New York Fashion Week Spring 2013 - Part 4

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>New York Fashion Week</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Spring/Summer 2013</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Part Four</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This post marks the conclusion to my New York Fashion Week coverage. Hope that you've enjoyed viewing the collections and trends from the Big Apple. Click on the pics to zoom in.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><u>J. Mendel</u></b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Palette: </b>Iced mint, teal, indigo, violet, wicker white, honied peach, tangerine and pink.  </span></span></span><br /><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Silhouettes: </b>Gauzy pleated and draped dresses with low V-necklines, decorative floral ruffles laid upon peplums and shoulders, sheer cut-outs, knee-length A-line skirts, fully printed tuxedo suits, exquisite evening gowns with thigh-baring slits.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Textiles: </b>Chiffon, organza, 3D floral appliqués, crepe, florid prints, laced leather & fur. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Theme: </b>Ladylike Luxury</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Styling: </b>Swept back waves, lustrous makeup and rose-kissed lips. Models wore a mix of neutral and bright ankle strap sandals and pointy-toe pumps.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcF9KIj-XSuXG0GFDEv-D2CxHlSi7NcCb5vzDLU0ypo4meHW3E1D57Nzs3GKTPvnxkOVSTYCkc8bakYSc6CgK9PIHxqsUsJtHWOp4yj2LZkyxL6uPZn7ZrIttV-KbD4eH96bFZTsDZadrl/s1600/nyjmen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcF9KIj-XSuXG0GFDEv-D2CxHlSi7NcCb5vzDLU0ypo4meHW3E1D57Nzs3GKTPvnxkOVSTYCkc8bakYSc6CgK9PIHxqsUsJtHWOp4yj2LZkyxL6uPZn7ZrIttV-KbD4eH96bFZTsDZadrl/s640/nyjmen.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Marchesa</u></b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Palette: </b>Sunbeam yellow, saffron, cerise pink, bordeaux, aubergine, white, gold & blue.  </span></span><br /><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Silhouettes: </b>An Indian inspired extravaganza of looks: draped sari dresses, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">floaty tiered frocks, embroidered tights, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">midriff-baring choli tops, cropped panjabi suits with bejewelled necklines, sheer capacious skirts and ethereal white bridal gowns enveloped in tulle.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Textiles: </b>Ornate hand-embroidery, chiffon, silk, tulle, fringing and lace.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Theme: </b>Bollywood Dream Scene: Take One</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Styling: </b>Braided upstyles, golden tone makeup, beaded clutch bags & crystal decked sandals.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrqm79sV8iHf3_2ed0oD4ePYLolH6IzZ_eqNMVVe3zg8hAhmhpddDjSy1N6Rtp0NEqGMUiaJ_vvxG30PBhwd5CJInIaamP6QwzhQ46uh6gAaHpdglmnyMDKQI89Jw5tQPYMqJknMAmA0Xn/s1600/nymarchesa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrqm79sV8iHf3_2ed0oD4ePYLolH6IzZ_eqNMVVe3zg8hAhmhpddDjSy1N6Rtp0NEqGMUiaJ_vvxG30PBhwd5CJInIaamP6QwzhQ46uh6gAaHpdglmnyMDKQI89Jw5tQPYMqJknMAmA0Xn/s640/nymarchesa.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Calvin Klein</u></b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Palette: </b>A simplistic black and white blend with shadings of ivory.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></span></span></div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Silhouettes: </b>Curved and sculpted shapes, conical bras that peeked through body-hugging cocktail dresses, peplums, sexy sheaths, an exaggerated sweetheart neckline, webbed mesh overlays, sheerness, cropped trousers with contrast stripe side panels, black over white layering, three-dimensional strapless folded tops.</span></div></div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Textiles: </b>Satin, leather, twist print mesh, silk gazar, metallic edging.</span></div></div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Theme: </b>Primly Provocative</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Styling: </b>Ankle-strap platforms, skinny leather belts, fresh-faced makeup with a subtle pink pout, uncombed wavy hair.</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFzmsDgqZMuPYySx6ExqbZHvlsYBlLQoBmF006Adk4DyfadqBdqGixVLLAaw71-Iu6o7zmJg9TKeXxRJVDvmldn2Cmu-50alLMvjQz0YqOnwe5v-l8dYG3jJYBt4fwVk8GMC3NwNMYtOHR/s1600/nycalvinklein.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFzmsDgqZMuPYySx6ExqbZHvlsYBlLQoBmF006Adk4DyfadqBdqGixVLLAaw71-Iu6o7zmJg9TKeXxRJVDvmldn2Cmu-50alLMvjQz0YqOnwe5v-l8dYG3jJYBt4fwVk8GMC3NwNMYtOHR/s640/nycalvinklein.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 18px;"><b><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Milly</span></u></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;"><br /><br /></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Palette: </b>Bubblegum pink, luminous yellow, metallic silver, cobalt blue, grey, black and white.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Silhouettes: </b>Athletic fit scuba dresses and body con skirts, colour-blocked bodices, track jackets,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">ankle-cropped trousers, hooded tops, halter and crew necklines, flirty photo print dresses and transparent rain coats.</span></div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Textiles: </b>Tweed, metallic leather, neon piping, organza, silk, neoprene & netted mesh.</span></div></div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Theme: </b>Techni Chic</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Styling: </b>Smoothly pulled back ponytails, two-tone ankle-strap pumps & cut-out heels by Manolo Blahnik, slim rectangular zipped clutches, clear goggle glasses & lime-lined eyes.</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYAOUMMS-fcX1Z8EQY1zq0iPIJD20czzPjfsNj60MnLV0f90DzL6yE2JPed5BJSz6ec6gIQdePVNbYxBmTXaRw78gU5YDKY4Rwa-oFqi1lcrmXsdFMzyXYaB5mfvhw-1ZWGqswEG8tN4OV/s1600/nymilly.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYAOUMMS-fcX1Z8EQY1zq0iPIJD20czzPjfsNj60MnLV0f90DzL6yE2JPed5BJSz6ec6gIQdePVNbYxBmTXaRw78gU5YDKY4Rwa-oFqi1lcrmXsdFMzyXYaB5mfvhw-1ZWGqswEG8tN4OV/s640/nymilly.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Ralph Lauren</u></b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Palette: </b>Primary shades of black, white, crimson, violet, green and turquoise. </span></span></div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Silhouettes: </b>South American inspired looks flavored with formal collared shirts & ties, fringed poncho shawls, single-shaded pants suits, maxi dresses, toreador costumes, slim trousers and embellished boleros, colossally ruffled shoulders and figure skimming evening gowns.</span></div></div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Textiles: </b>Blanket stripes, gold embroidery, crochet, tulle, suede, silk, jersey.</span></div></div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Theme: </b>Latin Sophistication </span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Styling: </b>Polished, pulled back hair worn underneath berets and panama hats, blush makeup. Accessories included colourful glass beaded necklaces, jewel-drop earrings, neck scarves, chokers, leather and fabric bags, black T-bar and criss-cross sandals.</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHatZE7vg_9TV2zMdyvLOUCM41AOQqwIIjdtm0F2aRw3oqImIxSzftWxgZrzYvyA7ST9Ec_R-IhHhyphenhyphen6Sj3X_zUvEICFWE4La6HeC5BkSNam1BeWYOj-52DauuNaniLEawa2M2TjRzp53tw/s1600/nyralphlauren.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHatZE7vg_9TV2zMdyvLOUCM41AOQqwIIjdtm0F2aRw3oqImIxSzftWxgZrzYvyA7ST9Ec_R-IhHhyphenhyphen6Sj3X_zUvEICFWE4La6HeC5BkSNam1BeWYOj-52DauuNaniLEawa2M2TjRzp53tw/s640/nyralphlauren.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Proenza Schouler</u></b></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"> <br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Palette: </b>An exuberant fusion of lime green, yellow, aqua, red, electric blue, sage, B&W </span></span><br /><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Silhouettes: </b>Innovative patch-working of exotic fabrics, oversized square-fitting coats, zip-up skater dresses, belted leather skirts, high halter-necks, sleeveless jackets and dresses in mishmash of fabric strips randomly pieced together.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Textiles: </b>Reptilian skin, silk, jersey, satin, p</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">hotographic 'people' prints, studded eyelet perforations, glossy leather and</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">neon buttoned embellishings.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Theme: </b>A Digital Collision of Style</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Styling: </b>Unkempt hairstyles, light-toned makeup with a soft pink lip, knee-high gladiator heels, leather mules & duo-strap metallic sandals, black neck bands and handheld satchels.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIa7osJUPevNxAXfK_YJz5n6-M4KMX1Ak5nI3X78EsME6sEFeV4KH1IdgRif790UAY7W9bQ8cVEGQ-5mfo7AphgQoZJzcGDYyYIr-bSWKL2CNrXq6_zyou8TStUOKTqSLba4km9NdHknLL/s1600/nyproenza.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIa7osJUPevNxAXfK_YJz5n6-M4KMX1Ak5nI3X78EsME6sEFeV4KH1IdgRif790UAY7W9bQ8cVEGQ-5mfo7AphgQoZJzcGDYyYIr-bSWKL2CNrXq6_zyou8TStUOKTqSLba4km9NdHknLL/s640/nyproenza.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Rachel Zoe</u></b></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><u><br /><br /></u></b></span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Palette: </b>The essential black and white, peppered with silver-grey, apple green, pearl pink, metallics, mint, poppy orange, rusted red and teal blue.</span></span><br /><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Silhouettes: </b>Effortlessly chic ensembles with long, lean lines, fluid trousers and pleated maxi skirts, double breasted suits, figure elongating evening gowns, shirt dresses, jumpsuits and shorts, all worn under shoulder-slung blazers.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Textiles: </b>Silk, sequins, leopard print, chiffon, jersey, leather and linen.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Theme: </b>Easy Californian Glamour</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Styling: </b>Wide brimmed fedoras over hair with a natural wave, makeup featured a rosy lip and soft hued cheeks. The looks were accessorized by long gold string necklaces, large leather carry-ons, belted fanny-pack bags, sheer boots and </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">high platform h</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">eels.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjeHU9E8zvqsioJeD_dWPJzPglR4QdzsnOc40u1gU-p0mn9ehgvzLU4HV9E7N2RzN31PdqcA5VJETHrPKIkRp74zVEDUlg1chQuBlvhl9BlXsNIDGZHuD0q2W9m7gKoMwya-ry6hhY4FFI/s1600/nyrachelzoe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjeHU9E8zvqsioJeD_dWPJzPglR4QdzsnOc40u1gU-p0mn9ehgvzLU4HV9E7N2RzN31PdqcA5VJETHrPKIkRp74zVEDUlg1chQuBlvhl9BlXsNIDGZHuD0q2W9m7gKoMwya-ry6hhY4FFI/s640/nyrachelzoe.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Who is your favourite from Part Four of New York Fashion Week? For a recap of all the previous collections, <a href="http://frillsandthrills.blogspot.com/search/label/New%20York%20Fashion%20Week">snap this</a>.</i></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><br /><br /></i></b></span>

New York Fashion Week Spring 2013 - Part 4

New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2013 Part Four This post marks the conclusion to my New York Fashion Week coverage. Hope that you'v...

Read more »

New York Fashion Week Spring 2013 - Part 3

<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">New York Fashion Week</span></b><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Spring/Summer 2013</span></b><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Part Three</span></b><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /><br /></span></b> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here is the third part to my NY Fashion Week coverage, where brights and dainty shapes rule. If you missed the first two runway posts, visit <a href="http://frillsandthrills.blogspot.com/search/label/New%20York%20Fashion%20Week">here</a>.</span><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /><br /></span></b> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b><u>Badgely Mischka</u></b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Palette: </b>Muted metallics, champagne, pewter, coral, lavender, violet and lilac.<b style="color: #c27ba0;"> </b></span></span><br /><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Silhouettes: </b>Tiered flutter sleeves, peplums, bustiers, floaty capelets, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">empire waists, ruffled rose bodices and </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">gossamer gowns with tulle overlays and beaded embellishings.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Textiles: </b>Tulle, tweed, organza, lace, jersey, brocade and sequins.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Theme: </b>A Midsummer Night's Dream</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Styling: </b>Blush bridal-like makeup, romantic twisted up styles, strappy metallic & T-bar heels</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj36Ld82LzzrY8wLyCrIDPjZlm67cpmKSYMFX1AKJzcW4b3bVhPXUpW-hkpbcKepKIM6r202ZhEEsZ1btW-O75VzY8awgSG1Zs5XIICqI-X_GVNlCXl4MhRqzKMtBKaK5Gzjl-7SFSyP1E8/s1600/nybadgley.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj36Ld82LzzrY8wLyCrIDPjZlm67cpmKSYMFX1AKJzcW4b3bVhPXUpW-hkpbcKepKIM6r202ZhEEsZ1btW-O75VzY8awgSG1Zs5XIICqI-X_GVNlCXl4MhRqzKMtBKaK5Gzjl-7SFSyP1E8/s640/nybadgley.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span> <br /><br /><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large; line-height: 18px;"><b><u>Naeem Khan</u></b></span></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Palette: </b>Ultramarine, sky and midnight blue, black and white, sunset orange, bright coral, sunflower yellow and ivory.</span><br /><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Silhouettes: </b>Long flowy kaftans, ethnic inspirations from Morocco, elaborately beaded maxi dresses, mosaic-laid trousers and coats, drapery, asymmetrical and off-the-shoulder necklines and </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">two-tone </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">full-skirted evening gowns.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Textiles: </b>Digital rose, wave and sunset prints, palm patterned embroidery, leather, satin, mosaic appliqués and organza. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Theme: </b>Globally Infused Glamour</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Styling: </b>F</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">lat leather sandals, s</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">licked back middle-part hair, a ruby red lip & strong brow.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg26Ek-S0xagHcJVfX3QlQx-Cd6lmE9oaTv80-H3oUOJJHqzaqm_7igiJAsQY7gpu4uNVlQD3iPW4MRthVbuDRtIm1XrC9UX7qGoUYiI15MiTt4gDaPyuB8z_qt3dbCNWx7zrHUuV_urDbb/s1600/nykhan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg26Ek-S0xagHcJVfX3QlQx-Cd6lmE9oaTv80-H3oUOJJHqzaqm_7igiJAsQY7gpu4uNVlQD3iPW4MRthVbuDRtIm1XrC9UX7qGoUYiI15MiTt4gDaPyuB8z_qt3dbCNWx7zrHUuV_urDbb/s640/nykhan.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large; line-height: 18px;"><b><u>Jenny Packham</u></b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Palette: </b>Gold, dove grey, citrus yellow, tangerine, black and white.</span><br /><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Silhouettes: </b>Sparkly disco ball mini's, straight fit column gowns with three-quarter sleeves, draped bodices, embellished boleros, floor-sweeping skirts and sheer necklines.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Textiles: </b>Chiffon, sequin paillettes and Swarovski crystals, mesh, floral beading.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Theme: </b>Sixties Screen Siren goes to Vegas</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Styling: </b>Glittery Christian Louboutin sandals, clear clutch bags, twisted side-ponytails and a side swept fringe. Makeup featured a deep blue eyeliner and matt coral lips.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5qGrO5el38gCaEa9jBd4fjiWjWkWljPwHdrS7kH6ko-Es5iNtXfD-NmZN8C14Ji41wfW3DTPGPtH1zzfnPeTDDnJPp6F98wSgwCCx-kDIHWAgMqjVEmpro8RaS5EALx6_rLsKv7fcr8Vb/s1600/nyjennypackham.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5qGrO5el38gCaEa9jBd4fjiWjWkWljPwHdrS7kH6ko-Es5iNtXfD-NmZN8C14Ji41wfW3DTPGPtH1zzfnPeTDDnJPp6F98wSgwCCx-kDIHWAgMqjVEmpro8RaS5EALx6_rLsKv7fcr8Vb/s640/nyjennypackham.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><u><br /><br /></u></b></span></span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large; line-height: 18px;"><b><u><br /><br /></u></b></span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large; line-height: 18px;"><b><u>Oscar de la Renta</u></b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Palette: </b>Polychromatic mix of daffodil yellow, red, navy, grey, cerise, rose petal pink, aquamarine and powder blue.</span><br /><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Silhouettes: </b>Ladylike </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">decadently embroidered </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">day dresses, pantsuits, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">pencil skirts and peplums, cocktail shorts & chic coats, feathered skirts and </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">strapless ball gowns with a rounded asymmetrical hem. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Textiles: </b>Latex, leather macramé, lace, stripes, plaid, ruffles, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">linen, taffeta, tulle, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">feathered and beaded embellishings, floral appliqués, satin and silk.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Theme: </b>Blurring the Line Between Fun and Fanciful.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Styling: </b>Vivid streaks of yellow, pink, red and blue were swirled into the models beehive hairstyles. Simple makeup with rosy lips. Chunky floral necklaces, earrings and brooches, bejeweled belts, bow-trimmed pumps and bright ankle-strap sandals.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOG7NlEStDTVaMFkLAiFxI6O_2acIHXrxg6fCHvVJHHe-1JZ7gD1ClOt9q0p9Xi1UQdbqJJsXO0OOI2YkdV-bDlb1pXagKyE61RQ4xPkY3XHlRxde_o5VrMi1Mjg8k0j71Rkzzbf7_U7az/s1600/nyoscardela.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOG7NlEStDTVaMFkLAiFxI6O_2acIHXrxg6fCHvVJHHe-1JZ7gD1ClOt9q0p9Xi1UQdbqJJsXO0OOI2YkdV-bDlb1pXagKyE61RQ4xPkY3XHlRxde_o5VrMi1Mjg8k0j71Rkzzbf7_U7az/s640/nyoscardela.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large; line-height: 18px;"><b><u>Michael Kors</u></b></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><br /><br /></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Palette: </b>Azure blue, grass green, crimson red, canary yellow, navy, black and white</span></div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Silhouettes: </b>Sporty, streamlined separates, clean lines and simple shapes jazzed up by bold stripes and broad </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">geometric </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">blocks. Belted trench coats, fitted sweater tops with tailored trousers & shorts, side-zipped necklines on sheaths and slender cut-out gowns.</span></div></div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Textiles: </b>Sky-prints, nautical stripes, sequin paillettes, leather, crepe, zip detailing. </span></div></div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Theme: </b>Optimistically Chic</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Styling: </b>Straightened hair which was clipped at the back, bold green and blue eyeliner with nude lips. Matching bright pointy-toe PVC heels, two-tone ankle strap sandals, hand-held colour blocked handbags, metallic belts, tinted-tech googles.</span></div></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPukRDq0j7B094P8Pd0XPXKl-mBy5_Vh4TEEh7uAPJam5P-b23M_2hC7acStBdRoaMC_d78z-hFFUINyqvT3thvvO8X4akt_Hws6_knoe00HLxeAXCrQR6Db9U3CqQS8iutwUZFAKIDMfQ/s1600/nymichaelkors.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPukRDq0j7B094P8Pd0XPXKl-mBy5_Vh4TEEh7uAPJam5P-b23M_2hC7acStBdRoaMC_d78z-hFFUINyqvT3thvvO8X4akt_Hws6_knoe00HLxeAXCrQR6Db9U3CqQS8iutwUZFAKIDMfQ/s640/nymichaelkors.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large; line-height: 18px;"><b><u>Sophie Theallet</u></b></span></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Palette: </b>Lilac, magenta, mint, fuchsia, teal blue, black, white, russet and saffron.</span><br /><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Silhouettes: </b>Light layering of sheer, contrast colour fabrics, prim collared shirt dresses, wrap cardigans placed over A-line skirts, frayed hems, exposed back zippers, airy evening gowns, V-necks and thigh-high slits.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Textiles: </b>Sheers and knits, silk organza and dragonfly prints. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Theme: </b>The Contemporary Bohemian</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Styling: </b>Multi-hued t-strap sandals and pointy-toe pumps by Manolo Blahnik. Hair was pulled back in a side-parted bun, makeup featured plum smokey eyes and glossy lips.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfdBLD31P3Hj2qzNU2dNL2eiHFpAaNuZQUO6t7MLMapgViIliaXiPk6tHbrj9wEDU8swn9oQP0HhHko8v7iMeSdTXsfeeGqgDNXvQW7TDu-pfFu5iqKAkIBTs7sLOEJL8XF87nc9Ku6-vO/s1600/nysophie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfdBLD31P3Hj2qzNU2dNL2eiHFpAaNuZQUO6t7MLMapgViIliaXiPk6tHbrj9wEDU8swn9oQP0HhHko8v7iMeSdTXsfeeGqgDNXvQW7TDu-pfFu5iqKAkIBTs7sLOEJL8XF87nc9Ku6-vO/s640/nysophie.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /><br /></span></b><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /><br /></span></b> <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /><br /></span></b> <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Who is your favourite from the third round of collections? Please stay tuned for the final chapter of New York Fashion Week.</span></b><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /><br /></span></b>

New York Fashion Week Spring 2013 - Part 3

New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2013 Part Three Here is the third part to my NY Fashion Week coverage, where brights and dainty shapes ...

Read more »

New York Fashion Week Spring 2013 - Part 2

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>New York Fashion Week</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Spring/Summer 2013</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Part Two</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The exciting second chapter of New York Fashion Week, where we see pastels, black & white, orange and blues rule. For Part One <a href="http://frillsandthrills.blogspot.com/2012/09/new-york-fashion-week-spring-2013-part-1.html">snap this</a>. For a larger view, click on the images.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Donna Karan</u></b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Palette: </b>A hazy blend of antique white, spa green, flushed rose, lunar blue, apricot, honey, navy and ice grey.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Silhouettes: </b>Elegantly draped and folded dresses, fitted bodices with floaty asymmetrical skirts, cropped coats, lightly sequined evening gowns and an overall easiness of shapes.</span><br /><br /><div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Textiles: </b>Silk, cotton, gazar, linens, chiffon, jersey, sequins, raffia and crepe. </span></div></div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Theme: </b>The ethereal lightness of Spring.</span></div></div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Styling: </b>Ankle-tied gladiator sandals, prettily up-styled buns with ribbon Alice bands and conspicuous cerise shaded eyes.</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCVOkZcVIruaIOjj_AbS3ZrruARNNNmVEtEkr6mEvRMsf5MNtDQzoLmk7XdNUhzKXGlVR527j5FBOHM3hDyjh_3KOm9cK5HEfC9zvJ9KZ-4e6O1psEohirAeM-_zZ7vBf9EsAOgHvFlsMY/s1600/nydonna+karan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCVOkZcVIruaIOjj_AbS3ZrruARNNNmVEtEkr6mEvRMsf5MNtDQzoLmk7XdNUhzKXGlVR527j5FBOHM3hDyjh_3KOm9cK5HEfC9zvJ9KZ-4e6O1psEohirAeM-_zZ7vBf9EsAOgHvFlsMY/s640/nydonna+karan.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Altuzarra</u></b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Palette: </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Nature-tones of stone, moss green, cobalt, sky blue, sand, sienna, black & gold.</span><br /><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Silhouettes: </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Expertly tailored trenches and caped coats,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> tasseled fringing, front-pocket pencil skirts, draped cocktail dresses and </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">scarf wrapped tops, blazers and skirts.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Textiles: </b>Fine stripes, fringing, silk, cotton and exotic art deco prints. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Theme: </b>Nomadic Sophisticate.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Styling: </b>Strappy knee-high open-toe gladiator boots by Gianvitto Rossi and distinctively draped neck scarves. Models wore a side-parted low chignon with minimal makeup.</span><br /><br /><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikK9c61HekThb1BqwXt9dQYe-8VsF498Tf0XejX4_WAhZDnyb1CA_AkzZ6sYpOlK_KZg_hw0TzUVuZzRTvkctH7jBX8E6bQsz49SmJ8hssDT2Gkm9ot6G-p0maoPs0IDGBH2M3B06eUkLS/s640/nyaltuzaraa.jpg" /></div><div><br /><br /></div><div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Carolina Herrera</u></b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Palette: </b>Lemon, sea foam green, bright </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">citrus o</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">range, glacier white, pale blue ecru & black.</span><br /><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Silhouettes: </b>Long, flowing maxi dresses embellished with beads, sponge printed skirts and collared shirts, billowy bishop sleeves with cuffs, colour-block column gowns, sheer yokes and hemlines just above the ankle.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Textiles: </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Silk chiffon, organza, georgette, tulle, lace and curl-embroidered motifs. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Theme: </b>Fluid Femininity</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Styling: </b>Cross-strap sandals, skinny belts, sleek straight hair and a smokey eye.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVqUpOzBoOciN-4A3Ob2zb9pDi-MkHsjUS4A4S9mxmctR4mXNysJJpRXahUyMM_JozQGGqm4a-EOQ6EIW-QJxpU8HR2K453fVEFAcPD5QJprAJRODNmqQM5wlGmWpyHvMZfo0CVs0fH-ra/s1600/nycarolinaherrera.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVqUpOzBoOciN-4A3Ob2zb9pDi-MkHsjUS4A4S9mxmctR4mXNysJJpRXahUyMM_JozQGGqm4a-EOQ6EIW-QJxpU8HR2K453fVEFAcPD5QJprAJRODNmqQM5wlGmWpyHvMZfo0CVs0fH-ra/s640/nycarolinaherrera.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Victoria Beckham</u></b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Palette: </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The unfailingly chic combination of black, white and red, tinged with nude.</span></div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Silhouettes: </b>The signature Beckham body con dresses, this time more athletic with sheer inserts, visible bra-straps and collars. Crisp buttoned-up shirts, tailored trousers and maxis, lingerie-like sheaths and the cool curved jacket to throw over them all.</span></div></div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Textiles: </b>Lattice-work, chiffon, lace trims, mesh and georgette.</span></div></div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Theme: </b>The Modern Minimalist  </span></div></div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Styling: </b>Rectangular leather clutch bags, hats, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Manolo Blahnik</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> shin-hugging </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">gladiator </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">sandals, peep-toe ankle boots and masculine </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">buckled loafers. Models wore natural makeup and sported a behind-the-ears middle-parted hairstyle.</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzUpgUoUiyxfgsJrwQHLjV8ryIySFyDZAszDUw7tHGBS6lYW7kipT40hsiXeX4q0xw6J7Wh1eezADYoTaHzeUUBf1KxqAQkZa1K6pcudlYnFmkzL8Z_12U2vTA2mK0sSlRse5sq9rhvdzQ/s1600/nyvicbeckham.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzUpgUoUiyxfgsJrwQHLjV8ryIySFyDZAszDUw7tHGBS6lYW7kipT40hsiXeX4q0xw6J7Wh1eezADYoTaHzeUUBf1KxqAQkZa1K6pcudlYnFmkzL8Z_12U2vTA2mK0sSlRse5sq9rhvdzQ/s640/nyvicbeckham.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><u><br /><br /></u></b></span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Diane von Furstenburg</u></b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Palette: </b>A vibrant fruit salad of shades in tangerine, acid green, aqua, bronze, peach-coral, sunshine yellow, navy and white.</span><br /><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Silhouettes: </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Relaxed tailoring and draping, the casual day coat, longer length colour-blocked tunics over trousers, billowy gowns, jumpsuits and the dependable DVF wrap dress, of course.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Textiles: </b>Abstract prints and tie-dye, shimmering sequins, crepe and silk.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Theme: </b>Fashion tales from a</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> traveling gypsy princess</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Styling: </b>Futuristic Google glasses, metallic belts & collars, silver bell embellished heels, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">chain-trimmed ankle straps on shoes in</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> bright shades, semi-straight hair and clean makeup.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNmfGbUipnJiDOGmm6WpGqrliJyn7xe1rES-Ss7Ruug_lwC5BS67QnjwR9T0Wu8yHL8qSPkVyg0KzejCPyqVhf6kp8wjfSmDMZbDjQ1qSKkCc24Aos8CKSlbwuDZdX_p4Mtc-LqCYIXG6g/s1600/nydvf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNmfGbUipnJiDOGmm6WpGqrliJyn7xe1rES-Ss7Ruug_lwC5BS67QnjwR9T0Wu8yHL8qSPkVyg0KzejCPyqVhf6kp8wjfSmDMZbDjQ1qSKkCc24Aos8CKSlbwuDZdX_p4Mtc-LqCYIXG6g/s640/nydvf.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Marc Jacobs</u></b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Palette: </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Monochromatic black and white, with a sweep of khaki beige and plum.</span><br /><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Silhouettes: </b>Lean, elongated shapes, vertical and horizontal striped dresses,<b style="color: #c27ba0;"> </b>straight necklines, oversized coats, low-slung skirts, streamlined maxi gowns, ruffled two-tone collars, scalloped and linear shredded skirts.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Textiles: </b>A multitude of stripes,  leather leopard and checkerboard print in sequins.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Theme: </b>The psychedelic striped 60's</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Styling: </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Retro coifs with a wide side fringe, shadowy black eye-makeup, pointy-toe single-strap pumps and matching striped handbags.</span></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP4LoCnMTpU4YCdTkpynJy9mql0gQjpGGoj0ypzhWSEs3uuqZ62-5FYx4SzwTh9keko4u5JUjAbqEnrcqYKDhD0L6x0nFkRRaZ26EryQqf-tUZ6tOVcFvQfeb6syDd9XE0QMKl-tzYf7d_/s1600/nymarcjacobs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP4LoCnMTpU4YCdTkpynJy9mql0gQjpGGoj0ypzhWSEs3uuqZ62-5FYx4SzwTh9keko4u5JUjAbqEnrcqYKDhD0L6x0nFkRRaZ26EryQqf-tUZ6tOVcFvQfeb6syDd9XE0QMKl-tzYf7d_/s640/nymarcjacobs.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><u><br /><br /></u></b></span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Alexander Wang</u></b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Palette: </b>An urbane palette of black,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">glow-in-the-dark </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">white, beige and molten silver.</span><br /><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Silhouettes: </b>Strong boxy shapes, s</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">hirt dresses & oversized tees, athletic shaped sweaters with rounded shoulders, parka jackets & cropped tops. S</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">linky dresses with linear & wavy cut-outs, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">made from strips of fabrics that were almost invisibly held together by fishing wire.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Textiles: </b>Exotic leather, cable knit, cotton, rubberized twill and mesh.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Theme: </b>Futuristic Sports Luxe </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Styling: </b>Slicked back hair in a ponytail with electric tape down the middle, flesh tone make-up, dominatrix style sandals, some strapped at the knee, baseball hats and woven bags.</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmbGLm__i0K6GerJdJhGD7XdTL3FCrjX1K7iM5ogtuWSWaCjwxoVG4uwllUNrONBxu6ce_04wojSOgYiyU6VitqIqnGS63DcnAt3qd1jhRwRkHuZxhk9F21zeuMTpwlWablZGpLQ7A7L3W/s1600/nywang.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmbGLm__i0K6GerJdJhGD7XdTL3FCrjX1K7iM5ogtuWSWaCjwxoVG4uwllUNrONBxu6ce_04wojSOgYiyU6VitqIqnGS63DcnAt3qd1jhRwRkHuZxhk9F21zeuMTpwlWablZGpLQ7A7L3W/s640/nywang.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Zac Posen</u></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Palette: </b>Rich ruby red, olive, teal, amber, ivory, black, navy and blue-grey. </span><br /><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Silhouettes: </b>The iconic Posen fish-tail skirt, structured corsets with </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">strapless</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> sweetheart necklines</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">, fitted tux blazers, tulle lined peplums, stiff satin gowns, knee-length cocktail dresses with box pleating.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Textiles: </b>Silk crepe, duchess satin, chiffon florals, rose embroidery, organza and tulle. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Theme: </b>Retro Hollywood Glamour</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Styling: </b>The bevy of renowned supermodels including Naomi Campbell, Coco Rocha, Karolina Kurkova and Isabeli Fontana, were styled with smooth set-back waves, loads of lashes, cat-eye shades and satin ankle-strap pumps.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnrOShq7LGJPU8vEzxXbZ_w39XOUBHJ7Ig183wGd_7AcFoiG8qyX5-TquddDxgcvW57brLVsEz9MX4Z957uHeSJMESmiEtkJcaMIgeSuPc7qMuOQuKCviFJHpWYLy7sx5CsBkKmAHjHnK7/s1600/nyzacposen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnrOShq7LGJPU8vEzxXbZ_w39XOUBHJ7Ig183wGd_7AcFoiG8qyX5-TquddDxgcvW57brLVsEz9MX4Z957uHeSJMESmiEtkJcaMIgeSuPc7qMuOQuKCviFJHpWYLy7sx5CsBkKmAHjHnK7/s640/nyzacposen.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><i><span id="goog_1531055478"></span><span id="goog_1531055479"></span><br /><br /></i></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><i><br /><br /></i></b></span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><i>Which is your favourite collection from Part Two of New York Fashion Week?</i> </b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><i><br /><br /></i></b></span></div>

New York Fashion Week Spring 2013 - Part 2

New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2013 Part Two The exciting second chapter of New York Fashion Week, where we see pastels, black & w...

Read more »

New York Fashion Week Spring 2013 - Part 1

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>New York Fashion Week</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Spring/Summer 2013</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Part One</b></span><br /><br /><div><br /><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's that time of year again! The Spring 2013 fashion weeks are underway, with New York at the forefront.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> I hope you will stay with me through the month, as I cover the best of the runway collections from across the world's fashion capitals. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is the first chapter of my New York Fashion Week favourites. Click on the pictures to zoom in.</span><br /><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><u>BCBG Max Azria</u></b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Palette:</span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Less than 50 shades of grey, coral, black and white.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Silhouettes:</span></b> Slender-fit mid-length dresses, billowy maxi skirts, cut-outs and flutter sleeves. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Leather harnesses and geometric frameworks.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Textile:</span></b> Leather and lace, chiffon, crepes and graphic prints.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Theme:</span></b> Effortlessly sexy modern armour.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Styling:</span></b> Ankle-cuff heels, uncombed hair and bright orange-red lips.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihYPzqLSAdPwvZ-99Ob_JqsjPiZh3gcYfucBYAah5BETw6zxihlNMXqwQfdUMvvEXtxd8eIkUFrEY29oVXZzOb_cAv3JpnPdFtgBt448-w9_XIF3tEfORs74RxiYjaQMaGCEUk0QRVY5uu/s1600/bcbg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihYPzqLSAdPwvZ-99Ob_JqsjPiZh3gcYfucBYAah5BETw6zxihlNMXqwQfdUMvvEXtxd8eIkUFrEY29oVXZzOb_cAv3JpnPdFtgBt448-w9_XIF3tEfORs74RxiYjaQMaGCEUk0QRVY5uu/s640/bcbg.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Honor</u></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br /><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Palette: </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sandy shades of beige, cream, peach and white with the zest of lime and candy pink.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Silhouettes:</span></b> High round necks and ruffled collars, loosely fit longer sleeves, rounded bell shaped skirts, mid-to maxi lengths.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Textile:</span></b> Lace, organza, macramé, tweed and silk in dainty botanical prints.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Theme:</span></b> Garden romance with a refined femininity.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Styling: </b>French braids dotted with crystals and fresh dewy makeup.</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3gXGDtoB6HeNZ7vx3ts3jwfcqu3fBvSHG9vNhYPhHdPGeDobNQET7HHZVf8a1D-QrQIEfnHTscsh1-gzoyXHUxyyHPB_fpT7ZTrVMizxgKBfU5yF8zUpzGb4rjMFTQvIEaXEWgckRo6Z4/s1600/honor+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3gXGDtoB6HeNZ7vx3ts3jwfcqu3fBvSHG9vNhYPhHdPGeDobNQET7HHZVf8a1D-QrQIEfnHTscsh1-gzoyXHUxyyHPB_fpT7ZTrVMizxgKBfU5yF8zUpzGb4rjMFTQvIEaXEWgckRo6Z4/s640/honor+.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Nicole Miller</u></b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Palette: </b>A kaleidoscopic mix of blues, violet, pinks and greens, simmered down by brown, slate grey, black and white.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Silhouettes:</span></b> Floaty high-low tops, body-con dresses in contrasting high-def digital prints, skinny-fit pants, cycling shorts, biker jackets and peplums.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Textile:</span></b> Leather, denim and chiffon in a blend of cosmic galaxy patterns and tropical florals.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Theme:</span></b> The contrast of Good girl vs Bad girl with intense pattern mixing.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Styling: </b>Geometric earrings, multi-strap sandals in brights and metallics. Slick middle-parted hair and plum shaded eyes.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBZ6AKpnQx2pRty2Z9BCeYw2hziPH8FVIEJ1k9Gksp8dm8R86INaKYLDBLbBlkDLAPE3pAAqJLaGAu7p3ofh0-HRZ2N8lSTTiMLudLih_lzGoZ1kUocYJfzFCBIAlj463J93XFQKtiPsvd/s1600/miller+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBZ6AKpnQx2pRty2Z9BCeYw2hziPH8FVIEJ1k9Gksp8dm8R86INaKYLDBLbBlkDLAPE3pAAqJLaGAu7p3ofh0-HRZ2N8lSTTiMLudLih_lzGoZ1kUocYJfzFCBIAlj463J93XFQKtiPsvd/s640/miller+.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Tadashi Shoji</u></b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Palette: </b>Jewel toned in ruby, sapphire, emerald and turquoise with neutrals in black, white and cafe au lait.</span><br /><br /><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Silhouettes:</span></b> Bateau-neck dresses, pleated skirts, embroidered sheaths, lace shorts and tunic tops, flowing maxi dresses and beautifully tiered evening gowns.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Textile:</span></b> Vintage Venetian lace, intricate watercolour ikat prints and sheer tulle.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Theme:</span></b> Oriental philosophy meets Western enlightenment</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Styling: </b>Slightly tousled upstyles, bare-minimum make-up and braided leather sandals.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiFZ_MdGK0fQCGzPUxjTJAtfLj-_E0tfqUnLpsAi22strTwu_rRdPKN6gg2eNU60INMpPkqtyMvX8ckzIV4QB84u0f1t1DY2UyUAyKzOPynU-OkGJOF0CwRxif3rvnOt1L0AE0AsP42xRr/s1600/shoji.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiFZ_MdGK0fQCGzPUxjTJAtfLj-_E0tfqUnLpsAi22strTwu_rRdPKN6gg2eNU60INMpPkqtyMvX8ckzIV4QB84u0f1t1DY2UyUAyKzOPynU-OkGJOF0CwRxif3rvnOt1L0AE0AsP42xRr/s640/shoji.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Jason Wu</u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Palette: </b>Midnight skies<b style="color: #c27ba0;"> </b>shaded in charcoal black and twilight blue, lightened up by watermelon and buffed beige.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Silhouettes:</span></b> Slim sleeveless sheaths, sexy bustier and bandeau tops, leather strap harnesses and belts, high-waisted shorts, streamlined jumpsuits and sheer skirted evening gowns.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Textile:</span></b> Lots of lace, glossy leather, tulle, croc-emboss and smokey floral print.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Theme:</span></b> Tough seductiveness with lingerie-laden looks braced by leather.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Styling: </b>Netted hatboxes, pointy-toed leather pumps, red hot lips and wave-swirled up styles.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyNEW80mRgSVwPjcLUynB7Fd5XQedVs2WT3kAbtl0g6RkDuL0coRPBlIBIlwJD1ACc_VlRu2nqoNSA-ppZhMYFq1wrinpUZUO3dv2tPewKiGrjPeuhAqo6-C5wfMWM4drfm92_GW_s6SsP/s1600/wu.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyNEW80mRgSVwPjcLUynB7Fd5XQedVs2WT3kAbtl0g6RkDuL0coRPBlIBIlwJD1ACc_VlRu2nqoNSA-ppZhMYFq1wrinpUZUO3dv2tPewKiGrjPeuhAqo6-C5wfMWM4drfm92_GW_s6SsP/s640/wu.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Prabal Gurung</u></b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Palette:</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Classic black and white singed with scarlet and burgundy & softer shades of blue.</span><br /><br /><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Silhouettes:</span></b> Leisured layering, lounge jackets worn over sheer kurti tops and slouchy trousers, ruffled and feather trimmed drop-waist dresses, pockets, luxe athletic tees and sweatpants, sheer tiered gowns. The tiered skirt seems to be a trend for next season.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Textile:</span></b> Neoprene, silk, chiffon, ostrich feathers, crystal beading, bird-wing prints.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Theme:</span></b> Ultra luxe layered cocktail wear made easy.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Styling: </b>Cross-strap heels, long air-dried locks and barely-there make-up.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ8P9F7HyqUx4hylrNGH7Zie4AT1oOyR08cSE64MpEA6lB2G7j8zPPoRoXPYyOOh4bm_rs8eFKDz-2c_MOv-IqQnBuwaoMUjUgKtdPOZ_ldQqY21v2aWxovnzMA-3Qrz_GVhvB6y6soYwC/s1600/gurung.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ8P9F7HyqUx4hylrNGH7Zie4AT1oOyR08cSE64MpEA6lB2G7j8zPPoRoXPYyOOh4bm_rs8eFKDz-2c_MOv-IqQnBuwaoMUjUgKtdPOZ_ldQqY21v2aWxovnzMA-3Qrz_GVhvB6y6soYwC/s640/gurung.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Monique Lhuillier</u></b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Palette: </b>Maritime hues of aqua, sea foam green, teal, turquoise and ultramarine, underpinned by plumberry, metallic silvers and gold and black.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Silhouettes:</span></b> Slinky mermaid shaped gowns, fitted cocktail dresses, strapless peplum tops, beaded embellishings and one-shouldered necklines. </span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Textile:</span></b> Leather, billowy chiffon, lace, silk georgette, tulle, sequins and </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">aquatic digital prints in scales, waves and koi.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Theme:</span></b> Sea maiden washed ashore in a wave of glamour.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Styling: </b>Slicked back straight-out-of-the-ocean hair, dynamic blue eye shadow and strappy heels designed by Monique herself.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQBa9EhCuVTqZJ4eubaYQ6FDOgaRv9U_gUTjUwXVlnCJ7slc71Nt-LbCBC4X1hcQ3lRB1p2TVxZ6qBtkxSjabPbBpOsknXcunfpFZXij9Vud2ZOM8KNH6uEuYG5UCIQyOAenMpt9J2PrdK/s1600/monique.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQBa9EhCuVTqZJ4eubaYQ6FDOgaRv9U_gUTjUwXVlnCJ7slc71Nt-LbCBC4X1hcQ3lRB1p2TVxZ6qBtkxSjabPbBpOsknXcunfpFZXij9Vud2ZOM8KNH6uEuYG5UCIQyOAenMpt9J2PrdK/s640/monique.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><u><br /><br /></u></b></span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><u><br /><br /></u></b></span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><u>Christian Siriano</u></b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Palette: </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A sweet confection of petal pink, peppermint green, powder blue, peach and vanilla.</span><br /><br /><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Silhouettes:</span></b> Pastel printed watercolour day dresses, miniature diamond print peplums & ankle-cropped pants, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">nonchalant draping, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">sheer shirt-dresses and </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">dreamy tulle-spun gowns.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Textile:</span></b> Brocade, pearly leather, silk chiffon, tulle, feathers, pearl & crystal embellishings.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Theme:</span></b> Prima ballerina swept away by Spring romance.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="color: #c27ba0;">Styling: </b>High ballerina buns, blush make-up, shiny pink brogues, pastel bow-strap pumps.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi43SGBA6kHK4FUPuJ1HLLODJE3D2tiVeR5Qo4WuuD3Yc9zUmDzZDVueBmgWBZ9K4eHGN5xP1jZzP211sU6SDyCrukWSEmWlc4-Ughn09BCXggANNiB-aUWIgq_zMlk4OJeENiiHhCEVZOA/s1600/siriano.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi43SGBA6kHK4FUPuJ1HLLODJE3D2tiVeR5Qo4WuuD3Yc9zUmDzZDVueBmgWBZ9K4eHGN5xP1jZzP211sU6SDyCrukWSEmWlc4-Ughn09BCXggANNiB-aUWIgq_zMlk4OJeENiiHhCEVZOA/s640/siriano.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>As my fond friends and blog readers, would you like to see more coverage on fashion week this September?</i></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div>

New York Fashion Week Spring 2013 - Part 1

New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2013 Part One It's that time of year again! The Spring 2013 fashion weeks are underway, with New Yor...

Read more »

New York Fashion Week Fall 2012 - Part Three

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>New York Fashion Week</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Fall 2012 Favourites </b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Part Three</b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is the last chapter to my New York Fashion Week 2012 coverage. As the last few days of shows ran it's course, it was evident that faux fur, reds, black and metallics ruled the runway.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Farah Angsana</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2GjBxfVi7P82o_KNLf91bPCr1Fk4yuYQfANTE3cBrDZZMhGJ-eVGygWIBhys3XVH92sBKZrlreFTxSngVEP_BoOsnWYiWf-wlrLjgYq93lgJwx4ZGQDT4-kh9nDFl0_rPzctgpfLtjAF0/s1600/nyfwfarah.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2GjBxfVi7P82o_KNLf91bPCr1Fk4yuYQfANTE3cBrDZZMhGJ-eVGygWIBhys3XVH92sBKZrlreFTxSngVEP_BoOsnWYiWf-wlrLjgYq93lgJwx4ZGQDT4-kh9nDFl0_rPzctgpfLtjAF0/s640/nyfwfarah.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Farah Angsana</i> conveyed youthful opulence at her Fall 2012 showing. Matte golds and silver fought for attention against a dazzling gem-toned palette of ruby red, citrine, emerald, amethyst and sapphire. The Indonesian-born designer is victorious in creating feminine gowns and flirty cocktail dresses, with all the fizz and none of the fuss.</span></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>J. Mendel</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUtwACDzOot7kV4gfCXa7yj1Sh48DobePQj0Q4v7MdanPKJ06Unu59FNDXZo_z_Fbh4o7RumOqmQP2StdoPFHLJ7XxMn8eKsXd-WwHB2yFVHnaMZkcPr0sGnx55jIywqRgnUyR-VtJm31L/s1600/nyfwjmen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUtwACDzOot7kV4gfCXa7yj1Sh48DobePQj0Q4v7MdanPKJ06Unu59FNDXZo_z_Fbh4o7RumOqmQP2StdoPFHLJ7XxMn8eKsXd-WwHB2yFVHnaMZkcPr0sGnx55jIywqRgnUyR-VtJm31L/s640/nyfwjmen.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Everyone has a favourite from NYFW, and this year <i>J. Mendel</i> is mine. The thought behind this collection is scattered between luxe furs and tweed, floaty chiffon gowns, cleverly-placed cut-outs, a handful of sparkle and a hint of asymmetry. Champagne shades were twirled with a glass of burgundy, all-white ensembles and the trending chartreuse. The gown I'd most like to see on the red carpet is the white and gold trimmed stunner, (pictured first, bottom row), preferably on someone like Angelina Jolie or Kate Beckinsale.</span></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Derek Lam</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfNZ48kOrkWCAk73XM2QLV6hD5WDuYo1tFBeHlzxsjl_xiDGT878Zt5YmMlDVz9dATbhV7qd2jm0qDgJJ79-0eJ5pdKOM8MUKvLRsHByJh5VLs8E3VO5AuU53ZeQae3OTDprEtDdYk-XaN/s1600/nyfwlam.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfNZ48kOrkWCAk73XM2QLV6hD5WDuYo1tFBeHlzxsjl_xiDGT878Zt5YmMlDVz9dATbhV7qd2jm0qDgJJ79-0eJ5pdKOM8MUKvLRsHByJh5VLs8E3VO5AuU53ZeQae3OTDprEtDdYk-XaN/s640/nyfwlam.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Derek Lam</i> gives us a 'Library' of chic modern designs that would translate as well off the runway as it did on the 60's styled models. Every Persian printed piece, leather pencil skirt and boxy peacoat is wearable in this black, white and red hued range. Gold-capped brogues and box-shaped bags acted as accessories. Minimalist yet graceful gowns rounded up this effortless and sophisticated collection.</span></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Jenny Packham</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj51TfOf1R_CEsdAsG2gldDJzFgJTwGFZXZnxbX0yfxP_00IEdCBWCTPXwV7GOdcx7ul4V1U656BeoDXRzZ0qqQMM_DjOmavOqDW2ZzHariW0bsDA1FMrcSUv10rDypJFxRwfkQgt1b2A6A/s1600/nyfwpackham.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj51TfOf1R_CEsdAsG2gldDJzFgJTwGFZXZnxbX0yfxP_00IEdCBWCTPXwV7GOdcx7ul4V1U656BeoDXRzZ0qqQMM_DjOmavOqDW2ZzHariW0bsDA1FMrcSUv10rDypJFxRwfkQgt1b2A6A/s640/nyfwpackham.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Jenny Packham</i> takes a punchier approach to 'pretty' for Fall 2012, with a display of slinky streamlined gowns in the most popular colour scheme during NYFW - red, black and metallic silver and gold. A few pastel shades lightened up the range, sweeping the floor with waisted gossamer gowns</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">. Models wore retro 40's style bouffants and dark sultry make-up.</span></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Michael Kors</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_u6AXfHEAXk1PmDQVlpsHfWg9mmZQC8LFhagyu5m1lFqM2qVPFDjorxDx5zrz6cJxW7ITABgdMcQt6QjMEXfLS7SpaRxaHas-JBt2lpAyXaClLDAExXedyOTe-R-2kU5jOpLD86jmLMHx/s1600/nyfwmkors.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_u6AXfHEAXk1PmDQVlpsHfWg9mmZQC8LFhagyu5m1lFqM2qVPFDjorxDx5zrz6cJxW7ITABgdMcQt6QjMEXfLS7SpaRxaHas-JBt2lpAyXaClLDAExXedyOTe-R-2kU5jOpLD86jmLMHx/s640/nyfwmkors.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If 'lumberjack-chic' was never a trend before, it is now, thanks to <i>Michael Kors</i>. The illustrious designer takes his sportswear sensibility into the great outdoors, where plaids and sequins meet in a place of rustic refinement. Kors pioneered a flock of weighty fur coats, fringed ponchos and blanketed skirts, leather dresses and tweed suits. Fur trimmed hats and gloves perfected the charismatic countryside look. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Rolando Santana</b></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBdzI4JVKVca4oTnbFxSwouCPflJ1XaYbPmU8E3Iqmdf0HJY2oaIS8offLdkH9rQcstskpOP16rwVQOd7r2SwEm0mBPXRpIs5PX2FBiWR9gRFFNYND4J2zNF_g1x9rzFCEiyEZltyqgnm8/s1600/nyfwsantana.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBdzI4JVKVca4oTnbFxSwouCPflJ1XaYbPmU8E3Iqmdf0HJY2oaIS8offLdkH9rQcstskpOP16rwVQOd7r2SwEm0mBPXRpIs5PX2FBiWR9gRFFNYND4J2zNF_g1x9rzFCEiyEZltyqgnm8/s640/nyfwsantana.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span></div><div style="font-family: Times; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Rolando Santana</i> re-enters the 70's disco era with a ritzy collection for Fall 2012. The Mexican designer also played the red, black and metallic tune like so many other designers did, but differentiated himself by intermixing textures, leather and lamé, satin and tweed, fur and sequins. A high-glamour collection that will place Santana on the global fashion map.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></span></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Marchesa</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUovYjcvGB2-oNiZH095ZKvpJUSCmtI7dZYX2szlhVioZqnE_9Bo_Rh5BVAN5yLMqH4jabtRL3ZcSfjtCvCk2O0JqBK2AR-DG69uubuMm3spPk1bfdSac4k4IfMioURqYYOlnrggTOELuH/s1600/nyfwmarchesa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUovYjcvGB2-oNiZH095ZKvpJUSCmtI7dZYX2szlhVioZqnE_9Bo_Rh5BVAN5yLMqH4jabtRL3ZcSfjtCvCk2O0JqBK2AR-DG69uubuMm3spPk1bfdSac4k4IfMioURqYYOlnrggTOELuH/s640/nyfwmarchesa.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Marchesa</i> can do no wrong when it comes to illusion bodices, jewels and tulle. Every embroidered evening gown was worthy of it's own Oscar-winning moment. The lavish gold brocade dresses and swan-like white feathered frocks left one gasping for air (in a good way of course). Almost impossible to choose, the stand-outs for me were the short white and gold embellished dress (second on the top row) and the black and gold embroidered gown with upturned tulle neckline (fourth on bottom row). Breathtaking!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Click to see <a href="http://frillsandthrills.blogspot.com/2012/02/new-york-fashion-week-winter-2012-part.html">Part One</a> & <a href="http://frillsandthrills.blogspot.com/2012/02/new-york-fashion-week-fallwinter-2012.html">Two</a> of New York Fashion Week 2012. </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><br /><br /></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">Image Credits: Style.com</span><br /><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><br /><br /></span></div>

New York Fashion Week Fall 2012 - Part Three

New York Fashion Week Fall 2012 Favourites  Part Three This is the last chapter to my New York Fashion Week 2012 coverage. As the last few d...

Read more »

New York Fashion Week Fall 2012 - Part Two

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>New York Fashion Week</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Fall 2012 Favourites </b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Part 2</b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is the second installment of designer collections from New York Fashion Week, where we are presented with brights, lights and prints.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Diane von Furstenberg </b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvTaabqPwE7aZtzS7LnGLCob1uXkzhmVD0L5q6Jge42kszjCi03Bl3Yv-RaFcDrOZxvc8SCVFzUBCR4Hbh1aP6TAaVQT1RfkfXzKxHnUwcFIU8-Z4akJkKDJSztzJPtH0NHrj1RmOcG0-j/s1600/nyfwdvf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvTaabqPwE7aZtzS7LnGLCob1uXkzhmVD0L5q6Jge42kszjCi03Bl3Yv-RaFcDrOZxvc8SCVFzUBCR4Hbh1aP6TAaVQT1RfkfXzKxHnUwcFIU8-Z4akJkKDJSztzJPtH0NHrj1RmOcG0-j/s1600/nyfwdvf.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Diane von Furstenberg</i> enthralled with creative prints and vibrant colours for Winter 2012. There were alluringly wrapped day dresses, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">chain and puzzle print designs, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">elegant coats and pencil skirts, with long leather gloves and clutch bags to polish it off. Diane </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">formed a harmonious alliance by </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">brazenly marrying bright hues together. Plum and lime, chartruese and fuchsia, red and azure, all bound by wide leather belts.</span></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Giulietta</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwENvjdEdhdjd9vIjtkcfeurSC2varpu7iAXzqxM09wXcvQSvT3gEiiCBu9aAY0pkPYW4bH9mIT53NSwQZ6GhYNBPD181cp1ohC0e10FQ8M4gtB7woyAWaNuY84FCKnLAJH6FljHEqlMhN/s1600/nyfwgiulietta.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwENvjdEdhdjd9vIjtkcfeurSC2varpu7iAXzqxM09wXcvQSvT3gEiiCBu9aAY0pkPYW4bH9mIT53NSwQZ6GhYNBPD181cp1ohC0e10FQ8M4gtB7woyAWaNuY84FCKnLAJH6FljHEqlMhN/s640/nyfwgiulietta.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Newcomer <i>Giulietta</i> sang a song from the 'Sound of Music' it seemed, in charming prim and proper frocks, with a hint of school-girl innocence. The lightness of fabric and softer shades in this collection was welcomed after the other 'heavier' ones shown at NYFW. Peter pan collars, the pussycat bow and square-buckled belts were a continual motif throughout the range.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Nanette Lepore</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsNfX98BSFGJEjuSP2SsRxJCH70X5MzmjYsi4EpqGfm0T20NhwiDGWuBuOoqKBD4AFieIeNO5VvAJwgZiD-NW0eIA49R8zmeFlmDJNrrAm3mFZ_Z573L9fg_Z8Pn2gzoYm_KYpyWZ6tO8x/s1600/nyfwnanette.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsNfX98BSFGJEjuSP2SsRxJCH70X5MzmjYsi4EpqGfm0T20NhwiDGWuBuOoqKBD4AFieIeNO5VvAJwgZiD-NW0eIA49R8zmeFlmDJNrrAm3mFZ_Z573L9fg_Z8Pn2gzoYm_KYpyWZ6tO8x/s640/nyfwnanette.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Nanette Lepore</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> dipped her collection in a paint tin of festive colours for Fall 2012. Bright burnt orange, mulberry, fern green, cerulean blue and chartreuse. The designer cited "dandyism, a deck of tarot cards and Oscar Wilde" as influences. It is a gypsy tonic of trippy prints, skinny velvet pants, artsy blouses and floaty embroidered dresses. Glossy metallic loafers and satchel bags accessorized this beaded bohemian range. </span></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Nicole Miller</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-0ebXUdzc3zR9K_6w1YcUOkujH5lYg2NPJOSGp2KLu26zAo44AHmdTcKf1VzXr1lexgWJsAyNH5ztSTTXiYDkVXFTV1n-lvPf8ZAWHASW2qf0mYM9B6flLROg5mm88JHyok29hCejDXCX/s1600/nyfwmiller.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-0ebXUdzc3zR9K_6w1YcUOkujH5lYg2NPJOSGp2KLu26zAo44AHmdTcKf1VzXr1lexgWJsAyNH5ztSTTXiYDkVXFTV1n-lvPf8ZAWHASW2qf0mYM9B6flLROg5mm88JHyok29hCejDXCX/s640/nyfwmiller.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Nicole Miller</i> introduces us to the haute hippie rock chick for Fall 2012, and I couldn't be more pleased. A more refined take on 70's fashion with floaty silk blouses worn under oversized vests, unmissable floral prints in vivid shades, cigarette pants and bell bottoms, all spawned from luscious velvets, furs and suede. Satchel bags, wide-brim floppy hats and circle-chain belts perfectly punctuated the retro look.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Oscar de la Renta</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP7kgpuyk7cMurK5N4CUBqMPHVfYW8RwsyE5DxQiLSYIzNSlaBA13-4PERIv91BHMZRtW6tHtkqklMyyu6Vf4fz3vFS23NaJQlAoEVR7RK1zPhuhngQfGqRVjezbYgdE1hdYsTjAdtQHee/s1600/nyfwoscardelarenta.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP7kgpuyk7cMurK5N4CUBqMPHVfYW8RwsyE5DxQiLSYIzNSlaBA13-4PERIv91BHMZRtW6tHtkqklMyyu6Vf4fz3vFS23NaJQlAoEVR7RK1zPhuhngQfGqRVjezbYgdE1hdYsTjAdtQHee/s640/nyfwoscardelarenta.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Pastel pink and powder blue had their moment in the spotlight at <i>Oscar de la Renta's</i> Fall showing. I had long forgotten the slew of black and white outfits after the first celestial blue dress hit the runway. Frothy little frocks with puffy skirts and 60's styling conveyed a certain girlish glamour. Jewel and fur accents added a more grown-up feel to the doll-house dresses. </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Sophie Theallet</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6IHwBvHX9OCWwbQ8ZbVC30upRXXrVVSWCpz9JyrhAYgfzJzzUgBqwxUcbmnCmNfLiQsKepOMqc8Rac7pohpAnsbgG4IncMQimPjwsW23E_Ay1CfNkCGzTklqntuj8OdYKvi0pvkpcHqFf/s1600/nyfwsophie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6IHwBvHX9OCWwbQ8ZbVC30upRXXrVVSWCpz9JyrhAYgfzJzzUgBqwxUcbmnCmNfLiQsKepOMqc8Rac7pohpAnsbgG4IncMQimPjwsW23E_Ay1CfNkCGzTklqntuj8OdYKvi0pvkpcHqFf/s640/nyfwsophie.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There was a boho-vintage vibe at <i>Sophie Theallet's </i>Fall offering, with a prominence of silky upholstery prints in spicy cinnamon, fuchsia, rust and purple plum. In the mix were polo necks and vividly shaded pants. Long wrap dresses with thigh-high slits alluded to demure sensuality, while A-line skirts and clashing prints provided a more playful look.  </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Suno</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYSrEByhwE8sAoaeNofgoCR7rjx5nGBXjMvNTjxibpriwQfzmS4ZmntOwzt69KoxO8SyvHwrhKC2oAKWi7syYAy4KikHVM8Mm-5_6am8QJGCOxfdq_uTULJ2t7dUMdtou4NQp0xRFMNylh/s1600/nyfwsuno.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYSrEByhwE8sAoaeNofgoCR7rjx5nGBXjMvNTjxibpriwQfzmS4ZmntOwzt69KoxO8SyvHwrhKC2oAKWi7syYAy4KikHVM8Mm-5_6am8QJGCOxfdq_uTULJ2t7dUMdtou4NQp0xRFMNylh/s640/nyfwsuno.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i> Suno</i> brings prints to the forefront of Fall 2012, valiantly mismatching them, coloring them in with an Autumn breeze and even naming them! Army-esque influenced blazers were structured, while dresses and skirts fell more freely. A jovial range will leave you wanting to wear stripes with florals and socks with high heels.</span></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Thakoon</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo_WRWxk5kJXjd89oVyabydCOVttOi8T5DNV7-70duwjYjqZDHxWZul1UkiQBUuqJ510B7ZDDCqXnBCyO4WgjoQMqKxTrCqacw3K0hbiFP08aULNUrWEaJw-uura8gnNtg_Og3wDREEleR/s1600/nyfwthakoon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo_WRWxk5kJXjd89oVyabydCOVttOi8T5DNV7-70duwjYjqZDHxWZul1UkiQBUuqJ510B7ZDDCqXnBCyO4WgjoQMqKxTrCqacw3K0hbiFP08aULNUrWEaJw-uura8gnNtg_Og3wDREEleR/s640/nyfwthakoon.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Thakoon</i> pressed the 'Refresh' button on Fall 2012, quenching our colour thirst with cerise pink, cherry red and raspberry. Besides for a few bateau necks, paperbag waists and cut-out collars, he kept the silhouettes simple. Using visually interesting materials like PVC, silk, leather and fur, he gave new meaning to the word 'colour-blocked'.</span></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Rachel Zoe</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5ISxk7WFPVwdKB2UXpYMbfsggodCv96hj7m8_dAf4GqfczD0F5o6jO84-tarpDFkMLK_083MBUVmEcPGQgtBB45TTsYn2iQWTU4dPSzLJbzHzb9eD_fGwcemvvzT2xlyROThpCH515V7d/s1600/nyfwzoe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5ISxk7WFPVwdKB2UXpYMbfsggodCv96hj7m8_dAf4GqfczD0F5o6jO84-tarpDFkMLK_083MBUVmEcPGQgtBB45TTsYn2iQWTU4dPSzLJbzHzb9eD_fGwcemvvzT2xlyROThpCH515V7d/s640/nyfwzoe.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You always know what you're going to get with <i>Rachel Zoe. </i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Long, lean silhouettes, tailored pants suits, billowy 70's style maxi dresses, chic layering and the essential fur coat thrown in. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">She successfully blends her own personal style in with that of her clothing collection. Luxurious but still accessible.</span></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For Part One of New York Fashion Week, see <a href="http://frillsandthrills.blogspot.com/2012/02/new-york-fashion-week-winter-2012-part.html">here</a>. Part Three to follow.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">Photo Credits: Style.com</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div></div>

New York Fashion Week Fall 2012 - Part Two

New York Fashion Week Fall 2012 Favourites  Part 2 This is the second installment of designer collections from New York Fashion Week, where ...

Read more »