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Oscar de la Renta Fall 2012
Design, Fashion, Travel

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I lost my fight against time yesterday and just couldn’t manage to get it all done. There is a bit… Read More

Nanette Lepore fall 2012 collection look 15
Fashion

NY Fashion Week Fall 2012: Nanette Lepore

While I always appreciate the youthful exuberance of Nanette Lepore‘s collections, this was by far my favorite collection of hers… Read More

J. Mendel Fall 2012
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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… Read More

Pamella Roland Fall 2012 show at New York Fashion Week
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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… Read More

Dennis Basso Fall 2012 41
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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… Read More

Vera Wang Fall 2012 collection
Design, Fashion

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… Read More

Peter Gray curling hair at Badgley Mischka fall 2012 show
Fashion

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… Read More

Naeem Khan gown for his Fall 2012 collection
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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… Read More

Tory Burch Fall 2012
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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… Read More

Lorena Sarbu Fall 2012
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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… Read More

Lela Rose Fall 2012
Architecture, Fashion

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… Read More

Monika Chiang croco embossed leather opera gloves in grape
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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,… Read More

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