NYFW: Rebecca Minkoff Spring/Summer 2013 Fashion Show

Sep 20, 2012

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

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NYFW: DEGEN Spring/Summer 2013 Presentation

Sep 19, 2012

“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.

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NYFW: Reem Acra Spring/Summer 2013 Runway Show (+Video)

Sep 19, 2012

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…

NYFW: Kuning Spring/Summer 2013 Presentation

Sep 19, 2012

I’m new to the label Kuning so I didn’t know what to expect when attending their Spring/Summer 2013 presentation. And after experiencing it, I’m happy to report it was easily one of the cutest and most creative presentations of the season (and I’m taking before we even start talking about the clothes). Major props the producers, this show was done so well. The invitation came in the form of a silver pocket watch (it was all very Alice and Wonderland of them), the layout of the models we’re styled with anything from vintage cages to picnic table sets – there was even a real dog (as in the most well behaved hound on the planet). And all of this was done in the Mezzanine of the Empire Hotel with grass (okay it was AstroTurf) overlaid over the carpet, but still! And don’t even get me started on the mini alcoholic cupcakes that the models would hand out when you entered their station – it was an incredibly interactive show. The highlight being every 15 minutes the models would break into a routine dance that not only helped show the movement of the clothing but added such energy and fun to the atmosphere.

{The models getting their grove on and video of the live performance}

Okay, now I’ll get to the clothes… vintage picnic chic. The men had a bit of a casual Newsies meets Gatsby theme with white button down shirts and matching suspenders, while the women sported a white bottoms (well white everything) and a minimalistic range of yellow and red tops paired with waffle below the knee chiffon skirts.

{Kuning designers, Amanda Greeley and Lauren Smyczek}