Despite reviews and fervent professions of love from writers, editors and customers, there was always a sort of museum hush around the collections designed by McQueen himself. Rarely were his pieces less than higher art, and it’s comforting to see the way in which Sarah Burton is solidly carrying on (continued…)
Each year, Opening Ceremony pays homage to a designated country, and for this year’s collections, it’s Argentina. Opening Ceremony’s pre-fall 2012 collection—an enthusiastic nod to Argentina, circa the mid 60s—is dominated by the baby doll mini-dress in classic A-line silhouettes. The mod-like 60s inspired dresses are made modern with the (continued…)
It’s been over a year since it was announced that Alexander McQueen would be regaining control of McQ—the younger and more affordable sister line—after the expiration of 5-year licensing agreement with SINV SpA. Having produced a spring/summer 2011 collection as their last under the agreement, the pre-fall 2012 collection brings (continued…)
It is hard not to love a Woody Allen film. There’s always great comedy, perplex characters, an affinity for New York, and of course, Diane Keaton wearing menswear. Scott Sternberg, the designer behind Boy. by Band of Outsiders, cites Keaton’s character Mary Wilkie in the 1979 Woody Allen-directed film Manhattan (continued…)
Zac Posen is the kind of designer who is pretty much guaranteed to have a retrospective at the Met in thirty or so years, and maybe another a few decades later. And it’s hard to believe that it’s been almost a decade since he, at 21 years old, first showed (continued…)
Philosophy di Alberta Ferreti’s pre-fall line is an eclectic mixture of metallic fabrics, interesting textures, and varying necklines. The collection is filled with rich fabrics and warm hues, and is reminiscent of the art deco era: waistlines are dropped, bead work is abundant and the fabric patterns rely heavily on (continued…)
For pre-fall, Missoni took its trademark chevron prints and toned it down to create muted and neutral pieces. (We adore the infusion of purple into the collection.) Looks are layered with sweaters, ponchos, and overcoats in varying prints, and the hemlines of the skirts and dresses remain demure and lady-like. (continued…)
After four years at Balenciaga, Alistair Carr continues to show his creative talents at luxury knitwear brand, Pringle of Scotland. His latest collection for pre-fall 2012 recreates archived looks from the brand’s history, and showcases earth tones and graffiti layers with a twist—literally. The collection features burgundy and tan colored (continued…)
When it comes to bold color, prints, and texture, Missoni has it covered. The famous Italian knitwear brand has released M Missoni, their pre-fall 2012 lower priced diffusion collection that combines retro glam with the bookish librarian to create some amazing sex appeal. M Missoni’s girl is today’s Factory Girl (continued…)
Italian fashion house, Etro has designed a completely wearable and chic pre-fall collection. Following their trend of infusing bright colors and bold prints, the collection is heavily accented by paisley prints and kaleidoscopic patterns. According to WWD, head designer Veronica Etro was inspired by the flora and fauna of the jungle. (continued…)
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