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NY Fashion Week Fall 2012: J Mendel
J Mendel cited two seemingly disparate inspirations for his luxe fall collection: a Helmut Newton editorial shot at a Gaudi building for Diana Vreeland at Vogue and one of his mother’s bouclé Courrèges suit he remembers from childhood. Clearly the opening … Continue reading
New York Fashion Week Fall 2012: Pamella Roland
With a very pretty set, that my photo does not even remotely do justice to, Pamella Roland set out to capture the natural beauty and luxury lifestyle of Aspen. A part of Rolland’s life since childhood, the casually chic lifestyle … Continue reading
New York Fashion Week Fall 2012: Dennis Basso
CBS Sunday yesterday morning did a segment on the new Boeing 787, interviewing the aerospace company’s executives who explained they were hoping to bring back the glamour of travel with their new Dreamliner. They should have had a chat with Dennis … Continue reading
New York Fashion Week Fall 2012: Vera Wang
Of all the shows at fashion week, I found Vera Wang‘s to be the most artistic, connecting all elements involved in the production in a unique conceptual way. From the dramatic set, to the music, to the collection, it felt … Continue reading
New York Fashion Week Fall 2012: Badgley Mischka
Using Fritz Lang’s hallmark German Expressionist masterpiece Metropolis as inspiration, Mark Badgley and James Mischka presented an amazing homage full of rich metallics and structured form. photo: Getty Images The set was breathtaking with a magical New York Central Park … Continue reading
New York Fashion Week Fall 2012: Naeem Khan
Naeem Khan has always designed with a nod toward his native India. But this season, inspired by a trip home last fall, Kahn translated the extremes of Indian culture, from Tilaka dots to elaborate paisleys into a breathtaking collection worthy … Continue reading
NY Fashion Week Fall 2012: Tory Burch
They say you should write what you know – and perhaps it’s the same with fashion design. Tory Burch describes her fall collection as “inspired by the idea of a prim girl who’s under the spell of the wrong kind … Continue reading
NY Fashion Week Fall 2012: Lorena Sarbu
I must admit I was not that familiar with Lorena Sarbu‘s line when I arrived at her presentation, but I think we’ll all be hearing her name with more frequency in the near future. What a glamorous collection! Growing up … Continue reading
NY Fashion Week Fall 2012: Lela Rose
As soon as I read Lela Rose‘s inspiration in the show package, I had a feeling I was going to love the collection. Inspired by the work of Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, Rose’s show centered around “the fusion of structure … Continue reading
NY Fashion Week Fall 2012: Monika Chiang
Monika Chiang continues to her hone her vision as I saw in her capsule spring collection. With strong tailored lines, her clothes are feminine and sexy for the confident modern woman. Many sport classic lines but with a edgy or … Continue reading
