Tom Ford Launching Women’s Bags
Being among the few editors lucky enough to attend the world debut of Tom Ford’s womenswear collection, I was as eagerly awaiting my first look at his garments as I was his accessories, naturally. The clothes were unabashedly posh and full of glamour–the same could be said about the accessories. Unfortunately, no photos are available … Continue reading “Tom Ford Launching Women’s Bags”
Victoria Beckham Handbags
As I prepared to view another splendid Victoria Beckham-narrated showing of her spring dress collection, what comes out on the models’ arms that had me doing a double take? Handbags! “I love bags and this is one of the categories I wanted to really get into,” Victoria told me. The small capsule collection that came … Continue reading “Victoria Beckham Handbags”
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”
Jason Wu Spring 2011
Well-crafted and polished continue to live on at the House of Wu. In the 27-year-old’s superb show of restraint, he managed to go beyond showing just some pretty clothes; his technique continues to come alive with each passing season. For spring, there was the perfectly tailored sportswear, done with a feminine twist, that has become … Continue reading “Jason Wu Spring 2011”