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A|X Armani Exchange S/S 2011

November 19, 2010

For Spring 2011, Armani Exchange will take you on a journey beyond the popular destinations and into the exotic world of the “Travelista” where the destination is always chic and the adventures take place long after the sun goes down. The A|X Spring 2011 Collection is built around sophisticated utilitarian style, modern influence of season-less dressing, flexibility and the functional luxury of streamlined urban chic.

The collection is young and fun but nothing really out of the box. What are your thought? Do you love it or not so much?

[Photo credit – Startraks]

Paris Fashion Week: Chanel S/S 2011

October 10, 2010

For your viewing pleasure, Chanel S/S 2011 from the runways of Paris…

Paris Fashion Week: Lanvin S/S 2011

October 7, 2010

Normally I would not cover Paris Fashion Week simply because I’m not there. However this is Lanvin and this runway show is EPIC. Of course now I won’t be able to eat for a week after seeing the impossibly skinny models but hey that’s the price you have to pay for fashion! Lanvin designer Alber Elbas filled the runway with a mix of long pleated skirts split open at the sides, pantsuits and elongated jackets. Celebrity attendees such as Janet Jackson, Lenny Kravitz and Dita Von Teese were in the house.

[images: WWD]

IVANAHelsinki S/S 2011

September 22, 2010

The finale to New York Fashion week was Finnish fashion label IVANAhelsinki. This is the first time that designer Paola Ivana Suhonen has shown her line at NY fashion week. The theme of the show was “Where the f*ck is my sailor” so it’s no surprise that a nautical theme would follow. IVANAhelsinki showcased lots of cotton mini dresses with anchors, sailors ropes and stripes.

This was my first time sitting front row so I decided to capture some video. Take a look!

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The brand was originally conceived to be an art project so it’s no surprise that all prints are unique and original, designed by Paoloa Ivava Suhonen. This was certainly a breath of fresh air from all of the neutral tones that we’ve seen walk down the runway at fashion week. There was a keen attention to detail with hand printed dresses, rope embroidery and bold prints.

[images: zimbio]

Edition Georges Chakra S/S 2011

September 19, 2010

Established in 1985 as a designer of customized gowns, the Edition Georges Chakra line has evolved into so much more. Georges Chakra is now an haute couture house that has dressed A-list celebrities such as Beyonce, Carrie Underwood, Katy Perry, Queen Latifah, Jennifer Lopez, Paris Hilton and Fergie. George Chakra prides himself on each collection being completely different from the previous collection. Chakra believes: “Everything is in the detail, luxury is in the details” and we couldn’t agree more.

This was the first Edition Georges Chakra show that we’ve attended and this was by far one of the best collections of New York Fashion Week. Chakra has the ability to turn a little black dress into something nothing less than extraordinary; his incredible attention to beading and texture does not go unnoticed in his S/S 2011 collection. This collection featured mini dresses as well as floor length gowns in black, jewel tones, and metallic hues that were sophisticated and feminine.

“Chakra’s designs celebrate the woman’s body, and for the summer 2011 collection, the designer emphasized and sculpted the female form by surrounding it with a set of satin straps – sometimes parallel, other times crisscrossed – transforming his creations into glamorous and extremely contemporary looks.”