Ralph Rucci

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Designers are breaking up the usual grays and black-and-whites with winks of shockingly bright hues.

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.

Ralph Rucci continued his trek into modernized territory for Spring/Summer 2014, much to the pleasant surprise of both neophytes and octogenarians alike (as for the latter, there were plenty seated front row, all fabulously bedecked in the mainstay's greatest hits from the last 30 years). Rucci's silhouettes tight-roped the sinews between the designer's first-gen clients and next-gen admirers--a sparkling, tangerine paillette cardigan for his Upper East Side’s doyennes, and a holographic, shelled mini-dress for his growing downtown contingency.

The fall couture shows ended last week, with successful collections from established designers like Karl Lagerfeld at Chanel to newer, more experimental collections from the likes of Iris van Herpen. Countries like Germany, France, Italy, and Belgium all had talent represented on the runways. But if you're looking for a great American name in haute couture, you're going to have to dig deeper.

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The latest in Dior ready-to-wear? Nail art! Raf Simons collaborated with The Illustrated Nail for a series of nail art designs inspired by his S/S 2013 collection. {SheFinds} American fashion label Chado Ralph Rucci "start[s] a new chapter" as (wait for it...) Ralph Rucci. {WWD} Mad Men costume designer Janie Bryant has all eyes looking at Megan Draper for the show's sixth season. {The Hollywood Reporter} AnnaSophia Robb looks all kinds of Carrie-cute in a floral maillot on the cover of Seventeen. {US Weekly}

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Ralph Rucci prides himself on existing "a-little-bit-to-the-left" of the chaos theory-proving spectacle that the contemporary fashion machine can be

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!

Awards season keeps chugging along, bringing us all the strapless/fishtail silhoeuttes and Veronica Lake waves we can handle. The red carpet at the Screen Actor's Guild awards just wrapped up, and the usual suspects showed up looking flawless.

Because We Cannes, Cannes, Cannes: It was an extrava-Cannes-za this week at Fashionista as we covered the French film festival from all angles. From what was worn on the red carpet, to the best WTF red carpet moments, we've got it for you - even the amfAR gala and all black fashion show organized by Carine Roitfeld. Gwynnie and Kimmy Go Twinsies: Now that Kim K is dating Kanye, and making her way towards the inner circle of one Gwyneth Paltrow, we couldn't help but notice that the two have started to make the same sartorial choices. We're sure Gwyneth is thrilled. Andre Leon Talley and Ralph Rucci Kriticize Kim Kardashian: Speaking of Miss K, fashion heavyweight Andre Leon Talley and designer Ralph Rucci spoke at SCAD this past weekend, where they weighed in on dressing "celebrities" like Kim. It got a little harsh. Farewell, Kristen Wiig!: We will definitely miss Wiig's arsenal of hilarious characters next season on SNL, but fret not - SNL has always nailed some of the funniest fashion impersonations out there. Champagne Versace Pockets for all my beautiful bitches!

This weekend I had the privilege of visiting Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in Savannah, where the university had a handful of exciting events on hand--from a fantastic student fashion show (more on that later) to an eye-opening exhibit of Ralph Rucci's work at the Andre Leon Talley gallery in the SCAD museum. Rucci was honored this year with the André Leon Talley Lifetime Achievement Award, and to celebrate the designer sat down with ALT (clad in a red cloak, natch) for a candid talk at the museum's auditorium with Robin Givhan as moderator. The conversation ran the gamut, covering topics as broad as the importance of celebrity endorsements and how the internet has changed fashion, to specific tidbits, like Beyonce's Met Ball dress (and why she was late) and why Rucci says he won't dress Kim Kardashian. Read on for the best bits:

Erin Wasson to front Rockport Campaign: The model-turned-jewelry designer is going back in front of the camera as the face of Rockport's Fall 2012 campaign. The shoe brand hopes that Wasson will help emphasize the "stylish" aspect of these shoes, which are worn mostly for comfort. {WWD subscription required} Beard and Mustache Accessories Are a Thing?: It seems hipster girls are always trying to (ironically) look as unattractive as possible, thus making them more attractive to male hipsters. Refinery 29 found some chained accessories that attach to sunglasses, and hang down to create a "beard." Weird. {Refinery 29} Paris' Galleria to Unveil Balenciaga Exhibit: To honor the 40th anniversary of the designer's death, the Galleria in Paris will debut a Balenciaga tribute this Friday. The show, "Cristóbal Balenciaga, Collectionneur de Modes" ("Cristóbal Balenciaga, Collector of Fashion") features a wealth of 18-20th century Spanish clothing, which was a great inspiration for the designer. {WWD subscription required}

Alexa Chung Named Newest BFC Style Ambassador: She's long been the stye ambassador to our hearts, but now Alexa Chung can add yet another title to her growing list of fashionable ventures. The British Fashion Council has named the influential Brit It-Girl their 'Young Style Ambassador,' as which she will "promote British fashion design talent to a global market." While it seems to us that Chung already does that job quite well, it never hurts to make things official. {Elle UK} Parsons Students Compete in International Fashion Showcase at London Fashion Week: The first ever International Fashion Showcase is happening now at London Fashion Week, with young designers from 19 different countries competing against each other for the Emerging Talent Award. Representing the US is a group of MFA students from Parsons, showing a collection titled "Lost Time is Never Found Again." {Racked} Carine Roitfeld Working with V on New Project? We've been anxious to hear about Carine's latest project following her departure from French Vogue, and now WWD is speculating that her new magazine may be in collaboration with V Magazine. Though Carine herself has yet to comment, she's already guest-edited an issue of the fashion mag and has reportedly been seen around the V office a lot lately... {WWD}

Someone Wrote A Song About Andrej Pejic: "Fashion Boy," penned by Victoria Aitken is dedicated to the male model, of whom Ms. Aitken is a card-carrying stan: "As a muse to my latest single, Andrej has taken us to territory we haven't chartered before. I'm absolutely mad about him!" {Vogue UK} PETA Puts Up Billboard in Garment District: Penelope Cruz casts what we think was meant to be a disapproving eye on the entire garment district, in a black-and-white campaign for the animal rights group. {Racked} Death by Hair Extensions: While you've been worrying about the formaldehyde in your Brazilian blowout, a London woman was rushed to the emergency room after passing out in a nightclub. The cause? Coroners say she possibly suffered an allergic reaction from the wig glue she'd applied to attach her hair extensions. What a tragedy, and a steep price to pay for beauty. {Daily Mail}

American couturier Ralph Rucci won't put on on runway show this upcoming fashion week. Instead, he's taking private appointments for editors and buyers. Rucci's reasoning has to do with the extended medical leave of his president, Vivian Van Natta. He'll save about $500,000 by meeting with interested parties one-on-one. We hope other designers will follow suit. While nothing beats the runway when it comes to creating excitement and buzz around a brand, less-outlandish designers benefit from showing off the high quality of their clothes up-close. Rucci's pieces are nearly couture-level, and those who want to buy a piece--or ten--will be able to easily examine the items without the hassle of a big production. Designer Lyn Devon--who much like Rucci, boasts a sizable made-to-order business--has been using this approach for years.