Concept Korea: Cultural Treasures
NEW YORK, Feb 25, 2011 / — A very special event took place this season at New York’s Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. Dr. Valerie Steele, Director and Chief Curator at The Museum at F. I. T. brought together three of those treasures from the world of Korean fashion. DOHO: Luxurious womenswear reminiscent of classic vintage with just the right layering. A dark bohemian,...
Rolando Santana Fall 2011: Discrete Opulence
NEW YORK, Feb 25, 2011 / — Inspired by the paintings of Philip Guston, Rolando Santana created a collection that was deep in color and rich in texture for Fall 2011. Done in wool jersey and wool gauze that was combined with subtle abstract prints, there was a certain mystery that surrounds in an urban kind of way. Deep colors and textures were translated into soft...
Son Jung Wan Fall 2011: Triumphant Debut
NEW YORK, Feb 24, 2011 / FW/ — With annual sales of over 37 billion won (34 million dollars), Son Jung Wang is one of the largest Korean designer labels. And though there is Seoul Fashion Week, she decided to pack her collection and unveil it to New York. Perhaps, she wants to expand her market; or maybe, it’s because of a line from a song “If you can make it...
Suno Fall 2011: Embracing the eclectic
NEW YORK, February 22, 2011/FW/ — Bright and bold print-on-print patterns are signature Suno, but this season design duo Max Osterweis and Erin Beatty traded in their techno-colored textiles for more muted tones. Suno’s eclectic mix of patterns (florals, geometric graphics, plaids, stripes, and checks) met maxi and mid-length hemlines in an array of fabrics (silk,...
Mike Vensel Fall 2011: The Red & The Black
NEW YORK, Feb 22, 2011 / FW/ — A statement in black and red, Mike Vensel was inspired by two very different sources for Fall 2011 – the rigid structural Mid Century Modern Architect Mies van der Rohe’s Crown Hall and the fluid colorful simplicity of the African Maasai tribal clothing. Exploring form, function and color, Mike Vensel created silhouettes...
Tibi Fall 2011: 90s Ease Meets Rich Rococo
NEW YORK, February 22, 2011/FW/ — Designer Amy Smilovic’s collections always seem happy — after all the name Tibi itself evokes a youthful and spirited vibe. Even amidst her fall hues of oatmeals, ivories, charcoals and creams she playfully slips in unexpected pops of shocking color like electric orange manicured nails and neon pink knit beanies and arm warmers. For...
Zang Toi Fall 2011: Best of Show
NEW YORK, Feb 19, 2011/ FW/ — It was the best of show! A house filled to capacity, a standing ovation and every piece in the collection breathtakingly beautiful… Zang Toi brought down the house last February 13th at the Lincoln Center. In a very strong New York season wherein almost everyone is optimistic of the economic recovery and thoughts of the past crisis...
Vivienne Tam Fall 2011
New York, February 19, 2010/FW/ — Vivienne Tam incorporates components of her Chinese heritage into each collection and her fall 2011 designs were no exception. Tam’s melodious muse this season was the 600-year-old Kun Opera and its modern day architectural counterpart the Guangzhou Opera House, a newly constructed complex where the art form is performed. The contradicting...
L.A.M.B. by Gwen Stefani Fall 2011
NEW YORK, Feb 18, 2011 / — Best of runway, L.A.M.B. by Gwen Stefani Fall 2011 catwalk show held at the Lincoln Center during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Photos by Javier Mateo/EAGLEPRESS New York Fashion Week Fall 2011 [Show as slideshow] [View with PicLens] ...
Nanette Lepore Fall 2011: Simply Chic
NEW YORK, Feb 18, 2011/FW/– Flowing gowns and feminine silhouettes of white, ivory and shades of icy blue hit the runway in Nanette Lepore’s fall 2011 show. Furs and knits were draped over silk slip dresses giving a soft look in a fall ready collection. A full-length tweed coat, wool jacket, fur trimmed collars and a parka trench with a split zip were among pieces...
Erin Fetherston Fall 2011 launches a modern greek style collection
Erin Fetherston presented her latest collection at Milk Studios for the fall 2011 Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. As a previous creative and design consultant to Juicy, she has now earned a reputation as one to keep an eye on. Branching out on her own, Grecian and architectural influence, fueled the inspiration for this season. Blush and ivory enhanced delicate chiffon pleated...
