June 25, 2010
by fashionpulse
Betsey Johnon's mannequin
[Images via NYMag.com]
A project that launched yesterday in NYC’s Garment District, the The Fashion Center Sideawalk Catwalk involves 32 designers who custom-designer Ralph Pucci mannequins as part of a public-art installation put together by the Fashion Center Business Improvement District. Designers participating include Isabel Toledo, Michael Kors, Tommy Hilfiger, Rebecca Taylor, Donna Karan, Betsey Johnson, and many more. After the installation closes on September 3rd, the mannequins will be auctioned off and proceeds will benefit Materials for the Arts.
April 11, 2010
by fashionpulse
Between nibbles of mini cupcakes, Rebecca Minkoff showed her fabulous Fall/Winter 2010 accessory and clothing collection. This season, it’s all about the cross-body purse with a studded strap emulating that of a guitar, new quilted leather totes with lace-up accents and the enigmatic forest green designs. As always, her bags are available in a range of colors, accentuated by various sizes of studs and zippers and surprising interior prints. Minkoff’s clothes this fall are rich with super soft suede, dark romantic florals, fur, and drapery. Military meets innocence in an army-inspired nightgown, while loud text amuses oversized blouses and penguin tails play up a fur-lined bomber jacket. Delicate tie-dyed fabrics don small but tactful gold buttons contrasted by silver knit reminiscent of armor. Complimented by her accessories, the aesthetic of her apparel echoes that of her practical yet edgy bag designs.
-Maria Eilersen
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March 18, 2010
by fashionpulse
Coddled with complimentary champagne and miniature cupcakes, Rebecca Minkoff greeted her guests with a smile at her Spring 2010 Collection of handbags and bracelets in the lavish lobby of Henri Bendel. Cleverly positioned as book stoppers, the display featured a wide range of soft leather totes, purses, clutches and cute non-tourist-like belt pouches. Visible stitching adorned the warm red, tan, chocolate and yellow bags with adorable polka-dots or bird sketches lining the inside, making the inevitable rummaging-through-the-handbag ordeal a feast for the eyes. Juxtaposing the girly designs were edgy silver and gold-studded blacks, white and gray creations, complete with a popular runway trend: exposed zippers. Below are some of our favorites, including the tie-dyed designs handmade in Ethiopia, but make sure to check out the collection for yourself (and perhaps do a little shopping while you’re at it!).
– Maria Eilersen
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