Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring ’13: Timo Weiland's Clean Mix-Up

Summary: The Spring 2013 Spring/Summer Collection by Timo Weiland was a little mixed up. Let me clarify that. The collection included very clean and orderly mix-ups. When the first all white looks came down the runway, besides reminding me that the US Open was in town, my first though was “sporty.” Each button-downed look seemed …

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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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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring '13: Tracy Reese's Organic and Technical Juxtaposition

  Summary: Who best embodies the urban and edgy lifestyle better than designer Tracy Reese? In a sea of pale white and cream colored collections (for the brightest and longest days of the season, nonetheless), Reese’s Spring/Summer 2013 Ready-To-Wear capsule stands out with its bright hues, multi-colored ikat and various animal prints. Tribal cues are …

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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring ’13: Norisol Ferrari Welcomes Classic Complements

  Summary: The classic hourglass silhouettes of confident women was the focal inspiration of Norisol Ferrari‘s Spring/Summer 2013 ready-to-wear collection. Streamlined shapes and feminine sheath dresses walked the catwalk in neutral tones with a small pop of “fire engine” red. The socialite in all of us would be pleased at what was shown. Draped silk …

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New York Fashion Week Spring '13: Erin Fetherston Imbues Chic with Wit and Whimsy

  Summary: I was quite thankful to catch Erin Fetherston‘s SS13 collection online, because after 30 minutes at her extremely crowded presentation at the Standard Hotel, I had caught glimpses of maybe 3 complete looks. That’s not to say the models weren’t there and dressed in Fetherston’s spring looks, but the layout of the presentation …

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