New York Fashion Week Spring '09: Project Runway. The Stylish (?) Six.
So Friday (the last day) of New York Fashion Week Spring ’09 brought a total zoo to the tents in the form of Project Runway‘s finale collections. As this and past season’s contestants like Stella, Blayne, Santoro, Laura Bennett, Jay McCarrol, Kevin Christiana, Malan Breton, Jillian, Rami, Jack Mackenroth, Carmen and Daniel Vosovic filed in …
New York Fashion Week Spring '09: A Mixed Bag at Anna Sui
Summary: We have come to expect certain things from Anna Sui, like a rainbow of colors, a menagerie of prints, and a million-and-one trimmings and details, and she definitely did not skimp on her Spring/Summer ’09 collection. The show was bright and loud, with layered looks, shocking color combinations, unusual prints, and perfectly mismatched ensembles. …
New York Fashion Week Spring '09: Milly Throws a Boho Party
Summary: The Milly Spring/Summer ’09 collection by Michelle Smith threw a serious boho party during Fashion Week. Things started out great (and fun with a blaring soundtrack from the ’60’s and ’70’s) when a stunning rainbow-hued caftan sauntered down the runway. It was chic and bright and definitely covetable. A number of other similar pieces …
New York Fashion Week Spring '09: Carlos Miele, You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Woman!
Summary: A carefree Brazilian attitude was in the atmosphere at Carlos Miele‘s Spring show. Translated to fashion, this meant flowing dresses and gowns primarily in silk chiffon, bronzed-up models with loose locks, and prints and colors inspired by the rainforest landscape of Miele’s home country. Hip-hugging cropped pants, stone embroidery and vests added edge to …
New York Fashion Week Spring '09: Julie Haus…DEFINITELY Not a Wallflower!
Summary: Julie Haus‘ Spring ’09 collection was called "Not a Wallflower"…and it absolutely isn’t for a shy girl! Bordering-on-neon colors, sharp details on the front and back of garments, and downtown-cool prints puts whoever wears these clothes right in the center of attention. There were dresses, gorgeously constructed coats, luxe-looking t-shirts, shorts, and skirts that …