tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7536871848025597312024-03-12T22:12:14.507-04:00Fashion HeraldUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2021125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753687184802559731.post-2132669017733211152017-02-13T12:30:00.000-05:002017-03-01T10:52:13.675-05:00Fashion Week Fall 2017: Tadashi Shoji and Noon by Noor<b>Noon by Noor</b><br />
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This season, the colour palette at Noon by Noor was largely monochromatic with caramels, blacks, and whites. Their signature oversized, menswear inspired, clothing continues to be juxtaposed with feminine cuts. Rather than presenting luxurious embroidery, patterns, and delicate details, Shaikha Noor Al Khalifa and Shaikha Haya Al Khalifa play more on different cuts and textures of the fabrics, such as jersey, faux fur, and velvet. The one pattern we see is a gradient floral print, fading from light to dark to light again, which is quite pretty on a jumpsuit as it is as a dress. Highlights include a great cocoon coat and formal evening wear with floating trains paired with trousers.</div>
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<b>Tadashi Shoji</b></div>
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Tadashi Shoji’s Fall presentation was inspired by the waves of change happening across the world and served as an encouragement to be your true self. To be liberated, in this instance, means to dress boldly with statement pieces, and shine with sequins. Overall the collection had an opulent medieval and renaissance feel with heavy velvet gowns, wide sleeves, and gilded gold details. The floral brocade dress and fur trimmed coat felt as part of a different collection, but were my favorite pieces, as they felt romantic, light, and fresh, as oppose to the weightiness of some of his other pieces. No doubt Tadashi can produce gorgeous evening wear, especially when you see how these gowns move down the runway, I just wished there was sometimes a bit less of a direct interpretation of other periods. </div>
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Traditionally, our favorite start to New York Fashion Week includes wondering what new statement accessory we’ll see at Nicholas K. This year, we braved the snow storm and freezing wind chill, while schools and offices citywide were closed for a snow day, to see what brother/sister duo, Nicholas and Christopher Kunz had in store for fall. As the first model made her entrance to hip hop tunes spun from a live DJ, accompanied by rapper Latasha Alcindor, you instantly feel transported to the 90’s. The mood was strong and fierce, with a clear undertone of the political activity in present day. Their signature urban nomad style is still present with leather headbands, billowy caftans, baggy ottoman pants, and military inspired cuts and colour palette. Styled with berets that reminisce on the Black Panther movement, nose rings, oversized hoop earrings, Nicholas K brings us back to a time that held “the promise of a global humanitarian community, communal diversity and unity” to show that we presently seem to be moving against progress. Politics aside, their collection had numerous gorgeous shearling lined coats, crushed velvets fabrics, cozy knits, and standout metallic booties. Every second was worth the trek through Storm Niko.</div>
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Quickly after Nicholas K, we rushed to Desigual, which included ducking back outside into Storm Niko and reentering the building (why we couldn’t go through the ropes indoors is beyond me). This season's show titled "Extraordinary" focuses on personal expression, inspired blending iconic looks from the '60s, '70s, and '80s, but through a modern day lens. The collection focused on mixing the looks of 3 subcultures: 1. Ready to Dance - the dance culture of 60's in England and 80's in the US with bowling shirts, sports vests and high waist pants 2. Upper Wave - the punky Spanish New Wave and Californian rock scene with iconic rips, animal prints, plaid, and leather and 3. California team - the attitude of the underground LA scene of women working to break preconceived notions of how they should look, with vivid colors and prints, and romantic florals. Memorable looks included the long dresses with printed florals, the playful fuzzy hats paired with plaid jumpers, and all the brightly patterned tights. </div>
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Nancy Nghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13992480765422738050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753687184802559731.post-18857755770541374332016-09-09T14:00:00.000-04:002017-02-23T10:46:38.118-05:00Fashion Week Spring 2017: Desigual <div class="MsoNormal">
Titled "Global Traveller", the 2017 Desigual collection mixes influences from different countries and cultures for women to showcase their adventurous spirit and style. With military pieces and bomber jackets, it also aims to show the strength and fearlessness of the modern day woman juxtaposed with her femininity, represented by billowing fabrics and curvy silhouettes. We see bold animal patterns mixed with botanical patterns, embroidery on denim, patchwork on flowy maxis, colourful knits mixed with rich textures. Cuts and fabrics are both comfortable and stylish - perfect for the urban woman on the go. Models were styled to look like Snapchat filters to blend the digital world and the offline world, in a reality heavily influenced by social media. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Nancy Nghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13992480765422738050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753687184802559731.post-22445818051742249642016-08-04T19:39:00.000-04:002016-08-04T19:40:31.862-04:00Ricardo Seco at Men's Fashion Week Spring 2017<div style="text-align: left;">
<em>Men's Fashion Week took guests all around the city from Meatpacking up to the burgeoning Hudson Yards area off of West 34th Street. We got a small peak at some Spring/Summer looks with a presentation by <a href="http://www.ricardoseco.com/">Ricardo Seco</a> at the Hotel Americano in Chelsea.</em></div>
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The roof of the Hotel Americano was packed. Upon entry to the upper terrace the presentation was pre-arranged with models standing on cubed pedestals fronting the Hotel’s miniature ‘La Piscine’ swimming pool. Throngs of photographers pressed their luck to try and get close enough for a good shot without falling in; secretly the crowd was waiting for it to happen.<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
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All of the male models wore matching extra-large pearlescent visors. These nicely complemented an immediate sense of palate: very deliberate summery hues of light pink and purple with baby blue all paired with monochromatic athletic wear, bomber jackets, and relaxed and oversized outerwear lending a Miami Vice meets urban contemporary feel. After listening to a brief introduction by Seco, the theme became more apparent. He wanted to interject a socially responsible angle into his designs and based his looks off of the island of Holbox, which lies northeast of the Yucatan peninsula. Seco, a native Mexican titled this collection LIFE, an apparent nod to his homeland as well as the variety of lifeforms that exist on Holbox.<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
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Home to many endangered species like the Carey Turtle and the American Flamingo, Seco wants to bring attention to the severity of environmental issues that threaten the island as well as highlight what precious nature could be lost. The flamingo comes through in the variety of pink outfits and also quite literally as a few outfits even feature flamingo prints. Suddenly the looks all conveyed a sense of urgency and concern. The bright vivid colors called for attention before burning out as the crowd looked for meaning in the various sand textures and patterns. The collection was very adept at weaving narrative into otherwise casual summer-wear. <br />
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Kevin Clynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02227474069123933897noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753687184802559731.post-85105582640739407212016-03-25T10:54:00.000-04:002016-03-25T12:04:51.167-04:00How to Get Ready for Festival Season <div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Festival season has finally arrived! (or did it ever really leave?) Lollapalooza, Coachella, EDC, Gov Ball, are around the corner, and everyone's favorite question is "What are we going wear?" This week, we were invited to the Festival Fashion event at South Street Seaport and got to check out some amazing brands perfect for festival season and spring. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It's hard to find the proper shoe to wear for a 12 hour day of dancing in the sun, that is equally comfortable, light, and of course, stylish. Chinese Laundry offers a great collection of gladiator sandals, booties, and metallic flatforms. We personally loved the Panda Flat Sandal (top) for its lightweight comfort and fun metallic hue. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">True festival goers know that your bag need to be hands free for dancing... which makes <a href="http://erindana.com/">Erin Dana</a>'s leather wrap purse the perfect item to store your ID and sunnies, and it might just get you onto a best dressed list. For those of you who need a bigger bag, her gorgeous festival backpack made in collaboration with blogger We Wore What is another great option. We also love her monogrammed leather chokers. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We're not quite over crop tops and neon fishnets just yet. <a href="http://www.designhistoryny.com/">Design History</a> has a fresh collection of light knits and lace tops, and <a href="http://www.welovecolors.com/">We Love Colors</a> offers an endless array of tights, tie-dye, fishnets, bodysuits, and hosiery perfect for festivals. <a href="http://www.arc.style/">Arc</a>'s signature grey crop top with custom patches of zodiac symbols, evil eyes, and feathers is waiting to be paired with denim cutoffs. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Lastly, get into festival mode with the perfect mani, like ours from <a href="http://www.primpandpolish.com/">Primp & Polish</a>. White nails are a summer favorite of ours, paired with a bright decorated accent nail. </span></div>
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It's one of my favorite times of year: attack the sales rack at Gap time. Because with Friends & Family happening through the 14th, you're going to find awesome incredible deals in store. Shop online if you like, but I'll be in the lower level of 60 West 34th because in-store Gap sale prices are always.the.best. This is when I get my big bulky sweaters for winter 2016, 1969 jeans for year round, and my crowd favorite Gap boots and shoes (more difficult to find on sale, but still a steal at 40% off). See you on 34th Street.</div>
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This showcase featured three collections from Hong Kong: Loom by Loop, Harrison Wong, and Hidy N.G. Often I dread a collective show, as they tend to be long and packed full of designers, but this one was hyper-edited for an emphatic, strong statement about Hong Kong design talent. And I loved it.</div>
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I can't say Loom by Loop had me at hello. The psychedelic print mix and the sack-like, floor length dresses initially threw me back to the '80s and Naf Naf baggy cuts. But by the end of the collection I was a diehard convert. There was a dreamlike quality to the shapeless forms paired with asymmetric jackets, farfalle butterfly prints, dramatic headpieces with long single earring, and models with colored brows. The luxurious silk was not the only reason to covet these pieces; the collection was a perfect balance of print, shape, and color that made me feel a great affinity for the strong, admirable women walking down the runway. Yes, I wanted to be them in all their psychedelic sack-like glory. Also see: every damn pair of those leggings.<br />
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<i>Harrison Wong</i><br />
This men's collection was strong on style, with mod meets nerd meets British tailoring, and it worked in spades. There was a cross-generational blend to Wong's style, and a bold use of color. Note the cropped cobalt jacket, a simple combination yet brash in form and hue that created a striking look. The cropped pants worked well, as did the perfect flare to his 70s inspired pants. Not sure how he managed to not make a viewer feel all over the map with this collection, but it emphatically left a strong impression.<br />
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<i> Hidy N.G.</i><br />
Adored this designer's modern take on classic feminine dressing that had a strong hint of Hollywood glamour. Think more Grace Kelly meets Katherine Hepburn Hollywood than Marilyn Monroe meets Lana Turner. As with Loom by Loop, the opening looks initially underwhelmed with a series of all-black scenes, but soon noticed were the modern, elegant touches in sleeves, shoulders, and waists. Then came dresses in velvet and sparkling gold, bright white with a bustle (you have to see this in motion), and more gold, including fabulous yet restrained lame harem pants and sparkling tunic. A fine end to an impressive trio of Hong Kong talent.<br />
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<b>Francesca Liberatore</b><br />
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Nancy Nghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13992480765422738050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753687184802559731.post-71395022490652603912016-02-27T11:30:00.000-05:002016-03-01T13:35:24.405-05:00Fashion Week Fall / Winter 2016: Noon by Noor and Carmen Marc Valvo <b>Noon by Noor</b><br />
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Despite a woman sitting in front of me who couldn't stay still during the runway show, and switched her seat numerous times throughout (people, please stop, it's rude and distracting) to get her very artful iPhone photos (sigh), I once again fell in love with the sister duo that is the magic behind Noon by Noor. There is something so very refreshing in a world of extreme hype and aggressive fashion to view a collection of beautiful tailoring that enhances its wearer without screaming "look at me." With muted, light-colored hues (seems to be the trend for winter 2016) and a menswear silhouette, Noon by Noor created graceful clothing that is all refined elegance. Fabrics were rich, as usual, with wool boucle, cable knitwear, and black velvet. But the simple slip dresses really slayed me with their loose, easy perfection, shown either solo or paired with runway-dusting trenches. Also, almost everything was shown with a slip on loafer, and looked perfect, like why heels?</div>
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<b>Carmen Marc Valvo </b><br />
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“Quaffs of champagne with caviar beads</div>
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Lacquered lace and brocade below”</div>
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True to his brand, Carmen showcased cocktail and evening wear with rich brocades, beading, furs, and lacquered lace. While most of the collection was black and white, my favorite piece was a Bordeaux evening gown with a deep V cut, definitely red carpet swoon-worthy. Other metallic column gowns, occasionally paired with a fur collar, drew "Oohs" and "Ahhs" from the crowd. While his menswear largely consisted of modified black suits, I did like the leather detailing. </div>
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Triciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10725622243610103808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753687184802559731.post-40777740607615853732016-02-26T16:00:00.000-05:002016-02-26T16:00:05.237-05:00Fashion Week Fall / Winter 2016: Zang Toi, Leanne Marshall, and Michelle Helene <div style="text-align: left;">
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With the November 2015 Paris attacks strong in mind, Zang Toi’s Fall collection paid tribute to France, a country near and dear to his heart. Inspired by the French Alps, and the resilience of the French people, Toi aimed to showcase strength, elegance, and beauty. The start of the show was rather tame but classic, with less theatrics than we are used to, with safe layered monochrome knits, tailored trenches and suits, sweater /cardigan combos, and of course luxurious coats and furs. Personally, I loved the cat eared beanies. Cue Part 2, when the mood changes and you just can’t turn your head away, captivated by his evening gowns. Scarlet gowns, capes, fishtails, a standout ombre grey and black tulle number, fur stoles, and extravagant embroidery and beading, all of which remind you of why he has such a devoted following. </div>
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<span class="s1">Today, in a society where fashion fashion is taking over the way we consume, our wants are many and plentiful, and waste is excessive and abundant, what we need is designers like Michelle Helene. Designers that have a passion and talent for creating beautiful clothing, while also having a sense of ethical and social responsibility. While Michelle is a newer name to New York Fashion Week, with just a 2 year old brand, her collection has a level of sophistication, with the right balance of structure and texture, and details that make each piece unique but classic. Easy to wear and practical, and a step in the right direction, with materials sourced from fair trade, and ethical working conditions.</span></div>
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Besides perhaps one of the most awkward finales and designer bows I've seen at NYFW (I blame the three lanes of Clarkson Square that seem to inspire an excess of exits), Marshall's show of glimmering gowns was an ethereal success. Her light dove grey gowns, especially the sheer lace ones and those paired with light bronze insets of fabric, were particularly stunning standouts. The combat boots paired with gowns and the more convoluted finale piece of tiered ruffles (part of which was left behind on the runway during the bow) felt more piled-on than dramatic, and the many, many black gowns could have used an edit. But on the whole I would look to Marshall for a floating, glowing gown cut nicely down the bodice for the perfect evening piece with just enough romance to make a girl feel like a carefree, fairy princess.</div>
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Nancy Nghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13992480765422738050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753687184802559731.post-86758544402248610912016-02-26T09:49:00.001-05:002016-03-01T13:45:21.040-05:00Fashion Week Fall / Winter 2016: Taoray Wang and Lie Sang Bong<div style="text-align: left;">
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The show notes may have named this collection "British Heritage," and the designer, the very talented Wang Tao, may say her inspiration came from "Victorian fashion," but my dominant takeaway from the collection was "Wall Street: The Women Take Over." Wang Tao's tailoring made exit after exit a blistering statement for perfect cuts, pinstripes, and pants. Granted, all this worked so well for 2016 because of the designer's Victorian touches: lace bandeau panels, fur neck warmers, and black lace trim. But they were done with subtlety and restraint. Very Victorian. Also worth noting: the designer's coats were a home run and dominated her runway in worsted wool, mohair, and cashmere over wide leg pants and sharp dresses. </div>
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<b>Lie Sang Bong</b><br />
The Fall/Winter 2016 Lie Sang Bong collection was inspired by the masculinity of retro military garments and the femininity of lavish Victorian vestments. A perfectly balanced runway was the takeaway, where signature prints were replaced by texture, and highly saturated jewel tones were paired with black. The delicate lacework adorning silk blouses with voluminous sleeves were some of my favorites, but we can’t forget about those velvet / silk combinations, and the always memorable “fur” moments that helped connect the collection. Overall a very luxurious yet utilitarian collection where sophistication met function.<br />
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Newcomer to New York Fashion Week Xuly Bët presented a collection with largely exaggerated layered silhouettes, where baggy over-sized hoodies and jackets were paired with form fitting body suits and leggings. Most of the collection contained bold and vibrant pops of colors, playing along a theme of opposites in which lively colors were balanced with muted ones. We continue to see trends of faux fur, metallics, and knee high boots. Overall the collection expressed an oft-seen theme on the runway these days: the urban, street style feel.<br />
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Dan Liu’s first NYFW show was set at The Space at Clarkson Square, a liberal amount of room for a debut show which led to awkward staging with three runways creating confusing zig-zag movements that had the models themselves checking to make sure they were on the right path. Outside of spatial considerations, the show had a playful flow with Liu, at times, taking the liberty of running two models in tandem with complementary outfits. Pulling inspiration from his Chinese and Japanese heritage, the designer paired onyx, ivory and nude base tones with colors pulled from traditional Japanese seasonal layering palettes. Rather than as overlay, Liu threw them into direct contrast in checkered, striped, or print stylings, making use of a standardized navy, pastel pink, burgundy, and an almost muted matcha green throughout multiple looks. Liu showcased a romantic flair through the use of heavy ornamentation in bows, floral jacquards, beads and lace and in subtle trim and pleats. All looks were very practical and workable and as a winter collection, took great advantage of the opportunity to showcase intricate coats and jackets.<br />
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Nancy Nghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13992480765422738050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753687184802559731.post-85269338634003795602016-02-18T09:30:00.000-05:002016-02-23T10:24:41.523-05:00Fashion Week Fall / Winter 2016: Hervé Léger and Son Jung Wan<b>Hervé Léger</b><br />
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The classic iconic bandage dress was created by Hervé Léger over 30 years ago, and yet each season we see it continue to evolve and reemerge. The legendary, unmistakable, signature silhouette has been copied and imitated time and time again, but no one quite does it like the original. For fall 2016, the Léger dress aspires to less glamour and more 90s grunge, with a punk / rock and roll flair. The bandages are looser, the details are fringed, safety pinned, studded, chained, or grommeted, and the patterns are plaid and shredded. Models stomped down the runway to alternative music in Dr. Martens, twisted braids, slashed sweaters, fitted bomber jackets, and oversized coats. The femininity of the Hervé Léger brand did not get lost in the punk world, rather it was nicely balanced with the chaos, creating a strong but sexy persona. </div>
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Season after season, Korean designer Son Jung Wan continues to keep her collections fun, delicate, and feminine. There is an ease in the way she plays with textures and patterns, combining lush furs with patent leather on coats layered over silk skirts. Particularly striking are the patterned mink fur coats, created in collaboration with Kopenhagen Fur, a company notorious for their luxurious yet socially responsible quality fur. Her treatment of fur in checked patterns and contrasting animal prints take your next winter coat to a whole new level. A soft palette of pastel pink and blue hues is later offset by sharp checkered black and white pieces. Simply beautiful.<br />
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The show began a bit late but allowed guests to explore the
airy and raw Clarkson Square space, a good fit for Creative Director Karina
Gamez’s nature inspired collection. Gamez was influenced by the palates of
her native Venezuela, naming the collection after “Salto Angel,” the world’s highest uninterrupted waterfall. As expected, minimalist and monochromatic looks ruled the runway, but soon the show emerged almost as a narrative piece. Following a few safe muted blue and gray toned looks, the
designer added bright marine flourishes, harkening back to a forming Kerep River.<br />
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Suddenly crisp auburns emerged, indicative of the violent yet magnificent fall from plateau to freshly exposed red clay deposits. Then we’re running through lush and deep tropical greens, a nod to the flora and fauna which derive life from this process. The collection maintained Karigam's signature black and white undertones but utilized accent scarves and shawls to evoke the spirit of cascades in flourishes of color. It’s an understated yet grandiose style, layering long and airy pieces over sharp straight-cut pants and high collared blouses, creating a dialectic between order and tradition with the representative temporal disorder of a waterfall. Gamez curated the collection as elegant and sophisticated professional wear for women, and inherent in its order is her own personal journey from Caracas to New York. The collection was a nod to modern professional style while pushing out tired industrial tropes with flourishes of individualism and personality.<br />
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<b>Tadashi Shoji </b><br />
Always a red carpet favorite, Tadashi Shoji knows exactly how to produce an evening gown that perfectly combines sexiness, elegance, and pizzazz to make heads turn. This season, we saw an unexpected edge: black tattoo motifs and tribal patterns, grunge wet hair, heavy dark makeup, and chokers. The outcome? Brilliant. Inspired by “a tattoo parlor that has been transformed into a dressmaking atelier”, the patterns were treated like a second skin. Embellished bodysuits were layered with faux furs and skirts, and form fitting gowns had lace inserts and sheer panels, giving an illusion of second skin. I simply loved the delicate but statement arm bands. Slits up to the hip, bronze metallic detailing, and countless numbers of embroidered sheer pieces felt as though the designer is looking to expand his look to a younger generation. Tadashi closed his collection with a series of solid, etheral, pleated chiffon gowns that flow down the runway like a dream, almost like he was bringing his collection home.<br />
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Nancy Nghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13992480765422738050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753687184802559731.post-22168864189973522252016-02-17T11:19:00.000-05:002016-02-23T10:42:18.306-05:00Fashion Week Fall / Winter 2016: Desigual, Marcel Ostertag, and HANLEY<b>Desigual</b><br />
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Always one of the liveliest shows of the season, Desigual reliably brightens the often somber fashion week runway with vibrant colors and contrasting patterns. For fall, the Spanish retailer's design team playfully juxtaposed elements from Western and Eastern cultures, mixing the traditional with extravagance. Inspired by cities, where a variety of people and cultures come together, this collection aimed to reflect individual expression and the rhythm of the metropolitan landscape. Textures and patterns are layered, from standard plaids, to pinstripes, floral turtlenecks, intricate brocades, knits, and patchworks, while perfectly cinched at the waist. There was a subtle nod to the 60's and 70's, with long sleeved turtlenecks paired with mini skirts and booties, and hair is tucked into newsboy caps and berets. Desigual newsflash: Looks like trends of bright faux-fur coats and leather backpacks won’t be going away anytime soon.</div>
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If you are digging the winter neutrals featured all over the NYFW runways this season, you'll appreciate German designer Marcel Ostertag, who populated the beginning of his almost 20 minute show (a lifetime for fashion week) with ethereal sky blues, gorgeous in skirts, coats, and menswear inspired pants. As the show progressed blacks and deep reds appeared, with prints standing out in the reds. While his easy dresses, layered looks, and long silhouettes bowled me over, I could have done without the skater dresses and girlish cuts. But the long? Stunning caftans with formal cuffs were show stoppers, in materials that floated yet didn't swim. Long flowing skirts paired with sweaters, and a stunning final piece, a long, deep-red dress shimmering in a leaf-like print and black piping, were complete successes. It must be mentioned that Osetertag's see-through plastic skirts and dresses, scattered throughout the show, were done so well that not once did I think Barbarella. Quite a feat for such an audacious material. However, the show could have benefited from some tighter editing. While the designer seems capable of magic with many fabrics and looks, the collection began to drag on, causing one worry about making the next show, and wishing for a more honed theme. But Ostertag is clearly a talent to watch, and buy.<br />
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<b>Hanley</b><br />
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After the long show at Ostertag, a girl barely had time to hit the loo and run next door before the Hanley presentation ended. It will be interesting to see where Nicole Hanley goes next, as last time we saw her was her 70s <a href="http://www.fashionherald.org/2015/09/fashion-week-spring-summer-2016-hanley.html">Cuban-inspired collection</a>. This season was Madrid. I preferred Cuba. While her collection is relate-able and sell-able, I wasn't as charmed by this seasons tweeds, mantilla-inspired scarves, and Spanish-inspired prints. I did, however, adore all the velvet, especially the gorgeous maxi (below left). Also, the designer herself wore a perfect combination of lace and kick: her tiny skirt and lace adorned arms, along with her modest demeanor and smile, made for perhaps the most covetable look of the evening. More Nicole Hanley, please!<br />
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Nancy Nghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13992480765422738050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753687184802559731.post-23571097821204846912016-02-16T17:26:00.000-05:002016-02-23T10:45:39.375-05:00Fashion Week Fall / Winter 2016: KYE and Jay Godfrey <b>KYE</b><br />
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London meets K-pop meets zombie metaphor for an invigorating morning show on day one of New York's fall collections. Inspired by a society that designer Kathleen Hanhee Kye sees as increasingly zombified, KYE's eye-popping colors and disheveled zombie hair couldn't distract from her perfect proportions. Her wide-legged pants (reminiscent of bell bottoms, in a really good way) were nicely paired with a crop top and/or larger boxy jacket, all working seamlessly with mixes of fabrics and hues. I was enchanted by her balance of proportion, material, palettes and prints. Kye had beautiful momentum going from the beginning of the show, interspersing sporty, trendy men's looks with fabulous pops of color and youthful, streetwear inspired looks, but the final closing pieces left me looking stage right, wanting more (although the crepe silk satin maxi skirt was gorgeous). Hey, I like a good ending, and clearly KYE has the talent to end with a bang. Or, perhaps, some hope to uplift us from the zombified world we inhabit with faces buried in our phones, snapping, gramming, and all that fun...<br />
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<b>Jay Godfrey </b><br />
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Jay Godfrey kicked off New York Fashion Week at The Space at Skylight Clarkson Square with a beautiful presentation of gem tone, cut-out dresses, jumpsuits and off-the-shoulder pieces. Each piece was edgy and contemporary, yet feminine, and ranged from floor length sequin gowns to silk one pieces. While each look was more striking than the next, one of my favorite ensembles was the beige skirt and top (see below). This skirt and blouse combo is a perfect day to night look.<br />
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Nancy Nghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13992480765422738050noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753687184802559731.post-23071494997194174032016-02-04T20:27:00.000-05:002016-02-04T20:27:40.579-05:00Men's Fashion Week Fall / Winter 2016: Ricardo Seco<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">
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Triciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10725622243610103808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753687184802559731.post-61431800458224315192016-01-22T10:30:00.000-05:002016-01-22T10:30:15.322-05:00Star Wars, 501s, and EXPRESS<div style="text-align: left;">
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There's a Star Wars collection in the store which is very cute, but NOTHING can beat these Star Wars totes. Coolest thing I saw on 34th Street today, maybe ever. Depends on your level of Star Wars fandom.</div>
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<b>Levi's</b><br />
Never, ever, ever pass up a "50% off sale items" sale at the 34th Street Levi's boutique. Instead walk through the door, say hi to the really nice and enormous security guy dressed in super hip Levi's, go straight to the back to the sale section, find great stuff. Earlier in the day, or maybe in a dream last night, I was craving light denim jeans. Voila. Also, I got that knit cap for under $5. Hello, Jonas. I am ready. <i>45 West 34th Street just east of Sixth Avenue</i><br />
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<b>Express</b><br />
It's going to be nuts at 7 West 34th Street soon. I know nothing, seriously, but Mango is gone, Express is closing this Saturday, Amazon is in the building.... But again, I know nothing and speculation is my retail porn. WHERE ARE YOU <a href="http://www.fashionherald.org/2013/03/the-topshop-34th-street-rumor-gets-new.html">TOPSHOP</a>? <i>Closing this Saturday at 7 West 34th Street. </i><br />
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Triciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10725622243610103808noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753687184802559731.post-86504382830483594132016-01-15T10:00:00.000-05:002016-01-15T10:00:14.279-05:00Goodbye, Favorite H&M<div style="text-align: left;">
It's the end of an era: the store that brought me <a href="http://www.fashionherald.org/2011/07/kimono-jsuits-really.html">fabulous jumpsuits</a>, <a href="http://www.fashionherald.org/2010/11/lanvin-for-h-all-lanvin-in-front.html">fabulous designer collaborations</a>, and <a href="http://www.fashionherald.org/2010/01/more-spring-in-34th-street-h.html">endless</a> <a href="http://www.fashionherald.org/2009/05/matthew-williamson-h-round-two.html">fabulous dressing room moments</a>, is closing down. This Sunday is the last day for the old H&M Herald Square at 34th Street and Sixth Avenue, which has been usurped by the new, biggest H&M in the world flagship H&M Herald Square at 34th Street and Broadway. Confused? Just remember, the Broadway bowtie at Herald Square is one seriously busy retail intersection. For a time, H&M operated two stores practically across the street from each other. </div>
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Why so nostalgic, you say? It's just another H&M, you say? Because it is by no means just another H&M to me. It's the H&M I cut my blogger teeth on, it's the store that helped me shop for New York Fashion Week, it's the H&M I first waited in line for my first designer collaboration (<a href="http://www.fashionherald.org/2008/10/o-comme-des-garcons.html">Commes des Garcon</a>), and it's the H&M that emotionally saved me from a deep dive into hormonal depression during pregnancy.</div>
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If you didn't gain <a href="http://www.fashionherald.org/2011/10/happy-birthday-baby-herald.html">50 pounds</a> during your pregnancy and have complete strangers ask you on the street "How many you got in there?" then move along. But if you remember that day when suddenly nothing fit and you had five months to go, and you called in pregnant and late to work because you had to find clothes that could actually get on your body, and you went to H&M Mama in Herald Square, and the first thing you tried on were <a href="http://www.fashionherald.org/2009/06/killing-me.html">drop crotch leggings</a> that made you feel adorable and stylish, and you sat down in the dressing room and cried, well, then you understand why I have strong ties to this particular H&M. What ensued were cute <a href="http://www.fashionherald.org/2009/08/big-best-buys.html">maternity leggings</a>, <a href="http://www.fashionherald.org/2009/07/h-mama-is-listening.html">dresses</a>, sweatshirts with hoodies, and super cozy pajamas. I went almost nowhere else for maternity clothing, because why would I spend $$ for kind of not very pretty maternity clothes when I could shop for a lot less at a store that made their maternity stylish? Oh, Old H&M Herald Square, I will never forget you. I practically had my baby in your store, I so lived in your maternity department, and I'm pretty sure if I had gone into labor in the dressing room you would have wrapped me in a cute maternity robe and I would have named my baby Hennes, or Mauritz. But not Hennes Mauritz, I'm not that in love.<br />
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Then, of course, post birth, there was the <a href="http://www.fashionherald.org/2010/03/blame-it-on-h-baby.html">baby clothing shopping</a>. Cute baby headbands, adorable ensembles, and the best pack of organic cotton onesies in town. Also, yes, <a href="http://www.fashionherald.org/2011/07/kimono-jsuits-really.html">drop crotch baby leggings</a>.<br />
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Adieu, old H&M Herald Square, Hennes and I are going to miss you.<br />
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<b>47 West 34th Street and Sixth Avenue</b><br />
Closing Sunday, January 17<br />
Entire store is currently on sale<br />
<br />Triciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10725622243610103808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-753687184802559731.post-6967362884042019982016-01-08T10:00:00.000-05:002016-01-13T09:26:25.871-05:00New Year, New Sales: Desigual<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Up to 50% off select items at Desigual online and in stores. Look for cute heart tops and great pants like the below pictured from <a href="http://desigual.com/">desigual.com</a>. I LOVE Desigual pants. The fit and quality are well worth the price, so when you can get them on sale it's win-win. <i>958 Avenue of the Americas at 35th Street</i><br />
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It's time for Urban Outfitters Best of the Season Sale, so visit Herald Square soon for a good selection of sweaters, boots, and instant cameras! <i>1333 Broadway at 35th Street</i></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">It's getting serious now. Colleagues are starting to panic: "I haven't gotten anything yet, I need to ship out gifts!" So this weekend's pick is a little one-stop shopping effort to cover a lot of your holiday list: </span><a href="http://wintervillage.org/" style="color: #888888; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none;">Bank of America Winter Village Holiday Shops at Bryant Park</a><span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">.</span></div>
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Bryant Park is our sister company, and occasionally we like to share when she's doing fabulous things, and the <a href="http://wintervillage.org/shop/directory" style="color: #888888; text-decoration: none;">Holiday Shops</a> are always FABULOUS...</div>
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Like Bergie's Sock Shop (kiosk C1), above,where you can get Mr. T socks <i>and</i> subway socks (get $2 off when you buy two pairs)...</div>
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...or the park's eponymous shop (kiosk A6) where you can buy their iconic bistro chair as an ornament, or get a calendar <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">illustrated by popular French artist Penelope Bagieu...</span></div>
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...and so much more, with boutique eye frame shops, wooden games and puzzles, a great selection of food packaged and a la carte, you're sure to complete your entire holiday shopping list. Happy holiday shopping!</div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Macy's Black Friday "Walk in and Win" begins 6pm Thanksgiving evening. Along with Macy's unbeatable doorbusters and specials, customers will have the chance to win big prizes using Macy's mobile app while shopping in store. Go to </span>http://social.macys.com f<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">or more info and to download the most recent Macy's app!</span><br />
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i>151 West 34th Street between Broadway and Seventh Avenue</i></span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">50% off everything! I like Express sweaters, tights, cute boots, and their One Eleven collection.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><i>Open 2pm Thanksgiving Day - 10pm on Black Friday</i></span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">50% off everything! Stock up on 1969 jeans and some cozy holiday pjs.<i> </i></span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><i>1293 Broadway at Herald Square<br />435 Seventh Avenue at 34th Street</i><br /><i>47 West 34th Street at Sixth Avenue</i></span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Take an extra 30% off sale items and enjoy select sweaters for $39, flannel for $29, and much more.</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.desigual.com/en_US/women/clothing/see-all/">Mid-season sale</a>: buy one get the second (equal or lesser value) for 50% off select items in store and online. I am adoring what Desigual is doing these days, so stop by the Herald Square store and try on this Spanish retailer's fabulous prints and pants. <i>958 Avenue of the Americas (Sixth and 35th Street)</i><br />
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I can't go on enough about Gap's newly-released <a href="http://www.gap.com/browse/category.do?cid=1042188&mlink=1042241,10340244,EBB_PNUTS_TG&clink=10340244">Peanuts collection</a> for baby and kids. CAN NOT rave enough. I must buy everything with Snoopy and Woodstock on it. Or that refers to Snoopy and Woodstock. OR IS A CHEVRON HOODIE. We really heart Charlie Brown and the whole Peanuts gang in our house. And yes, the movie must be seen as soon as it opens in theaters. My only complaint? We need Lucy, please, because nothing is better when The Doctor Is In. <i>60 West 34th Street at Sixth Avenue</i><br />
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<i>Today our 34th Street archivist Anne Kumer shares some history of the 34th Street district. This post also appears on <a href="http://nyccirca.blogspot.com/">NYC Circa</a>.</i></div>
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James "Gentleman Jim" Corbett was the heavyweight boxing champion in 1892. He won the title in the 21st round of a fight with the (so far) undefeated John L. Sullivan. Boxing was still illegal in most U.S. states in the late 1800s; New York State didn't legalize it until 1896, and it wasn't made an Olympic sport until 1904.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">James "Gentleman Jim" Corbett, 1910. Image: <a href="http://www.loc.gov/search/?in=&q=LC-USZ62-71756&new=true">LOC</a></td></tr>
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Corbett legitimized the sport for many by bringing grace and style to the ring. This, along with sharp dressing and a rumored college education earned him the nickname "Gentleman Jim." He followed his career in boxing with a successful one in stage acting. Sometime in the late 1800s he opened a cafe on Broadway, just north of 33rd Street, and named it Corbett's.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Corbett's on Broadway and 33rd Street looking north, 1900. Image: <a href="http://collections.mcny.org/C.aspx?VP3=SearchResult&VBID=24UAYWF0VOBV&SMLS=1&RW=1618&RH=907">MCNY</a></td></tr>
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Corbett's fit in well in the neighborhood, then an area full of restaurants, bars, and smaller theaters. Actors and publishers were known to drop by, and it was conveniently located near the elevated Sixth Avenue train. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">34th Street, where Sixth Avenue and Broadway meet, with the Corbett's sign on the left, 1901. Image: <a href="http://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/510d47dc-ea4d-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99">NYPL</a></td></tr>
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The turn of the century brought big retail to the area, and many of the buildings in the neighborhood were razed to make way for large department stores. Andrew Saks bought the properties on the corner of 34th Street where Sixth Avenue and Broadway meet, including the Corbett's building. Saks built his <a href="http://nyccirca.blogspot.com/2013/05/saks-and-gimbels-on-sixth.html">34th Street flagship</a> store on that corner in 1901. Gimbels followed one block south with a store in 1910, and in the late 1930s, the elevated train went underground.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Saks 34th Street, 1955. Image: <a href="http://collections.mcny.org/C.aspx?VP3=SearchResult&VBID=24UAYWF0VKUH&SMLS=1&RW=1618&RH=907">MCNY</a></td></tr>
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Though the 34th district is populated with plenty of bars and restaurants, retail still dominates the streetscape. <br />
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