For the latter part of 2014, designer Ms. Carolina Herrera disclosed her latest page from her volume on elegance. An amorous poet of visual precision, she’s an artist who evokes romanticism and dictates refinement to her audience. Evident that it was written with fashion’s version of a fountain pen, the collection’s calligraphy is of proper style,…
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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week: Ralph Rucci – Autumn|Winter 2014
Sticking to the program of discussing venue before clothes, this season Ralph Rucci opted to show in his palatial new showroom on West 26th Street. The upside was that one could reach out and touch the clothes & get very personal with them, the downside was that the audience was abbreviated from its usual huge grouping that…
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week: Georgine – Autumn|Winter 2014
When it comes to fashion, New York City is home to some of the most successful designers in the world, designers whose empires extend to every hemisphere. Having always been fertile soil in nurturing entrepreneurship, the city is also renowned for being an incubator to emerging designers, to the powerful talent of tomorrow. And this…
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week: Dennis Basso – Autumn|Winter 2014
At the shake of his hand as if rolling dice, Mr. Dennis Basso scattered jewels unto the runway as his Autumn|Winter 2014 collection gracefully presented itself in an array of regal colors. Crocodile cuffs, sable trenches, and embellishments added their own charisma. At this point, it’s quite blatant that Mr. Dennis Basso is entrenched in his…
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week: Rolando Santana – Autumn|Winter 2014
One of the most exciting parts of attending Fashion Week season after season is watching the evolution of a brand and its designer. And for designer Rolando Santana, the change was visible from his previous seasons: theme, fabrics, and tailoring. The color palette; in a somber mood of gray, black & white; perfectly aligned with…
An Overview of Spring|Summer 2014 at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week NYC
From the obscure to the mainstays, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is always fashionable in an unexpected way through its bevy of shows. From one season to another, these designers always leave an impression. Below, are some highlights from the week: BCBG Max Azria | A key player from day one, BCBG Max Azria gave you the…
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week NYC: Naeem Khan – Spring|Summer 2014
A pocket of blooming flowers in a secret garden, Mr. Naeem Khan’s Spring|Summer 2014 collection had much to reveal about the power of love. And there’s much to be said about that, whether client or creator, for a person without passion is a person without a soul. Undeniably, it’s captivating. With that, Mr. Khan showed…
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week NYC: Jason Wu – Spring|Summer 2014
One of the things that always attracts me to Jason Wu is knowing that the clothes will be almost perfectly rendered and will befit a runway presentation. This season was no different. As always, the clothes are beautifully made and actually look like they have been fitted to a model!! The color palette, as Spring usually dictates,…
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week NYC: Ralph Rucci – Spring|Summer 2014
One issue with a designer of this caliber is that every season, you expect to see brilliance and so when it is delivered, you feel satisfied in knowing that there is such a thing as consistency in the ever changing world of fashion. Ralph Rucci has always said that his journey and body of work are evolutionary…
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week NYC: Delpozo – Spring|Summer 2014
Just like with anything else in life, the path less trodden proves to be far more exciting than the one that has been stampeded by many; it’s the addicting thrill of discovering something or someone new. Fashion is not an exception. One of the most rewarding moments of attending Fashion Week is the unexpected designer, the…
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