Summary: Kicking off the show in a bright red orange blouse and crepe pants, Tracy Reese‘s Fall/Winter 2012 ready to wear runway show started with a splash of color. This collection was made for the girl ready to stand out in the crowd. For the collection, Reese wanted to bring “colorful, confident attire for …
Summary: For fall, Lela Rose explores 1920s refinement, in subdued shapes that exhibit an exemplary attention to detail. A simple sleeveless dress is hit with a wave of multi-colored patterning; asymmetrical seam lines move a dress from all corners into a single spot on the hip. Skirt lengths drop to the calf and …
Summary: “A study of seduction and restraint,” is one of the ways the Herve Leger Fall’ 12 collection was described in the show’s program. But judging from the leather accoutrements and tough gold hardware, we were inclined to think that description was more of a euphemism. Designer Max Azria wanted to channel feminine strength and …
For a 9 a.m. show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, the backstage beauty crew needs to be fresh faced and on their game before most of us have even hot the snooze button. Energy is key for an early a.m. call, and the backstage area for Ruffian was teeming with just that. We may have been …
Matte seems to the be the word on the street this season, with makeup artists looking to keep the skin pure by emphasizing natural beauty and tones. In talking backstage with makeup artist Tom Pecheux, he was inspired by the sensuality of Doo.Ri‘s AW12 collection and sought to bring that fresh innocence into the beauty. …
