Bon voyage: the Gucci Spring/Summer 2017 Menswear collection was inspired by the adventures of Marco Polo, made evident with period and culturally themed looks- silk, Asian motif embroidery, those strap and buckle shoes… (Vogue.com). Some of the prints were taking us back to the onset of the dandy trend, with pastel florals, other fabric selections seemed…
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Fendi Spring/Summer 2017 Menswear
Fendi Spring/Summer 2017 Menswear was a fifties flashback- polos, short sleeved button-ups, sweater vests, pants above the naval… The bucket hats, ridiculously oversized bags, and arts and crafts prints are a bit much to take. Puffer coat and jackets; striped shirts, bags, and jackets; relaxed and straight leg pants; leather and terry cloth, satiny sheen…
Coach 1941 Spring Summer 2017 Menswear
The Coach 1941 SS17 Menswewar collection was strong, edgy, wearable and salable. Leather Moto Jackets graffitied with floral and graphic prints, with the straps across the chest being the noteworthy attention to detail-they allow the jackets to be worn open (recently there’s been this use of straps on outerwear one can attach at the waist…
Resort 2017 Fashion Shows
Helmut Lang Altuzarra Boss Isa Arfen Givenchy: youthful yet mature, edgy and ethereally feminine, the Givenchy Resort ’17 collection was beautiful, fun, chic and wearable. Norma Kamali Marchesa is known and renowned for its carpet-worthy gowns. The Resort ’17 collection was full of beautiful dresses and gowns, embellished with feathers, beading, and floral embroidery. I…
My Harness Bag
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5q4ioN3shH8] This is part of my class assignments for the ParsonsXTeenVogue Fashion Industry Essentials certification program. It will be costing the bag I’ve designed, showing you how to sew, use fusible interfacing to give your bag stability, and give you tools and tips to help you complete your sewing project. Be sure to subscribe…
Met Ball 2016: Manus X Machina
The 2016 Met Gala’s theme is Manus x Machina, and appropriately, Marchesa tweeted out a collaboration with IBM- and their “Cognitive Dress” in the early morning hours. We’ve seen many memorable looks from past Met Ball themes of Punk and China through the Looking Glass. I just have Linda Fargo and Sarah Jessica Parker, as…
Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2016 Paris Fashion Week PFW FW16 AH16
The Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2016 Paris Fashion Week runway show melded high fashion with athletic inspiration, made evident in the sleeves and cut of dresses and pullovers. Leather pants, jackets and coats were paired with silk dresses and skirts, fur, and cropped jackets. Remember the halfsie fingerless gloves from SS16? They’ve seemingly inspired leather finger-wrap…
Designer Spotlight: Dominika Swiack
Dominika Swiacka is a London accessories designer that creates stunning kaleidoscopic photo print bags. At first sight, you’d never guess they were huskies, birds of paradise, or stained glass windows. The hardcore graphic bags retail from $416-$707 or £299-510 at shop.dominikaswiacka.com.
Fendi Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2016 MFW FW16
Fendi Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2016 undulated with ruffles and Japanese inspired thigh high boots, insane bags with pyramid studs, embroidered fur (Don’t Buy Fur!), floral silk capes, velvet, and a deep rich color palette of plum, gold, mustard, coral, black, and pastel accents of the boots and accessories. The bags and boots stole the…
Proenza Schouler Fall/Winter 2016 New York Fashion Week NYFW MBFW FW16
The Proenza Schouler Fall/Winter 2016 New York Fashion Week runway show featured several trends and motifs we’ve seen hit the runways- layers that look retro-modern chic when paired with the double breasted jackets, lace-up and strap details reminiscent of Versace years and years ago met with Hervé Léger, unique wrap-tie pant pockets, cut-outs, patchwork fur,…
