Dolce and Gabbana looked back in time for their stellar Autumn|Winter 2013 ready-to-wear collection, back to Byzantium. Sumptuous. Jeweled icons seemingly everywhere, instantaneously reminding one of the magnificent mosaics at Ravenna. This would have been extraordinary in and of itself, but to be followed by a classic 1950s style within moments made this show utterly…
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Canon Fashion Week Milan: Emilio Pucci – Autumn|Winter 2013
Welcome back, Mr. Dundas! I was a bit taken aback from the Pre-Fall collection for obvious reasons, but this one is a superb way of saying that you are sorry. Autumn|Winter 2013 Emilio Pucci is back to the reimagined DNA that Mr. Dundas has created. Yes the hemlines are a bit… well, not a bit… they are stratospherically…
Canon Fashion Week Milan: Bottega Veneta – Autumn|Winter 2013
In another surprise moment, Bottega Veneta delivered a collection of note for Autumn|Fall 2013. Tomas Maier showed his “brethren” that it is possible to DESIGN beautiful and tasteful clothes and present them as such. Beautiful hair and makeup added to the overall image of the clothes, which were high on concept and long on what clothes of this caliber should…
Vodafone Fashion Week London: Juan Carlos Obando – Autumn|Winter 2013
Obviously, I have been missing something here by not knowing about Juan Carlos Obando. Having just shown a capsule collection in London, he demonstrates a fresh and much needed injection of chic to a world of sameness. Mr. Obando has a particular take on evening wear that is very slick yet relaxed and polished in…
Vodafone Fashion Week London: Jasper Conran – Autumn|Winter 2013
What a refreshing change after the NY collections! Mr. Conran takes a much needed less is more approach for a good part of the collection and it is a welcomed sight to say the least. His vision for Autumn|Winter 2013 is certainly not one of the dead and dreary black collections already shown, but here we are…
Vodafone Fashion Week London: Temperley London – Autumn|Winter 2013
Alice Temperley delivered an exquisite collection of beautifully made dresses that will keep her clients and the very Duchess of Cambridge very happy. Kate will have delivered her heir and will be more than ready to jump into any number of these stunners as soon as possible. As I have stated, time after time, there is…
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….
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