Victoria Beckham Bags Fall 2011
“Structured will always exist in my handbag line, but I felt it was the right time to add some volume while softening the silhouettes,” Victoria Beckham told Bag Snob following her fall show. “I think women want to be confident and comfortable with their clothes AND bags.” This season, along with the easier shapes, Beckham … Continue reading “Victoria Beckham Bags Fall 2011”
Victoria Beckham Fall 2011
“I’m miked, but I’m not singing.” Such a statement from Victoria Beckham signified just how far she’s come as a designer. In presenting her sixth–and largest–collection to date, Mrs. David Beckham was comfortable enough to poke fun at her own past–and the clothes reflected that similar relaxed mood. With a focus on ease, due perhaps … Continue reading “Victoria Beckham Fall 2011”
Altuzarra Fall 2011
All out grunge was Joseph Altuzarra’s frame of mind for fall, the oversized parkas layered over light, wispy dresses reminiscent of the Steven Meisel aesthetic. Overall, the collection was well edited and polished; the tartan prints, a recurring trend thus far on the runways, were subtle in their cocoa and pinks, complemented by accessories that … Continue reading “Altuzarra Fall 2011”
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”