Fashion: Look Book

Comune Fall 2012

A menswear label situated in that oh-so-sweet spot between overdone and overly-understated, LA-based Comune consistently gets it right. The creatives behind the brand recently teased their expanded, Fall 2012 collection with a video that features a number of their core ...

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Erro New York Fall 2011

A blend of "biker chick" and cool-chic, the Erro New York Fall 2011 collection--which consists of casual, yet smoking-hot looks--makes basic black look badass. The lookbook features sexy, skin-baring numbers--like leather, shaggy furs and sheer knits--all in the darkest of ...

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GalaabenD Spring 2012

Photography can really make or break a lookbook. These images, from the GalaabenD Spring 2012 lookbook, not only highlight the innovation and craftsmanship that went into the collection, but also add to the story of the pieces. For me, the ...

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Rad Hourani Spring 2012 Unisex Collection #8

Rad Hourani’s garments are gender neutral. His lookbook for Spring 2012, which features a male model and a female model, shows the different styles and fits of his latest, interchangeable collection. The unisex lineup consists of one garment in six ...

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Ulyana Sergeenko Fall 2011

It all comes across so clearly; Ulyana Sergeenko`s Fall 2011 lookbook seems expertly-curated, and checks all boxes in the shimmer-and-glamor range. The Russian "it" girl, stylist, artist, photographer and brand-new designer delivered a truly-Russian collection--yet one that does not scream ...

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Kelly Wearstler Fall 2011

Bergdorf Goodman's longtime interior design guru, it seems Kelly Wearstler took full advantage of her surroundings; merchandise-gazing and studying the work of other fashion designers was likely a daily habit. She decided to throw herself into the fashion scene with ...

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Mal-Aimee Fall 2011

Léonie Hostettler and Marius Borgeaud met in the ateliers of Geneva University of Art and Design in Switzerland, and then went on to intern together for Olivier Theyskens. In 2010, the pair turned their friendship into a collaboration--and formed womenswear ...

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Religion Fall 2011

Uber-creative brand Religion killed this one. Its Fall 2011 collection reads as an homage to the British music culture of the late '70s and early '80s. It's safe to say the brand's designers did not disappoint such fans as Agyness ...

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April, May Fall 2011

French fashion label April, May nails "casual-chic" with its Fall 2011 lookbook, which displays a range of stylishly-tweaked classics with slightly-bohemian influences--ensembles Sienna Miller would definitely rock (if she isn't already). Distinctly feminine, the lineup includes plenty of skirts, dresses ...

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Nanthalat Spring 2012

Paris-based Nanthalat is a mystery to me. Despite much research and attempted contacts, all I've come to know of the line is this interesting lookbook. I was hesitant to post it, but felt somehow connected to the silhouettes; I love ...

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Araks Fall 2011 Lookbook Collaboration

Feminine lingerie brand, Araks, left it up to their friends and some of the industry’s most creative to produce its Fall 2011 lookbook. Collaborators including model Coco Young, director Gia Coppola and blogger Susie Lau of Style Bubble were sent ...

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Ovate Fall 2011

"Mysterious mountain enchantress" may be the best way to describe new line Ovate's debut Fall 2011 collection--especially judging from the lineup's lookbook, which features a hooded, fur-clad female traipsing through snowy forests. The Montreal-based designer, Audrey Cantwell, claims to be ...

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Bartmaans and Siegel Fall 2011

What drew me first to Bartmaans and Siegel’s new collection was the shock of orange used in some of the line's fine mens’ scarves. But, as I looked closer, I soon discovered a variety in menswear that I have yet ...

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Goldie Fall 2011

Elements of several decades mesh together in Goldie's latest lookbook--resulting in looks that are perfectly on-trend for Fall 2011. Bell-bottoms and fringe with a '70s vibe are worn alongside Peter Pan collars, swing coats and micro-minis seemingly plucked from the ...

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Christopher Kane Resort 2012

Without seeing Christopher Kane’s Resort 2012 collection--most pieces, simultaneously full of rainbows, metallics, and neons--you’d likely expect a train wreck, based purely on its description. However, Kane managed to make combinations that sound crazy, classic and fabulous. For his Resort ...

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Nadinoo

Nadinoo, the British label designed by Nadia Izurna, has only been around since 2009--but has already established an impressive following of fans located all over the world. Sold primarily online, on sites like Etsy, each piece is made to order--and ...

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Viktor & Rolf Resort 2012

The deviceful and dramatic duo behind Viktor & Rolf have just released their Resort 2012 line--which is best described as a diluted version of their theatrical, "regular-season" collections--though with definite hints of their signature flare. Their latest--a '70s, doll-inspired lineup--is composed ...

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Nom de Guerre Spring 2011

nom de guerre/ˌnäm də ˈger/ Noun: An assumed name under which a person engages in combat, or some other activity or enterprise. Bid adieu to Nom De Guerre; the menswear label just released its final, Spring 2011 collection on Bricksworth.com.  The bright, sunlit ...

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The Cyclops Apprentice: Gabriella Marina Gonzalez Spring 2011

Aggressive and bold, the Gabriella Marina Gonzalez Spring 2011 lookbook--titled “The Cyclops Apprentice”--mixes complex knits in bold mustard, olive and blush tones with striking leather body harnesses and headpieces. Not for the faint of heart, Gonzalez’ distinct designs provide a ...

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She Shines: Superfine Spring 2011

For Spring 2011, Superfine expands its selection--with new tops and bottoms in crepe silk and jersey knits. I am adoring the soft color-fades that flow organically over the skirts--and especially the dresses, in their asymmetrical tucks and layers. Androgyny seems to ...

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