Sensory overload! There were so many noticeable trends at the the fall ’11 shows, it took us longer than usual to compile them all. Many are not really new so the good news is that you already may own some of what came down the runway (think fur or faux fur, sequins and feathers). So …
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. …
Summary: After a few years away from the Fashion Week circuit, and post a split with co-designer Cindy Greene, Johnson Hartig has brought Libertine back to life with an incredible Fall RTW collection — dominated by a psychedelic explosion of color and pattern, and an energetic array of textures in a standout presentation for both …
Summary: This was our first time covering Ralph Lauren in person and what an honor and wild ride it was! A ride out West that is. We were transported to cowgirl chic out west ramped up about 10 amps right here in Manhattan. This is the kind of cowgirl look any big city woman would …
Summary: Many wouldn't expect rhinestones and metals to be added to swimsuits for glamour but that is exactly what Gottex did for it's Spring 2011 collection. Creating a fusion of technlogy and luxury, the collection accentunated the female form, using fabrics develeoped especially for showing …
