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…
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}
{Kuning Spring/Summer 2013 collection}
There was an indescribable innocence to the Spring/Summer 2012 Candela collection that made you want to lounge in the countryside — preferably in the south of France sipping champagne with one hand and holding a parasol in the other. Each design had an incredible softness that was completely inchanting and delicately feminine.
{Candela’s Gabriela Perezutti showing off her collection at Lincoln Center during New York Fashion Week}
{Candela Spring/Summer 2013 Collection}
I expect several knock offs from Anthropologie next year.
Pushing the envelope right into the future, Falguni and Shane Peacock grabbed the crowd’s attention from the moment the static control-tower audio said lift off. A galactic experience began with planet-centric prints pixelated on sheer overlays, some in dramatic form grazing the runway others more playful hitting mini territory. Intricate embellishments on necklines and bodices added glamour to the fantasy, but my favorite might have been the space age sunnies that were dazzlingly decked out. True these out of this world garments danced the line of being costume-like, but for the right red carpet diva, I’m thinking Billboard Music Awards, a FSP number with all it’s sci-fi shimmer will evoke the right kind of looks.
-PC Fashion Corespondent, Tiffany Piñero of Tiffany Piñero Style
-PC Fashion Corespondent, Tiffany Piñero of Tiffany Piñero Style
A highly anticipated show in the fashion week schedule, Karen Walker, was surrounded with even more hype when we got word our creative friends at Clinique would be on the beauty 1’s and 2’s. Clinique’s Global Colour Artist Jenna Menard developed a make-up look to compliment Walker’s collection that was based on “space-age optimism of the 1950’s”. Staying true to Clinique’s aesthetic this look highlights classic beauty, but with a futuristic flair. The overall cosmetic styling was a “moon-kissed” effect coming from smudged eyes, soft skin and a vibrant iridescence on the lips.
If you are loving how Jenna pumped things up when it comes to the pout, she created that look by applying layers of Clinique’s, Long Last Lipstick in shade Watermelon, and Colour Surge Eye Shadow Duo in Seashell Pink/Fawn Satin and Pink Slate. To add dimension and create a matte finish of your own, lightly dust a mixture of light pink and lavender eye shadow on top of the intense lip colour.
{Jenna Menard in action}
{From backstage to the runway: Karen Walker’s Spring/Summer 2013 Collection}
Catherine Malandrino presented her Spring/Summer 2013 Black Label collection, MAJESTIC this past Sunday. First off, every time I see Catherine, I’m struck by how stunning she is. Bringing her Parisian style to the world of sportswear the collection played with different shapes and textures ranging from leather and suede to crochet pieces mixed and matched in this wearable collection. The color palette went from pure white to pastels in the soft blue/green to purple range.
{Catherine Malandrino showing off her collection}
{The white dresses with their leather and mesh combination in geometric shapes we’re fabulous!}
{Love the balance of the styling: From high-wasted shorts and a button down to skinny pants with an airy top}
{Her signature crochet pieces in new shapes. The belted yellow onesie is s chic}
{Love the dreamy collage of pastels and fabric blocking in this collection}
{I died three times over for this vest}
