May 3, 2013
by fashion pulse contributor
For fall 2013, MANGO stays on board with the trends that are certain to be huge in the coming months. With the roll-out of the new collection in August, I can assure you there’s plenty of garment variety, along with jewelry and accessories to choose from. Within this vast collection, many of these pieces can be easily morphed into the necessary day-to-night versatility.
As a whole, the collection consisted of several tones, ranging from pale jeweled hues to dark ombré ones. One of the standouts of the MANGO collection for fall is the simplistic yet incredibly wrought attention to detailing found in the blouses and dresses. Many of these bejeweled items had metallic embellishments and were paired with everything from silk blouses to chunky wool sweaters. The embellishments either trimmed the collars or made an art-deco, chevron pattern on the chest of specific garments.
And of course , no outfit is complete without the proper accoutrement, namely, a great piece of jewelry, so MANGO makes sure it is worn via chic metallic cuffs, collar necklaces, and my personal favorite, a great pair of star earrings. See the slideshow above for a sneak pic from fall, including some sure-to-sell-out items!
April 1, 2013
by fashion pulse contributor
For Fall 2013, you can look forward to new fabric treatments, silhouettes, and overall great offerings from Kelly Wearstler, which is not a surprise for anyone familiar with the label. Beginning her career with a home decor line in the ’90s, Wearstler’s fashion line launched in 2011 and her designs and patterns are a result of her prior experience in mastering idiosyncratic designs and pattern making. This season, Wearstler also drew inspiration from one of her favorite designers, Ettore Sottsass, because of his grasp on bold geometric forms.
For the fall collection we will see an array of both muted and bold color schemes throughout her collection. All of the graphics are uniquely hers, making everything from the blouses to the t-shirts a fashion statement. Something all loyal and new fans of the brand can look forward to is the thirty-piece denim collection. The made of Japanese denim and woven into the luxe fabric is also gold or silver stitching. Another standout aspect of the collection was the jewelry, which embodies a modern and avant-guarde touch making these pieces certainly more so than a modern adornment, but also a work of art.
February 21, 2013
by fashion pulse contributor
[All images via jcpenney.com]
In the whirlwind last week that was New York Fashion Week, we couldn’t forget about a big celebration not only to lauded the tenth anniversary of The Daily Front Row, but also to celebration of a limited-edition partnership of jcpenney and designer Duro Olowu.
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February 16, 2013
by fashion pulse contributor
The Show: Elie Tahari
The Theme: A metropolis with a Siberian winter backdrop
The Color Palette: Warm shades of “winterberry, midnight dream blue, and Carnally Hill green.”
The Signature, Standout Look: All of these very wearable garments are appealing to a variety of women who want to look polished while still wearing functional, practical clothing. The an all white modern winter landscape, quite appropriate for the weather we’ve been having, brought to life Tahari’s warm color palette, which showed both a men’s and women’s collection.
The Show: Perry Ellis by Duckie Brown
The Theme: Classic wear with a mix of modern-day prints
The Signature, Standout Look: For the fall season at Perry Ellis, expect warm hues such as mustards, greens, and maroons. Also noted were the combination of preppy, conservative elements paired with sportiet garments, such as bomber jackets, leather coats, and parkas, to give it a modern cool yet sophisticated update to the label. However, what really stood out from many of these runway looks was the approachable paisley print in subdued colors, found on jackets and trousers.
– Katherine Callaghan
