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 the same time, but luckily I ... Read more
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.
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 a contemporary sportswear brand, but these ... Read more
I'm on vacation in Madeira, relaxing before all the craziness September will hopefully bring. I feel that my life has been on hold for several months and it's time to move on, do something new. I'm putting much hope and excitement into NYC and New York Fashion Week, but I know in the end it ... Read more
I am going to be in New York from September 7 to 16 for New York Fashion Week, and it's just as exciting as you'd imagine. I RSVPd to my first show this morning - Joy Cioci - and was immediately sent a barcode and confirmation number for "expedited check-in on event day". Last season ... Read more