Rihanna X Manolo Blahnik "So Stoned"

Rihanna collaborates with Manolo Blahnik on “So Stoned” capsule of clear strap and heeled sandals ecrusted with large stones…it’s what a senior stripper might envision after. It’s funny but perhaps that dichotamy comes from the collaboration itself- young meets old, demure meets flashy…  I’m not sold on this collaboration- it’s granny trashy luxe- if riri…

Saint Laurent Spring/Summer 2017

Saint Laurent Spring/Summer 2017 was a continuation of their against-the-grain 80’s vibe…the only thing on-trend about it was the carpet bagger jackets. The silhouettes, the grotesque sloppiness of it all was off-putting – it was stiff and cheap with leather, gold lamé…sleeves and shoulders dropped more and more throughout the show. Is that a drop…

Balmain Spring/Summer 2017

Can I be honest? I want Balmain to switch it up next fall in a major way. This is like a three season transition here, and while there have been such glamorous looks, I feel like there isn’t enough of a contrast from SS16 to SS17. The post-Olivier Balmain has gone from edgy and grunge…

Christian Dior Spring/Summer 2017

Fencing has been done recently, but for Spring/Summer 2017 Dior put its own spin on it. Jackets, vests, and dresses bore signature details of the sport: quilting, straps, and studs, with a nod of a hat or visor. Gorgeous graphic dresses, knits, and skirts; on-trend below the knee skirts paired with red Moto jackets and…

Backtrack to Versace Spring/Summer 2017 MFW

The Versace Spring/Summer 2017 fashion show featured windbreakers, sporty body suits, drawstring gathered dresses, and suits belted at the natural waistline. The color palette tottered between the dark, with black, and the bold, with emerald green, grape, yellow, all sewn into an abstract graphic print.  The square-toe platform boots have a pop of color and…

Gareth Pugh Spring/Summer 2017

Since it is Throwback Thursday, let’s discuss the Gareth Pugh Spring/Summer 2017 LFW collection, an avant-garde, grandiose, even theatrical show. Like something out of a Lady Gaga video, this dark and dramatic 3D sculptural masterpiece strut onto the runway. Speaking of which, I can see her, Beyoncé, and Katy Perry in Pugh, and feel as…

Moschino Spring/Summer 2017

Jeremy Scott’s nostalgic pop culture, animated, and fashion referencing designs always have us reliving our childhood…now through paper dolls. Tabs on the sides of garments, all about teddy backpacks, and even on faux caps created this magical runway show full of paper barbies…a continuation from seasons past and, given I didn’t like the last shows,…

Emilio Pucci Spring/Summer 2017

I feel like once Dundas left Pucci the prints and glamour left with him. Perhaps I haven’t fallen out of love with the brand, maybe I’m just more of a Dundas fan and loved what he brought to the house. I mean, now Cavalli is killing it so it just goes to show who’s who…

Phillip Plein Spring/Summer 2017

Phillip Plein Spring/Summer 2017 was disappointing considering the last two collections were everything…for SS17 the most eye catching garment was an overalls dress with chain detailing down the sides…but only because it was a throwback to when slutty urban was a thing. The overall jumpsuit featured a denim corset. Phillip Plein SS17 was a step…

Roberto Cavalli Spring/Summer 2017: Seventies Slayed

Roberto Cavalli Spring/Summer 2017 will be the third collection inspired by the 70’s trend- we’ve seen rock star and boho chic looks from the designer recently, and SS17 seems- at first sight- to be a continuation of the last show…down to the set. Asymmetry, Indian inspiration, the expected plethora of prints from the print-master himself-…