Tag: NYFW SS11

09 16 2010

spring collections: badgley mischka, new york

presenting a bit of seventies style with feminine sheers & slight use of florals, the badgley mischka collection is one of great vision. seen in soft pastels, the collection manages to also combine metallic textiles while ending on a high note with a powerful set of pink pieces. known for their attention to detail & sophisticated looks; the badgley mischka design duo manage to incorporate trend while not isolating their clientele. a solid collection, provided through clear direction.

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09 15 2010

spring collections: marc by marc jacobs

revealing his lower priced sister collection of the marc jacobs empire, the marc by marc jacobs collection is one of fun & flirty style. more tame in contrast to the extreme glamour elements of his marc jacobs collection; the set highlights use of yellow, orange & grey. using relaxed fits along with short shorts & safarian chic style elements, the collection is another one of my favorites this season. with a noticeably diversified model cast, jourdan dunn, karlie kloss  & lindsey wixson were among those cast for the marc show. simple & stylish, marc jacobs floats on for another season remaining a step ahead of the game.

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09 15 2010

spring collections: yigal azrouël, new york

presenting a clear vision for the summer/spring fashion season, the yigal azrouël collection bids well in favor of trend. showcasing white designs alongside yellow, grey & black, along with print; the collection manages to touch every corner of expected trend while still being able to adapt modernization through cut & clean structure. effortlessly chic, the collection manages to inject small doses of seduction through use of sheer textile along with slick design lines. i love that this collection displays such a wide range of silhouettes & shapes for women. overall, a great addition to the SS11 fashion season.

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09 15 2010

spring collections: hervé léger by max azria, new york

continuing to dominate in fashion with their signature bandage design, hervé léger manages to recreate their signature style which has explosively become a major hot item with celebrities & socialites. after an incredible showing last season, the léger label strives to further solidify themselves in high end fashion in creating another series of variations this time in metallics, while also showcasing styles in black & the spring colors of trend, white & neutral. an much as i can appreciate a dress that every woman wants to own & wear; i do heavily doubt the ability for this style to be reinvented for many more seasons beyond this point. seemingly losing steam, a few of the gowns that were presented in the collection appeared to be too far a stretch, literally, for the bandage textile & style. beyond anything else, i respect the vision & admire the direction.

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09 15 2010

spring collections: rosa chá, new york

with chanel iman opening, the rosa cha collection presented a fresh take on womenswear & swimwear. contrasting black & green with applications of mesh; the collection was progressive in it’s approach to layering & cut. though intended to dominate in the swimwear sector of fashion, i feel that much more versatility could have been showcased; fashion is about delivering above & beyond. a smaller scaled show in comparison to others this season, the set delivers on it’s intended vision. would’ve liked to see much more, as cha displays an incredible sense for fit & feminine form. overall, a fair collection.

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09 15 2010

spring collections: elie tahari, new york

the elie tahari SS11 collection opened with a soft, airy palette & progressive to oceanic blues, ending on a note of depth in black. belted waists & spots of metallic neutrals were all seen on the runway as a few shots of yellow were also seen. translated clearly each season is the elie tahari style signature. denim, leather, swimsuits, casual looks & office attire options were all presented this season & the collection was exceptionally strong. with a great sensibility to this season’s trend, style & direction were both executed amazingly this season. overall, a fair collection & solid showing in contrast to other collections.

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09 15 2010

spring collections: rodarte, new york

the spring collection presented by sister design duo rodarte is one of spectacular vision & consistent delivery. season after season, we see great stories & sharp direction. this season, the collection focused on texture while providing a deeply rich brown palette. interesting use of pattern, including some floral pieces & a few plaid; the collection was a very strong showing in the bright white fashion season. with an army of deconstructed dresses, the collection pushes our perception to the edge & question what we define as beautiful. not only interesting, the collection pushes the limitations of style as the garments become a greater form of art. the mulleavy sisters always host a great show with amazingly thoughtful concepts every season.

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09 15 2010

spring collections: theyskens’ theory, new york

olivier theyskens has remained an emerging talent in the fashion world since his work with the rochas, from the rochas he transitioned as creative lead at nina ricci. during his time at nina ricci, theyskens imagination & vision hit overdrive & a completely new ricci was revealed. upset by the advanced vision & disruption for simple elegance at the house of nina ricci, theyskens was removed from the label. after his departure, anna wintour herself expressed her disgust for theyskens removal & since then we’ve been waiting to see what theyskens would be working on next. as demonstrated in the past, theyskens’ vision reappears like a phoenix from the ashes once more. teaming with moderately priced theory, theyskens merges to create the appropriately titled, “theyskens theory”. allowing olivier to be exposed to a mass market, the collection is both commercially acceptable & progressively chic. relaxed silhouettes are seen in black & white with different shapes & interesting cuts. im excited that, even when not employed by any major fashion house at the current time, theyskens is stil considered a mainstay in fashion. his vision remains entirely intact & who wouldnt kill for lower priced theyskens designed threads? i mean, really. while olivier continues his creative journey the ricci brand sits back rested in normalcy. overall, a solid collection.

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09 14 2010

spring collections: rad hourani, new york

 the rad hourani label is one of distinct style & quality. defined by modern cut, progressive style & architectual influence- hourani’s SS11 collection further solidifies those signatures as a mainstay in fashion, particularly in new york city. introduced to readers here two weeks ago, eryck laframboise walked the hourani runway clad in leather shorts & blacked out shades. i loved the use of couples on the runway; it allowed the labels unisex appeal to catch fire & swarm the runway. use of the standard black & white was well balanced with how developed the hourani label has become in such a short amount of time. representing a new era in fashion design & almost a subculture of style in fashion, hourani flourishes with dark, industrial elements. a completely dope collection; progressive in every way- i firmly believe that fashion is going in this direction. structured, stylized & minimal; the collection is crisp & clean while being very well executed. one of my favorite collections.

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09 14 2010

spring collections: halston, new york

marios schwab presents his spring collection for iconic american fashion house, halston & draws upon their iconic signature. while halston is on a full fledged journey of reinvention, the collection here presents almost an homage to what the house has contributed to womenswear historically. we see beautifully draped garments in interesting chemical prints along with shots of black, yellow, white & a stunning use of orange. timeless by style, trendy through cut- the collection shows promise for what halston stands to become for a new era. im very intrigued as to what moves the brand will make next. a new beginning.


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