Fall Trend Alert! Making a Play for Sweater Vests

There is something rather preppy and cool about the sweater vest and it’s back for fall 2008. Whether it’s argyle, a long cardigan or a good old-fashioned school boy version, you can’t go wrong this season.                    (L-R) D&G, Tuleh, James Caviello                     …

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New York Fashion Week Spring '09: A Mixed Bag at Anna Sui

Summary: We have come to expect certain things from Anna Sui, like a rainbow of colors, a menagerie of prints, and a million-and-one trimmings and details, and she definitely did not skimp on her Spring/Summer ’09 collection. The show was bright and loud, with layered looks, shocking color combinations, unusual prints, and perfectly mismatched ensembles. …

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New York Fashion Week Spring '09: Milly Throws a Boho Party

Summary: The Milly Spring/Summer ’09 collection by Michelle Smith threw a serious boho party during Fashion Week. Things started out great (and fun with a blaring soundtrack from the ’60’s and ’70’s) when a stunning rainbow-hued caftan sauntered down the runway. It was chic and bright and definitely covetable. A number of other similar pieces …

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New York Fashion Week Spring '09: Julie Haus…DEFINITELY Not a Wallflower!

Summary: Julie Haus‘ Spring ’09 collection was called "Not a Wallflower"…and it absolutely isn’t for a shy girl! Bordering-on-neon colors, sharp details on the front and back of garments, and downtown-cool prints puts whoever wears these clothes right in the center of attention. There were dresses, gorgeously constructed coats, luxe-looking t-shirts, shorts, and skirts that …

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