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Runway Report: Antonio Marras | Milan Fall 2015 RTW

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Art Nouveau (“New Art”) was considered to the forbearer of Modernism. The designs, art, furniture and textiles were all inspired by the sinuous lines of nature. The swirling and undulating flowers, vines, pods and leaves all curved to form what is known today as Art Nouveau. Antonio Marras’ collection was filled with Art Nouveau textiles and detailing. This can be seen in his clothing especially in the blue pieces and it is also echoed throughout…

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Runway Report: Fashion Week Highlights | London Fall 2015 RTW

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Here are my highlights from London Fashion Week Fall 2015 RTW     Marios Schwab These dresses are hauntingly beautiful and definitely dramatic. The details, in particular, the metal and leather made the inner anatomy outwardly beautiful. This was one of my favorite collections.     Emilia Wickstead Emilia Wickstead’s dress is pattern perfection. Not only is it graphic, but the draping and placement of pattern delivers a dramatic and flattering silhouette.       Erdem…

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Runway Report: Cushnie et Ochs | New York Fall 2015 RTW

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Cushnie et Ochs Cushnie et Ochs sent curve conscious clothing down the runway. Their collection this year seemed to have a lot of elements from the 30’s and 70’s, which they translated into contemporary shapes. It was tailored and sleek yet feminine and flowing. Michele Ochs and Carly Cushnie manage to have a mix of really sinuous lines that accentuate the best part of women. The clothes are completely wearable. There are some items, which…

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Runway Report : Thom Browne | New York Fall 2015 RTW

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Thom Browne: New York Runway | Fall 2015 RTW Thom Browne’s latest fall 2015 collection brought Showtime’s Penny Dreadful to mind.  The late Victorian Era is often referred to as “The Cult of Mourning”.  This is due to the fact that Queen Victoria’s late husband Prince Albert was the love of her life and after his death, she spent the rest of her life, which spanned 4 more decades mourning him. This meant wearing all…

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Runway Report : Alexander Wang | New York Fall 2015 RTW

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Alexander Wang: New York Runway | Fall 2015 RTW “I’ll stop wearing black when they invent a darker colour.”   Wednesday Addams. One can’t help but think that if Wednesday Addams was a grown-up this is what she would look like in present day. Cool, powerful, mysterious, dark, interesting with a bit of Punk, Goth and Heavy-Metal all mixed up. I loved this show. I like to be transported, which Alexander Wang does through the uniformity of his…

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Academy Awards Red Carpet Winners
Celebrities

The Academy Awards Red Carpet

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The Academy Awards Red Carpet. Here are my Fashion Award Winners of The 87th Academy Awards :     Laura Dern was stunning in this wondrous Alberta Ferretti Dress, which was evocative of Joan of Arc with mesh, stud, beading and embroidery, which culminated in geometric pattern perfection.   Naomi watts gave us edgy elegance in her Armani Privé gown. The pattern seemed like the most delicately beaded brick pattern. I enjoyed the unexpected bandeau and…

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Skirting The Winter Blues
Trends

Skirting The Winter Blues

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Cobalt Blue or as I often refer to it Yves Klein Blue is a great way to brighten a gloomy winter day, It is very versatile and goes with just about everything: black, brown, grey, red, purple, orange, yellow, and naturally other blues.  Whether you wear it head to toe, as an accent piece, or to just add a touch of color. This color is one of my very favorites, is on trend, and a…

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Pencil Skirts
Fashion, Trends

Pencil Skirts

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Every woman should own one or more pencil skirts. They are a staple that should have real estate in everyone’s closet. Pencil Skirts are uber feminine, sexy with out really showing anything, and demure all at once. Pencil skirts are great for the office, a party or a night out. There is quite a selection of fabrics to choose from: Ralph Lauren Black Label Scarlett Zipper Pencil Skirt, KaufmanFranco’s Croc-effect leather pencil skirt and Cushnie et…

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Flared Skirts
Fashion, Trends

Flared Skirts

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If a skirt could flirt it would be a flared skirt. The hems are either soft or pleated and when you walk they undulate creating a fun and flirty movement. The Ellery Olympia Asymmetric Crepe Midi Skirt and the ‘Althea’ skirt from Zeus+Dione give us Wonderful Winter White! While the leather flared skirts from Gucci and J. Mendel’s Trapunto Stitched Lambskin version show their flare and flair in leather. Everyone should own a few flared skirts that can…

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A-Line Skirts
Fashion, Trends

A-Line Skirts

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A-line skirts are the Houdini of skirts. They magically create an A-line shape (Thus the name!) and hide all the parts that most women are self conscious about. Any body type can wear these A-line skirts. The shape allows space for a bold pattern like the Etch Flower Midi A-Line skirt from Topshop or Derek Lam’s Leather and suede patchwork skirt. For something more classic Alice + Olivia’s Box Pleat Midi Skirt or Acne Studios’ Grid…

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