New York Fashion Week Fall '12. The Blonds' Deadly Sparkle

Summary: You can expect the extreme extravaganza that is The Blonds. And their Fall/Winter 2012 collection did not disappoint. The theme was “Live Fast, Dye Blond,” obviously a motto they’ve lived with their entire life. This was just the first time that Phillipe and David Blond decided to incorporate it into the show. Electric “Tron”-like …

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New York Fashion Week Fall '12. Strut: Fashionable Mothers Making Their Mark.

Thursday, February 16th will mark the first time Strut: The Fashionable Mom Show will premiere during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. The event will be hosted by model and mom Iman and our very own Lauren Dimet Waters, Editor-in-Chief of Second City Style, will also be walking in the show. Vera, Audrey, Stephanie, Denise, Melissa, and Holly …

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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall '12. Pamella Roland Goes Luxe in Aspen.

Summary: In Pamella Roland‘s namesake AW12 collection the chic ski-bunny is taken from day to night: bundled up in elegant scarves, fur coats and gorgeous boots for the slopes, and overtaken by glamorous evening gowns for fabulous Aspen nighttime fetes. There’s no question that Roland enjoys luxury. She’s known for her red carpet designs, and …

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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall '12. Carlos Miele Triumphs with Brazil.

Summary: According to his notes, Carlos Miele’s AW12 collection was “inspired by the culture of Southern Brazil and in particular the women from Rio Grande do Sul. Carlos Miele reinterprets the free lifestyle and natural elegance of these country women for a cosmopolitan audience.” The regional inspiration for this collection was apparent as soon as …

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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall '12. L.A.M.B. Pops in Prints

Summary: Gwen Stefani is known for her outrageous style, and when it comes to her clothing label L.A.M.B., that is the aesthetic she really pushes. Patterns and colors erupt from jumpsuits, sweaters, blouses, and dresses — not only clashing in patterns, but in worlds and cultural references. There is a definite 60s school girl vibe …

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