INSPIRATION: Inspired by the Mariinsky Theater in Russian, Siriano created a collection that his muse would wear to the Russian opera: full of elegance, opulence, and a cold, strong aesthetic. FASHION – The Christian Siriano Fall/Winter 2013 collection incorporated ornate beading, thick faux furs, black velvet, brocade and lots of gold. From slouchy pants in leather and…
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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week FW 2013: Ruffian
INSPIRATION: “they called their new show Reverie, and for inspiration revisited the Bowery of the nineteenth century, when it was lined with opium dens and theaters…” FASHION – The Ruffian Fall/Winter 2013 collection had exotic prints and lots of black. From corsets and capes and leather to blouses with neckties and riding caps and…
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week FW 2013: Monika Chiang
INSPIRATION: “My inspiration for Fall/Winter 2013 began with a recurring dream I’ve been having for years. In the dream, I’m running as fast as I can until I take off into flight. I also recently visited an exhibit with these really interesting mid-century photographs of birds at MOMA and became fascinated with the shapes they…
Designer Spotlight: Emilia Wickstead
A New Zealand native, Wickstead moved to Milan at age 14 and London at the age of 19 to pursue her career in fashion design. Furthermore, she lived in New York in addition to the fashion meccas of Milan and London, and worked for prolific brands like Narciso Rodriquez, Giorgio Armani and Proenza Schueler. One…
New Years Eve: Style and Beauty
What better way to kick off a brand new year than with a fab outfit and the make up to go with it? For weeks, I’ve been obsessing over finding the “perfect” look to showcase, and the make up to compliment it. Any excuse to dress up and go over the top is fine by…