Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring '13: Naeem Khan's Earth, Wind, Water and Fire

Summary: In a move akin to several well known evening wear designers, Naeem Khan chose this season to demonstrate his prowess in designing for day. Inspired by “Exotic Gardens, Fiery Skies, and the Arabian Sea” Khan drew from the earthly elements in both his palette and his patterns. The theme ranged from the figurative — …

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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring '13: Reem Acra's Heavenly Hellcats

Summary: One would never have thought, upon glimpsing the textured cut outs in the initial looks of the Reem Acra Spring/Summer ’13 show, that the laser cut marks were representative of tire tracks of all all things. This is Reem Acra! Conjurer of gowns for fairy princesses and red carpet sirens. Is she outfitting biker …

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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring '13: Carmen Marc Valvo's Delicate Warriors

Summary: How does one take the fierce essence of a samurai warrior and the demure elegance of a geisha, and concoct a perfectly cohesive idea? Why, the master of fashion storytelling of course, Carmen Marc Valvo. Adept at spinning tales as easily as the threads on his garments, Valvo loves to juxtapose different eras, themes …

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Stolichnaya® Presents 'The Most Original Design' Fashion Show With ELLE & Style 360

Vote for your favorite Stolichnaya® vodka flavor for the Most Original Design with ELLE and Style 360! ELLE commissioned a top-tier NYC costume designer to create two looks inspired by 9 Stolichnaya® flavored vodkas (did you know there are now 15 flavors?). The sketches will be in the ELLE.com gallery, where you can vote for your …

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