Nina Ricci Spring 2011
Contrary to many of his contemporaries, Peter Copping still wants his woman to think soft and pretty. So from the pink walls to the feminine frills, the charm Copping has emerged to show a lovely collection ripe with feathers, ruffles and lace. The haute couture fabrications recalled Monet’s water-lily paintings infused with a sportswear motif … Continue reading “Nina Ricci Spring 2011”
Anna Wintour in Prada
Were you expecting something different? Anna Wintour is making the rounds at the fashion weeks across the globe. After attending the fabulous shows in New York City, the Vogue editor-in-cheif headed across the pond to London Fashion Week. On September 20th, Anna sat front row at the Nicole Farhi Spring/Summer 2011 fashion show. Wearing signature … Continue reading “Anna Wintour in Prada”
MaxMara Spring 2011
Spare and utilitarian: two words that have never more epitomized the MaxMara aesthetic. Spring saw a runway filled with strong staple pieces–double-breasted jackets, chic shirting and color-blocked tops and classic trenchcoats–cut precisely so as to deliver a clean aesthetic. Shapes came via two silhouettes, some of which were sprinkled with polka dots and sailor stripes: … Continue reading “MaxMara Spring 2011”
Max Mara 101801 Camel Coat
What the trench is to Burberry, the classic camel coat is to Max Mara–specifically the “101801” coat, which has been a symbol for the Italian brand since 1981. To inaugurate its launch into e-commerce, the iconic outerwear piece will be exclusively released on www.maxmara.com. As with all MaxMara pieces, this double-breasted wool and cashmere coat … Continue reading “Max Mara 101801 Camel Coat”
Tory Burch Cap Sleeve Tweed Jacket
I have been wanting this since I saw it on the runway (the entire Tory Burch Fall collection is amazing!). For Southern Californian climate, it makes perfect sense but the East coast has been getting some strange weather in recent years so layering has never been more essential. A short sleeve jacket is so brilliant … Continue reading “Tory Burch Cap Sleeve Tweed Jacket”
Katie Holmes in Lanvin
You can always rely on Katie Holmes to work her magic on Lanvin. In town for a quick press trip to promote “The Romantics,” out Friday, Katie sported a Lanvin leopard print taffeta trench coat ($3,990) from the Fall/Winter 2010 pre-collection accessorized with a “Happy” bag in mastic crinkled calf-skin ($2,175) also from the FW10 … Continue reading “Katie Holmes in Lanvin”