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Harlem’s Fashion Row
On Friday, four designers presented collections at Rose Hall, home of Jazz at Lincoln Center, as part of Harlem’s Fashion Row Spring 2012 show. Above, a fringed rope dress by Ingram Talley’s Jakia Handy. (more…)
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Tagged fashion week, Harlem's Fashion Row, June Ambrose, New York, parties, runway, Spring 2012, street chic
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Nautica Spring 2012
It’s pretty obvious why the Nautica show is one of the most popular every fashion week. Just look at these guys! But beyond that, there was some great fashion, too, especially in the spring accessories. (more…)
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Parsons BFA Fashion Show 2011
Many of the looks at Monday’s fashion show of graduating Parsons BFA students were so polished that it prompted designer host Reed Krakoff to say: “I feel like I should go back to school.” There were certainly a lot of references in the students’ work – at times we wanted to shout out “Prada!” “Celine!” “Jil Sander!” at different outfits coming down the runway – but what was interesting is how the work diverged from the big design houses.
The idea that hemlines have to be either short, long or knee length was cast aside in favor of skirts, tunics, shorts and pants that were multilayered, often in sheer fabric. There was plenty of draping for draping’s sake – extra swags added just for ornamentation. Influences spanned the globe from Africa to Afghanistan. All in all the show was a breath of fresh air in the New York fashion world. And who knows which one of these kids will be the Marc Jacobs of tomorrow? Some highlights from the show, after the jump.
Ports 1961
Ports 1961 has gained more and more attention since the brand started showing in the Bryant Park tents at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week a few years ago. Designer Tia Cibani’s ethereal but practical designs attracted top editors and trendsetters to Thursday’s show.
On the runway, pale dove gray is wonderfully flattering and is emerging as a big color for fall 2010. (more…)
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Tagged fashion week, FW2010, Joe Zee, Lynn Yaeger, Meredith Melling Burke, Ports 1961, Roxy Olin, runway, street chic, Whitney Port
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