Catherine Malandrino‘s collection used black as the base color but spiced it up with jewel toned evening dresses. The overall collection was very real-woman friendly with ruching, empire waists, and sashes that revealed just enough shape or open decolletages. I loved it….including the fur and chinchilla bomber with a leather waist! Photos: Filippo Fior
Enjoy the sites, scenes, people and, of course, the shows! Sergio Davila The Studio (9:00 AM) The upcoming collection is inspired by America, Davila defines it as, “The style of the three Americas: North, Central and South also represented as the marquee, the victory and the matador.” Trias The Box (9:30 AM) Badgley Mischka The Theater (10:00 AM) The collection is inspired by the great party scenes of classic Hollywood films – Dark Victory, All About Eve, The Women. The
This group (among others) has done a few stints at NYFW, so here’s what they have going on this year! Alex Casertano: designed for Yigal Azrouel menswear and J. Crew before launching his own womenswear…..which will be “something very American and very soulful.“ Wes Gordon: did internships with Tom Ford and Oscar de la Renta….so it’s “Amazing metallic tweeds and beautiful cashmere treated with beading and handpainting.“ Whit: started with Kate Spade so sher knows preppy but Pozgay’s combo of preppy
A New York based magazine, Manhattan, asked five seasoned veterans to talk about their 2011 collections in five words or less… “Structured ease.” Yigal Azrouel “A dark, mysterious energy.” Chris Benz “Hazy imagery with deceptive fabrics.” Lela Rose “Luxe and ladylike.” Stacey Bendet, Alice & Olivia “Eileen Gray meets junior high.” Sophie Buhai & Lisa Mayock, Vena Cava I’m getting more excited as the day grows nearer….Yigal Azrouel is one of my favorites!
Here are our insights on Labor Day sales, a useful (utilitarian trend) for fall, and NYFW.
For the last week or so, I have been getting questions about NYFW (aka New York Fashion or Mercedes Benz Fashion Week [they get very particular about receiving proper credit]) — in particular, the questions center around why, as a personal stylist/fashionista/style maven, I am not at the premier event of the season. The answer is simple and perhaps disappointing to some: my goal as a stylist has very little to do with NYFW runway fashion. Truth be told, there
While in New York for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, I was invited to attend an evening mixer hosted by Style Coalition and ideeli at the W Hotel- The Tuscany. The gift bags were fabulous and chock-full-of-treats, the bubbly was flowing freely, and the conversation was lively. I had the chance to meet and talk with an up-and-coming style fashion blogger, Sharon Laufer. Sharon is a native Floridian but has lived in New York City since 2004. She has a wonderful spirit
While in New York for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week activities, one can become overwhelmed with all of the “fashion” and “beauty” and I am no different. I have mentioned previously that eyes can make your face ‘pop’ and it’s the eyelashes that help to make that happen. I even took it so far as to have a well-attended Eyelash party last year so that other ladies could learn the secret to making your face ‘pop’. It occurred to me in NYC
Today, in New York City, Fashion Week kicks off! It’s an opportunity for designers and retailers to showcase what will becoming for Spring/Summer 2010….and a chance to grab a few great deals because September is fall fashion showcase! Blueprint for Style is no different – we’re off to NYC to check out some of the shows, get a preview of what will be haute in 2010, and make connections to get deals done! So, stay tuned…..
The final day featured only one designer, Kluk CGDT likely because Malcolm Kluk and Christiaan Gabriel Du Toit, who are the creatives forces behind Kluk, used the runway to show Pret-a-Porter, bridal, and couture. They produce six collections a year and currently outfit most of South Africa’s celebrities and politicians. Kluk has participated in Fashion Weeks around the globe including Singapore, New York and India. The dresses were everything that is feminine, flowing, strong, bold, and elegant. Self-described, their brand
The shows Saturday evening started around 6pm and the house was packed- everyone came out to see Gavin Rajah at the BMW Showroom and along with Fabiani, ran away with creations that could appeal to even the most discriminating eye! Day 3 shows included: Carducci Women: Francois Rall is currently responsible for the collection at Carducci and his focus has been on embodying hte heritage of modern South Africa. Carducci showed quite a bit of black, denim and lighter
[singlepic id=172 w=320 h=240 float=center] It was Friday so, needless to say, the crowds were out and the designers did not disappoint! Day 2 shows included: Suzann Heyns and David Tlale for Luella: Suzann is a LISOF-trained and Elle Magazine bred fashionista. Her collection emphasized tailored garments and slightly avant garde designs made from quality fabrics. David Tlale launched his brand over five years ago and since has shown at Paris Fashion Week and New York Fashion Week! His past
[singlepic id=80 w=320 h=240 float=center] I loved it! The Cape Town Fashion Week is unlike many others in that it’s open to the public who can purchase tickets! Day 1 started off about 3 hours behind schedule due to some set issues however, once started, it was full of surprises and stellar shows by relative newcomers to the fashion industry with Michelle Ludek being the highlight for me! Day 1 consisted of shows from the following: The Graduate Show: Featuring
Nabeela aka Lady Noble hit the runways at the Cape Town Fashion Week as part of The Graduate Show! There were over 25 students showing their creations and while we saw quite a bit of sequins and glitter, and a few outfits that could have used a few more finishing touches, Nabeela Abrahams‘ outfits were nicely done in her gold/purple color theme. ARISE Cape Town Fashion Week : The Graduate Show – Nabeela Abrahams from Johnica Reed on Vimeo. Also
The Cape Town Fashion Week was scheduled to start at 1 pm local time with The Graduate Show however, due to a few technical difficulties, the show start time is now 3 pm local! Stay tuned….
Every time I am in Cape Town, I am reminded of how much I love this city…I fall in love more each time! Today, Johnica and I have been graced with the opportunity to hang with native Capetonians Mastura and her daughter, designer Nabeela Abrahams who will be in tomorrow’s show, The Graduate Show. For Nabeela’s show, her color palette is purple and gold using chiffon, chenille and silk satins. Her pieces are ready-to-wear with an evening dress, a jumpsuit
All this week, Blueprint for Style will be providing updates from theArise Cape Town Fashion Week in Cape Town, South Africa! The shows officially kick-off August 20, 2009 and run through August 22, 2009 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Stay tuned for updates, store reviews, designer features, and photos from the shows and events!
That may be a bit of overstatement but, it’s the internet and I can do that! In reality though, Scherer Gonzalez presented a runway show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin that was elegant, clean, wearable, and feminine! The color palette consisted of lots of ivory, dark red, and topaz (and a few others), and the entire line was silk – can you get any more feminine than silk?!
Smeilinener’s vision for MBFWB Spring/Summer 2010 was about expressing authenticity, ambition, and passion. She used a lot of free-flowing designs and layering – and definitely tons of color! The line used crepe de chine and duchesse-silk from China, cotton-viscose-jersey, and denim from Japan. The colors that dominated were emerald green, fuchsia pink, lipstick red and mandarin orange (see below). While I do not see most of the items translating to everyday wear, a few of the pieces show promise for special
Anja Gockel was my first Fashion Week runway show and I sat on the front row!! Anja outdid herself for Spring/Summer 2010.
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