Between the influence of social media and the dangerous rise in fast fashion, trends are going in and out of style faster than ever. The increased speed of the fashion cycle benefits retailers by causing consumers to buy more in order to keep up with trends. Not only is this harmful to the consumer's bank…
With every generation comes a new set of trends, even if that list sometimes includes trends from generations past. But beyond the typical fashion fads like tie-dye and tiny glasses, the young people of Generation Z have expanded their wardrobe’s horizons to include brands and individual garments that take philosophical stands; that represent something beyond…
The aesthetic of Billie Eilish is glittering darkness. She mixes lyrics about hopelessness with bright synthesizers and radio-friendly hooks. Her rumination on the macabre has led some critics to declare that she is part of the second iteration of the goth subculture first popularized in the 1980s, but the label doesn’t quite fit. Surprisingly, she…
The relationship between millennials and makeup has three categories of people. There is the Kylie Cosmetics and Anastasia Beverly Hills crowd, the Glossier and Milk crowd, and the Maybelline and sometimes Stila or Bare Minerals crowd. This first group follows beauty Instagrams, watches reviews, lives for swatches, and will set alarms for when the lip…
Italian fashion house Missoni has enlisted the help of innately stylish model Freja Beha Erichsen to star in its latest ad campaign. The Missoni brand, famed for its knitwear and instantly recognizable striped and zig-zag patterns, experimented with new cuts, silhouettes and designs for their latest collection. The recently unveiled ad campaign focuses on the sensuality…
"The world's best cardmen practice the moves until they do them right. Richard Turner practices the moves until he can't do them wrong." - Bruce T, Gambling Regulator, 2006. Texas resident Richard Turner was born in California on June 16th, 1954, which was quite fatefully dubbed “the year of the full deck.” Growing up in an…
Beauty trends for Spring Summer 2014 - beautiful, edgy and a source of inspiration - straight from the runways. Here are our top 10 beauty trends for Spring 2014. #1 GOLDEN TOUCH Seen on the runway at: Dolce & Gabbana, Christian Dior, Dries Van Noten, Elie Saab, Jason Wu. Get the golden look with these metallic…
Celebrated Milliner Victoria Grant, who for this collection collaborated with painter Antony Micallef, unveiled a line of hand-painted silk hats, all of which are one of a kind. Each piece was designed using colorful post-modernist paintings from Micallef, and featured an array of beadwork, decorative floral attachments and netted facial veils. One highlight included an…
ALEXANDER WANG - NEW YORK - SPRING / SUMMER 2013 FASHION SHOW Alexander Wang, the reigning prince of Fashion Week, once again put on an unforgettable runway show. Featured in his new collection were boxy, angular dresses and jackets, all of which looked deconstructed and slashed, with graphic cutouts which were then sewn back in…
In Silver Linings Playbook, impossibly good-looking people are damaged and dysfunction, and they speak a specific language that only those occupied with equal types of delusion can understand. Directed by David O. Russell (I Heart Huckabees; last year’s The Fighter), Silver Linings Playbook stars Bradley Cooper (the disheveled heartthrob from The Hangover) as Pat Solatano,…
ALEXANDRE HERCHCOVITCH - NEW YORK - SPRING / SUMMER 2013 FASHION SHOW Alexandre Herchcovitch’s 2012 NYFW runway was deeply influenced by Boy George and the Culture Club ethos, evident in the soundtrack that accompanied his models, as well as the styles that adorned them. Every piece had some element harkening back to the androgynous pop…
Angel Sanchez took the futuristic theme that has been popping up all over fashion week and narrowed it down to a singular, elegant visual thesis: technology and the female form. Each silhouette gave a futuristic feel as it continued the trend of geometric designs and asymmetrical cuts, uneven lengths and a return to box-like…
ANNA SUI - NEW YORK - SPRING / SUMMER 2013 FASHION SHOW Blurring the lines between punk rock street fashion and revolution-era French haute couture, Anna Sui’s collection at NYFW was entertaining and innovative, with each piece telling its own story. Embellished leggings were paired with gauzy, dresses and hand-sewn fishnets with layered, floral smocks.…
ASHER LEVINE - NEW YORK - SPRING / SUMMER 2013 FASHION SHOW Asher Levine’s Spring 2013 menswear collection “Cruise SS13” showcased a bold, brightly colored palette and inspirations that range from nautical to grunge. Perfectly sculpted silhouettes and layered, flowing outerwear, combat boots with neon accents and dramatic styling made the runway feel fantastical and…
BADGLEY MISCHKA - NEW YORK - SPRING / SUMMER 2013 FASHION SHOW Badgley Mischka’s inspiration for their Spring 2013 collection was drawn heavily from the film version of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, evident in fairy-like tulle sleeves, pastel hued eveningwear with metallic patinas, and a proliferation of flower brocades. The immaculately detailed dresses, with layered gauze…
BCBG MAX AZRIA - NEW YORK - SPRING / SUMMER 2013 FASHION SHOW Helmut Newton’s femme fatale was a strong presence in BCBG Max Azria’s 2013 collection, from the strappy harnesses that accompanied nearly every piece, to the sleek black leather skirts paired with flowing tops adorned with lace and tulle. The palette emphasized neutral…
BIBHU MOHAPATRA - NEW YORK - SPRING / SUMMER 2013 FASHION SHOW For his Spring 2013 runway, Bibhu Mohaptra’s collection contained gem-toned structural dresses and tops in kaleidoscope prints, cigarette pants and lightweight, flowing chiffon gowns. He used embellished silks and satins as his main materials, and juxtaposed the ultra feminine forms with more masculine…
Emphasizing light colors and fabrics, Calla Haynes revealed her Spring 2013 collection, and it was quickly clear that the line's biggest source of inspiration could be traced to woodland landscapes. The line-up of foliage prints on flowery garments created a warm tone that successfully matched the simplicity of the relaxed shapes. Known for her prints,…
In bold tones, bright colors and retro prints, Callula Lillibelle released a Spring 2013 collection made up of what seemed to be a time capsule of 70’s glamour. Floral patterned fabrics juxtaposed with solids in silk and satins were emphasized in the presentation, with flower clip accessories and chain necklaces bringing these vintage-inspired ensembles…
CARLOS MIELE - NEW YORK - SPRING / SUMMER 2013 FASHION SHOW Carlos Miele revealed his wild side for New York’s Fashion Week on September 10th with a stunning array of unique animal prints in equally unique woven fabrics. Miele’s inspiration came from a recent trip to the zoo. Calling the Spring 2013 line a…
