J. Mendel Fall 2011
Art Deco was at once an immediately recognizable motif in Gilles Mendel’s fall collection. Structure and ease complemented each other beautifully in the house’s sumptuous gowns and tailored separates, most of which were paired with decadent minks and fox furs that continue to be the utmost of modern and fresh. Paired with chic “tattooed” boots … Continue reading “J. Mendel Fall 2011”
Narciso Rodriguez Fall 2011
“Left or standing. Standing or left standing.” The phrase heard over and over again during Narciso Rodriguez’s show, as it turns out, was an installation piece by the artist Bruce Nauman in which guests had to walk through a trapezoidal room filled with yellow fluorescent light. But while Nauman’s desire was to create anxiety, the … Continue reading “Narciso Rodriguez Fall 2011”
Julianne Moore in Tom Ford
Julianne Moore dazzled Saturday night in this sapphire blue velvet strapless column gown by Tom Ford while attending the BAFTA Awards in London. With her red hair and pale complexion, Moore can wear color with aplomb–but she looked especially breathtaking in this jewel tone. The dress boasts a folded draped back that creates depth in … Continue reading “Julianne Moore in Tom Ford”
Vera Wang Fall 2011
As simple as it may be, Vera Wang’s coupling of thick, utilitarian outerwear with super-thin skirts and dresses, each one a masterful buildup of French accordion pleats, worked beautifully and powerfully. While the show’s said theme–American women whose style that intrigued the English aristocracy in the 1930s–was difficult to grasp, Wang’s toughness came through loud … Continue reading “Vera Wang Fall 2011”
Rodarte Fall 2011
A love of the Great American Plains inspired Kate & Laura Mulleavy’s fall collection, a great ode to poetic expression that was dreamy and ethereal. It was seen through the eyes at golden dusk, of a natural light to tell the landscape. Those stalks of tall corn, in a sense, came in the form of … Continue reading “Rodarte Fall 2011”
Rodarte Shoes Fall 2011
Kate and Laura Mulleavy took a dramatic turn with their fall collection and the shoes, created in collaboration with Nicholas Kirkwood, reflected that new aesthetic. The tough, tribal-looking footwear with Native American beadwork, though spectacular in design, was less appealing when not paired with the complementary Rodarte garments. I much more preferred the black leather … Continue reading “Rodarte Shoes Fall 2011”