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May 10, 2012

KORE – Sophia Kokosalaki by ASOS

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[KORE Cross Halter Tie Dress]

[KORE Self Stripe Shift Dress]

For Spring/Summer 2012, the London based Greek designer Sophia Kokosalaki drew on her heritage to craft an ethically conscious collection, available exclusively at ASOS.com. The lineup gives life to a certain pure sensuality, while maintaining a youthful feel.

Even more inspiring, the brand’s pivotal focus is the empowerment of young women via social responsibility. This ethical commitment is established in a long-term relationship with a community cooperative workshop in Sri Lanka, where all of the hand crafted lace trim is produced, providing a consistent income for the all-female local team.

[KORE Self Stripe Star Tunic]

[KORE Washed Silk Pants]

You’re sure to swoon over the stunning drapery and the hand-crafted lace folded in and out of each design. The power orange halter dress is simply divine (we can’t get enough of this color this season), and also the silk pants feel fresh and visionary. Retailing from $110-$900, Sophia Kokosalaki hopes KORE will reach a broader audience, yet maintain her artistic, cultured aesthetic.

-Alana Quagliariello

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December 17, 2011

French Connection for Spring 2012

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Click on the slideshow above to preview seven feminine, bohemian, yet still quite modern looks from French Connection’s Spring 2012 collection. Refined, neutral-hued, tailored pants are sure to be a staple, while the color-blocked dresses and blouses are equally as wearable. Maxis and tunics reminiscent of Woodstock-like festivals are a fun blast from the past juxtaposed with classic white sheath dresses and lots o’denim. Don’t forget to check out the crossbody, satchel, and tote bags, each a perfect way to accessorize your look!

-Alana Quagliariello

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February 17, 2011

F/W 2011 Collections: Malandrino, Y-3, Suno

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Malandrino

Y-3

Suno

[Images via Style.com]

February 13th, proved to be yet another successful day at Fashion Week.  Three stand-out designers were Malandrino,Y-3, and Suno, who all brought varying forms of design to the table.  Malandrino used her French advantage to the fullest, with furs and evening dresses in deep jewel tones.  The dresses were not only exquisite, but figure flattering with strategic ruching, enhanced décolletage, and empire waists.  Y-3, a performance based label by Yoji Yamato, took the design aesthetic to a whole other level.  The clothes looked like they could be used to deter the elements rather than to conquer the elliptical.  The styles were both militaristic and pioneered with protective shapes covering the body.  On the contrast, Suno a 2-year-old label was a exploration of timelessness— with their inspiration found in the elderly.  With wallpaper like prints and a sophisticated palette with pops of bright colors, the tunics and skirts were anything but dapper, and always, ultra-chic.

-Dana deBoer

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