The Spring/Summer 13 menswear runway season got off to a different start this time around with London launching a three-day showcase called London Collections: Men. It happened just before Pitti…
I love a good fashion reference, especially when it comes to vintage. While this year I was stuck in the Paris rain, our incredibly talented New York editors visited the…
Every major runway season I like to give a personal outlook on the major theme movements for the season. Typically that means discussing very different influences in terms of importance,…
The leading theme cast over the Milan collections was that of a DARK ROMANCE. Gucci did it best, with a mysterious collection comprised of gem colors like emerald and plum…
Two seasons ago, forward designers in Paris introduced CAPES to the market. While on the runway long capes are most dramatic, shorter styles and caplets are also in store for…
In a very rich Fall 12 Milan runway season, LUXE MATERIALS are key. Velvet, lace and brocade are all highlights.
FUR is still a larger-than-life trend on the Fall 12 runways. But the question on everyone’s mind is.. with this winter being so warm, is it practical to invest (as…
There is certainly no shortage of EMBELLISHMENT on the Milan runways. Fall 12 opens the door to a wide assortment of lavish details including rhinestones, embroidery, jewels and appliques.
The LONG SLEEVE DRESS is introduced in Milan most significantly at Pucci. What makes sense here is that sleeves are applied on the already-popular sheath dress. Another highlight comes in…
MILITARY comes back into the scene for Fall 12 as both a thematic reference as well as an outerwear key item. Brass hardware is essential on military jackets and coats…
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