Can J.Crew do no wrong? Sometimes, it feels that way. And it sure seemed like it at Thursday’s Fall 2010 presentations, where men’s design head Frank Muytjens and creative director Jenna Lyons made us excited for the season all over again. Herewith, our top ten J.Crew Fall 2010 moments: 10. Muytjens’ navy herringbone tweed Ludlow Read more →
What Goes Around Comes Around is one of my favorite vintage shops in New York. So when we were invited to preview their fall collection, I was more than happy to do so. The company’s creative director Gerard Maione presented a mixed collection of vintage-inspired pieces. Lots of fur, shearling, leather, tees and embroidered tops Read more →
To make things easy and convenient, we’ve assembled a complete list of AW10 Fashion Month coverage. The reviews, the news, the parties and the gossip (from all four cities!) are now all in one place. We’ll keep this list in the Top Stories bar until next season, so you can keep track—or refresh your memories—of Read more →
I am not one to adequately analyze a movie, but I can tell you this about Clueless: Almost everyone who has seen the cult classic falls in love with it. In the most recent issue of Vanity Fair, another cult favorite—designer Alexander Wang—said Clueless was his favorite movie (along with Mean Girls). Well, the movie Read more →
I really enjoyed imaginary shopping this fashion week. Why? Because lots of designers attempted to make wearable yet interesting clothes. And of course, anything that’s wearable and interesting is bound to catch my eye. Here’s a smattering of what I saw and savored. 1. Preen‘s navy power suit. Wall Street-inspired perfection. 2. Rag & Bone‘s Read more →
I had no idea what to expect from the Paris68 runway show last Thursday. I did know that the collection was designed by Marcella Lindeberg, wife of Johan Lindeberg (J. Lindeberg to you) and that the couple has played an integral consulting role in the William Rast label almost since its inception. Ms. Biel and Read more →
Last week, Britt told you all about her favorite things from New York Fashion Week AW10. This week, Lauren and I tell you all about ours. I’m up first! 1. ADAM fur-lined, hooded anorak. This is not your average anorak; the fur takes it up a few notches. Now it’s a luxurious utility. 2. Thakoon Read more →
Japanese Fashion Week Preview showcased looks from aptform, CHAOLU lab, MIKIO SAKABE, Naoshi Sawayanagi, SHIDA TATSUYA, The Dress & Co. by HIDEKI SAKAGUCHI, tiny dinosaur, and YU. The collections ranged from punk torn sweatshirts and creepers at MIKIO SAKABE to elegant suits at Yu to shredded blouses and dresses at The Dress & Co. by Read more →
Given Isaac Mizrahi’s penchant for bad weather–rain last season, snow yesterday–I fear a hurricane in Lincoln Center next September. His theme was Central Park, but in the winter, when one apparently wears sequined tulle ball gowns on the Great Lawn and glittery fur parkas over orange checked chiffon. It was, of course, a gorgeous show Read more →
