We are toiling tirelessly in the tents to get yet more reviews for you. Check out our latest set including Kimberly Ovitz, who was inspired by Japanese architecture, an arty Cynthia Rowley, and hip suiting at United Bamboo. Go to our fashion week page here–and let us know what you think of the shows so Read more →
Prolific fashion designer Cynthia Rowley’s interest in contemporary art (she also runs the online art site ExhibitionA.com with husband Bill Powers) was on full display at her Spring 2012 runway show yesterday evening. The collection, described as “flash mobs of floral and animated shapes” and “the thrill of adornment in forced perspectives”, was like a sartorial version of an art history class.
The line was a mix of abstract watercolor florals, geometric hard angle graphics, and brilliant metallic textures – sometimes commingling together in one look. The canvases for the eye-catching prints were the designer’s signature girly silhouettes–flared mini-skirts and dresses with layered panels (perfect for twirling around), mesh leather separates, silky painted leggings, and tailored tuxedo jackets.
Now, let’s address this celebrity business.
Theory, Helmut Lang
Deal: At least 60% off samples and irregulars for both sexes from Theory, and for women from Helmut Lang
When/Where: Monday, July 25 through Thursday, July 28. Mon 11am—8pm, Tues—Thurs 11am—7pm. Clothingline, 261 W. 36th St between Seventh and Eighth Aves (no phone)
Links: www.theory.com, helmutlangjournal.com
Ends: Thursday, 28 Jul 2011
Resurrection Vintage
Deal: Up to 70% off vintage designer clothing and accessories
When/Where: Through Saturday, July 30. Daily 11am—7pm. 217 Mott St between Prince and Spring Sts
Link: www.resurrectionvintage.com
Ends: Saturday, 30 Jul 2011
We’ve finally reached the end of the resort road! And it looks like 2012 is going to be a good year for fashion. We’ve pulled together our top looks from ten of the season’s best collections. Which were your favorite?
Birchbox, the subscription-based service that offers users samples of new, high-end beauty products each month, has teamed up with Cynthia Rowley, who is bringing her own eclectic surf cool to the beauty-obsessed with a limited-edition box designed by Rowley herself.
The case is printed with a pattern of her own design and includes plenty of goodies, from a “life-changing” eyebrow pencil. Honestly, it’s worth it for the box alone–the pattern looks like psychedelic multi-colored liquid and will be an amazing decoration when it’s empty. However, it’s not as if you’re shelling out big bucks; Birchbox is only $10 a month, definitely worth the price of the amazing products you get inside. (Sign up for Birchbox here before June 30 to make sure you get the Rowley-designed package.)
Smell Like Royalty: A Hamburg perfumer claims that the royal family commissioned her to create the official wedding fragrances–one called Catherine that has notes of magnolia and rose, and one called William that’s sporty and direct. The cheesy packaging includes a locket with a photo of the couple. {BellaSugar}
Daphne Guiness Will Get Ready For the Met Ball in the Barney’s Windows: To coincide with the Met Gala in May, Guiness has collaborated with Barney’s for a six-week long window display that will include pieces from her collection of Isabella Blow’s wardrobe as well as from her own, a short film, and performance art, a.k.a Guiness preparing for the Gala in the Madison Ave windows. {Vogue}
Susie Bubble’s Guide to Online Shopping: The blogger breaks down and critiques the e-commerce sites of major brands like Alexander Wang and Burberry for those of you wondering whether you should brave the April rain or shop in your pajamas. {Style Bubble}
Perhaps Marc Jacobs is to blame, but ever since the American fashion maestro’s 1970s-inspired spring collection debuted, it seems much of the industry’s been taking cues from the disco decade. Such was the case at tonight’s Cynthia Rowley show, though the looks seen here were more Seventies scholar than Studio 54. Think Marcia Brady meets Electric Lady. Cast in an era-appropriate color palette of mustard, rust, emerald green, and midnight blue, the collection was full of sparkling intarsia knits and crisp A-line skirts featuring daringly high slits. In keeping with the chosen theme, there were plenty of Op Art prints, namely a colorful cubist pattern and another in checkerboard chevron.
Cynthia Rowley
Deal: Up to 80% off clothing and accessories.
When: Thursday, January 27 through Sunday, January 30. Thurs—Fri 10am—8pm, Sat—Sun 11am—8pm. 376 Bleecker St between Perry and Charles Sts (212-242-0847)
link: www.cynthiarowley.com
Resurrection Vintage
Deal: 30% to 70% off designer vintage clothing and accessories, plus new and vintage books
When: Tuesday, January 4 through Monday, January 31. Mon—Sat 11am—7pm, Sun noon—7pm. 217 Mott St between Prince and Spring Sts (212-625-1374)
link: www.resurrectionvintage.com
Express
Deal: Enter code 7537 at checkout to save 15% off your order
When: Ongoing through Tuesday, February 8
link: www.express.com
Last night the Gagosian store uptown fêted Exhibition A, a new project by Cynthia Rowley, Bill Powers, Laura Martin, and Gabby Munoz that aims to bring art collecting to the public at a lower price point. And we’re not talking about Cynthia Rowley Baid-Aids here (though I was wearing one yesterday), I mean museum-worthy works of contemporary art.
Including artists like René Ricard, Hanna Liden, Richard Phillips and Josephine Meckseper, Exhibition A sells special edition prints of works from $100-$500. The company keeps it exclusive by only offering the works for 2-4 weeks and only printing as many works as are purchased, meaning your collecting nemesis can’t snatch up your beloved Mark Borthwick after the sale has closed.
Cynthia Rowley’s SS11 collection had some gaping holes, literally. Skirts, pants, and dresses came with perforated holes revealing the skin underneath. The perforations produced a strange and intriguing effect, particularly on a gray long ruffled skirt, where the strong circles contrasted with the garment’s inherent ease.
Continuing with the under/over concept were sheer tops with opaque stripes and dresses covered hem to hem with cabochons. In the color palette of macaroons, the looks were delectable. Giant, sleek barrettes held the models’ pastel hair in place and enamel bar necklaces added a pop to the models’ necklines.
The best looks were the ones that were not trying hard to be innovative. A mint blouse and trouser was a standout, as was a mango colored blouse with cabochon detailed shorts. Later a black shell with black cabochon adorned pants hit every right note.
