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February 16, 2012
Fashion Week: Ports 1961
Fashion Notes:
Fiona Cibani's winter collection for Ports 1961 showcased a futuristic combination of patchwork textiles and varied proportions. To be clear, when we say "future" we don't mean space-age strangeness. Imagine fashion today with a the envelope nudged forward. The result was a sophisticated elegance.
Key Looks:
Boxy, metallic leather shirts and dresses, along with tulip sleeved dresses and tops.
Silhouettes:
The look of the Ports 1961 woman is always sophistication. This season, the shape was a stiff rectangle sometimes created with a patchwork of textures and proportions.
Textiles:
Mink, cashmere, double faced virgin wool pieced and matched together for a modern sophistication....
February 15, 2012
Fashion Week: Marc by Marc Jacobs
By ManhattanMataHari
Fashion Notes:
Military is back in a big way with the Marc by Marc Jacobs collection for men and women. The collection executed a more playful, youthful edge to military-chic, with some exhibiting even a preppy twist. Perhaps Marc is suggesting a new uniform for military school. We are sure the kids would love that!
Key Look
The military style peacoats will surely be a hit on the sales floors. In addition, liked the blue and black striped dresses and tops.
Silhouettes
Billowy dresses and full skirts had plenty of movement, but the belted and structured peacoats were the most figure-flattering designs. Going with this season's hat theme, Marc opted for soldier hats to accent many of his looks.
Textiles
Jacobs used lots of military wool grays, punctuated by prepster plaids, and pops of color in stripes and prints. Dresses were shown in a varity of textures, including velvet, plaid, mesh and lamé.
Scene
Last night the Armory was a magical fantasy land for the Marc Jacobs collection. In contrast, the Marc by Marc Jacobs show was austere, which further drove home the military theme....
February 15, 2012
Fashion Week: Behnaz Serafpour
By ManhattanMataHari
Fashion Notes:
Behnaz Serafpour is best known for her modern dresses that ooze elegance and class, but the designer has begun catering to demands for more casual looks, branching out into some great fall separates and outerwear.
Key Look:
Metallic gold dresses in various fabrics and styles were the collection’s standouts pieces. Her fabulously structured wool blend outerwear were also sublime.
Silhouettes:
Serafpour wavered between her more fluid metallic pleated designs and her highly structured wool blends and lace dresses.
Textiles:
Textured gold, camel wool-blends, and delicate lightweight metallic pleated fabrics were supplemented by several stiff black lace numbers. There were also some nice belted leather and fur embellished vests, which are a nice departure from last fall’s “wookie” fur vests.
Scene:
The presentation took place at Ogilvy’s Chocolate Factory. Long draped panels were used to obscure the rotation of looks, with models alternating between being on display and hidden behind the panels....
February 15, 2012
White + Warren Online Sample Sale
It's getting kind of chilly now that temperatures are dropping to a seasonable range. Truthfully, we haven't spent a lot of time thinking about hats, gloves or cashmere but that is starting to change. There is nothing we want more than soft cashmere when the mercury drops below freezing.
The bright spot of this story is that it's already February, which means you can find the best deals of the season on the warm and cuddly stuff. The famous cashmere brand, White + Warren is hosting a three day online sample sale, where you can snag some major savings without stepping foot outside.
Shoppers of the online-only sale will find accessories and basics that are drastically reduced. We are seeing hats and gloves for $29, scarves starting at $89 and sweaters ranging from $49 to $99. In addition, cotton and wool sweaters will be priced between $29 and $99), outerwear for $99) and men's cashmere starting at just $89.
White + Warren was founded in 1997 with a simple mission--to bring quality cashmere to fashion-savvy women. The collection has expanded to include top-to-toe fashion items. Remember these top-to-toe discounts will only be online for three days and you must use this link to view the reduced goodies. Who knew shopping from home could be so much fun?
White + Warren Online Sample Sale
http://www.whiteandwarren.com/sample-sale-feb
Monday, February 13 through Wednesday February 16
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February 15, 2012
Fashion Week: Dennis Basso
Fashion Notes:
If you're going to attend a Dennis Basso fashion show, make sure it's the winter collection. The man is undeniably the master of fur and the designer showed lots of it in his latest runway collection.We saw fur arranged in all types of ways-- horizontal, vertical and diagonal. So many beautiful shades of color makes you wonder why customers always go for black and brown. Perhaps a shot of orange for you next shrug?
Key looks:
Loved loved loved the sapphire chinchilla, which is a great alternative to black or brown
Textiles:
Fur and lots of it-- Russian sable, broadtail, ermine, lynx, chinchilla and Fox
Silhouettes:
Dazzling elegance topped with the richness of fur fur fur
Scene:
Joan Rivers, Kelly Bensimon, Susan Lucci, Ivanka Trump and Star Jones...
February 15, 2012
Fashion Week: Pamella Roland
Fashion Notes:
For her latest collection Pamella Roland created a winter wonderland that was inspired by her days skiing in Aspen. The setting was perfect for her glamorous winter gowns and dazzling fur coats. We especially loved the unique wood prints that most people would suspect as a marble pattern.
Key looks:
Red carpet gowns including stretch twill draped dresses and gowns with icicle beading and tuille
Textiles:
Structured silks, metallics, fur and subtle jacquards
Silhouettes:
Definitive daywear and lux layering pieces were shown alongside cocktail dresses and sleek, flowing gowns for all occasions and red carpet appearances....
February 15, 2012
Fashion Week: Fotini
Fashion Notes:
The winter Fotini collection was based on the commanding strength of woman-- Cleopatra, Helen of Troy and Queen Nefertiti. Through a ranging combination of fabrics the designer created a capsule evening collection.
Key looks:
Black and silver lace cocktail dress
Textiles:
Chiffon with jacquard, leather lace and scaly and snakeskin jersey
Silhouettes:
Special event cocktail attire...
February 14, 2012
Fashion Week: Marc Jacobs
Fashion Notes:
Marc Jacob's collection seemed as if it were cast from a fairy tale that bisected Marry Poppins and Alice and Wonderland. Fluffy top hats were the exclamation point of each outfit. This tale primarily consisted of playful proportions and a full range of texture and color. Overall, it is a season of fashion that wowed both the most critical fashion insiders and lovers of MJ.
Key Looks:
Perfectly fitted coats and chunky scarves tacked with oversized safety pins
Textiles:
Marc Jacobs used a wide variety of textures throughout the collection spanning from heavy knits, fine wool coats to metallic separates, hooped dresses and fur.
Silhouettes:
Almost every element in this winter collection seemed oversized, including the hats, scarves, pilgrim buckle shoes, bags and jackets.
Scene:
The magical backdrop, which was made out of large cutouts were as magical as the fashion. Artist Rachel Feinstein created an aura that only added to the fantasy of the fashion. You can watch the full fashion show here....
