Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall '12. Pamella Roland Goes Luxe in Aspen.

Summary: In Pamella Roland‘s namesake AW12 collection the chic ski-bunny is taken from day to night: bundled up in elegant scarves, fur coats and gorgeous boots for the slopes, and overtaken by glamorous evening gowns for fabulous Aspen nighttime fetes. There’s no question that Roland enjoys luxury. She’s known for her red carpet designs, and …

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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall '12. Carlos Miele Triumphs with Brazil.

Summary: According to his notes, Carlos Miele’s AW12 collection was “inspired by the culture of Southern Brazil and in particular the women from Rio Grande do Sul. Carlos Miele reinterprets the free lifestyle and natural elegance of these country women for a cosmopolitan audience.” The regional inspiration for this collection was apparent as soon as …

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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall '12. L.A.M.B. Pops in Prints

Summary: Gwen Stefani is known for her outrageous style, and when it comes to her clothing label L.A.M.B., that is the aesthetic she really pushes. Patterns and colors erupt from jumpsuits, sweaters, blouses, and dresses — not only clashing in patterns, but in worlds and cultural references. There is a definite 60s school girl vibe …

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New York Fashion Week Fall '12. Behnaz Sarafpour Brings Back Glamour.

    Summary: Behnaz Sarafpour‘s AW12 collection and presentation has been one of my favorite experiences at fashion week thus far. I love the excitement of a runway show, but when it comes to examining and dissecting the intricacies and techniques behind a collection’s design, the presentation route is unquestionably the way to go. Especially …

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