Brian Atwood x Victoria Beckham Spring 2011
The oh-so-charming Brian Atwood was front and center once again Sunday morning for Victoria Beckham’s Spring 2011 dresses presentation. And why shouldn’t he be? The two pairs of shoes he designed for his friend’s collection erred on the side of conservative, but nevertheless hit a home run. The two styles created for spring include a … Continue reading “Brian Atwood x Victoria Beckham Spring 2011”
Rag & Bone Women’s SS 2011
Combat cum military is never too far off the radar for Rag & Bone designers Marcus Wainwright and David Neville, but for spring the CFDA Award winning designers infused a healthy dose of femininity and minimalism into the picture–the former made all the more evident by the harness bras (created by lingerie designer Jean Yu) … Continue reading “Rag & Bone Women’s SS 2011”
Alexander Wang Shoes Spring 2011
No flashy metal. No multi-zippers. No fringes hanging here and there. For Alexander Wang Spring 2011, laces were about as ornamental as it got when it came to his shoes. Much like the garments they complemented banished were any sightings of black. Instead, you had such warm hues as chalk, terra-cotta, ginger and eggshell across … Continue reading “Alexander Wang Shoes Spring 2011”
Alexander Wang Spring 2011
In two words: no black. So long associated with downtown darkness, Alexander Wang has lightened up–metaphorically speaking–for spring and is starting with a blank canvas if you will. “Pure” and “optimistic” was how he described his decision to deviate (white chalk was featured prominently on his inspiration board) and, had this show taken place during … Continue reading “Alexander Wang Spring 2011”
3.1 Phillip Lim Men’s Spring 2011
Although at times a bit off kilter, Phillip Lim showed his skill at suit design with a spring collection of coveted suiting that was easily his best category design to date. While it’s true that his men’s line is still a work in progress, it’s good to see that he’s taking risks with cuts, fabrics, … Continue reading “3.1 Phillip Lim Men’s Spring 2011”
Peter Som Spring 2011
Color has always been a hallmark to which Peter Som subscribes–so it was no surprise that his spring show was chock full of simply, pretty and feminine clothes. In a collection he described as “Peggy Guggenheim meets Miami,” the collection featured bolts of bold color and prints based on vintage postcards. Layering has been a … Continue reading “Peter Som Spring 2011”