David Tlale’s Spring/Summer 2013 Presentation, appropriately named “Transcendence”, showcased beautiful range of red, orange, and yellow colors, and very intricate detail. As the name suggests and David Tlale explains, the collection is a celebration of spirit and serves to free the viewer of the limitations of culture, history, and geography, and instead unites us in the beauty of fashion.
For the Spring/Summer 2013 show, Ruffian wanted to explore their love of couture within the context of Williamsburg, Brooklyn where they live. While the word couture didn’t come to mind when watching the models walk down the runway, it did make me reminiscent of my years living on Bedford Avenue. Sure, their were hipster elements – skinnies with oversized top, printed pants, skirts and tops, (and all matched with Converse) — but it wasn’t contrived or trying to hard. The contrast of the baroque counterbalanced the minimalism, street style, and luxury fabrics that were cut into classic American utilitarian shapes.
I took a video of the finale for you:)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dTfQUaSlUE&feature=youtu.be
Favorite looks… (I love the relaxed comfort of it all and the styling with Converse}
If there are two designers that do long flowing, summer chiffon dresses well its Matthew Williamson and Carlow Miele. For Spring/Summer 2013, Carlos Miele stayed true to his style but went into a “hallucinatory jungle” for the inspiration of the collection.
{Watch the finale}
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Yy0zi01HMM&feature=youtu.be
Hallucinatory jungle is evident in the variety of colorful animal prints – giraffe print in phosphate blue, a tiger skin in oxidized yellow, the zebraesque black and white combinations
I’m not sure what I was expecting when I walked into a room on one of the top floors of the Standard Hotel, but Katie Gallagher did not fail to impress with her Spring/Summer 2013 presentation. With the almost hypnotic voice of Ella Joyce Buckley singing in the background, enhanced the intensity to the already drama-filled “Everything Forever” collection that stood before me.
The biggest (non-fashion) trend of fashion week — besides iPads as cameras — moms! And this season they took the stage at Lincoln Center during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week for an unforgettable runway show hosted by Wendy Williams.
The crowd which consisted of (and celebrated) real moms, including actress Lisa Rinna, who walked the runway with a sexy back and white cocktail dress and then later again in a gold sequin number. There were a variety of other moms that walked as well with their children dressed in various outfits from sporty to fancy.
All the models confirmed…
This Fashion Week, Pencey’s Christina Minanian collaborated with famed DJ Mia Moretti to put together a 10-piece jazz era inspired collection for the Spring/Summer 2013 presentation. Unique and flowery, Moretti’s personal style was a great addition to Pency’s collection. The juxtaposition of simple stripes and intricate flower designs definitely made for an eye-catching presentation.
{Mia Moretti – far left – posing with her models on the red carpet}
We saw a lot of prints this fashion week, but Nicole Miller’s we’re amongst my favorite. The collection had a lot of energy and amped up some of the classic silhouettes Nicole Miller is known for — airy silk organza tops, stretch skinny pants and fitted dresses. Also her leather pieces we’re exceptional. I’m not big on wearing leather but their was a vest, jacket and skirt that made me eat those words three time over. It had a very rocker meets feminine mix that really worked. I loved this collection!
{LOVED this leather jacket, especially the versatility with the zippers}
{The skirt, the shorts, the dress, the jacket… the leather was a hit!}
{Vibrant prints, geometric shapes, rock star legging pants…}
Wearable sportswear with a hippy chic theme in a variety of prints, colors and fabrications from embroidery to summer tweeds and fringed hems hit the runway at Rebecca Minkoff’s Spring/Summer 2013 show. Minkoff took inspiration from the iconic 60s and 70s American photographer Slim Aarons when designing her collection.
Elongated pockets, interesting geometric cuts and patterns galore made their mark as the models walked down the runway to the beats of Tennis and DJ Cassidy. The performers took to each side of the stage for a
“The REVOLUTION will be CRAFTIVISED” was the slogan of Lindsay Degen’s namesake DEGEN Spring/Summer presentation and it could not be more on point. Lindsay’s passion for knitting is evident and her funky and creative sense of style is the basis for all her work.
After seeing so many sportswear shows, to say I was ready for some award show red carpet worthy gowns is an understatement. Reem Acra brought it! Finding an unusual mix of inspiration including extracting the bold, abstract energy of Aaron Young’s famous series of motorcycle inspired works. The collection is powerful, with exceptional details that brings a modern femininity to evening wear. The tailoring is executed through laser cuts, vivid colors and uniquely juxtaposed elements. Makeup by the legendary, Pat McGrath, hair by Rutger Van der Heide.
Here’s my video from the shows finale:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYg5FEW2VVs&feature=youtu.be
Side note: You’ll never guess who was sitting near me in the front row… Paula Abdul! And because I was behind her walking out, fans kept asking if I’d take a picture with their phone and then someone asked if I wanted one — and you know what… why not?
{Me and Paula}
Talk about being in the right place at the right time…
