: For the most recent La Perla collection, inspiration was drawn from Spain in the 1930s as well as from the film “Manolete,” the story about one of the most famous bullfighters, with a reputation as both a great lover and a fighter. The Black Label collection from the brand also has a collaborative inspiration: fashion design drawings from Elsa Schiaparelli and Surrealist artists Salvador Dalí and Joan Miró.
The Color Palette: Blush pink, hunter green, red, and black
The Signature, Standout Look: With Valentine’s Day only a few days away, it’s a shame that these pieces won’t be available sooner! Everything in this lingerie collection was exquisite, with a main focus on embroidery, embellishments, and rich color. Key pieces included: bras, panties, nightgowns, bodysuits, robes,and garters. The intricate lace patterns were seen throughout all the garments, giving all the pieces a classy, sexy feel. Part of this collection was the rebirth of the Black Label, which has been on pause for a few seasons now. The sheer mesh layering, the fur, and those killer heels were standouts; my personal favorite being a sheer mesh jumpsuit in the Black Label collection.
-Katherine Callaghan
