Summary: For designers whose signature style stems from many a firty and feminine dress, sometimes fall can present a challenge. How can the sweet and carefree nature that's sprinkled into the springy pieces they're well known for, be translated for fall? Nanette Lepore set out to prove that it can be done, and made some …
Summary: Having lived in Asia, I know that one tends to both leave a piece of themselves within the rich tapestry of the culture, as well as bring some of it back with them to wherever they call home. Pamella Roland, another former resident of Asia, demonstrated her impression of for the Far East through …
Summary: Georgia is home to many things, but inspiration for a fashion collection might not be at the top of the list. It certainly was at the Fall 2011 showing of Chris Benz. While Benz was a mentor at Savannah College of Art and Design, he fell in love with all of the strange and …
Summary: Bringing together liquid jersey, tulle and crystals, Jenny Packham's Fall/Winter 2011 collection came across as more of an Oscar statue brought to life with a little bit of a dark side. Gold beading definitely played a major part in the collection. The gowns sparkled in the runway lights, almost seeming to light up the …
Summary: Staging her Auntie Mame-inspired, opulent explosion of flapper wear in a series of four rooms at the Plaza Hotel, Alice + Olivia designer Stacy Bendet went all out for her Fall RTW presentation. Bendent mentioned that she had been experimenting with pants and knits for this collection, which resulted in beautifully styled separates throughout. …
