Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week NY Spring '11. Douglas Hannant Sweetens the Deal
Summary: Candy-colored confections reigned at the Douglas Hannant spring/summer 2011 runway show, held at Hannant's regular venue and site of his boutique—The Plaza Hotel. In an exclusive interview I got to have with Hannant himself before the show, he told me that he wanted the philosophy of his spring collection to be fun and not …
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week NY Spring '11. Gottex – Foiled Again!
Summary: Many wouldn't expect rhinestones and metals to be added to swimsuits for glamour but that is exactly what Gottex did for it's Spring 2011 collection. Creating a fusion of technlogy and luxury, the collection accentunated the female form, using fabrics develeoped especially for showing …
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week NY Spring '11. Dennis Basso's Fur-Trimmed Future
Summary: You can always count on Dennis Basso to bring intrigue to the party. Known by many for his meticulous studies of fur in the fall shows, proved that spring can be a playground for the avant-garde as well. His thought-provoking spring line ranged from the cutting edge to classically gorgeous to just bizarre. He …
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week NY Spring '11. Betsey Johnson's Neon New York Lights
Summary: At a Betsey Johnson runway show, you can always expect a party. This year was no exception. Models danced and skated down the street painted runway in six inch lucite heels while celebrities clamored for the next pieces they would be able to wear on the …
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week NY Spring '11. Monique Lhuillier's Gauzy Garden
Summary: When you settle in for a Monique Lhuillier show, everything readies you for and elegant sense of glamour—the music, the backdrop, and of course, the drop dead gorgeous dresses. A true bridal designer at heart, Lhuillier couldn't help but integrate elements of romance into her ready to wear line—aptly named Garden of Eden—from …
