Summary: Thuy Diep noted that for this season, she had set out to create "vibrant, layered textures" with the pieces in her fall '10 collection. Judging by the carefully crafted runway show, she couldn't have achieved her goal more. Thuy was arguably one of the most innovatively styled shows of Fashion Week, a delightful cacophony …
Summary: At the risk of sounding trite, Carlos Miele was one of the first designers this season to bring out the spice in fall fashion. Finally, we see some bright colors and graphic prints outside of Custo Barcelona. This Brazilian designer seems to get that autumn looks do not need to end at olive, charcoal, …
Summary: The graphite drawings of nighttime skies by Vija Celmins, Hubble telescope images of lunar floors and the craggy landscapes of the Galápagos Islands were the inspiration for the Lela Rose Fall '10 collection. This textural exploration added amazing depth and dimension to her trademark romantic dresses. Noteworthy were the evening …
Battling the crowds at club Provocateur was pretty worth it to be this close to the sizzling, sparkling, and sassy designs of Stacey Bendet for the Alice + Olivia fall '10 collection. Models were up on various levels of platforms, surrounded by trees, or swinging delicately in what looked like fur-covered porch swings. Add in …
Summary: It's collections like these that make me wonder how we're supposed to judge a fashion show. Are we looking at the wearability of individual pieces? Analyzing the creativity of the design concept? Or appreciating the way the outfits and models …
