Nicholas Kirkwood x Pollini Fall 2011
Still a newbie to Pollini–although he’s certainly no stranger to the world of shoe design–Nicholas Kirkwood unveiled his first fall collection for the Italian brand this week and it’s simply gorgeous. Kirkwood’s own aesthetic was evident, but in soft whispers and undertones, as he married it with Pollini’s heritage and where he sees the brand … Continue reading “Nicholas Kirkwood x Pollini Fall 2011”
"Fleurs d'Excès" by Victoire de Castellane
Any girl worth her jewels knows the name Victoire de Castellane. The bubbly and whimsical mademoiselle with magnetic child-like tendencies made her name at Chanel, where she designed costume jewelry for 14 years, before joining Dior as its first-ever creative director in 1998. This week the Gagosian Gallery in Paris unleashes her second exhibition, this … Continue reading “"Fleurs d'Excès" by Victoire de Castellane”
Brian Atwood Fall 2011
When I last saw Brian Atwood, he told me that the metal heel was going to be a major statement for fall. He wasn’t kidding. At his Fall 2011 presentation in Milan over the weekend, the devilishly handsome designer, whose new B Brian Atwood collection hits stores around Labor Day, unveiled a dramatic spiraling gold … Continue reading “Brian Atwood Fall 2011”
Jil Sander Couture Fall 2011
In a collection that was about as different as night and day, Raf Simons channeled the viewpoint of photographer Diane Arbus for fall, elevating early-sixties fashion with Pop Art color. The results were a mesmerizing mix of interesting combinations: tulip tops with ski pants, stiff quilted wools held in place with padded satin layering and … Continue reading “Jil Sander Couture Fall 2011”
Bottega Veneta Couture Fall 2011
In a nutshell, this was a brilliantly deranged and gorgeous collection of Betty Drapers. Totally unexpected, it was a surge of creativity with a deconstructed Sixties vibe. Eat your heart out, Don. For fall, Tomas Maier presented what he called a collection poised between “restraint and exuberance.” Juxtaposing clean lines with elaborate surfaces, it aimed … Continue reading “Bottega Veneta Couture Fall 2011”
Salvatore Ferragamo Fall 2011
Could it be possible? Could Ferragamo had gone the way of sexy for fall? By every indication, that seemed to be the direction creative director Massimiliano Giornetti was taking, what with the slew of eighties and early nineties power women he drew inspiration from, from Sharon Stone to Melanie Griffith. As body conscious as this … Continue reading “Salvatore Ferragamo Fall 2011”