FW09 was the season of the Bad Girl, epitomized by Balmain’s super-short mini dresses and edgy shoulders. Nowadays, the masses are sporting studs, metal hardware, chunky black boots, etc. It’s an overall hardcore look that’s available to purchase everywhere from Barneys to Forever 21. So naturally it’s time for a black backlash. Technically the backlash Read more →
Backstage at Karen Walker, Karen explains her inspirations for the collection and her outlook on FW10.
The Karen Walker show is always a delight. Settled in the cozy Altman Building, far from the hustle and bustle of Milk or Bryant Park, it’s a chilled-out, fun, dare I say groovy experience. After jumping backstage to sneak a peek at the hair and make-up (voluminous ponytails and red lips!) and catch up with Nylon‘s–née Read more →
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We’ve avoided Twilight madness (though has anyone else noticed that one of the girls from the movie is in the Terry Richardson-shot ads for Belvedere Vodka?), but we’ve started to notice an influx of actual fangs in fashion. Models, both male and female, rock pointy front teeth in Karen Walker‘s newest lookbook and they’re underneath Read more →
Otte, one of our all time favorite West Village (& Brooklyn) boutiques is having a last minute sale at their corporate offices. They’re talking racks of Inhabit, See by Chloe, Maloles, Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent, Karen Walker, Vanessa Bruno, Dallin Chase and more with everything costing around or under $50. It starts today, in Read more →
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A much-discussed theory this week is whether the runway’s hemlines can predict an upcoming recession. The saying goes, if dresses and skirts get longer, the economy is getting worse. It stems from a period in the ’20s, when short skirts revealed expensive silk stockings, and long skirts disguised cheaper wool ones. Now it’s thought by Read more →
Den – the hip NYC concept boutique that showcases a single designer for a few months, currently has their shelves stocked with the effortlessly cool offerings of menswear designer and CFDA darling Tim Hamilton. Hamilton’s menswear designs are very much in keeping with the store’s tradition of stocking the designers that everyone wants, exactly when Read more →
