February 16th, 2012

Proenza Schouler

Armed with shaggy Chrissie Hynde hair and boots not that unlike the combat kind, the Proenza Schouler lovelies stomped down the runway like an army. The clothes reflected the pace; they were dynamic and memorable. Chiefly the clothes addressed the idea of protection. New volumes—giant when compared to past seasons—were radical, with tops paired with low-slung cricket pants. In other words, slouchy. Aside from the directional new shapes, the patchwork and Far Eastern dress elements were beautifully scaled (and mostly made of cotton). Leather was, once again, a huge texture for fall.


Note: Hirshleifers ETC carries great Proenza Schouler items!

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Zoom Proenza Schouler Fall 2012

Proenza Schouler Fall 2012

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Marchesa - Runway Review

Bar Refaeli, Stacy Keibler, Petra Nemcova and Taylor Momsen were the starlets front and center at the Marchesa catwalk Wednesday, where Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig presented yet another elaborate and absolutely exquisite collection that truly spoke volumes. Inspired by painter William-Adolphe Bouguereau’s angelic work, “A Soul Brought to Heaven,” the dresses followed the consistency of drama. Pale shades of nude, cream, ivory and blue were brushed with flowers and cascaded like feather details. The bronze and silver fabrics were all hand embroidered with gilded accents. In keeping with autumn winter’s sheer theme, shimmering skeleton body suits peaked through the dark shades of lace. A teal hand embroidered illusion dress with full tulle skirt was remarkable, as was a hand-embroidered gold and cream coat with pleated tulle bursting from underneath the hem. These gowns screamed for an Oscars moment two weeks from now.

Marchesa | Bar Refaeli | Stacy Keibler | Petra Nemcova | Taylor Momsen | nyfw | jim shi | runway review |
February 16th, 2012
Zoom The J. Mendel collection is beauuuutiful! Stay tuned!

The J. Mendel collection is beauuuutiful! Stay tuned!

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Michael Kors NYFW Review

In one word: comfort. Michael Kors for fall is a relaxed state of elegance, where looking good is synonymous with feeling good. Call it wintertime chic for a fast description, but the cozy mountain lodge feel from the first pair of looks set the tone for the collection (shockingly, not a single dab of bronzer was used backstage). Melded with showgirl qualities, the lineup of terrific separates—never once fussy or overdone—made these fabulously approachable wares. Among the standouts were large belted furs, red-and-black blanket-plaid coats and skirts, cable-knit sweaters (the chunkier the better), long and lean skirts and après ski pieces that made for the complete woman when complemented by the bias-cut satin and beaded gowns. As for the accessories? They were beautiful. Framed doctor bags, furry hats and Mary Janes stacked on metallic chunky heels required no extra effort.

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missed it live? watch fall here. 

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Great detail shots from the Oscar de la Renta show.

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Oscar de la Renta Fall 2012 Shoes

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Oscar de la Renta

Jewels were everywhere on Oscar de la Renta’s catwalk. From the blown-up versions of actual jewelry used as inspiration for his prints to the jeweled headbands in his models’ hair to the beautifully embellished cardigans and coats—and even down to the ombré sequined ankle boots—it was sparkles, sparkles, sparkles everywhere! There was plenty of black, as to be expected, but also a bevy of delightful ice blues and light pinks (two colors of the moment in New York) that will make his Ladies Who Lunch set happy. “Today’s woman doesn’t dress for seasons anymore,” said the dapper designer. Naturally, this was a show rich with the luxe and glam factor one would expect. There was Chantilly lace appliqué on chiffon blouses, a silver arctic fox collar, thick cashmere sweaters and a gown with a gold silk taffeta skirt. In his program, de la Renta included an itemized list of the kilos of jewelry his models wore, and they read like a what’s what of baubles: Russian gold, a multi topaz crystal ring, pearl and crystal earrings and so forth. As for the finale? Large and larger seemed to be the decree; tulle skirts in shades of rose, blue and silver marched out, some drawn up in the front like curtains, each one even more fabulously voluminous than the next.

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Zoom Beautiful Oscar de la Renta look form the Fall 2012/2013 show.

Beautiful Oscar de la Renta look form the Fall 2012/2013 show.

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