Fashion: On The Runway
Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony Resort 2012
Monday, June 20th, 2011
Having never seen a Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony collection before, I figured her oft-unconventional aesthetic could potentially make a disaster out of Resort 2012. But, with the possible exception of a pair of leather bloomers, it turned out to ...
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Narciso Rodriguez Resort 2012
Friday, June 17th, 2011
For Resort 2012, Narciso Rodriguez strayed from his usual body-conscious silhouettes in favor of boxy coats, dresses, blazers and trousers. Rodriguez told Vogue.com, “We’re so used to doing everything close to the body, so we worked on loosening up the ...
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Anne Valerie Hash at Layers London
Tuesday, June 7th, 2011
Layers London is a specialty clothing store that aims to house the best of avant-garde ready-to-wear. It's a destination where music, literature, art and fashion come together in harmony, and the shopper can become inspired by it all. Among the ...
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Stolen Girlfriends Club Spring 2011
Monday, June 6th, 2011
Stolen Girlfriends Club showcased its Spring 2011 collection at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week. The New Zealand-based fashion icons, best known for their rock-'n'-roll-fused collections, ventured West with its latest lineup--heavy in desert influences. The collection featured several combos of feminine, ...
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Phenomenon Spring 2011
Tuesday, May 24th, 2011
The Spring 2011 collection by Japanese label Phenomenon took a sudden turn into the pastel territory that its previous collections have visited, but at which they have never made themselves at home. The lineup is ideal for the boys of ...
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Jean-Charles de Castelbajac Fall 2011
Wednesday, March 9th, 2011
With an expansive collection that included nearly fifty looks, the Jean-Charles de Castelbajac Fall 2011 show was a sight to behold—not exactly cohesive, but rather a culmination of many mini-collections that varied greatly in color scheme, fabric and style. A multitude ...
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Ann Demeulemeester Fall 2011
Friday, March 4th, 2011
Ann Demeulemeester turned out a mystical and poetic Fall 2011 collection at Paris Fashion Week. Full of fur, feathers, leather and killer jackets, the runway show entertained me from start to finish—thanks to the models' dramatic ensembles, which ranged from ...
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Hakaan Fall 2011
Thursday, March 3rd, 2011
Paris Fashion Week Fall 2011 kicked off with the Hakaan runway show, Turkish designer Hakaan Yildirim’s second showing at the event. Silhouettes were sleek, and skin-baring pieces throughout the entire show—from cutouts at waists to mini-skirts and -dresses—suggested less may be more, come ...
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Iceberg Fall 2011
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011
The Iceberg Fall 2011 collection launched with a perfect gray tweed suit—and the rest of the lineup branched off from there, defined by a combination of textures and colors that would compose a killer fall wardrobe. Business-suitable across the board, ...
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DSquared2 Fall 2011
Tuesday, March 1st, 2011
Designers Dean and Dan Caten clearly had the West in mind when creating their Fall 2011 collection; highlights within their Milan Fashion Week lineup included distressed denim, holster belts and cowboy-inspired hats. However, “rugged” was not the only look represented; ...
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Just Cavalli Fall 2011
Tuesday, March 1st, 2011
For Fall 2011, Just Cavalli provided a lot to take in, including busy prints, bright colors and soft nudes. With so many bold statements, it was the simple things that really seemed to grab one’s attention. The denim was phenomenal—and ...
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Burberry Prorsum Fall 2011
Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011
At times, staying warm and looking fashionable can prove a major feat—but it seems mega-brand Burberry Prorsum has cracked the outerwear code. As to be expected, Burberry’s signature garment, the trench coat, was done amazingly well for Fall 2011—in both ...
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RAD by Rad Hourani Fall 2011
Wednesday, February 16th, 2011
Sometimes no one can describe a collection better than the artist who created it; “It’s all about transformation, layering and unisex,” said the designer of his latest showing of Rad by Rad Hourani. We were pleased to find that he ...
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Malandrino Fall 2011
Tuesday, February 15th, 2011
Decidedly French and oozing with glamour, the early word on Malandrino Fall 2011 is that the show was very well-received. We agree with the sentiment, however most reviewers raved about the cocktail dresses and evening wear; we concur that the ...
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Rag & Bone Fall 2011
Monday, February 14th, 2011
While Rag & Bone’s Fall 2011 collection was definitely cohesive, it was difficult to pinpoint the exact inspiration. It was a rather vibrant mix of seemingly many influences that, for most designers, would be nearly impossible to form into one ...
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Manuel Bolano Spring 2011
Monday, February 7th, 2011
Some might look at Manuel Bolano’s Spring 2011 collection, titled “A Little About Me”, and call it a freak show; I think it’s genius. A tribute to Bolano's deceased grandmother, the lineup is nothing short of theatrical. The twenty-six-year-old Spanish ...
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Crystallization: Iris van Herpen Spring 2011
Tuesday, February 1st, 2011
Seriously-fashion-forward, with an almost insect-like appeal, Iris van Herpen’s Spring 2011 collection is immaculately-intricate with a very haute couture vibe. Aptly titled “Crystallization“, the collection was inspired by water and the process of freezing—and positively brims with a futuristic perspective. ...
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Hermione de Paula Spring 2011
Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010
Many associate warm-weather seasons with flowers, birds, beautiful skies and summer loves; coincidentally, these same elements seemed to serve as inspirations for British designer Hermione de Paula when creating her Spring 2011 collection. A recent graduate of Central St. Martins ...
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Eleanor Amoroso
Friday, December 3rd, 2010
At first sight of Eleanor Amoroso’s deigns, each of which she creates by hand, it’s easy to fall in love. A recent graduate of the University of Westminster, she showcased her latest, handcrafted collection at the school. Though each piece ...
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Amanda Lew Kee Spring 2011
Thursday, November 25th, 2010
Opting to debut her Spring 2011 collection in her hometown, Amanda Lew Kee’s latest was undoubtedly an LG Fashion Week Toronto highlight. Unlike the dark colors and gothic silhouettes she’s favored in seasons past, Lew Kee lightened up for spring, ...
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