Yesterday’s Marc by Marc Jacobs show was cute. A friend said it looked a “little too J.Crew” to carry a runway, but overall I was impressed. The palette–lots of red, putty and olive green mixed with tan and bright blue and yellow accents–was pleasing, and there were plenty of pretty dresses to wear to weddings, Read more →
No doubt the Araks show was full of cool pieces anyone would want, but all together something seemed off. Maybe the combat boots worn with every look? The proliferation of bras over shirts? Check out the above video to decide for yourself.
A: Armor was everywhere, with beaded and sequined tops and dresses that looked like chain-mail. The ubiquitous anorak popped up here, too, in olive drab. B: Hiking boots with heels were everwhere. So what if Manolo B. did them forever ago? They look classic now. C: Color was the theme. Red, orange, and blue looked Read more →
All of Fashionista has been looking forward to The Blonds’ show since our invites showed up. We expected rhinestones, corsets, wild prints, and an awesome experience. We were right on all counts. The show opened with one of The Blonds stomping down the runway in a gorilla suit, tearing it off, and working it up Read more →
Whereas in past collections Koi Suwannagate focused on deconstruction, FW10 was all about the constructed form of a kimono. Drawing inspiration from the square sleeves and classic obi belt, Koi created a collection of cashmere and cotton pieces with colorful embellishments. While cerebral in concept and design, some felt a little too “arts-and-crafts” for my Read more →
Last night’s Narciso Rodriguez show was pretty, but I was more in the mood for a mind-blowing parade of creative talent and out there fashion. Instead, we got a few bowl shaped leather hats atop sleek silk dresses and sharp jackets. Stand out looks included an orange ombre dress and a sage green silk shift Read more →
While we usually work with clients for at least two months before fashion week, this presentation in particular went from first contact to final execution in exactly 15 days. Here’s the rundown. Wednesday 2/3 10:24am Receive a phone call from an unknown number and answer it not expecting the call I’ll be receiving – it’s Read more →
Faran: Apparently, the theme is Jungle Book. Britt: This grape soda’s delicious. Faran: Ready for London? Britt: No, are you? Faran: No. We’re officially the peanut gallery of the Mulberry show. PR: The dog in the show is mine. Faran: These clothes are fantastic. Britt: I think Carine may be singing The Bear Necessities. Faran: Read more →
Five Things We Loved About Timo’s AW10 Presentation: 1. The clothes. Impeccable construction and beautiful design—especially those teardrop coats and cardigans. The boys have come a long way from bow ties. 2. The colors. The shading from reds to blues to greens was like looking through a kaleidoscope; It was so pretty. 3. The space. Read more →
The Scene: Capitale—an old bank turned event space on Bowery. We entered into the show area—a grand ballroom with coffered ceilings and massive columns lining the walls. Beautiful. The Front Row: Anna Dello Russo (dressed in neon pink and bum-high leather boots), Anna Wintour, Grace Coddington and Amy Astley. André was there, but not in Read more →
We may be loathe to embrace runway collections that never make it to stores, but last night’s Perry Ellis show at Bryant Park looked a little too off-the-rack. Goatskin trenches were a standout, but they mingled with merino and wool “blends” (read: acrylic and poly). And we definitely spotted some pleats. Still, Perry Ellis International Read more →
Halston’s had a hell of a time, but the minute I heard Marios Schwab was on board I thought, “Finally, this is going to work.” Sure enough, last night, Marios debuted a stunning collection for the legendary label. The presentation was held in a giant studio on the far west side–the models sprawled out on Read more →
