Alexander Wang Fall 2011
If there’s ever been a moment for Alexander Wang, it surely is now. Just this week alone he’s won the GQ Best New Menswear Designer of the Year Award and opened his first flagship in SoHo. So how does he top that? With an urban streetscape collection that was something to be reckoned with. After … Continue reading “Alexander Wang Fall 2011”
Alexander Wang Shoes Fall 2011
As is to be expected with anything Alexander Wang does, the shoes are unexpected and quirky tough. For fall there were two distinct shoe groups: one contained sexy stilettos affixed with generous fur trim a la boudoir heels, the other a drop dead covetable tasseled stacked heel loafer. The latter, done in metallic silver and … Continue reading “Alexander Wang Shoes Fall 2011”
Prabal Gurung Shoes Fall 2011
Sex thy name is Nicholas Kirkwood. It’s incredible to see the mastery this young Brit has–and the shoes he designed in collaboration with Prabal Gurung for the latter’s fall show were remarkable in their toughness and refined spirit. I love the buckle detail of the leather straps that wrap around the heel itself to come … Continue reading “Prabal Gurung Shoes Fall 2011”
Prabal Gurung Fall 2011
Following a spring that was all sporty all the time, Prabal Gurung returned to his roots–and what fabulous ones they are–for fall. The results paid dividends. Inspired by the Dicken’s novel Great Expectations and its main character Miss Havisham, and with a runway that comprised pink-and-beige stucco, the collection breathed a new luxe life with … Continue reading “Prabal Gurung Fall 2011”
Peter Som Fall 2011
Inspired by artist Cindy Sherman’s Untitled Film Stills, Peter Som played with the idea of perception–what you see isn’t always what you get, and vice versa–for fall. What you could see immediately was a more mature, grown up Peter. All the traditional sportswear motifs were there–note the navy wool twill peacoat backed with some seriously … Continue reading “Peter Som Fall 2011”
Rag & Bone Women’s Fall 2011
In a strong, solid collection that felt particularly approachable and wearable, Marcus Wainwright and David Neville sought inspiration from a fantastical journey to the Arctic Circle. In their show notes they called it “futuristic Eskimo.” Fused with ski wear and a blizzard of fabulous coats, the heavily layered effect was dramatic and cozy. The capes … Continue reading “Rag & Bone Women’s Fall 2011”