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An Overview of Autumn|Winter 2013 at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week NYC

Once again, it was an interesting Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City. For seven days, editors, bloggers, and press engrossed themselves in fashion presentations to view the Autumn|Winter 2013 collections. These collections were a stunning array of vibrant colors, including grape, plum, royal blue, and of course, Pantone’s color of the year- emerald. Below,…

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week NYC: Reem Acra – Autumn|Winter 2013

If there is someone on a mission in the industry, it’s Ms. Reem Acra. And she’s not doing it secretly either. Initially having started in the bridal category, Ms. Acra stepped over the boundary and into ready-to-wear with a forward and upward motion. It’s a crossover story that continues to gain momentum. Her Autumn|Winter 2013 collection…

Runway Spotlight: Leather Gloves, Bows & Tiered Neck Embellishments

The New York City version of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week has debuted in full force, giving autumn|winter 2013 its style and the ladies of society their future wardrobe. Below, are looks from various designers that graced the runways with similarities, yet still with their own distinction. Runway Spotlight: Leather Gloves Of Every Length Rolando Santana | Prabal…

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week NYC: Dennis Basso – Autumn|Winter 2013

If one was to browse through the collections of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week NYC and identify the most common trait, it would be difficult to not mention the word fur. For Autumn|Winter 2012, the recession’s possible ending and that happiness and hope were abound was clearly visible due to the unstoppable use of metallics and iridescent beadwork….

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week NYC: Ralph Lauren – Autumn|Winter 2013

A person-to-person call from Jeffrey to Ralph Lauren… Is this Ralph? Oh… Hello, Ralph, I wanted to tell you that in my eyes you are the king of kings and for 99% of the design community in NYC, you tarnish them all and make them hang their heads in shame. So, Ralph, I wanted to know…

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week NYC: Naeem Khan – Autumn|Winter 2013

It blazed, blinged, and resiliently danced. If one thing is certain, it’s that Mr. Naeem Khan loves to shine. Figuratively and literally. Abundantly encrusted in crystals, the collection of Modern Opulence: From the Illustrations of the 1920s Erté to the Grandeur of the Byzantine Empire was an expedition, a backward travel into history. It was an assortment…

Runway Spotlight: Navy Blue Coats, Red Belted Silhouettes & Fur

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week NYC: Oscar de la Renta – Autumn|Winter 2013

Probably one of the most anticipated shows in New York City this Fashion Week, Mr. Oscar de la Renta’s presentation proved to be more than just about another season, another collection. This was more about the story of a fabled fashion house and the future that is to come. And although John Galliano’s tenure at…

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week NYC: Chado Ralph Rucci – Autumn|Winter 2013

When I last communicated with Mr. Rucci, he told me that he was still waiting to be touched or in common parlance… that last spurt of inspiration and motivation. I am here to tell anyone who will listen that Mr. Rucci was not touched, but beaten senseless as anyone who reads me with any regularity…

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week NYC: Monique Lhuillier – Autumn|Winter 2013

One of the most blatant adjectives to describe Monique Lhuillier’s Autumn|Winter 2013 collection: fuctional. However, one can’t overlook attractive, diverse, and feminine either. But what else is to be expected by a designer who knows her craft and market, marrying them ever so effortlessly season after season? Ms. Lhuillier exhibits this synergy of the two most…