By Tina Smithers, Guest Blogger and Fashion Week Correspondent Despite the 9 a.m. time slot at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, Yigal Azrouël‘s Fall/Winter 2011 collection provided a much-needed jolt of energy to those in attendance. The energetic, menswear-inspired styles brought bright pops of color in electric pink, bold blue, kelly green and sunny mustard hues. The […]
By Tiffany Reo, Guest Blogger and Fashion Week Correspondent A major label like Cynthia Rowley showing on a Friday night is like meeting at an ultra-swanky apartment before you head out to go paint the city red. The stage was abuzz, people were excited and a little who’s who was going on in the front […]
By Tiffany Reo, Guest Blogger and Fashion Week Correspondent Shapes a protractor couldn’t get a handle on were the core of Nicole Miller‘s stellar collection. Heavy shades of blue laced with black set the tone. Sleek silhouettes the designer is known for filled the runway with unexpected details like a jagged neckline and asymmetrical sleeves. […]
By Tina Smithers, Guest Blogger and Fashion Week Correspondent It’s official. Milly by Michelle Smith has made it into my top three must-have fashion designers, alongside alice + olivia and Monique Lhuillier. Milly’s playful, vibrant collection was a refreshing change of pace from the more serious styles and dark hues ruling the Lincoln Center runways […]
By Tina Smithers, Guest Blogger and Fashion Week Correspondent The alica + olivia by Stacey Bendet presentation during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week never fails to be a monumental extravaganza, and this year was no different. Hosted at the luxurious Plaza Hotel, the Fall/Winter 2011 collection took a cue from the 1920s with Gatsby-inspired styles adorned with […]
By Tina Smithers, Guest Blogger and Fashion Week Correspondent Worn by everyone from Keira Knightly to Katy Perry to Sandra Bullock, Jenny Packham often spans a variety of personalities and styles. But her Fall 2011 collection had a one-track mind; synonymous with neutral hues and whisper-soft fabrics, dripping with intricate embellishments comprised of metallic beading […]
By Tiffany Reo, Guest Blogger and Fashion Week Correspondent What does one do after a successful runway show? Party, of course. Rebecca Minkoff threw a fabulous shindig at The Griffin in the Meatpacking district, sponsored by Smirnoff, following her show. The venue, the crowd and the display of shoes and handbags were equally gorgeous, but […]
By Tiffany Reo, Guest Blogger and Fashion Week Correspondent You know when you are getting ready and you wish you had pieces that made you look instantly cool with little effort? The girl who walks in the room and demands attention without demanding attention…that is the Rebecca Minkoff girl. She is the one you want […]
By Tunisia Z. Wilson, Guest Blogger and Fashion Week Correspondent Elie Tahari turned up the heat for the Fall 2011 show with a “Victorian Jetsetter” theme (as we oohed and ahhed from our third-row perch!). In a color palette of black, white, taupe and burgundy, the sophistication that Elie Tahari is known for was turned […]
By Tiffany Reo, Guest Blogger and Fashion Week Correspondent Hope you aren’t afraid of the dark because if you are a Christian Siriano fan like moi, you may need a flashlight for his Fall 2011 collection. Black was the root of his palette. With his limited color scheme you could see his focus enhance amazing […]
