MONCLER GRENOBLE - NEW YORK F/W 2012 FASHION PRESENTATION Moncler Grenoble’s Fall 2012 collection was presented on ice in Central Park’s Wollman Rink. The collection consisted of variations on the puffer jacket done in the french tricolore, red, white, and blue. The collection was inspired by Kubrick’s Space Odyssey and made from a material called…
NARCISO RODRIGUEZ - NEW YORK F/W 2012 FASHION SHOW In his Fall 2012 collection, Narciso Rodriguez continued the play with oversized proportions and color-blocking which he began in his 2012 Resort collection. Rodriguez said that his Fall show was inspired by, “collaging, collecting, color, film stills, many artists, the film world.” Despite this random assortment of ideas,…
NAUTICA - NEW YORK F/W 2012 FASHION PRESENTATION Nautica’s Fall 2012 collection was inspired by the traditional clothing worn by seafarers of the Northeastern coast. This season marked a brand, who’s built its’ empire on all things nautical, returning to its’ roots. Dark khakis and corduroys were offset with lively yellow and red parkas or…
PRABAL GURUNG - NEW YORK F/W 2012 FASHION SHOW Prabal Gurung used his Fall 2012 collection to show both the light and the dark sides of his personality. The collection progressed from blacks to whites and gold without losing any of it’s initial darkness and intensity in the process. Even amongst the ruffles, sequins, and gold…
RACHEL ROY - NEW YORK F/W 2012 FASHION PRESENTATION Sumptuous fabrics in pink, red, cobalt, and green hit just the right note of sophisticated lady-like elegance at the Rachel Roy Fall 2012 show. The collection managed to balance modern trends with a sense of timelessness and practical wearability and functionality. The hem’s of the architectural A-line skirts…
SALLY LAPOINTE - NEW YORK F/W FASHION SHOW Sally LaPointe toned down her usual gothic, angular style for her Fall 2012 collection inspired by Kafka’s The Metamorphosis. The collection was a departure for LaPointe who used ample color and patterns instead of her usual all black ensembles. However, her dark roots remained in tact with models…
SIMON SPURR - NEW YORK F/W 2012 FASHION SHOW In his Fall 2012 collection, Simon Spurr continued to perfect his variation on the suit, the item of clothing which has single-handedly propelled him to fashion stardom. Honing his tailoring under masters such as Ralph Lauren and Hedi Slimane, Spurr did not disappoint. His traditionally tailored pieces were…
THE BLONDS - NEW YORK F/W 2012 RUNWAY VIDEO The Blonds are known for their wild, crazy antics on the runway, and, as always, with their Fall 2012 collection they managed to outdo themselves once again. This year’s title of guest of honor belonged to questionable fashion icon Lil’ Kim, and it was also the first…
TIM HAMILTON REDUX - NEW YORK F/W 2012 FASHION PRESENTATION Tim Hamilton’s Redux line allows the designer a chance to go into his archives and reissue and re-imagine some of his most popular archival pieces, giving the classics a fresh, modern twist. The Fall 2012 collection is the first time the Redux line has shown…
YEOHLEE - NEW YORK F/W 2012 FASHION SHOW Yeohlee Teng gave an informal presentation with only seven looks for Fall 2012. The ensembles were largely monochromatic, with the exception of a few pieces in a deep burgundy, and a teal, mohair, cape coat. The collection was cohesive with loosely cut silhouettes that played with draping and…
Dame Judi Dench, Tom Wilkinson, and Bill Nighy in The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, directed by John Madden, follows a hodgepodge group of British retirees, including Bill Nighy, Dame Maggie Smith, Dame Judi Dench, and Tom Wilkinson, who feel displaced and undervalued at home, and decide to shake up their…
An exhibition of photography and paintings by Michael Sagato, entitled Delirium Tremens, went on display on April 11 at the Joseph Nahmad Gallery in SoHo. Michael Sagato has quickly become the talk of the art world, having already shown at Art Basil and done his first solo show at Milk Gallery. Sagato has a remarkable ability…
ASHLEY ISHAM - LONDON F/W 2012 FASHION SHOW Ashley Isham played with the stereotype of the modern “City Girl” in his F/W 2012 collection, mixing clean, contemporary tailoring with an urban silhouette that easily goes from day to night. The collection was composed of statement prints in rich, dynamic colors, like emerald, blue, and pink,…
BERNARD CHANDRAN - LONDON F/W 2012 FASHION SHOW Bernard Chandran has been creating a lot of buzz amongst the fashion crowd lately, and his 1940s, minimalist chic fall collection is sure to amplify it. The collections vintage style was emphasized by the models classic victory roll hairstyle and bright red lips. The looks were largely monochromatic…
CORRIE NIELSEN - BACKSTAGE INTERVIEW Corrie Nielsen used her Fall 2012 show as an opportunity to explore her personal heritage. Nielsen drew from the Vestiarium Scoticum, a medieval encyclopedia of clothing designs and patterns, and the story of her great, great, great grandfather, John S. Burns, who moved from America to Scotland during the Revolutionary War,…
EDELINE LEE - LONDON F/W 2012 FASHION PRESENTATION Edeline Lee has worked with established names in fashion (such as Zac Posen, Alexander McQueen, and John Galliano), and her second collection at London Fashion Week confirms her as a hot, new talent to watch. Lee said of the collection, “I want to make things for the women…
EMILIO DE LA MORENA - LONDON F/W 2012 RUNWAY The A/W 2012-13 collection marked Emilio de la Morena’s return to his Spanish heritage, drawing inspiration from historical Spanish garments. The traditional costume de ceremonia worn by Spanish royalty was translated into long, structured skirts, voluminous sculptural coats, cinched waists, and oversized hoods. The color palette was…
FLORIAN JAYET - LONDON F/W 2012 FASHION SHOW VIDEO French designer Florian Jayet’s A/W 2012-13 collection combined his signature highly structured silhouettes with draping and pleating techniques used to make the clothes of tribesman. Inspired by tribes and civilizations of the past, Jayet contrasted earthy tones, meant to represent the everyday, with metallics that brought these…
DESIGNER JAMES LONG INTERVIEWED BY INDIRA CESARINE The Fall 2012 Fashion East runway show supports emerging designers giving them a chance to show in front of talent scouts and industry insiders. This year James Long presented his third and final collection for Fashion East, confirming himself as a gifted designer of both women’s and menswear. …
KRISTIAN AADNEVIK - LONDON F/W 2012 FASHION SHOW A protégé of Donatella Versace, London-based Norwegian designer Kristian Aadnevik attempted to encapsulate the wild, powerful nature of the North in his Fall 2012 collection. Aadnevik wanted his looks to be contradictorily powerful and frail at the same time. Looser elements, such as the chiffon gowns, were juxtaposed with leather…
