by Diana Ajih on September 13, 2011
in runway
Here’s a look at day 2 designers from New York Fashion Week Spring 2012 shows!
DESIGNER: Peter Som
INSPIRATION: I really wanted to convey the strength and energy of downtown in the prints, the tweeds, all the things that I love.
TOP TRENDS: 60’s silhouettes, big florals, retro bathing suits, bright colorblocking hues
TOP COLORS: blues, yellow, pink, teal
ACCESSORIES: Charlotte Olympia-style platforms, floral necklaces
MY THOUGHTS: Love the bright hues and retro-style silhouettes! I’m so glad to see colorblocking back again for spring!
More after the jump…
by Diana Ajih on February 14, 2011
in runway
Hey All! Here’s a peek at some of my favorite designers from Day 2 at New York Fashion Week!
Peter Som
DESIGNER: Peter Som
INSPIRATION: “It was truly about things my friends wanted to wear,” Peter Som explained of his Fall 2011 collection. “Everyday but heightened and with a touch of quirk.”
TOP LOOKS: long sleeve sequin jersey dresses, colorful prints, sequin pants, tuft of fur on jacket sleeves and on dress hems, dark and neutral wool tailoring
TOP COLORS: black, orange, graphic prints, metallic, navy, gray
ACCESSORIES: bright, two-toned Charlotte Olympia shoes, kitten heels
MY THOUGHTS: I love the mix of bright oranges with dark palettes. The tuft of fur is an interesting look and the finale blue-sequin dress was truly a gem. Overall this collection speaks sophistication.
More Day 2 designers after the jump…
by Diana Ajih on October 27, 2010
in news
- Cynthia Rowley, Joe Zee, and Rachel Zoe will be on next week’s episode of Gossip Girl. [Fashionista]
- Madonna is opening a Hard Candy Fitness gym chain [Stylelist].
- Hells Angels sue Zappos, Alexander McQueen, and Saks [Financial Times]
- Lara Stone wins legal battle against French Playboy [Telegraph]
- Judith Leiber is stepping into bridal with designer handbags [WWD]
- Timberland Partners up with Music Producer/Artist Pharell Williams [Refinery29]
- Longchamp and Eres are partnering up to create a floral print bikini and a beach bag. [WWD]
Designer: Cynthia Rowley
Inspiration: A flirty collection with a playful use of circles.
Top Trends: graphic polka dot cut outs, boyish tops and trousers, cabachon buttons on dresses, skirts, and pants, tailored sheath dresses, citrus colors against neutral colors in solid and sheer pieces, large glossy barettes
My Thoughts: The collection was very cohesive and I like how she plays with circles on the skirts and dresses. Flirty plus retro rocks!
Backstage Beauty
Makeup: Val Garland for MAC Cosmetics
Hair: Bok-hee for the Antonio Prieto Salon; Aura Friedman for Wella
Top Looks
Makeup: Cynthia’s aim was “Carnaby Street, Mary Quant, and Twiggy” and Garland for MAC, took that response and gave it a modern twist using heavy mascara on the bottom lashes and a bold lip.
Hair: Bok-Hee and the Antonio Prieto Salon styling team were on hand backstage creating shiny, sleek and tight, structured updos that incorporated iridescent metallic hair extensions hand-painted by Aura Friedman and the Wella Professionals color team. The bright clips styled into the updo gave the final hair look a modern street style with a hint of polished glam.
by Diana Ajih on September 16, 2009
in runway
Today, I put together all my favorite looks thus far from New York Fashion Week. These four looks stood out the most for me and each one is from a different designer. Love the stripe color skirt from Jason Wu. Genius!
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