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Steff Yotka

Thursday September 15th, 2011

The Blonds Spring 2012: Playboy Bunny with a Twist
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The Blonds Spring 2012: Playboy Bunny with a Twist

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Dear The Blonds,

Thanks for putting on the most fun show of fashion week. After days of sitting properly watching lovely shift dresses walk back and forth, it was really great to mingle with the over-the-top crowd and cheer for the models. And the clothes, they were great too. Because there’s nothing to counter this season’s sedated sex appeal like Phillip Blond dressed as a Playboy Bunny. And he looked better than most of the Hef’s actual bunnies, too. (Did we mention Playboy sponsored the show?)

Sincerely yours,

Steff

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Published at 5:03 PM

Wednesday September 14th, 2011

Trendspotting Spring 2012: Printed Suits
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Trendspotting Spring 2012: Printed Suits

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Paging all Ziggy Stardust wannabes: It seems like the it-trend to come out of NYFW will be the bright, printed suit. Spotted everywhere from Altuzarra to Yigal Azrouel, the printed suit is the kooky step-child of last spring’s color-blocking trend: pop-hued and positive feeling, but with a pattern that would make William Morris blush. (Look Read more →

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Chris Benz SS12: Andrej Pejic Channels Famous Transsexual Performer Candy Darling
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Chris Benz SS12: Andrej Pejic Channels Famous Transsexual Performer Candy Darling

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In a season where hypnotic, neon prints have become standard fare, only one designer can come out victorious. We’re putting our money on Chris Benz, because you can’t out-print the print master.

Benz’s designs for SS12 were, without a doubt, in some of the brightest and more daring colorways you’ll see this season, inspired by old Warhol-era Poloroid photos. Shades of pinks clashed in a multi-pattered suit look. A de-saturated camouflage vied for attention with a thin plaid in the same palette. Every color had its moment, from a ripe orange to an athletic gray. The structure of the clothing was just as diverse at its colors. Fitted cropped pants balanced out the flouncy dresses.

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Published at 12:45 PM

Tuesday September 13th, 2011

Marc by Marc Jacobs SS12: The Calm Before the Dior Storm, with Dior Predictions by Olivier Zahm
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Marc by Marc Jacobs SS12: The Calm Before the Dior Storm, with Dior Predictions by Olivier Zahm

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Marc by Marc Jacobs’ SS12 show felt especially poignant yesterday. As the crowd built up inside the Lexington Armory, whispers about Dior could be heard in every section and every row. The minimal set of a plain white runway and backdrop were especially stark compared to Marc’s famously elaborate sets and antics. From 7:30 to 8pm all guests were ushered in and seated, without any ruckus occurring when Elle Fanning, Carine Roitfeld, and Robert Duffy took their seats in the front row. Everyone and everything was quite calm. It was as though everyone knew that come this time next season, Marc Jacobs would be married to his deadlines at Dior, and thus less likely to be as attached design-wise and presentation-wise to MxMJ’s flounced peplums and plastic visors.

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Published at 9:04 AM

Saturday September 10th, 2011

SUNO Spring 2012: Print Mixing, Matured
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SUNO Spring 2012: Print Mixing, Matured

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Last night CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund nominee SUNO hosted its first-ever runway show at Milk. Perhaps it was the CFDA recognition that encouraged the brand to mature in many ways, from a presentation to a show, from kooky mixed prints to ladylike complementary patterns.

Minutes before the show, I speculated with a friend about how well SUNO’s intensely layered looks, complicated prints, and detailed accessories would translate to the five-second-glimpse of a look one gets at a fashion show… Not well, we decided. SUNO’s designers Max Osterweis and Erin Beatty must have agreed with us, since the kooky art-teacher-on-vacation vibe that permeated SUNO shows of yore was replaced with nothing short of ladylike glamor.

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Happy Birthday Beyoncé!
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Happy Birthday Beyoncé!

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Pop icon and soon-to-be-mom, Beyoncé turns the big 30 today! So, you know, if you wanted to feel inadequate about what you’ve achieved in life thus, here’s a reason (kidding!). But Bey is like, superhuman. Happy Birthday!

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Published at 3:39 PM