Marchesa Spring 2011
As is the case with almost all Marchesa confections, they’re not designed for the faint of heart. This is, ladies and gentlemen, full on, unabashed glamour. This season Georgina Chapman tapped into the ongoing East meets West theme and sent out a magnificent Orientalist approach to her couture creations. Opting for a more toned-down color … Continue reading “Marchesa Spring 2011”
Reed Krakoff Spring 2011
It’s becoming quite clear that, with his sophomore collection under his crocodile belt, Reed Krakoff has become something of a master of experimentation. While the clothes remain polished and pared-down, the accessories–and in particular the shoes–really reflect the Coach executive creative director’s flare for the wild side. Last season, for fall, he delivered full on … Continue reading “Reed Krakoff Spring 2011”
Donna Karan Collection Spring 2011
“Raw Romance” was how Donna Karan described her spring collection–and aptly so given the trip outside of the designer’s normal urbane world (think chic safari or desert expedition). The elements were all there–draping, fluidity and ease–but also in the fabrics, which were seemingly touched by water and wind. Much like what Karl Lagerfeld is able … Continue reading “Donna Karan Collection Spring 2011”
Carolina Herrera Spring 2011
Never one to back down to a challenge, the always effortless, always elegant Carolina Herrera tackled two solid statements for spring: an Asian motif, primarily Korean, that was realized by intricate fabric folds, a symbolic bird print and traditional knotted belts, and 18th century botanical plates. Say what? Yet it all worked harmoniously in what … Continue reading “Carolina Herrera Spring 2011”
Alejandro Ingelmo x Chris Benz Spring 2011
Chris Benz had easily his most striking show this week–made all the more so by the surreptitious heels he designed in collaboration with friend Alejandro Ingelmo. Having already done the shoes for the Cushnie et Ochs and Kimberly Ovitz shows, Ingelmo, for his freshman effort at Benz, delivered a solid eight color/print combinations across two … Continue reading “Alejandro Ingelmo x Chris Benz Spring 2011”
Tom Ford Womenswear Spring 2011
In what was easily the season’s most anticipated debut, Tom Ford unveiled his first-ever namesake women’s collection Sunday evening to a select group of editors that had them swooning and beaming from ear to ear. It’s been six years since Ford last showcased a women’s collection; since then, he’s launched seemingly every product category but. … Continue reading “Tom Ford Womenswear Spring 2011”