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Of course I couldn’t go through a runway season without discussing my all time favorite design house: Chanel! Again, I can’t help but marvel at the ingenuity of Karl Lagerfeld, who earlier in the season showed 40+ looks for the Fendi Fall 2013 Collection, now showed about 80 looks at the Chanel Fall 2013 show! … [Read More...]
We’ve seen the reemergence of 90s era grunge for the past couple of seasons. And personally, I am thrilled. Yes, I was around for it the 1st time, but my then pre-teen body just looked confused in the trend. I hoping my now post-natal body doesn’t have the same problem! My current grunge meets glamour… [Read More...]
From showcasing designers like Giles, Dries Van Noten and Missoni you’ve probably gathered that I am looking for a bit of visual excitement when it comes to Fall 2013 fashion. Pattern, texture, shapes- I want it all! So it is probably no surprise that I have decided to share the Kenzo Fall 2013 Collection with you!… [Read More...]
Dries Van Noten continues to win my love and affection with designs that are unexpectedly charming, fresh and intriguing. For his Spring 2013 Collection, Van Noten played with unexpected combinations in pattern, texture and opacity. The Dries Van Noten Fall 2013 Collection continues this theme with elements of feathers, fringe, floral, stripes and sheer elements-… [Read More...]
The shows have been in Milan for almost a week and for me one of the most unexpected runways was the Missoni Fall 2013 Collection. I wondered how the show would play out give the turmoil in the Missoni family following the disappearance of CEO Vittorio Missoni. But designer Angela Missoni was able to keep… [Read More...]
It’s October! And we are continuing our Fashion Week(s) march for a few more days. Who says September has all the fun? Today I wanted something fun and festive. And that’s exactly what I got in the Azzaro S/S 2013 Collection from designer Mathilde Castello Branco. Branco, who previously worked at both Hermes and Lanvin,… [Read More...]
If you’ve been waiting for a fashion show to surprise you and make you think, the Dries Van Noten S/S 2013 Collection may just be the one. Let me start by taking you on a trip down memory lane. Do you recall the plaid button ups and bad floral prints that epitomized the 90’s grunge… [Read More...]
When I think of A.L.C. I can’t help but think of great separates. And I don’t just mean separates that fit into your already existing wardrobe (although, they will), but the go to pieces you want to pair with everything because they just feel/look so good. Designer Andrea Lieberman, may still be young to the… [Read More...]
Today I wanted to showcase another up and comer, Italian designer Marco de Vincenzo. His work is an example of another designer, whom I was unfamiliar prior to this season. However, I did do my due diligence and checked out his prior work. I must admit I was impressed. Vincenzo seems to have both a… [Read More...]
The Alberta Ferretti S/S 2013 Collection shown yesterday during Milan Fashion Week had a magical quality about it. Now, I realize that is a major claim to make especially in the very first sentence of a review. But it is true. Ferretti, who drew inspiration from the sea, created a collection and a show that… [Read More...]
