For his Spring/Summer 2013 collection, Paris-based women’s designer Jonathan Liang gained inspiration from an abandoned greenhouse. Liang’s collection combines the fantasy of beauty with the reality of feminine strength. Among scattered pansy petals and Swarovski crystals, we find an innate grace within his exquisitely detailed and textured lineup of pieces, including sheer panels, cutouts and … Continue reading »
Tag Archives: New York City
Roundup: The New Year’s Eve Dress
New Year’s Eve is a time for celebration. Where we not only reflect on the months left behind, but also look forward to the experiences and adventures that might lie ahead of us in 2013 (granted we make it through the end of the world). Continue reading »
Fall Fates: Hanes Silk Reflections
As we quickly approach the end of November, it’s getting colder and colder out there. (It’s currently 45 degrees in New York City.) And do you know what that means? That it’s time for you to bring out the tights to keep those legs warm and away from the harsh, bitter wind. When it comes … Continue reading »
On the Radar: Jacob Holston
Jacob Holston launched in 2010 for the purpose of pushing the boundaries surrounding menswear by designing timeless and luxurious pieces while maintaining their rugged vibe and affordability — SCORE! Continue reading »
The Sinister Side of Spring: Rochambeau SS13
When my invitation to Rochambeau‘s Spring/Summer 2013 presentation arrived in the mail, I was ecstatic. Ever since I reviewed their fall/winter collection, I have been greatly anticipating what was in store for the menswear brand’s take on spring and summer. The duo behind the label, Laurence Chandler and Joshua Cooper, presented their ever-moody masterpieces at Milk Studios in New … Continue reading »
Collaboration Craze: BaubleBar + Nina Garcia, Week 2
As I mentioned last week, BaubleBar and Nina Garcia have teamed up to design an essential fall trends collection, introducing a new collection every week of September. One for each trend. Continue reading »
Most Exciting Show this Season: The Blonds Spring/Summer 2013
Collection: Phillipe and David Blond’s The Blonds Spring/Summer 2013 Concept: Equal parts drag queen beach party and night out at any gay club. Or the life of a gay mermaid. (I’m not sure on which is more accurate.) The theme was “Psycho Beach Party,” but the collection wasn’t very beach appropriate, of course. Continue reading »
NYFW Street Style, Day 7: Anna Dello Russo, Bryan Boy and more…
Today marks Day 6 of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, and I think everyone’s steam is beginning to run a little low. However, they all still pull it together just for the shows — and look phenomenal, of course. Here are a few (“few” meaning 51 images) of my favorite fashion guys and gals from my tent-bound adventures … Continue reading »
The Debutante: Marissa Webb SS2013
If I were ever asked to choose one womenswear collection of Spring/Summer 2013 that truly embodied my style aesthetic, it would most certainly be Marissa Webb‘s debut lineup. In fact, after viewing the presentation, I don’t know a single girl who wouldn’t take her pick from this awesome loot, whether for a first date or … Continue reading »
Structured Rebellion: Public School SS13
After dealing with the stresses of the world this morning (i.e. my upstairs neighbor’s radiator bursting, adding a heavy rain to the NYFW-induced hurricane state of my studio apartment), I realized how nice it is to be in an industry where I’m completely happy and my work — like reviewing Spring/Summer 2013 collections at Mercedes-Benz … Continue reading »