Karl Lagerfeld’s Fall 2013 Collection truly celebrated the global impact that brand as made on the world. The models walked down that runway that looked as though they were orbited around the larger than life globe. This collection was a traditional mix of Chanel tweeds in various dark hues. The metallic accents on buttons and…
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Lanvin Fall 2013
Alber Elbaz, Creative Director of Lanvin created another stellar collection giving women many different options for Fall 2013-2014. There was opening dress very classic and very 1950s with an Empress Josephine feeling with the model’s crown and hair. Look 1 Photo: Marcus Tondo/InDigital/GoRunway Also take a look at the necklaces on models featuring the words…
Balmain Fall 2013 Collection
Olivier Rousteing is stepping up to the plate at the House of Balmain. His collection was an opulent look at overly embellished quilted leather jackets with diamond-shaped crystals embroidered. Blazer were squared shaped and made from angora over draped silk charmeuse miniskirts. There were also metallic moire harem pants (may I call back the 1980s!). …
Alexander Wang’s Debut at Balenciaga for Fall 2013 Collection
One of the most anticipated fashion shows this Fall 2013 Ready to Wear Season was Alexander Wang’s debut collection for Balenciaga. I have to admit after looking over the collection online I was so impressed at Wang’s ability to look over the archives of Cristobal Balenciaga and break down all of the formulas to what…
2013 SAG Awards Worst Dressed: Rose Byrne
My biggest disappointment from the 2013 SAG Awards was actress and star of TV’s “Damages” and the movie “Bridesmaids,” Rose Byrne. The Aussie actress is usually on my best dressed list (i.e. 2012 SAG Awards in a white Elie Saab Haute Couture jumpsuit) but she looked like a floral mess in Valentino. I have to…
Paris Couture Week Starts with Atelier Versace!
Donatella Versace’s Spring 2013 Atelier Versace collection reminded me about why Versace is the brand you go to for glamorous, sexy, fierce party clothes. Versace casted 90’s supermodels Kristen McMenamy and Stella Tennant who opened and closed the show. This season Versace designed a 27 look couture collection featuring sequined metallic pinstripe suits, cutout dresses…
Balenciaga, Fall 2013 Menswear Collection
Balenciaga’s Fall 2013 Menswear Collection was presented in Paris and not designed by new Creative Director, Alexander Wang, but rather the Design Studio who previously worked with Nicolas Ghesquiere. After reviewing the collection from Style.com. The models looked like Edward Cullen from “Twilight” with the paled skin and slicked hair. The style of clothes including…
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