February 19, 2015
by fashion pulse contributor
by Michael Regester
[Image Courtesy of Skingraft/Randy Brooke]
Skingraft’s fall/winter 2015 collection exuded design expertise with a collection of juxtaposing hard and soft elements. The lineup showcased strong, structured leather outerwear paired with softer jersey and cashmere while maintaining the brand’s rather refined motif for the season. The looks, although edgy, stuck to a simple color palette of bone, white, black, and grey while featuring pops of maroon intermittently. All looks featured were highly wearable pieces easily displaying how the runway can translate into our every day lives. The LA based-brand definitely understand how important it is to stay fashionable, and warm, during winter!
Michael Costello’s collection seems to have been greatly influenced by the success of Beyoncé’s Grammy dress last year, as the garments featured similar silhouettes and fabrics but in a more telling black motif. Even though the collection was almost entirely comprised of black, an air of romance was still present, which enhancing the seductive overarching nature of the lineup. Costello has also officially announced his intention on making a foray into menswear with three looks featured during the show. Although the collection showcased the evolution of Costello’s designs, the final look, a flowing silver dress (pictured above), reminded us of the signature Costello opulence the designer is most known for.
February 17, 2015
by Julia DiNardo
Although the program’s notes clearly stated that Lela Rose was inspired by, and “gave a nod to Wyoming and the American West,” I have to interject that it was clear she executed this with the utmost restraint, quite evidently keeping her customer in mind and created gorgeous, liveable pieces that women of sprawling metropolises will surely love, come fall. The color palette revealed subtle bursts of shiny ornamentation peaking through the sides and backs of garments, worked around its core hues of black, ivory, steel, lilac, light turquoise and magenta.
In its wearability were luxe fabrications such as guipure lace, tweed, cashmere, organza, cotton voile, silk gazar and brocade, accented by gorgeous prints imitating feathers, while the real thing accompanied a top and pant set that displayed the most incredible, eye-catching movement. Fringe and tassels certainly came into play as well, injecting a bit of whimsy and fashionable solidarity into the looks. Rose’s dresses certainly were reminiscent of her signature style most, however pants and even a bit of denim equally held their own.
February 15, 2015
by Julia DiNardo
It’s literally three degrees today, so there’s really no way around that; all winter accessories are called into action! Without a doubt, I was very much looking forward to the shows, and being in side today, as well as spending the evening with my friends at NARS cosmetics. From the runways today, floor length, ball-gown skirts are going to be huge, as well as slick, seamless turtlenecks worn under dresses for fall/winter 2015.
In this look, I went for a couple of pieces that are certifiably winter-centric, like the plush from these pants and warm, wooly softness of my cardigan sweater. This jacket may not stop the paparazzi in their tracks, but it’s pretty warm, and let’s me stuff as many layers as I would like under it while minimizing that heavy, uncomfortable feeling from wearing a ton of clothing in the cold weather.
In This Look:
Forever 21 Fleece Moto Jacket (no longer available, see similar here)
Eddie Bauer Black Puffy Coat
Vince Cashmere Sweater via Shopbop (c/o)
Grey Blouse via Le Tote (c/o)
Earrings via Le Tote (c/o)
Sofia Cashmere Beanie via MyHabit (c/o)
Vogue Cat Eye Sunglasses from Sunglass Hut (c/o)
Club Monaco Bria Cord Pant
Frye Riding Boots (c/o)
Inni Nail Decals (c/o)
February 14, 2015
by Julia DiNardo
For Day 2 of New York Fashion Week, my main goal was to…stay warm! The temps really dropped, which certainly makes remaining stylish quite a challenge, while dealing with drastic fluxes from blaring hot air inside of the tents to overcrowded and cramped backstage spaces and then…walking back to the train at the end of the day, exposed to the elements along the way. It’s still too early to have a good grasp on the trends for fall/winter 2015, although I can tell you that the only trend to truly emerge this early is that…no one appears to be producing season-appropriate clothing. It’s feeling much more resort, with thigh-high slits, filmy, transparent layers, and slinky fabrications than its traditionally sturdier winter counterparts. Let’s see what the rest of the week has in store for us….
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