Last Updated on January 30, 2013 Bibhu Mohapatra's Spring 2012 collection was inspired by previously unseen polaroids by Helmut Newton from the late 70s and early 80s. Make-up was done in the same way - dark eyes and red lips. The collection is wearable with a touch for detail, some dresses are embellished with Swarovski ... Read more
Last Updated on December 15, 2021 Today I discovered the biggest show venue at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week - the Theater. The invitation to Betsey Johnson Spring 2012 show came two days ago, short notice but more than enough time to get excited. The show was about 30 minutes late because Nicki Minaj's appearance created chaos. ... Read more
Last Updated on February 4, 2012 Concept Korea is a collective of designers DO HO, Lie Sang Bong, Juyoung, Son Jung Wan, Steve Jung and Yoni Pai. Their Spring 2012 presentation took place at Avery Fisher Hall, just across the main Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week venue. The Concept Korea and Joy Cioci presentations were scheduled at ... Read more
Last Updated on February 4, 2012 The highlight of Joy Cioci's Spring 2012 collection are leather pieces with lace-like laser cut-outs - note the contrast between leather and romantic, feminine design. Joy Cioci is very young, and I think that's the best time to break patterns. The neon yellow dress was the photographers' favorite.
Last Updated on February 4, 2012 Porter Grey Spring 2012 was the first presentation I attended at New York Fashion Week. The collection is beautiful; there isn't a single piece I would not wear, and it's the first collection to have made me realize this. Porter Grey, founded by sisters Alexandra and Kristen O'Neill, is ... Read more