tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16191729510540769492024-03-05T19:06:44.938-08:00socks&birkenstocksAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02821088663782732677noreply@blogger.comBlogger82125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619172951054076949.post-26994782119916526402014-09-16T06:25:00.000-07:002014-09-16T09:46:24.274-07:00Bonobos - Fall 2014 Men's Suit Collection<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Let me just start out by saying: If you're a guy who has a sense of style, enjoys exquisitely crafted garments and prides himself on looking his best at all timnes, you need to get acquainted with <b>Bonobos</b>. Fashion insiders from the Big Apple have been raiding Nordstrom for seasons now...and for good reason. </div>
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The Bonobos<b> </b>fall<b> <a href="http://www.bonobos.com/b/mens-suits" target="_blank">men's suit</a> </b>collection is full of investment pieces that are the perfect addition to any man's closet. Not only is the design aspect amazing (gingham an paisley for the daring, navy and charcoal grey for the classicists), but the fit is remarkable, as well. After all, one of the brand's main principles is: "The foundation of any great wardrobe is fit."</div>
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Here, I broke down the collection for your reading (and viewing) pleasure.</div>
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<b><i>Academy Blazers</i></b></h3>
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A wool blazer is probably one of the staples of season-appropriate menswear. <i>Bonobos</i> offers you beautiful classic pieces from their <i>Academy</i> collection (appropriately named, because many of the blazers have a collegiate vibe to them) in somber dark grey and navy. </div>
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<u><b>Wear it with</b></u>: washed denim and crisp white shirt or colorful pants and a polo for your ultimate stamp on American sportswear.</div>
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<i>Top picks</i></h4>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Left: The Academy Blazer - Gingham Lining - Navy<br />
Right: The Academy Blazer - Solid Lining - Dark Grey</td></tr>
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<i>The Foundation</i></h3>
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As much as a house needs a good foundation to remain whole, your wardrobe needs one of the suits from <i>Bonobos</i>'s <i>Foundation</i> collection. Appropriate for high-profile business meetings and first dates alike, the versatility of these pieces comes through in the body types they accommodate and flatter too. These wonderful wool suits come in Standard and Slim fits to ensure you look your best no matter which particular style you choose. Another great thing? Except for wool, there are three great suits in cotton perfect for this transitional weather, as well as chillier summer nights in the Hamptons.</div>
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<i>Top picks</i></h4>
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The Foundation Slim - Blue Microstripe<br />
The Foundation Slim - Cotton - Grey Microstripe<br />
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<i>The Capstone Tuxedo</i></h3>
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How appropriate to name this collection "The Capstone" considering its definition is "the high point". In your personal tuxedo collection, I can assure you that one of these pieces will be the ultimate high point. A suit you will turn to for every major event in your life...whether it's a wedding or an after party for the Golden Globes. The 007 punch many of these tuxedos pack is lethal for the opposite sex, so please, use them carefully. It doesn't really matter if you choose a gorgeous black shawl collar piece or the oh-so-dandy plaid one, the effect will remain the same - looks to kill.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Clockwise from top: The Capstone Slim Tuxedo - Grey Honeycomb,<br />
The Capstone Suit - Navy Double Breasted,<br />
The Capstone - Black Shawl Collar Tuxedo,<br />
The Capstone Slim Tuxedo - Blackwatch Plaid</td></tr>
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<i>Blazers</i></h3>
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The reason why a blazer is one of my favorite things to have in the closet is because you can throw it on a pair of jeans and a T-shirt and instantly lift the outfit. It's great for a morning class, Friday night drinks and, over a pair of nice slacks, a laid back friend's wedding. Bonobos gives us a wide range of styles, from brown wool to navy knit, all of them impeccably tailored and easy to pair with whatever is already in your wardrobe.</div>
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<b><u>Wear it with</u></b>: A vintage band T-shirt and a colorful scarf or a longer white dress shirt buttoned all the way to the top and low suede boots for the perfect autumnal look.</div>
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Maide Club Knit Blazer,<br />
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Obviously, these styles are already available for shopping on the <a href="http://www.bonobos.com/b/mens-suits" target="_blank"><b>Bonobos web-site</b></a>, so have at it and make sure you're all set for the season that is upon us.</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02821088663782732677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619172951054076949.post-71972080566484717432014-09-13T10:47:00.000-07:002014-09-13T10:47:54.569-07:00#NYFW trend alert!I'm well aware that fashion nowadays is (trying to be) much more style oriented, rather than being a slave to trends, but you also have to admit to one thing - trends are pretty fun. Their progression can be fickle at best, for gingham might be big in the Big Apple, but completely snubbed in Milan. We shall see. For now, let's concentrate on this short, seven point compendium on New York Fashion Week trends.<br />
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It's been a few seasons since <u>gingham</u> has been on anyone's radar (most memorably, <i>Christopher Kane</i> did a stellar collection centered around it), but New York designers have been going mad for it, whether for sweet (<b>Oscar de la Renta</b>) or seductive (<b>Diane von Furstenberg</b>) looks. What else to say except: welcome back, old friend!</div>
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<b><u>The new navy</u></b></div>
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What kind of spring collections would they be, had there not have been for some <u>navy stripes</u>? Except that this time around they packed more of a punch. Designers such as <b>Altuzarra</b> and <b>Thakoon</b> used this classic print in interesting new ways, such as wrapping it around the models' bodies or graphically aligning different pieces for an ultra-modern take.</div>
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<b><u>50 shades of suede</u></b></div>
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<u>Suede</u> and all of its incarnations were a big thing on the New York runways. <b>Altuzarra</b> opted for a classic, sand tone version, whereas <b>Derek Lam</b> had a bit more fun with the skin, coloring it with pastel hues. Suede should be the choice of every woman going for subdued luxury.</div>
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Don't get me wrong with the title of this little trend polaroid - crop tops are still hot and heavy and everywhere, but it's the <u>bare shoulders</u> on the runways that really caught my eye. <b>Victoria Beckham</b> spiced up her LBDs with shoulder cut-outs, whereas <b>Prabal Gurung</b>'s asymmetric peek-a-boo knits were one of the biggest hits at NYFW.</div>
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Finally, designers have realized that the nude tulle, strapless gowns stopped being exciting on the red carpet, so they came up with a pretty fresh concept - a <u>cropped T-shirt</u> (at <b>Carolina Herrera</b>) or <u>racer back top</u> (at <b>Prabal Gurung</b>) <u>over a floor-length</u> or <u>cocktail dress</u>. If you're looking for celebrity validation, look no further than <b>Diane Kruger</b> who already donned this <i>Prabal</i> piece a few days ago.</div>
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For the spring/summer season, <u>gigantic jacket</u>s aren't such a common part of the collections, but this time around they were the pinnacles of designers' visions. Bedazzled fishermen's jackets at <b>Rodarte</b> and military stunners at <b>Marc Jacobs</b> were personal favorites.</div>
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The legendary <b>Ralph Lauren</b> is so frequently inspired by sports, whether its spectators (as in his "<i>Downton Abbey collection</i>") or the actual people doing it (last spring's surfer chicks). Yesterday it was a mix of the two - horseback riders headed to the safari, in a nutshell. That essence was seen in the first few opening looks - suede jodhpurs paired with bright colored satin tops. The color combination, although sometimes a little hard on the eyes, felt pretty fresh after the monochromatic showing six months ago. The latter part of the inspiration was in full force with loose-fit shirt dresses and YSL-like skirt suits paired with chic hats and luxe bags. Black pieces were almost surprisingly alluring - high slits and exposed shoulders showed just the right amount of skin, while crossing into tacky territory. The same couldn't be said for a few of the presented gowns. A particularly unfortunate was a bright pink embellished T-shirt and tulle skirt combo that felt more Sherri Hill than Ralph Lauren. New York's debutantes and A-list actresses alike will go mad for some of those tulle gowns, whereas the throwback-to-Veruschka closing dress is the perfect addition to an upcoming safari inspired fashion spread.</div>
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There's a fine line between minimalistic and morose. <b>Calvin Klein</b>'s creative director <b>Francisco Costa </b>walked that line with his latest show. What is usually a smash of a show, at times felt a bit boring. The thought process and execution were all well and good, but the lack of diversity was a tad bothersome. I loved the elongated silhouette - racer-back tunics over impeccably tailored culottes and midi-skirts (in navy, black and white) were pretty cool, in part because they were accessorized with thin, metal belts right under the bosom. Another thing I must point out is that only the last day of Fashion Week we witnessed the return of the chunky platform shoe (if it wasn't for the peep-toe, I would've loved them more). Welcome back! The little gems in the middle of the show were richly colored leather minis and jackets. Particular treatments of fabrics at the end of the show gave us a few glamorous, but somewhat unflattering looks.</div>
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You may like his stuff, you may hate his stuff, but you cannot deny that any <b>Marc Jacobs</b> collection gives you plenty to think about. When I first logged on to the live stream, I was taken aback by the pinkness of...well, everything. Benches the guests sat on were covered in hot pink shag carpet and at the center of the runway, Jacobs' team built an idyllic looking pink house. Another thing that was surprising was that all the show-goers (including <b>Anna Wintour</b>) had huge headphones on which was explained by Jacobs in a way that he wanted to provide everyone with a personal experience of the show. Kind of genius, right? From the first girl out (<b>Joan Smalls</b>, FYI), there was an aura of uniformity surrounding each piece. Washed out greens and blues, lack of make-up and blunt black Anna-Wintour-on-a-bad-day wigs didn't have a lot of joy, but surely packed a powerful kick. I might be standing alone, but I felt a sense of menace with a few looks - models carrying five bags seemed to be moving away from a darker place, even though its outside was pink. Gold buttons and large pockets, an obvious military reference, weren't literal in a way that the pieces consisted of sturdy-looking fabrics and girly ones, such as satin. Almost as if a baby doll dress had an affair with a military uniform. Bags were a huge part of the collection, with certain dresses seeming as if a clutch bag was sewn on to it. Women, rejoice, for you'll be able to go hands-free! The decorations provided a whimsical element - graphic, 60's inspired appliqued flowers, whether on gorgeous floor-length columns or Twiggy-like collared minis. It is so incredibly fitting that Jacobs closed the New York portion of the Fashion Month, considering that his was the show truly worth waiting for.</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02821088663782732677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619172951054076949.post-79356718902302087032014-09-11T05:57:00.000-07:002014-09-11T05:57:56.545-07:00#NYFW SS15 pt.7 - Michael Kors, Hugo Boss & Proenza Schouler<div style="text-align: justify;">
No one loves and appreciates and constantly reinvents American sportswear as much as Mr. <b>Michael Kors</b>. Whether it's a glamazonian approach (smoky eyes and a fur shrug) or a more pared down type of thing (as was seen yesterday - barely there make-up and a loose braid), it's always super wearable, luxurious, and comfortable. This time around he was apparently inspired by <i>Gossip Girl</i>-like vacations in the Hamptons. Going to town for lunch in a floral day dress, heading to the beach in a strappy 50's inspired bikini (perfectly modeled by <b>Candice Swanepoel</b>) or chilling by a bonfire in white summer knits sound like Blair Waldorf's itinerary during her summer break. All the Kors staples his usual customers salivate for were on show - voluminous midi-skirts, crisp white dress shirts, menswear inspired blazers and classic taupe and chocolate leather bags. Although the designs were safe by all accounts, Kors did confirm a few trends we've been spotting during the week (gingham, anyone?). I feel like you simply can't write anything bad about a Michael Kors collection, just because he is simply the best at what he does, so why change now?</div>
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<b>Jason Wu</b> truly made a name for himself when he dressed <i>Michelle Obama</i> for her inaugural ball what feels like forever ago and some of the pantsuits he presented for <b>Hugo Boss</b> felt like an audition for dressing <i>Hillary Clinton</i>. That amusing thought was basically what kept me interested through his presentation. A lot has been invested into reinvigorating Hugo Boss and I bet miracles are expected from Mr. Wu. Unfortunately, with his latest show he didn't really deliver. Paneled shifts and sheer overlays over strapless snug cocktail dresses weren't particularly memorable. Wu's talent shined as the last few girls (including house muse <b>Edie Campbell</b>) walked the runway. The look before the last was gorgeous - a nude body-con, deep-V dress with strategically placed shiny embellished panels (in my weird mind) had front row guests<b> Zoe Saldana</b> and <b>Kate Bosworth</b> fighting over who gets to wear it at a future red carpet appearance.</div>
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The diversity of <b>Jack McCollough</b> and <b>Lazaro Hernandez</b> of <b>Proenza Schouler</b> never fails to amaze me. After a few lamentations on minimalism and last season's study of animal prints, the time came for Proenza Schouler to leave their mark on classic American sportswear (in quite a different way than Michael Kors [see above]). Fashion connoisseurs will agree that Jack and Laz make a mean ass (leather) jacket and so it was this season. Particular favorites include a cobalt blue boxy piece and a longer acid orange python coat. The interesting use of leather didn't stop there - long-sleeve dresses were finely perforated. I really loved the duality certain pieces had - butter-soft leather track pants where one leg was black and the other strikingly red (the same with pleated midi-skirts). Polo shirts had their coolest incarnations in a long time with leather panels and collars, whereas intricate, technically advanced knits provided texture Proenza is so known for. What took me a bit by surprise were the final looks - swinging fringes were the perfect blend of raw and sophisticated, mostly so when paired with stitched rhombuses as sweaters. Sounds silly. Looks beyond amazing.</div>
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Every <b>Rodarte</b> shows gives plenty for the eye to look at. Last spring season, they presented punk rocker chicks from Los Angeles with their chain necklaces and striking zebra bra tops, but this season they seem to have incorporated a more romantic and delicate approach (I couldn't believe it as well) with their signature hard-edged cool girl chic. The marriage between geeky and cool was visible in the opening looks - sprayed-on, high-waisted pants tucked into S&M inspired knee-high lace-up boots were paired with girly (almost toddler-like) ruffled blouses. The rest of the collection took us under water in the most literal sense. Pailettes on minis reminded me of fish scales, fishnet overlays resembled exactly the ones used to catch sealife and sea urchin ornaments decorated the neckline. These highly conceptual cocktail dresses with ripped hems would probably be what the <i>Little Mermaid</i> would wear had she arisen from the ocean yesterday. Although some of the pieces were a tad too busy for their average customer, <b>Laura</b> and <b>Kate Mulleavy</b>'s exquisite approach to designing these pieces shall not go unnoticed by fashion editors. My favorite pieces were the oversized, boxy, utilitarian jackets with belted pockets and interesting detailing. P.S. Those pierced eyebrows were genius!</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Yesterday at New York Fashion Week was
ruthless. Ruthless. I wanted to cover eight shows, but due to an overflown
schedule, I had to settle for five (as well as writing at such a late hour).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Just after receiving the Couture Council
Artistry of Fashion Award a few days ago, the legendary<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>Carolina Herrera</b><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>proved to the fashion world that she's
not going anywhere with a fresh spring collection. The opening look, a white
cropped T-shirt over a matching dress with a striking blown-up image of an
abstract flower was enough to tickle the fancy of show-goers. What followed was
equally as memorable, as was Mrs. Herrera's commitment to the architectural
aspect of dressmaking. The origami techniques applied to the silks, as well as
models' graphic hair and bright lips evoked modern geishas. The youthful vibe
the collection was soaked in really showed each time the models turned their
back to the audience, for what seemed to be a simple silk top was actually slit
in the back, exposing quite a lot of skin. To prove that she still has her
finger on the pulse of what is trendy as much as any young designer, Mrs.
Herrera's evening wear was a two-parter (as well as at Prabal Gurung) -
voluminous tops over column dresses. This was one of those shows that got
ladies extremely excited to get dressed up next spring.</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">After a sexy and vampy
collection six months ago,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>Donna
Karan</b><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>took a more artistic
approach to creating her latest spring collection. The belted silhouette was
omnipresent, whether in the form of a midriff baring top and a high waisted
skirt, or a swinging day dress in a graphic print controlled at the waist.
Karan was in her groove in the best possible way whilst showing a few
voluminous shirt dresses in beautiful hues, but the most memorable pieces were
the graphic ones. Off-the.shoulder dresses with graffiti prints and splattered
with paint added an interesting and intellectual note to this somewhat
forgettable collection.</span></span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Anyone who's ever seen a
woman wearing one of<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>Zac Posen</b>'s
dresses can attest to the fact that he's madly in love with the female anatomy.
His love affair seems to have reached new heights with his latest show.
Although not as enticing when it comes to coloration (black, white and red),
the collection was impeccable from an architectural point of view. The corseted
gowns gave the figure an hourglass shape, whereas more modern pieces, tailored
away from the body in an A-line with an asymmetric hem felt like a nod to Raf
Simons' tenure at Dior. When the drama kicked in, mental applause followed. For
example, an impeccably tailored jumpsuit with a flowing train (which I envision<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>Angelina Jolie</b><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>in) and a white column gown with a
floor-length cape were particularly flawless.</span></span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">After three glamorous
shows, the time came to return to the streets...courtesy of the guys from<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>Rag & Bone</b>. Under whelming
is a word that unfortunately came to mind as the last model took to the
catwalk. Various incarnations of outerwear staples (think light parkas and
anoraks) and cool cross-body bags were the high points. Poorly executed
ankle-length dresses and tunics looked like what you feel like after waking up
in the middle of summer on a rainy and gray morning.</span></span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The serenity and calm
each presentation from<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>Mary
Kate and Ashley Olsen</b>'s label,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><b>The
Row</b>, induces is unparalleled to anything you're able to see during New York
Fashion Week. Their willingness to be so bold in their minimalism continues to
amaze me. Every woman that ever added a piece from The Row to their personal
collection says that it goes perfectly with everything they already have in
there. It's a sustainable, rather than a trend-oriented idea of fashion, which
I find to be extremely intelligent and something that truly sets them apart
from any other designer. The fabrics were exquisite, the overall feel -
monastic, the silhouette - elongated, high heels - non-existent, the
manipulation of said fabrics was wrapping and tying and each and every look was
better than the one before.</span></span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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The level of coolness of the people sitting front row at these three shows was insane. INSANE. <b>Miguel</b> (at Public School), <b>Mindy Kaling</b> (at Opening Ceremony), <b>Rihanna</b> and <b>Naomi </b>(at Versus) enough for ya? And these guys had plenty to feast their eyes on. Whereas Public School and Versus had "classic" presentations, Humberto and Carole from OC opted for a performance art type of thing (written by <b>Spike Jonze</b> and<b> Jonah Hill</b>) and to great success (I hear).</div>
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The modern cool of Brooklyn favorites <b>Public School</b> has been lauded in the September issue of Vogue, which means they're a pretty big deal at NYFW (<b>Anna</b> was sitting front row, nonetheless). Their unique brand of androgynous fashion for women (or better yet, girls) and tough, street-cred pieces for the guys has made them a cult favorite in many New Yorkers' eyes. You didn't need a lot of experience to see that the Public School designers took to the streets for inspiration and the results were pretty great - mesh jerseys, basketball shorts, bomber jackets and tunics (for him and her). The elongated silhouette reminded me of Rick Owens' masterful designs, whereas the layering made every look imaginable on one of those cool, but intimidating people sitting front row.</div>
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Since "cool" is becoming the operative word of this report, no one comes close to it in comparison to the larger-than-life icon by the name of <b>Donatella Versace</b>. When you put the wunderkind who sets Paris' sartorial elite on fire season after season, <b>Anthony Vaccarello</b>, into the mix the results should be (and were) fabulous. Black. Gold. Short. Tight. Leather. The marriage of Versace and Vaccarello proved to be an extremely successful one. Donatella's Grecian key motifs and sharp pants paired with Vaccarello's asymmetric hems and thigh-high slits were pure heaven. It was literally as if Vaccarello jumped into a time machine and went back to the inception of Versus, then put his unique stamp on it. Seamless. And safety pinned, of course.<br />
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The fifth day of New York Fashion Week was so eventful that I'm going to write two different reports on the collections that were shown. Check out how I've devised it: the first installment (which you're reading at this moment) is focused on the acclaimed designers of the Big Apple such as Derek Lam and Diane von Furstenberg and the second one features up-and-comers like the guys from Public School and the runway party thrown by Donatella Versace and Anthony Vaccarello. You apparently have a lot of reading to do today, so best to start now.</div>
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After browsing through the latest <b>Victoria Beckham</b> collection, a thought immediately popped into my head - she is New York's answer to the genius of <i>Phoebe Philo</i>. Think about it, she has made a name for herself by designing pieces worn by stylish working women. A uniform of sorts, also created by Phoebe Philo immediately after being hired at <i>Céline</i>. This is in no way a diss to the fabulous Beckham, but merely an observation that if you're a working woman in her prime, there is no excuse for looking less than fabulous. Utilitarian minimalism was the name of the game - beige and navy coats with asymmetrical fastenings, boxy tops with large pockets and plenty of straight lined midi-skirts with a pop of contrasting color near the hem. The great thing about every single one of those pieces was that it seemed like the perfect and reasonable addition to any woman's wardrobe. Beckham didn't rely on the strength of individual looks, as much as the strength of each and every garment. Her designs took a turn for the whimsical with three hibiscus print closing looks. They may have felt a tad out of place, but surely got a lot of Instagram love.</div>
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<b>Derek Lam</b> gave us a two-for with his spring collection. Whereas some may say it lacked focus, I found this sartorial version of the bipolar disorder fun to watch. Lam started us off with 20 or so looks I lovingly call "a love letter to suede". A throwback to the golden era of 70's rock'n'roll, this section featured a gorgeous aquamarine colored A-line suede skirt and a softly color-blocked coat in the same fabric. A duality of messages also came through in Lam's silhouette of choice - the skirts were swung low on the hips, whereas the pants were high waisted and flared. The end of the show also marked the end of Lam's fascination with flower children and his return to the safe and loving arms of a city girl. Monochromatic shift dresses and the resurrection of the peplum (why, oh why?) ended what could have been a great show if it was edited properly.</div>
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In the dawn of releasing her memoir, <i>The Woman I Wanted To Be</i>, <b>Diane von Furstenberg</b> gave the women in her audience aspirational looks for who they might want to be in six months. It might have been the sun rays splashing through the venue or the models' radiant smiles, but this was the feel-good show of the day. Baby-doll gingham dresses, tropical print wrap-dresses and bra-tops paired with high waisted skirts evoked glamorous vacations in the south of France from a different time (the heyday of Cannes, perhaps). Although not the most innovative of collections, the joyous nature of every piece was infectious, as was Diane's lip-syncing of <i>Volare</i> while taking her bow.</div>
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Man, it's only the second day of my New York Fashion Week coverage and I already have a few additions to my favorites of the season. The New York fashion triumvirate consisting of Gurung, Wang and Altuzarra all showed their collections for next spring and they all knocked it out of the ball park. Saturday could also be deemed "R day", for we've seen our resident style icon that goes by the name of <b>Rihanna</b> at Wang's and Altuzarra's presentations. Rih was probably mapping out her looks for the next few days (she's notorious for wearing pieces "phresh off the runway").</div>
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Rarely has there been a designer who impressed me in such a short amount of time as<b> Prabal Gurung</b>. His evolution from ultra-feminine to strong and sexy was marvelous to watch and resulted in some truly incredible pieces. Yesterday's show was no different. After last season's fiery reds and oranges and military inspired outerwear, Gurung's approach to designing this collection was a cooler one. Literally. The icy blues, mints and snow-whites were a breath of fresh air, as well as the merging of strong and soft fabrics on minis which proved that a conceptual idea of a somewhat tiresome garment can transform into something new and exciting when done right. The concept didn't stop there. Gurung's color palette was as strong as ever. Having been inspired by the landscapes of his native country, Nepal, Prabal reached for purple, dark blue and orange while creating whimsical, feather covered, ruffle adorned cocktail dresses (a signature of his), as well as intricately structured knits. An area of the female body he was particularly fascinated with were the shoulders - hence the cut-outs on the knitwear and the frequent use of racer-back tops. Racing wasn't only influential while creating the top parts of certain looks, but the bottom parts as well, for we were able to see jodhPurs with contrasting insets that followed the natural curves of a woman's leg and zippers for an additional note of toughness. The evening wear section was exemplary in its simplicity and laid back appeal. Strapless dresses done in the lightest of fabrics topped with a racer-back crop top should tickle the fancy of any starlet with a sense of style.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02821088663782732677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619172951054076949.post-47809257158289973732014-09-06T10:18:00.001-07:002014-09-08T01:55:32.793-07:00#NYFW SS15 pt.1 - Wes Gordon, Jason Wu & Cushnie et OchsWhile it's not exactly day 1 of New York Fashion Week (and the Fashion Month, obviously), yesterday's shows by the likes of Jason Wu and Cushnie et Ochs truly set the week into high gear.<br />
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Up-and-comer <b>Wes Gordon</b> started us off with a unique take on minimalism reminiscent of the great heyday of <i>Jil Sander</i>. The simple lines in which the monochromatic sweaters and skirts were cut in had all the qualities of staples in any woman's wardrobe. But it was Gordon's interesting use of lace and fabrics such as sweatpants-cotton (I coined that just now) that really caught my eye. A pretty simple strapless creamy white dress was much enhanced with the addition of contrasting black lace around the neckline and hem. As for the "sweatpants looks", I'm guessing they may work in editorial settings or the everyday life of <i>Miley Cyrus</i>. My absolute favorite moment (and today's Look of the Day a.k.a <span style="color: yellow;"><b>#LOTD</b></span>) was a mesh-adorned cashmere sweater paired with chic black cigarette pants. I just saw it as the definition of what the Vogue editors frequently call "the day-to-night look". A cool minimalistic sneaker will get you through the day, whereas the addition of a Louboutin stiletto will transition you into the nighttime vamp.<br />
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If you knew a bit about the design esthetic <b>Jason Wu</b> has become known for in the past few years (red carpet-ready gowns), you would never have tried to compare him to Wes Gordon. Well, Wu's latest presentation changed that and marks the designer's radical turn into unknown territory - minimalism. As <i>Saskia de Brauw</i> (not Karlie, not Joan) opened the show in a marble print skirt suit you could see that this would be some sort of Wu-point-oh collection. What came to follow only confirmed everyone's predictions - crisp white palazzo pants, a slip dress in the same (non) hue and, most memorably, a suede T-shirt dress and wrap coat. Quite a turn, wouldn't you say? The young designer also felt inspired by the chic utilitarianism of <i>Carolyne Bessette Kennedy</i> (as was Gordon, I imagine) and used plenty of navy, denim-like fabrics to create the ultimate working woman's uniform. The Wu young ladies of New York City know and love came through in the last few pieces - relaxed, yet glamorous sequined midi-dresses in coral, forest green and midnight blue. Celebrity stylists have probably already commissioned the last two looks for their clients considering their vibrant hues and evocative nonchalance are perfect for a big summer premiere.<br />
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The equivalent of Wu going all minimalist on us was the mustard yellow, knee-length shift with a ruffle-adorned neckline <i>Rianne Ten Haken</i> strutted her stuff in while opening the latest <b>Cushnie et Ochs</b> fashion show. The female design duo best known for black or white ultra sexy dresses with strategically placed cut-outs threw us a bit of a curve ball with a rather sophisticated and ladylike presentation. Their strong and colorful message was also conveyed in a few dark blue pieces that featured a particularly stunning asymmetric gown with a triangular cutout on the torso and a flowing train. Their more romantic customer will surely respond to delicate pink ruffled and pleated dresses, whereas the city-slicker will go for the monochromatic body-hugging pieces.The models' styling, as well as the heavy metal jewellery (think arm cuffs and chokers; both felt a tad redundant after <i>Sarah Burton</i> did them at <i>McQueen</i> a year ago) made me think of urban warriors and it seems like a woman wearing Cushnie et Ochs will surely win the battle AND the war.<br />
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Dockers has been a fashion darling ever since the first season of <i>Downton Abbey</i> and has worn basically every major designer to various red carpets which is why she is sort of difficult to predict for. This <b>Oscar de la Renta </b>number is regal and daring enough for this British actress. I'm sure Lady Mary would also approve.</div>
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Much like Dockery, Claire Danes has also collaborated with many established designers for the numerous awards shows she attended which is why she's a fashion wild card. Last year she stunned in Armani Privé in her own personal nod to old Hollywood glamour, so I think this year she may take a more contemporary approach, perhaps in this gorgeous deep green lace <b>Lanvin</b> gown.</div>
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Robin Wright's natural beauty doesn't need many sartorial additions to make her stand out on a red carpet...she just appears and shuts it down. Television's resident Lady MacBeth could wow the crowd in this gorgeous simple <b>Altuzarra</b> T-shirt dress and end up on pretty much every best dressed list out there.</div>
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The eyes of every fashion afficionado will be fixed on the young Lizzy Caplan as she steps on the red carpet. She has had a winning streak in terms of fashion choices in the past few months teaching every fellow actress a lesson or two in sartorial diversity and youthful edge. I believe that this <b>Christopher Kane</b> cut-out masterpiece would be considered a home run.</div>
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Kerry Washington has basically worn every possible type of dress on the red carpet (let's not forget the baby bump/crop top combo from this year's SAG Awards), so I see no reason why she couldn't rock the hell out of this <b>Prabal Gurung</b> orange masterpiece.</div>
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Julianna Margulies has a certain regal air around her and nothing screams "I'm the queen of television" more than this <b>Andrew Gn</b> gown.</div>
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The quirkiest of tonight's nominees is surely Lena Dunham. Usually causing polarizing comments from (self-proclaimed) fashion experts, she could shut everyone up if she appeared in this exquisite <b>Erdem </b>dress.</div>
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Taylor Schilling's model-like frame and fashion enthusiasm could definitely pull off this intricate quilted and color-blocked <b>Roksanda</b> piece with enviable ease.</div>
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The actual power Julia Louis-Dreyfus' character in Veep lacks, she could make up for with this fierce razor-sharp structured<b> Antonio Berardi</b> gown.</div>
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Considering he used her voice as the soundtrack for his fall show, <b>Marc Jacobs</b> will probably have the honor of dressing Jessica Lange for tonight's festivities. This heavily embroidered, softly colored 60's inspired piece could put a spell on everyone present.</div>
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Having had a few positive experiences with <b>Miuccia Prada</b>, Sarah Paulson might go to her for help for tonight's red carpet look. This particular dress (knee-length or floor-length) would go very nicely with Sarah's sensibilites and the character she's nominated for.</div>
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America's sweetheart, Julia Roberts, never tries too hard on the red carpet, yet always manages to leave the best possible impression. It must be the smile. This simple <b>Dior</b> dress ensures ease and enables her infectiously happy personality to come out. </div>
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I've been a fan of Kristen Wiig's style for a while now. The woman isn't afraid to take risks which is something I can truly appreciate. Her cool girl attitude could turn this softly colored <b>Valentino</b> into the fashion statement of the evening.</div>
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The same as last night, I'll be live-tweeting all through the red carpet and awards show so follow me on <a href="https://twitter.com/papernotplain" target="_blank">@papernotplain</a> and let's hang out!</div>
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Although Miley isn't scheduled to perform, I recommend you tune in in a few hours because the VMAs are an awards show that rarely disappoints in terms of topics to go through the next day at the water cooler in your office or on social media. One of them, hopefully, will be a crazy red carpet look provided by some of the ladies in attendance tonight and I've taken it upon myself to make a few predictions on what they might wear. Right off the bat, I must warn you that I'm not very good at this, but I do have a lot of fun browsing collections and using my imagination so why not share it with you guys. Let's start, shall we?<br />
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Considering the last time Beyoncé performed at the VMAs, she ended her song unbuttoning her Dolce & Gabbana jacket and rubbing her pregnant belly therefore letting the whole world know the era of Blue Ivy was upon us, you can't blame folks for expecting greatness tonight...on stage AND on the red carpet (if she decides to walk it). Although for her last major appearances at The Grammys and Brit Awards she chose to work with fairly unknown designers, I'm hoping that tonight, as she receives her Video VanGuard award, she will do so in a show-stopping <b>Atelier Versace</b> number only a handful of women could pull off (and if Queen Bey isn't one of them, I don't know who is). The safer route, in the form of a simple black <b>Gucci</b> sheath with interesting detailing, will also be welcomed.</div>
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If you take a moment to think about it, every Taylor Swift album comes with a slight style change and tonight's performance is the world premiere of her new song <i>Shake It Off</i> (the first single off the new album <i>1989</i>) so the question poses itself: can/should we expect a new T Swizzie on the red carpet? Don't you worry, because I've got options for both cases. The gunmetal <b>Monique Lhuillier</b> is sexy and edgy and right on the verge of unexpected, whereas the gorgeous <b>J. Mendel</b> mini with intricate and vivid orange detailing would be treading into new sartorial territory.</div>
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In the past year we've seen a complete style 180 from Nicki Minaj. Rainbow colored wigs have been replaced by sleek black ones and Hello Kitty-like ensembles were, apparently, only a stepping stone to McQueen gowns. A body hugging asymmetric <b>Hervé Legér by Max Azria</b> dress would complement Nicki's well known curves, while this 60's inspired <b>Versace</b> mini with snakeskin details would be a nice change of pace (and not to mention appropriate considering the title of her latest single).</div>
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Iggy Azalea is the hottest thing to happen to hip-hop music since, well, Nicki Minaj, but this Aussie feels as comfortable in couture gowns as she does in crop tops and sneakers. The only question is: Will she go classy (in <b>Elie Saab</b>, for example) or cool (in it <b>Fausto Puglisi</b>'s shirt and skirt pairing)?</div>
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Rarely one to get it wrong on the red carpet, Nina Dobrev can deliver tonight's role as presenter in a pretty <b>Jenny Packham</b> number or a more dramatic and chic couture piece by one of her favorites, <b>Zuhair Murad</b>. Whatever she chooses, there's no doubt she'll look stunning in it.</div>
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Tonight's pre-show host, Pretty Little Liars star Lucy Hale, is cute as a button and so are her fashion choices. A short dress is probably the safest bet possible, whether it's a color blocked <b>Sachin + Babi</b> number or a street-art inspired floral mini by one of her favorites -<b> Dior</b>.</div>
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The fashion world definitely loves Lorde and it seems the feeling is mutual. She brings her highly intelectual approach in songwriting to her personal style usually choosing smart and sombre pieces such as this embellished <b>Lanvin</b> dress, but it would be nice to see her break out of her comfort zone and there's no other designer a girl can do it with more comfortably than <b>Karl Lagerfeld</b> and this <b>Chanel</b> beauty from resort.</div>
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Gwen Stefani is surely one of the best dressed and most stylish women of our time. Not only looking incredible on every red carpet she steps on, she actually uses them as vehicles to push the boundaries of what is cool and trendy. Her fun personality would be reflected in this <b>Stella McCartney</b> jumpsuit, as well as the graphic <b>Balmain</b> number. </div>
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Considering the Primetime Emmy Awards are being held tomorrow, Taylor Schilling definitely has bigger fish to fry, but why shouldn't this fashionista on-the-rise use this occasion to show us a more playful side before the ball gown I'm sure we'll be treated to in about 24 hours? This monochromatic <b>Thakoon</b> or intricately woven <b>Roksanda</b> dress could do the trick.</div>
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This season it was all about <i>metallics</i>. When the girls were strutting down the runway under the flourescent lighting, they shined like those previously mentioned gems. Elbaz opened his show with <i>berry hued</i> stunners such as pleated, knee-length dresses cinched at the waist with wide belts or, to the opposite end of the tailoring spectrum, drop-waisted flapper-like dresses.<br />
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I believe that one of the reasons women are so infatuated with Lanvin is that season after season they're offered total looks that they can incorporate in their respective closets. Some of the pieces that'll be flying off the shelves include gorgeously draped <i>tulip skirts</i> and easy to wear metallic <i>jumpsuits</i>.<br />
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For the tamer of Elbaz fans, there was an incredible offering of signature <i>monochromatic</i> looks such as impeccably tailored <i>LBDs</i> each woman should add to their collection.<br />
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If you're more of a pants gal, you will be wearing metallic slacks come next spring. Slimmer cuts (a la Hedi) came in mesmerizing textured fabrics that will take you from coorporate meetings to cocktail hour with basically no effort necessary.<br />
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Red carpet dresses were also quite <i>diverse</i>. From a pink ruffled piece (with a metallic sheen, obviously) worn by <b>Edie Campbell </b>to the ultra tight and sexy bronze dress seen on <b>Soo Joo Park</b>, they covered the entire spectrum of a woman's sartorial personality.<br />
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The <i>80s</i> seem to be a creatively lucrative era for <b>Balmain</b>'s designer <b>Olivier Rousteing</b>. After last season's <a href="http://socksnbirkenstocks.blogspot.com/2013/08/balmain-dynasty.html" target="_blank">Dynasty inspired collection</a>, this time around he decided to mix <i>90s Chanel</i> with signature <i>80s shapes</i> to great effect, I might add.</div>
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Although I (perhaps foolishly) considered <i>houndstooth</i> a very wintery print, Rousteing opened his spring show with a kimono-like houndstooth<i> leather</i> jacket and a swingin' skirt in the same fabric.</div>
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Adored by many fashionistas for his ultra-cool <i>streetwear</i>, Olivier delivered in that manner as well. The one word I'd use to describe it would be <b>Rihanna</b>. Literally, the woman could get (and by get I really do mean get, not buy) every single piece and rock it as only she can. For example, leather <i>baseball jackets</i>, <i>dungarees</i> and <i>gingham slacks</i> are begging to take the streets by storm.</div>
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The aforementioned 90s Chanel influence was visible in pieces such as a <i>blush pink</i> skirt suit and a leather quilted jacket with large <i>golden buttons</i>. Rousteing gave them a personal touch by accessorizing with huge <i>chain chokers and cuffs </i>(Rih, take note).</div>
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Rarely has there been more controversy over a designer taking over a major fashion house than <b>Alexander Wang</b> becoming fashion director of<b> Balenciaga</b>. Last season every editor and buyer was sitting at the edge of their seat at Wang's debut show and left with a smile on their face because the collection was a great success, both creatively and commercially. After an equally acclaimed resort show, those same editors and buyers could approach this show with a certain amount of <i>confidence</i> knowing that Wang wouldn't let them down. And he surely didn't</div>
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After the strict fall/winter collection, Wang <i>loosened things up</i> a bit when it comes to the color palette, not so much the tailoring. I really admire his dedication to the architectural aspect <b>Cristobal Balenciaga</b> is most known for. Even flirty pieces that opened the show such as pastel hued <i>crop tops</i> and <i>shorty shorts</i> had this great <i>volume</i> to them that is unlike anything we've seen this season.</div>
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Crisp <i>white</i>, the dominating non-color of the season, ruled at Balenciaga too and so did Wang's fabric of choice -<i> leather</i>. Not so long ago, at his New York Fashion Week <a href="http://socksnbirkenstocks.blogspot.com/2013/09/runway-review-alexander-wang-spring-2013.html" target="_blank">presentation</a>, Alexander sent out <i>laser-cut</i> leather shirts and gloves. He continued his fascination with this fabric at Balenciaga, in a more demure and chic way. T-shirt dresses with micro laser-ations (get what I did there?) seemed kind of conservative in the front, but the slits in the back made them interesting and, obviously, <i>sexy</i>.</div>
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I would never describe any of Wang's collections as<i> romantic</i>, but this one came pretty close. Not only did the pastels throw me off (in good, surprising way), but some of the girls had <i>bows</i> in their hair and not to mention the triplet of <i>corset dresses </i>(satin was also involved).</div>
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Although I do consider myself a fashion connoisseur (kind of), I have to admit that I wouldn't be as aware of <b>Rochas</b> if I wasn't such an avid <b>American Vogue</b> reader. <b>Grace Coddington</b> includes at least one piece in each editorial she edits and <b>Anna Wintour</b> has been known to wear their pieces. Hopefully <b>Marco Zanini </b>and the coorporate heads cut them a nice check...monthly.</div>
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Even though I'm not that familiar with Zanini's work for Rochas, I can detect his aesthetic from a mile away. One word that might most accurately describe it would be <i>ladylike</i>. Think knee length <i>pencil skirts</i> and glamorous <i>A-line dresses</i> (you might rember how much they were used in Vogue's September issue). This time around these Rochas staples were done in lighter fabrics, as well as colors.</div>
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The color palette was extremely soft and feminine a.k.a. <i>pastel</i>. Butter yellow, sky blue, rose pink and minty green organza seem to have dominated on Zanini's mood board. <i>50s style </i>T-shirts (tiny collars, buttoned all the way to the top) and shift dresses were predictably paired with three quarter sleeved satin jackets and opera coats, but some of the more imaginative loooks were the ones that included satin baseball jackets (one of my favorite pieces) and shiny plasticized cocoon coats. Additional <i>shimmer</i> was provided by crystal and mirror embellishments on, well, everything.</div>
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The one thing anyone who knows even a little bit about fashion can and should appreciate is <b>Dries Van Noten</b>'s <i>consistency</i> as a designer. I've been involved in fashion for about half a decade and I have yet to see a Dries collection I wouldn't deem great (at the least). Thankfully, his winning streak continued for the umteenth time.</div>
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I bet the reason so many women adore Van Noten is that his designs always <i>liberate</i> and never constrict. The few opening pieces proved my theory - a roomy tank dresses (with golden leaves on the sides, a motif I'll touch on in further detail), <i>menswear</i> inspired pants and a knee-length flared skirt (<i>gold</i> again).</div>
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So check this out. Juuust as I'm preparing (for an hour) to turn off my computer and go to sleep, I see a Facebook post about some leaked <i>lookbook</i> photos from<b> Isabel Marant</b>'s collection for <b>H&M</b> and boom! - it's like a triple espresso has been injected in my veins.</div>
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<li style="text-align: justify;">And get this! Remember those <i>tasselled boots</i> everyone and their mother was rocking a few years ago? She recreated them too, of course.</li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02821088663782732677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619172951054076949.post-22064883522858975412013-09-24T14:13:00.001-07:002013-09-24T14:13:54.918-07:00Runway Review: Anthony Vaccarello Spring 2014<div style="text-align: justify;">
I hope you guys are ready for the fashion grand finale, because today marks the beginning of <b>Paris Fashion Week</b>. After three weeks of either great (<b><a href="http://socksnbirkenstocks.blogspot.com/2013/09/runway-review-marc-jacobs-spring-2014.html" target="_blank">Marc</a></b>, <b><a href="http://socksnbirkenstocks.blogspot.com/2013/09/christopher-kane-spring-2014.html" target="_blank">Christopher</a></b> and <b><a href="http://socksnbirkenstocks.blogspot.com/2013/09/runway-review-prada-spring-2014.html" target="_blank">Miuccia</a></b>) or mediocre (I won't name any names - you know them) collections, I am ready to be floored in the <i>City of Light</i> (come on <b>Raf</b>, <b>Karl </b>and <b>Marc</b> again).</div>
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Before we get to the greats, let's start with some up-and-comers, the definition of which is <b>Anthony Vaccarello</b>. His designer abilities have been buzzed about for a few years now (thanks to the gorgeous gams of <b>Anja Rubik</b> and <b>J.Lo</b>), but never as much as in the past few days. If you've been keeping up with some fashion insiders on <a href="https://twitter.com/papernotplain" target="_blank">Twitter</a> like I have, you've probably heard that <b>Donatella Versace</b> is rumored to be courting young Anthony as a future <b>Versus</b> collaborator. Considering the talent that has co-designed with fashion's fiercest blonde (<b>Christopher Kane</b> and <b>J.W. Anderson</b>) for this youthful brand, it is quite a covetable position. All I can say is that today's presentation was a <i>stellar audition</i>.</div>
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The strength that his pieces encompass always came from military references and so it was this time. Just look at the show opener - Anja Rubik (well, of course) rocked a <i>Roitfeld shirt</i> (translation: menswear tailoring, half-buttoned, rolled up sleeves), a <i>micro skirt</i> (slits on the side, obviously) and a navy <i>military jacket</i> (golden buttons and all).</div>
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For Vaccarello, <i>buttons </i>weren't just functional, they were also <i>decorative</i>. Perhaps his version of heavy embellishments we've seen on a lot of runways. Also, they totally evoked Versace from the <b>Gianni</b> heyday. </div>
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I always find <b>Consuelo Castiglioni</b>'s collections for Marni tiny fashion gems that not everyone wears (or even knows) except for fashion's top echelon (read: <b>Anna Wintour</b>). After I've done a little research on this cute, but enigmatic brand (circa their <i>H&M collab</i> ages ago), I found out that the reason why I always love their shows is British Vogue fashion editor <b>Lucinda Chambers </b>who works with Casitglioni styling every show.<br />
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Castiglioni's amazing design was again enhanced by Chambers' styling talents as was witnessed with the first look that walked on the runway - gigantic white palazzo trousers and a simple black tee sound really basic (and let's face it - they are) but the<i> amazing accessories</i> they were paired with are everyhing but. Get this: a freakin' <i>visor</i> (in love with those, for some weird reason), an architectural <i>necklace</i> (sunglasses and lipsticks were involved) and, I kid you not, platform<i> flip-flops</i>. Quirky perfection.<br />
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<i>Prints </i>have always had a huge role in Marni collections (especially spring/summer ones), but this time they took the backseat. The specimens we did get a glimpse of were stunners, though. <i>Abstract tulips and orchids </i>climbing their way up sleek, belted silhouettes were ultra-modern and are sure to wind up on Anna's shopping list.<br />
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The last bit of the collection was <i>in full bloom</i> - literally. Painted little flowers were applied on classic shaped tops and skirts. Oh, and if that wasn't fabulous enough, guess what they were accesorized with? <i>Jewel encrusted visors</i>. A fashion hole in one, I say.<br />
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<b>Sexy</b> being in his M.O., the first look (worn by<b> Joan Smalls</b>) came as no surprise - high voltage tapestry print skirt and a leather version of a rock T-shirt. Hot <i>music festival</i> somewhere in the Mediterranean?<br />
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The <i>80s rock'n'roll vibe </i>of the collection increased with each new exit - wildly colored harem pants (it is Pucci, after all), inevitable crop tops and gigantic buckled belts proved to be garments of <i>fashion champions</i>.<br />
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I also detected quite a lot of <i>street influences</i> which was a great change of pace considering last season (sexy collegiate girls). Mesh, jersey-like tops, sporty short-shorts (in visually screeching silver) and even freakin' raincoats. What was great about them was that I could imagine girls and women alike clamoring to get their hands on them.<br />
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One of the main characteristics of this show was that it's perfect (and I do mean perfect) for the young <i>starlets of Hollywood</i>. Exhibit A. A dress consisting of a tiny bodice and a beautfully draped silk skirt in a vivid color. Exhibit B. A fabulous sequined mini in <i>rainbow shades</i>. Exhibit C. A <i>black column gown</i> with silver, couture-like sleeves is made for the <b>Golden Globes</b> or even the <b>Emmys</b> <u>tongiht</u>.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02821088663782732677noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1619172951054076949.post-90449119224407089282013-09-21T08:59:00.000-07:002013-09-21T08:59:53.364-07:00Runway Review: Jil Sander Spring 2014Let's face it: <b>Milan</b> is not a minimalist fashion capital. It's best known for high voltage glamour (a.k.a. animal prints chez <a href="http://socksnbirkenstocks.blogspot.com/2013/09/runway-review-roberto-cavalli-spring.html" target="_blank">Cavalli</a> and Dolce & Gabbana) and luxury to the fullest (<a href="http://socksnbirkenstocks.blogspot.com/2013/09/runway-review-gucci-spring-2014.html" target="_blank">Gucci</a> and <a href="http://socksnbirkenstocks.blogspot.com/2013/09/runway-review-fendi-spring-2014.html" target="_blank">Fendi</a>), so today's <b>Jil Sander </b>show felt like a fish out of water...in sort of a good way.<br />
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Ever since she took back the helm of her fashion maison, I've been waiting for Jil Sander to really wow me. Don't get me wrong, the past two collections were lessons in <i>crisp minimalism</i>, but there was no kick to them. Unfortunately, the same can be said of today's presentation.<br />
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Firstly, I was kind of ticked off when the official site broke down so I couldn't enjoy the show how I like it - in real time. I had to take to my <a href="https://twitter.com/@paperNOTplain" target="_blank">Twitter</a> account and refresh over and over again for new <a href="http://instagram.com/papernotplain/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> shots from the show. Now that I've vented, let's talk about why you're really here - the clothes.<br />
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Sander confirmed one of the major trend by merely opening show. Oh yeah, you guessed it - the <i>crop top</i>. The look was put together in a cool way - a fitted cropped blazer covered the top paired with borrowed-from-the-boys capris.<br />
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It should come as no surprise that the color palette was <i>monochromatic</i>, aside from a few <i>nude</i> colored coats. Clean? Yes. Crisp? Yes. A tad boring? Yes. A jolt of color was provided by (only) three looks with a wild camo-meets-collage <i>print</i> in primary colors.<br />
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Cavalli's versions of <i>Daisy Buchanan</i> came soon after and were nice enough renditions of this, by now, overwrought theme. The looks I loved the most were the smokey embroidered <i>slip dresses </i>with a <i>fur stole </i>in the same shade casually thrown over the model's shoulder.<br />
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I feel that an item that is sort of becoming a Cavalli staple is a really smart and skinny pantsuit (worn by the likes of <b>Solange Knowles</b> and <b>Karolina Kurkova</b>). Plenty of those were on show, only done in much calmer shades of green, blue and pink with the inevitable impeccable tailoring. Some of those tuxedo jackets could be considered investment pieces, because you can wear them with basically everything you have in your closet.<br />
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The looks that really evoked summer for me were the billowing <i>caftan dresses</i> in muted prints which gave them a vintage-y feel so perfect for lounging somewhere in the south of France.<br />
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Unfortunately, I can't say that <b>Tomas Maier</b>'s morning presentation was the fashion caffeine I so badly craved in order to start my day properly. Blame the (mostly) <i>dark colors</i> and the overall moodiness of the show.<br />
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I've always appreciated Maier as a designer that can control <i>different volumes</i> of garments pretty well and so it was this time on almost every occasion. The first few looks he sent out were pretty <i>classic </i>and conservative...waspy almost. Wide wrap shirts paired with high waisted skirts done in <i>constructed/deconstructed</i> fashion seemed like perfect choices for the <i>modern working woman</i> (Maier's target clientele).<br />
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The designer's forté have always been <i>dresses</i>, and he made some really interesting pieces for next spring but they pale in comparison to the ones from 12 months ago (a show that consisted only of dresses and each one was more stunning than the one before). The <i>one-shouldered, asymmetrical hem </i>examples in dark beige and navy blue were sort of forgetable, but the more simply cut dresses in <i>beautiful hues</i> (brick orange and maroon) were more exciting.<br />
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Tomas Maier touched on a trend <b>Miuccia <a href="http://socksnbirkenstocks.blogspot.com/2013/09/runway-review-prada-spring-2014.html" target="_blank">Prada</a></b> so famously started two days ago - <i>large embellishments</i>. An oversize electric blue T-shirt dress was studded with large buttons and metal plates to great effect. That piece alone was worth watching the show for.<br />
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