House of Holland Fall 2012
Henry Holland of The House of Holland collection sure knows how to bring on the sense of frivolity in fashion. Henry Holland – best known for his witty sloganed tee shirts, shared his bright ideas for fall. Magnified houndstooth checks, in bright colors such as hot pinks, cherry reds, and radiant purples were pop art [...]
McQ Alexander McQueen Fall 2012
McQ, the late Alexander McQueen’s lower priced line, showed its first runway show this season. Sarah Burton, McQ’s Creative Director, presented a beautiful collection that showed off her incredible tailoring skills. The show was about a love story – of McQueen, of British dressing. The show is likely to drum up buzz of the McQ’s [...]
Brandon Sun Fall 2012
Newcomer Brandon Sun opted for a small yet intimate presentation during New York Fashion Week. Known for his edgy fur and fur accessories designs at J. Mendel and Oscar de la Renta, Sun broke out and expanded his foray into ready-to-wear with cozy knits, and luxe leather. Inspired by sword wielding heroines, his collection titled [...]
Honor Fall 2012
One can never have enough cocktail dresses. This is a universally acknowledged truth that doesn’t need to be said. However, what does need to be stated is the mere fact that you never want to wear the same dress as anybody else at the same party. Enter Giovanna Randall’s collection for Honor. A newbie, Randall’s [...]
Sachin+Babi Fall 2012
Sachin and Babi Ahluwalia, the couple behind their little over two year old contemporary brand, Sachin+Babi, made a splash this season by showing a runway presentation at Cedar Lake Dance Studio on 26th Street. I had first seen the collection at the Coterie a month ago, but I was so happy to have been invited [...]
Chris Benz Fall 2012
Chris Benz knows how to dress a party girl for sure. I love seeing a collection at Avery Fisher Hall. The New York Philharmonic performs there, which is certainly an occasion to dress up for. That is what not-so-newbie Benz, who started showing in 2007, wants our heads to be come fall. He achieved just [...]
