Michael Kors Spring 2011
As a barometer of the times, it would appear Michael Kors is sending a clear message with his spring show: we’re not quite out of the woods yet. Set against a wall of green foliage designed by Raul Avila–his first-ever three-dimensional backdrop–the clothes were sensible, high-class and oozed approachable luxe appeal. The same could be … Continue reading “Michael Kors Spring 2011”
Thakoon Spring 2011
Thakoon Panichgul continues to tread lightly, but ever so influentially, with his designs season after season. The same can be said for his shoes, which, while don’t have the buzz factor as, say Nicholas Kirkwood and Rodarte, nevertheless have an elegant appeal. Complementing an utterly gorgeous spring collection of brilliant printed dresses, white Swiss eyelet … Continue reading “Thakoon Spring 2011”
Proenza Schouler Spring 2011
Now that the P.S. 1 has become a bonafide mainstay of chic wardrobes the world over, Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez are carefully exploring other options and styles. For their decidedly ladylike fifties primness for Spring 2011, the Proenza Schouler design duo shot a dose of creativity into their handbag collection, infusing zany but appropriate … Continue reading “Proenza Schouler Spring 2011”
Marc Jacobs Spring 2011
It’s clear that Marc Jacobs is back in a festive mood. Fall’s somber silhouettes, shown against a cardboard backdrop and accessorized with practical day bags that translated to a chic day at the office, have been officially replaced by seventies glamour for spring. The colors! The scaled-down shapes! The emphasis on evening! Presented to the … Continue reading “Marc Jacobs Spring 2011”
Calvin Klein Collection Spring 2011
While Francisco Costa’s mastery of minimalism is truly a work of art, the same must be said of the designer’s Calvin Klein Collection shoes. In my opinion highly underrated, the shoes are continuously streamlined and sleek but with an artistic edge. For spring, Costa showed four variations of a sandal: a polished calf anklet, a … Continue reading “Calvin Klein Collection Spring 2011”
Megan Fox in Salvatore Ferragamo
Ferragamo has consistently been described as more classic than cutting edge, so imagine how impressed I was upon learning that this chic minidress Megan Fox sported in Toronto during the city’s film festival was by none other than the Florentine fashion house. Specifically, Fox is wearing a Fall 2010 olive green minidress with gold stripes … Continue reading “Megan Fox in Salvatore Ferragamo”