The Show: Nicole Miller Spring 2014
The Theme: Revolution, Inspired by Versailles
The Color Palette: Black and White, Beige, Gold
Collection’s Signature Standout Look: A mosaic sequin grey dress with a black moto vest. The detail combination of soft and tough made this dress impossible to look away from!
The Show: Ruffian Spring 2014
The Theme: Inspired by the life, times and characters of French novelist Francoise Sagan; a focus on freshness and vulnerability of youth.
The Color Palette: Black and White, Pale Grey/Blue
Collection’s Signature Standout Look: Motorcycle jackets still prove to be on-trend, this time around paired with a floral print silk blouse possessing an English hand-quilted cotton and silk floral jacquard lapel, and a silk floral jacquard skirt. This look showcased the quality and craftsmanship of the entire collection. There was an airy and innocent vibe from the silk floral print, and an edge via the fitted black jacket.
The Show: Joanna Mastroianni Spring 2014
The Theme: The Organic and Brilliant Architecture of Gaudi; flirty, seductive, and playful
The Color Palette: Black, White, Tangerine, Aqua, and Sunshine Yellow
Collection’s Signature Standout Look: A tangerine hand-beaded gown with an incredible arch design and low, curved back. The silhouette of this dress was stunning, but to see it in a magnificent, bright tangerine color with all of the hand beaded detail truly was striking.
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The Theme: Mid-Century Modern Architecture and Design
The Color Palette: Vivid, Almost Neon Hues
Collection’s Signature Standout Look: Bright yellow cap-sleeve gown with a sheer skirt; this look was tailored on top, on-trend at the bottom, and playful throughout
-Dawndrea Montoya
