Yearly Archives: 2011

Leigh Lezark at Viktor & Rolf

Posted on October 2, 2011 by admin
Leigh Lezark looked smoking hot walking into the Tuileries in a dress for the Viktor & Rolf show in a dress by the designer duo. It's a fabulous, body-con sportswear look that has been big...
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Stephanie LaCava at Haider Ackermann

Posted on October 2, 2011 by admin
In some odd confluence of global warming (er, "climate change"), the endless cycle of new collections, and designers' mashup of pre-fall, fall, resort and spring trends, bright colors that are normally the hallmark of springtime...
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Julia Sarr-Jamois in the Tuileries

Posted on October 1, 2011 by admin
In case you haven't heard us complaining all the way in New York, it's been brutally hot in Paris this fashion week, so hot that the Tuileries feel more like the set of Lawrence of...
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Ulyana Sergeenko at Christian Dior

Posted on October 1, 2011 by admin
Russian designer Ulyana Sergeenko arrived at yesterday's Christian Dior show in a sweeping black tulle gown. A dramatic entrance indeed! I also loved the vintage needlepoint clutch she carried. If you have a grandmother who...
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Anna Dello Russo at Balmain

Posted on September 30, 2011 by admin
Anna Dello Russo posed for dozens of photographers in a window display of gilded mirrors outside the Balmain show yesterday. Love how the studded black and gold dress (Versace SS 2012?) goes with the backdrop!
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Fishing Lure Dress, Outside Ann Demeulemeester

Posted on September 30, 2011 by admin
One word: j'adore! A subversively cute Giles Deacon fishing lure print dress outside Ann Demeulemeester, worn with Rick Owens boots and black sunglasses. Just the right mix of tough and twee.
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Anna Wintour at Carven

Posted on September 30, 2011 by admin
Since Guillaume Henry took the reins as head designer at Carven last spring, this storied brand has gone through quite a renaissance. Top fashion editors including Anna Wintour attended the show yesterday in the Tuileries....
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Hammer and Claws Blue Crab Festival

Posted on September 29, 2011 by admin
If you live in New York and love food, chances are you've been to some pretty disappointing food festivals. Many are plagued by long lines, small portions, huge crowds, dwindling food supplies, limited selection and...
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Sui He in Blue, Outside the Rochas Show

Posted on September 29, 2011 by admin
There's no shortage of fabulously dressed models off duty at Paris Fashion Week. One to watch is Sui He, seen here yesterday outside the Rochas show in a vivid blue dress, black Yves Saint Laurent...
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Frankies 570

Posted on September 29, 2011 by admin
Whatever x-factor makes for a successful restaurant, the Franks have figured it out. Frank Castronovo and Frank Falcinelli, owners of Frankies 457, Prime Meats, and Cafe Pedlar in Brooklyn plus Frankies 17 in the Lower...
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All White, Outside the Honor Show

Posted on September 26, 2011 by admin
If, like me, you are confused about what to wear when it's still hot and humid at the end of September, here's one idea: don't put away your summer whites just yet. They still look...
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Leopard Top and Blue Celine Bag, Outside 3.1 Phillip Lim

Posted on September 26, 2011 by admin
The fashion set is definitely cliquey when it comes to favoring certain brands. Last spring, a number of editors wore Prada's stripes to the Paris shows. This fall, Céline handbags have been on the arms...
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Kate Lanphear at Prabal Gurung

Posted on September 23, 2011 by admin
Notice that Elle Style Director Kate Lanphear is wearing the same thing to the Prabal Gurung show that she wore in this previous photo? It was no accident: Lanphear wore variations of the same all-black...
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Red and Pink Colorblocking, Outside Prabal Gurung

Posted on September 23, 2011 by admin
Colorblocking this season is all about breaking the rules. Pink and red don't go together? Fuggedaboutit. This redhead pulls it off with panache outside the Prabal Gurung show, getting out of an equally colorful NYC...
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Lauren Santo Domingo at Prabal Gurung

Posted on September 23, 2011 by admin
Here's another Voguette (and Moda Operandi founder) with great personal style: Lauren Santo Domingo. Love how she combines the pink blazer with pinkish beige silk pants for a cool tone-on-tone mix. Also note the boxy shape...
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