Wow, the Gottex show was absolutely fabulous! Such a variety of designs and colors in every line, many breathtakingly gorgeous. The crowd was literally in awe–cheering and whistling througout the show. The designer, Gideon Oberson, started things off to a hot beat–basic and sleek with geometric designs in classic black with a touch of mod yellow trim and visa versa. Suddenly, the music changed to a soft springtime melody and out came the adorable spring fever collection in light lime green and purple flowers. This line kicked off the burst of dazzling color flaunted throughout the rest of the show. But the grand finale topped it all–two African-American models looking stunning in elegant white tube-top bikinis in the shape of a flowering blossom, above. Go to the jump to see more shots from the show.
Following the consumer success of Kate Moss’ line for TopShop, the model that entered the stratosphere will design a second collection for the high street shop. Available September 7, 2007, in three hundred stores across the UK and online, this new collection is said to be more professional and braver than her previous one. Moss dares to break away from re-designing her own wardrobe, creating truly unique pieces this time around. The clothing takes inspiration from a range of sources including 1920s flappers, grunge, and Ali McGraw in Love Story. The pieces range in price from £12 to £150.
The Katie Stern Venexiana show started out with a parade of very similar looking nautical pieces that looked a little too 40s inspired to really be considered “inspired.” Some almost looked like costumes from a period drama. But the looks got better and better as the show went on. Next up were some pretty florals with metallic accented fabric. Then, the best part of the show–the evening pieces. It would be lovely to see some Venexiana on the red carpet this year, and they definitely have the dresses for it.
Spring continues to be about a defined waist amidst a floaty, ethereal fabric at BCBG Max Azria as you can see in the video above. But, the shapes are much less boho and sloppy, and more ladylike with pleats and pintucking details at waists and sleeves. And anyone who told you the dress was over flat out lied And the pockets in those dresses? No longer hidden surprises, they are very deliberate and exaggerated. If this will look attractive on anyone but a model is yet to be seen. The colors were a bit drab, but it did make those pieces with a bit more saturated hue – some purples, blue, and metallic – pop.
New York Fashionistas trecked all the way to the West Side (far, far from the tents) amidst a taxi strike just to get a look at Jason Wu’s Spring/Summer ’08 Collection presented at Exit Art, so you know it’s got to be good. Careful tailoring is apparent, and follows the more structured lines we’re seeing this fall. This collection is for the ladylike dresser; Rachel Zoe won’t be pulling from this collection for her boho clients, and that’s a good thing. It does seem like the line has gone a bit more casual in its own way, though. The majority of pieces were more day dresses than cocktail, but some would surely bridge the gap.
Fashionistas frightened by the return to more structured fashions for fall can breathe a sigh of relief come spring. And that breath will be easier to take since their diaphragm will once more be released from high-waisted pants and slim, constricting pencil skirts. Spring continued to be a season of voluminous, flowy tunics-cum-dresses, but in a really fresh, modern silhouette at the Form fashion show at The Yard and Gallery at the Soho Grand. While the shapes were innovative, the fabrics and textures were a bit one-note and it would have been nice to see a bit more variety. The ethereal silvery-ivory-white might have been even more powerful if contrasted with some other colors, but it at least shows daring and a cohesive vision from designer Jerry Tam.
All that shimmers isn’t shiny, but all the runway reviews, behind-the-scenes coverage, and party pictures you’ll find on ShinyStyle is! ShinyStyle is hitting New York Fashion Week for the Spring/Summer 2008 collections, and Bryant Park has never been blogged so well. From big-name designers showing in the tents to rising talents showing off the beaten path, you’ll be in on everything. Want to be part of the designer discourse? Leave those comments! And keep checking back … there may be a gift bag full of fashion week goodies in it for you.
Thoughts of fall footwear inevitably turn to boots. If you’re still a little reticent to try the trendy short booties continueing to saturate the stores, a tall cuffed boot is a much safer, but still stylish, option. Cuffed boots go great with almost any length skirt, but are probably most flattering when an inch or two of skin (or hosiery) shows between the top of the boot and the bottom of your skirt, as shown on Danijela Dimitrovska on the Sophia Kokosalaki runway above.
She’s certainly got the legs for it! California beauty Carolyn Murphy is set to star in the first print campaign for denim favorites 7 For All Mankind. The ads were shot at LA’s Roosevelt Hotel by Patrick Demarchelier, and costar Tyson Ballou. A company rep says the fall-winter collection is infused with sophistication and all-American glamour. The campaign will also be our first look at 7 For All Mankind shoes and accessories, which Carolyn is surely already enjoying, lucky!
Suspenders. They’re cute on the very young – think your toddler cousin in his best OshKosh B’Gosh – and the very old – Santa. But what about those in between? Does model Agyness Deyn pull of the look, above, at the British Fashion Council Fashion Forward party? It certainly is fashion forward, and works for Deyn’s lythe frame with the vintage shirt and slim Preen trousers. And hey, it got her on Vogue’s best dressed list. Have you tried to rock the look? Let us know if you love it or hate it and why in the comments below.
From:Pictures: 2012 British Soap Awards - Best dressed, Michelle Keegan, Jennifer Metcalf and more