What a difference a year makes. The highly anticipated freshman line by new Nina Ricci designer Olivier Theyskens (designer for recently shuttered Rochas) was different than last year’s collection by Lars Nilsson to say the least. Instead of the ultra feminine glam we have come to expect from the house, Theyskens pushed the boundaries of …

Subtlety is not exactly Roberto Cavalli’s forte.  After all, his signature style includes leopard prints, bold colors, luscious furs, velvets, and satins, and of course, tons of sparkle.  Metallic gold was a major feature of this collection – from fully gilded evening gowns to artfully draped tops, the Cavalli woman is going to shine this …