Fashion: On The Runway
Look of the Day: Creatures of the Wind Spring 2012
Monday, October 17th, 2011
Inspired by a short film (by Kenneth Anger, 1949's "Puce Moment") and drugs, this Spring 2012 collection by the emerging fashion brand with a very romantic name (Creatures of the Wind) included hallucinogenic and awkwardly-beautiful separates for which most every ...
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Giles Deacon Spring 2012
Monday, October 3rd, 2011
Giles Deacon's Spring 2012 lineup--composed of ethereal, romantic, black-and-white swan prints with explosions of lipstick-red on ladylike, voluminous, flowy chiffon gowns--indulges the neo-romanticism of the following season. A designer known for his superb, innovative designs and impeccable craftsmanship, Deacon appeals ...
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Christopher Kane Spring 2012
Monday, September 26th, 2011
For his Spring 2012 runway show, Christopher Kane skipped the standard six-inch stacks in favor of pool sandal-esque footwear. He claimed that pairing heels with mini-skirts would have made the looks outdated, which is a word I would never associate ...
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Marques’Almeida at Fashion East Spring 2012
Wednesday, September 21st, 2011
Just when I thought I'd seen denim in every possible configuration, Marques'Almeida's presentation during the Fashion East Spring 2012 show at London Fashion Week opened my eyes to the possibility of working jeans like I've never seen them worked before. ...
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Ruby Liam Fall 2012
Wednesday, September 14th, 2011
New Zealand designer Ruby puts a funky twist on modern womenswear, mixing classic shapes with bold prints, bright colors and a small dose of sparkle--which was evident in the Ruby Liam Fall 2012 show that played out at New Zealand ...
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Cloud #9: Walter Van Beirendonck Spring 2012
Wednesday, September 7th, 2011
One would be hard-pressed to find a fellow happier than Belgian fashion designer Walter Van Beirendonck. The member of the so-called Antwerp Six (a group of avant-garde designers who graduated from Antwerp's Royal Academy of Fine Arts) recently celebrated 25 ...
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Barbara i Gongini Fall 2011
Tuesday, August 30th, 2011
It seems like layering and dimness are Barbara i Gongini`s mantras of the moment. This Faroe Island native`s complex Fall 2011 collection brings together layers of distressed knitwear, streamlined leather jackets, flying-panel tunics, deconstructed coats, enveloping capes and slouchy leggings; ...
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Anastasia Lomonova Fall 2011
Wednesday, August 24th, 2011
At 17, Anastasia Lomonova left her life in the Mediterranean to start a fashion career in Canada. After two years in Ryerson University’s prestigious fashion program, the young designer interned with Valerie Dumaine and Nadaya Toto--who urged Lomonova to launch ...
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Cheap Monday Spring 2012
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011
While watching the Cheap Monday Spring 2012 runway show, I found myself very surprised by the music selections; I've always thought of Cheap Monday as a very edgy, badass brand--synonymous with one who would listen to bands no one has ...
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Aquilano Rimondi Fall 2011
Thursday, August 18th, 2011
It seems the Fall 2011 collection by Tommaso Aquilano and Roberto Rimondi is the result of a simultaneous, opulent dream. Decadent textiles blend together with liquid precision, and capture light with glistening abandon. The linear color-blocking and intense use of metallics ...
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Charlie Le Mindu Fall 2011
Friday, August 12th, 2011
It seems as though the eccentric, French celebrity hairdresser Charlie Le Mindu literally put his blood, sweat and tears into his work with his Fall 2011 collection. This much-talked-about lineup was said to have been inspired by violence and the ...
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Shaun Samson Fall 2011
Monday, August 1st, 2011
Menswear designer Shaun Samson recently won International Talent Support’s Collection of the Year Award for his Fall 2011 collection, which debuted at London Fashion Week. Samson is a graduate of Central Saint Martins; he receiving a BA and MA in ...
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Alena Akhmadullina Fall 2011
Tuesday, July 26th, 2011
The Alena Akhmadullina Fall 2011 collection presented at Moscow Fashion Week was inspired by the famous Russian children's poem, "Muha Zokotuha" by Korney Chukovsky. With her effective use of earth tones and clean designs, the designer created a romantic and ...
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Lala Berlin Fall 2011
Tuesday, July 26th, 2011
At a glance, the Lala Berlin Fall 2011 collection is a slightly-lemony-bright and modernized Annie Hall-perfect lineup. However, upon a closer inspection of the elements, I came across a surprise or two that made me gasp with desire. Draping and ...
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Maison Martin Margiela Fall 2011 Couture
Thursday, July 21st, 2011
For Fall 2011 Couture, Maison Martin Margiela strayed away from elaborate gowns and red carpet-esque dresses--and instead produced an array of garments more likely to be seen on the pages of edgy magazines than at awards shows. To create the ...
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Givenchy Fall 2011 Couture
Wednesday, July 20th, 2011
Ethereal, bridal-like couture makes up Givenchy's latest haute collection (although, it must be said that most brides would not be able to pull-off a see-through skirt on their wedding day...). The pristine-white and possibly-lightest-nude-ever gowns feature exquisite detailing--with beads, puffs, ...
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Capriole: Iris van Herpen Fall 2011 Couture
Monday, July 18th, 2011
Dutch designer Iris Van Herpen recently showcased her Fall 2011 Couture collection, titled "Capriole", during Haute Couture Week in Paris. Although she presented new and old work, her show proved to be one of the week's most exciting. The Washington ...
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Alexis Mabille Fall 2011 Couture
Monday, July 11th, 2011
For his Fall 2011 Couture presentation, Alexis Mabille produced animalistic creations inspired by the popular children’s stories, "Fables" by Jean de la Fontaine--classic tales taught in French schools that are filled with social and political messages. Mabille told Dazed Digital ...
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Nakkna Fall 2011
Wednesday, June 29th, 2011
Despite making a splash at Stockholm Fashion Week this year, Swedish brand Nakkna has stayed relatively under the radar. It could be because its minimalist aesthetic has it competing with much larger, more established houses who have perfected the look--or ...
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Alexander McQueen Spring 2012 Menswear
Monday, June 27th, 2011
Compared to recent Alexander McQueen menswear collections--with their minimal prints and little to no popping color--the latest, Spring 2012 collection is vibrantly different. While there is a key emphasis on sharp tailoring, as always, the bright colors and graphic prints ...
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