Let’s hope next spring is a sunny one because designers are putting their best lenses forward for spring 2012. From Giles’ kooky cartoon glasses to Rag & Bone’s goggle-like shades. Next spring’s eyewear isn’t joking around, but it certainly is funny looking. Would you wear such kooky sunglasses?
New York has been full of brights the past week, none more obvious than the shades of orange that have already graced at least two dozen collections. From a single pop (Doo.Ri) to a longer stretch (Kimberly Ovitz), it’s about as attention-getting as a color can be.
Check out the graphic floral prints at Peter Som, sweet shapes and sheers at Rachel Antonoff and Kate Middleton-esque dresses Wes Gordon over on our fashion week page.
After spending the morning with Peter Som a few days before his spring show, we couldn’t wait to see the strong, bright—but not overly feminine—floral prints take shape on the runway. Although we knew what to expect, we were still curious to hear Tommy Hilfiger’s predictions before the show began. “Fun and lux,” the designer told us. Clearly, Hilfiger knows his consultant well. We couldn’t have said it better ourselves.
What, exactly, do designers go through just days before their runway shows? We decided to spend the morning with Peter Som to find out. Upon arriving at his studio on West 26th Street Wednesday morning, it was nonstop action. Here’s a snippet of a day in the life of a designer pre-fashion week from too-big shoes to designer vices:
We are so excited to kick off our spring 2012 pre-fashion week mad libs with Peter Som! Here, he reveals that he’s a bit of a perfectionist. Also, expect to see some chiffon walking down the runway next Friday morning.
Predicting what the nominees will wear to the Oscars is trickier than picking the winners.
There are probably over 100 amazing Oscar-worthy dresses that walk the runway each season, but the reality is that most celebs would rather stick with a safe choice than a fashion forward one. This year, however, the nominees have a better fashion history than most. Nicole Kidman has turned heads in Galliano and Balenciaga, Michelle Williams favors the up-and-coming crowd, and Hailee Steinfeld is not afraid to take a daring risk, be it in Prada or Prabal.
Click through to see what I hope the nominees are wearing this Sunday.
So we’re only halfway through New York Fashion Week, but there have been enough interesting beauty looks that a recap is in order. It’s a bit early to call trends yet, but orangey lips and strong eyes (not together!) are still having a run. As far as hair, we’ve seen just as much textured, messy hair as we’ve seen middle parts with stick straight locks. And nails are all over the place, but an early prediction is slate grey and deep burgundies will rule next fall.
Click through to see our favorite beauty from NYFW so far. We’re not suggesting that all these looks are wearable, but they’re definitely cool.
Peter Som‘s imaginary muse is undeniably a wealthy, uptown lady. But unlike her St. John-suit-wearing lunch companion, she prefers a messy bouffant, purple lipstick, and a pair of lime green kitten heels. Oh, and she listens to Erasure.
We like Peter Som’s girl. Mostly because she’s a character. A character we’d be inclined to switch places with for a day.
While Elle Fanning in Somewhere and photos by Juergen Teller are dominating our December mood board, there are plenty of other goodies inside from new Clhoê for Opening Ceremony to Elisa Sendaoui shot by Natalie Joos. So check it out!
Bebe Waves Buh-bye to Kardashians? The Kardashians by Bebe line might be coming to an end. “The sisters do still have relevance,” said Bebe president, Emilia Fabricant, “but at Bebe we need to move with fashion and we want to be first in the fashion world with everybody else and not fall behind. We are definitely assessing the situation.” {WWD subscription required}
Kanye Wants To Tour in Balmain: Hint is reporting that Christophe Decarnin for Balmain will design all of West’s costumes for his upcoming tour. {Hint}
The 12 Days Of Giving: Starting Friday, December 17, Theory will be having a 12-day flash sale featuring one item from their current collection per day at 50% off. The sale will run through the 28th, and will include both women’s and men’s clothing. {Theory}
