Gianfranco Scotti Fall 2012: Of Vagabonds and Aristocrats
PARIS, Mar 4, 2012/ — Presenting his third collection here in Paris, Gianfranco Scotti was inspired by the photographs of August Sander wherein the subjects are from diverse social backgrounds, who suited themselves with a rare sophistication be they are vagabonds or aristocrats. Emulating the mood of the époque in which both men and women valued tailoring as an...
Sonia Rykiel Fall 2012: Effervescent Seventies
PARIS, Mar 2, 2012/ — A trip down memory lane when designer Sonia Rykiel was a redheaded muse with the soul of a poet draped in voluminous coats inspired this collection. A blend of Parisian nonchalance and a twist on the classics; becomes apparent in a wardrobe composed of pieces that are familiar and yet surprising. A beautiful pair of trousers, an impeccable...
Roberto Cavalli Fall 2012: Fantasy and Reality
MILAN, Feb 28, 2012/ FW/ — Designer Roberto Cavalli described his Fall 2012 collection as “the Eden of femininity” and then continues on to say that, “imaginary animals from pure fantasy [has been] born” with the illusory mix of pythons leather printed with tiger or jaguar motifs, furs printed with python motif, pony skins transformed into crocodile. Gifted...
Reem Acra Fall 2012: Feminine Power
NEW YORK, Feb, 23, 2012/ FW/ — Entitled ‘Feminine Power’, Reem Acra’s theme for her Fall 2012 collection is ‘Feminine Power’, which features strong, second-skin silhouettes that serve to convey a sense of strength, beauty, and freedom. This collection features confident looks for women such as edgy, leather outfits, mixed with lady-like pieces consisting of...
Erin Fetherston A/W 2012: A New-Age Fairy Tale
NEW YORK, Feb, 18 2012/ FW/ — Entitled ‘A New-Age Fairy Tale’, the designer, Erin Fetherston’s theme for her more affordable and accessible line called ERIN was ‘A New-Age Fairy Tale ’ because the designer was inspired by the work of artist Barry Underwood. With this whimsical and enchanted collection for Autumn/Winter 2012, there are glamorous, girly looks...
DKNY Fall 2012: Clothes for a New Yorker
NEW YORK, Feb 12, 2011/ — On the way to the DKNY show, I saw a billboard saying “New Yorkers are not better than anyone else, they just dress better.” Seeing the DKNY show and reading from the press notes that the Fall 2012 collection “are clothes design for New Yorkers” made me realize that the billboard’s claim is true! Inspired by...
Jeremy Scott Fall 2012: Material Girl Meets Japanese Manga
NEW YORK, Feb 15, 2012/ — To the tune of the Japanese rendition of Madonnas Material Girl, Jeremy Scott sent out an inspired collection that arguably is the most creative and most fun this season. With models in platinum blonde wigs that are crimped then touched up in different colors of the rainbow of the end, they looked like Japanese anime characters come to life....
Norma Kamali Fall 2012: Not Feeling It
NEW YORK, Feb 16, 2012 / — Earlier during the week, I attended the Fashion 2.0 Awards where Norma Kamali was the guest of honor. In her speech, she told the audience on how she loves technology. She also made an impassioned invitation to attend her show today wherein it was implied that we would be seeing something spectacular in terms of technology. It was an 8:30...
Whitney Eve Fall 2012: Graphic Kaleidoscope
NEW YORK, Feb 17, 2012/ FW/ — Entitled ‘Graphic Kaleidoscope’, for her Fall 2012 collection, the Whitney Eve designer, Whitney Port, was inspired by an antique kaleidoscope that she had found in her Grandmother’s house. The kaleidoscope inspired collection unveiled an array of vibrant, chic looks embodying elements of jewel tones, shattered prints, luxe fabrics,...
Jeremy Scott Automne / Hiver 2012
NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 15th, 2012- L’excitation d’assister au défilé de Jeremy Scott vient en grande partie de l’occasion pour plusieurs d’être témoins de forts moments modes. Et celui-ci ne fait pas exception. Cette saison, les inspirations sont multiples; Scott dresse le portrait dune Madonna psychédélique qui prend des airs de Sailor Moon, le tout en faisant...
Anna Sui Automne / Hiver 2012
NEW YORK, FEBRUARY 15th, 2012- Pour l’avant dernier défilé de la soirée, Anna Sui a tenté de nous en mettre plein la vue. Quand les murs de la passerelle se sont ouverts, cachant un gigantesque décor et des mannequins immobiles, la foule était captivée. Jusqu’à ce les modèles se mettent à défiler les unes après les autres, on aurait cru voir de jolies...
