Premièring last season, NAHM is the new label of Ally Hilfiger (daughter of Tommy) and Nary Manivong. Based around a mutual admiration of the shirt dress, this second collection includes 70's style printed maxi dresses and jump suits, shift and shirt dresses in a limited pallete of white, terracotta, pale yellow and taupe. Fashion Week Coverage Directed by…
Decorated in quintessential Nicola Formichetti style with mirrored pyramid floors and bouncing light displays, the ‘Nicola’s’ pop up store in Soho was a welcome visual assault. Between the mixture of vintage clothing and jewellery for sale are Lady Gaga’s outfits from her ‘Judas’ video as well as her MTV awards performance. Aside from the visually dynamic displays…
PARKCHOONMOO FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE Parkchoonmoo is the label of Korean designer Demi Choonmoo Park. Mixing angular almost futuristic cut shoulders and kimono sleeves, harem pants and long garments with an Oriental feel this collection was fresh and bold. Colour came from giant bled out patches of dye, like huge ink spot circles over…
RACHEL ROY FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE California born Rachel Roy caused a stir when she attended a recent premiere in a pair of pyjamas, but that casual, relaxed aesthetic was replicated a little more conventionally in her SS12 collection, cool colours and smart tailoring create comfortable yet chic pieces for day or eveningwear.…
REBECCA MINKOFF FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE Rebecca Minkoff uses rich fabrics in sorbet tones create a chic and wearable collection. With frilled flowing dresses mixed with androgynous shorts and shirts, this “lost in the desert” inspired collection mixes texture, fabric and shapes for a fresh, eclectic feel. Fashion Week Coverage Directed by Indira…
ROLANDO SANTANA FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE This was Rolando Santana’s third New York Fashion Week show and Exit Studios was packed to the brim. Taking inspiration from modern Florence, the collection included sequined jumpsuits cropped trousers, pencil skirts and chic cocktail dresses in silver, gold and ivory silks and chiffons. The collection was collaboration…
SALLY LA POINTE FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE Unveiling her third season at NYFW Sally La Pointe shot to fame after gaining notoriety when Lady Gaga began wearing her pieces. This season focused on elongated silhouettes, sweeping skirts and wide legs combined with large angular, shoulders in black, silver and muted grey, lime…
French label Surface to Air began NY fashion week with the opening of its first US store in Soho attended by Kid Cudi, Kim Gordon and Michael Stipe. The Large 2,500 square-foot store was filled with men and woman’s wear, footwear and accessories and decorated with classic New York minimal industrial chic. Fashion Week Coverage…
SUZANNE RAE FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE Brooklyn based designer Suzanne Rae Pelaez showcased a collection of Flowing fabrics and simple swimsuits in summery and neutral colours accessorised with shades and hot pink eye shadow. With an emphasis on natural fabrics and figure enhancing cuts, this collection had an understated femininity and a simple elegance.…
THE BLONDS FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE For the show that closed Fashion Week and designed costumery for the likes of Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj, there were high expectations. Word had spread of a designer collaboration. New York Fashion Week loyalists perched, ready to take in the final breath of fashion week fever. Ready…
TOMMY HILFIGER FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE Working with stylist Karl Templer and designer Peter Som, Tommy Hilfiger has created his ‘Pop Prep’ collection for SS12. This large and varied collection ranged from camo swimsuits and block colour ponchos to matching 2 piece suits in and rich glossy leather and plaid. Including geeky cable knit college…
Y-3 FASHION SHOW VIDEO BY XXXX MAGAZINE Yohji Yamamoto’s Y-3 for Adidas show had a few famous faces in the audience, with Samuel L. Jackson, Michael Pitt and Peaches Geldof in the wings. Dedicated to the London 2012 Olympic Games in has a sportswear edge mixed with classic British punk themes, using union jacks and…
YIGAL AZROUEL WOMENSWEAR FASHION SHOW VIDEO Yigal Azrouelpresented an elegant and interesting collection with long slinky silhouettes, worn with oversized round black shades and harsh slicked back hair. A caramel leather skirt suit and wide bell leg flares were juxtaposed against a striking white long sleeve maxi dress, as the collection progresses he added bright…
