Alexandre Herchcovitch

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Where to Watch New York Fashion Week Online

There's currently a 100% chance of snow in New York City, meaning there is a 100% your gorgeous new Chloe coat isn't going to keep you warm. Luckily, we scoured the internet a put together a schedule of over 80 amazing shows you can stream to your computer right in the comfort of your own home...and in flannel pajamas.

Beauty

What We Learned When We Crashed a Runway Makeup Test

Usually we see a runway makeup look incorporated within the context of the entire fashion show--the venue, the hair, and obviously the clothes all make an overall impression. We went behind-the-scenes at a runway makeup test the day before a show to see how the beauty look comes together. Along the way we picked up some valuable tips and tricks.

Beauty

Backstage Beauty Brief: Alexander Wang, Prabal Gurung and More

Yesterday was pretty exciting, fashion-wise: Alexander Wang, Prabal Gurung, and Altuzarra all showed collections, and we were lucky enough to be backstage with the beauty teams, too. Click through to check out the cognac ponytails at Wang, a super dramatic eye at Monique Lhuillier, the coolest teenagers ever at Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony and tons more.

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What We Saw at New York Fashion Week, Day 4

Day four of NYFW was basically heaven on earth. In the past 12 hours, we saw Chloe Sevigny modeling her own collection for Opening Ceremony, Alexander Wang prove that he's got the skills for Wanglenciaga Balenciaga, and went backstage at all the shows including Wang, Prabal Gurung, Louise Goldin, and more. Click through to see everything we saw!

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Attend New York Fashion Week From Your Couch: A Complete List of Shows Livestreaming This Week

New York is unreasonably cold right now. Like impending-blizzard-freeze-your-Rag & Bone-covered-butt-off cold. This is exactly why we, and fashionistas nowhere near New York, are praising the fashion gods (more like IMG & various PR people) for the glorious amount of New York fashion week shows livestreaming this week. We wrangled 89 shows (89!) and presentations to tune into over the course of the next week...with even more coming in! The best part? You won't be judged for taking in these shows in your pjs over some popcorn or pizza or half a bottle of wine... See any shows we missed? Let us know!

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Brazil Gets Its Own Project Runway Franchise, Starring Alexandre Herchcovitch as Tim Gunn

Brazil is in a financial boom right now while other countries and regions are trying to dig out of near-recessions. And what better way to celebrate a booming economy than with a Project Runway franchise? Truly the way to know you've arrived! Brazil's Project Runway, called Projeto Fashion, follows the same formula as the other franchises (which in addition to the US have run in Korea, Australia, Latin America and Canada). There are 12 designers in this inaugural season, most of whom are in their early 20s, with a lone 39-year-old man representing the "old" crowd (his bio says he loves Madonna). The usual quirky backgrounds exist--after all, this is still reality TV. While most have gone to or are still attending fashion school, there's a miner, a former beauty contestant, and a "super Christian" (that's a Google translation from the original Portuguese) who is letting God guide her designs. Also--and I'm not sure if this represents the population at-large in Brazil--three of the six male designers have pretty decently sized ear gauges.

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Alexandre Herchcovitch Spring 2012: Pretty in Pastels

SAO PAULO--We usually see Alexander Herchcovitch's shows in New York--he's been showing in the city since the early oughts. But the Sao Paulo native also shows in his hometown, so we got an early look at what we'll be seeing from him in a few months. For spring, the always bold designer (remember that football-inspired collection?) sent out a surprisingly subdued, ultra-feminine collection of ladylike silk dresses embroidered and printed with flowers. His color palate may well have been taken from an Easter egg basket. Waists were nipped and tied up in bows. But this is Herchcovitch after all, and the collection stopped short of saccharin. Flouncy silk day dresses got a sporty kick when paired with matching embroidered silk baseball caps, and flashes of poppy livened up the Easter basket. So did the cleavage on display in bustier tops and one-piece swimsuits. Oh, and a lone black dress closed the show. Click through for photos and video of the show.

Beauty

Fall 2011 Beauty Trendspotting: Will the Real Slim Braidy Please Stand Up?

The Fall 2011 shows are 75% over, and we're pretty comfortable calling braids a world-wide trend. Can we blame/credit Alex Wang's S/S 2010 collection for the current plaitmania? Hard to say, but you couldn't go more than 50 feet without seeing a braided model. They were loose and boho at Rag and Bone and Erdem (and Mara Hoffman topped hers with turbans). Rachel Roy and Erin Fetherston were channeling the St.Pauli Girl (or yodelers). Alexandre Herchcovitch and Nanette Lepore got complicated with their braided updos, and Etro flirted with cornrows.

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Alexandre Herchcovitch S/S '11 is All About Color

Alexandre Herchcovitch's vibrant but moody spring collection was a departure from last season's embellished, urban wears. The collection was made up almost entirely of sheath dresses with futuristic shapes, many of which had dramatic but less-than-flattering puff sleeves and pleated backs. The color scheme was bright and fun but, on such sophisticated silhouettes, not to be taken lightly. While Herchcovitch did some of this last spring, this time the pieces were simpler. But perhaps better executed. Only a few looks conformed to the muted color scheme we keep seeing. The rest featured either bold pixelized graphics or shiny jewel-toned ombre (which was not as successful, in my opinion). Overall, the inspiration from abstract expressionist artists Mark Rothko and Barnett Newman was evident and well-interpreted. The shapes were impressive and interesting, but not the most wearable.

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Fashion News Roundup: Isaac's Opera, Karl's Medal, & More Gaga

A Little Night Music: Isaac Mizrahi adds director to his resume of designer, talk show host, and bandanna wearer. He'll be directing Stephen Sondheim's A Little Night Music at the Opera Theatre of St. Louis. {NOWNESS} Gaga Redux: Miss out on Gaga's twp hour ShowStudio interview? It's posted on their website, so you can watch Gaga respond to questions from Nicola Formichetti and John Galliano anytime you like. {ShowStudio} Monsieur Karl: Karl Lagerfeld will be anointed a Commander of the Legion of Honor by Nicolas Sarkozy, meaning another shiny piece of jewelry for the Kaiser. {WWD} Julia Everyday: Julia Restoin-Riotfeld is chronicling her outfits for the month of June for Vogue UK. Swoon. {Vogue UK}