April 16, 2010
by fashionpulse
[David Meister – Image via DavidMeister.com]
Devoted to creating dresses that flatter every woman, David Meister’s F/W 2010 collection exudes appeal, rich with texture and diverse shapes. His day frocks embody the menswear-for-women aesthetic, comprised of knit and tweed with surprising details on the simple and classic designs. The Bergdorf Signature line is more formal in function and appearance, taking a ball gown shape glammed up with silver accents and fitted bodices that give any woman seductive curves. His evening looks consist of asymmetrical cocktail dresses and strapless gowns. David Meister takes comfort into consideration when creating the collection and, accordingly, his looks are 90% stretch and knit. His affinity for origami pleating pervades the overall aesthetic, interspersed with A-line frocks, liquid-like sequins and lightweight animal prints. Shop his designs here.
-Maria Eilersen
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April 11, 2010
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Beginning as a ski wear brand in Brazil, later branching into beachwear and now a high fashion label, Osklen offers an aesthetic that is truly a blend of the aforementioned looks. For the F/W 2010 collection, ski wear references abound; in anticipation of an avalanche it seems, Oskar Metsavaht constructed armor after armor in materials that felt like they can withstand more than mere snowballs, but even more stunning is the architectural, avant-garde silhouettes created. From ultra-power shoulders to built-in backpacks, it is evident that for this collection, Oskar has chosen to depart from the constraints of the human form, instead creating a collection of bold pieces with angles, structures and shapes we could have hardly ever imagined.
The armors come in black, cream, white, but some were made for the jungle — reminiscent of the label’s Brazilian and beachwear origins, Osklen also offers its space-age silhouette in tropical prints replete with palm leaves and pink petals. After experimenting with structure, Osklen naturally progressed into knitwear: body-hugging, striped, bright-colored, these pieces are undoubtedly more wearable, but at the same time, the texture infuses them with a rough edge, also found throughout the collection. Indeed, even Osklen’s more “practical” pieces carry the designer’s progressive aesthetic — building on what looks like fragments of fabrics into a coherent, extraordinary piece with outstanding precision and skill. The Osklen girl may be more fickle when it comes to her preferred weather or her taste for shapes or colors, but her dedication to the original never fails.
– Justina Lee
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April 11, 2010
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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 14, 2010
by fashionpulse
[All images via Style.com]
Down the red carpet came Moschino Cheap & Chic‘s jet-setters,carrying bulky shopping and grouped into themes; first came the rockers, sporting military pants, gold chains, leather gloves, and, of course, mini guitar cases. Animal instincts were definitely on the brain; models wrapped in gigantic furs and leopard print dresses were also found in the collection. A little too much for your taste? The more refined items came with tweed jackets and print dresses again – very chic indeed. In another look made for the style daring, Rossella Jardini dressed her party girl in a pink dress with a humongous rose decorating the top. As the show’s finalem shout, the last model walked out in a sparkly shirt dress that said “Fashion Must Go On!”; a reference to the recession, perhaps? Whatever it might signify (or maybe nothing at all?), it is evident from this collection that in good times or bad, the Moschino Cheap & Chic girl keeps her chin up.
– Justina Lee
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