[Image via Style.com] Designing couple Sachin and Babi Ahluwalia went retro for their Sachin + Babi 2012 Spring collection. Tailored separates and lightweight maxi dresses were presented in bright colors of ivory, blueberry, tangerine, cantaloupe, and melon (is there a theme here?). The duo paid close attention to beautiful details, such as leather trim and [...]

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It was hard to narrow it down to just a few, as throughout the week there were a lot of amazing color combination, delivered largely through color-blocking and prints. Here are the ones that stuck out in my mind, days after the show had ended. [Images by Julia DiNardo] Mara Hoffman The engineered prints, shoes, [...]

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[Image via MercedesBenzFashionWeek.com] Zang Toi’s Spring/Summer 2012 collection opened with a big bang; beautiful taupe, black, and white silk garments kept the audience’s eyes locked on the runway as the glamorous looks brushed by.  The flowing length of the pieces swayed behind the models in flawless ruffles, uttering a toned down simple and chic aesthetic.  [...]

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[All images courtesy of Anna Sheffield] Anna Sheffield is known for her chic, contemporary jewelry line, but this fashion week marked the launch of her Bridal & Commitment Jewelry that had everyone in the room swooning. In the “Honeymoon Suite” of The Standard Hotel, the designer explained, “I’ve always loved making engagement rings and bands [...]

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Katya Leonovich’s Spring 2012 collection followed her signature theme of “Beautiful Garbage,” and with this collection she continued to reach new levels of freshness and originality. Inspired by America and in particular American football, Leonovich used a combination of denim, leather, chiffos, feathers and fringe to create an unusual energy of well-planned chaos. Both her [...]

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