Nicholas K Spring '13

Intern LCogs and Tricia cover Nicholas K at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week.

LCogs: Nicholas K's earth tones, loose layers, and jumbo hipster glasses were brought together to display an incredible collection for spring 2013. This is the first New York Fashion Week I have ever been a part of, let alone the first runway show I have ever seen. Of course I was ecstatic and in awe of everything.

The combination of the do-rag styled cap, flowing loose ensembles and large rounded glasses gave the collection an urban bohemian look that I absolutely adored. My favorite part of the collection? The huge mosaic styled necklaces and round glasses.

Tricia: I love that my intern chose three of my favorite looks from the collection (above). Although I'm always a fan of Nicholas K's uncanny ability to make flowing layers hip, this season was particularly impressive namely, I think, because of that silk satin. Who does urban cool, casual silk satin? Yeah, Nicholas K.  Also, note the men's shoes, below, by Vintage (gorgeous women's shoes by Nicholas K).

I find it challenging to shop sandals for my husband. Most are too generic or too sporty. These Vintage sandals are perfect, particularly the neutral color on the left as I don't think my man has the patience to engage in lacing around the ankle.

The Shoe Salon at Macy's Herald Square should stock some Nicholas K footwear, don't you think?!

Degen Spring '13 Show

Nancy and Intern LCogs are helping cover Spring '13 New York Fashion Week. Below, Nancy writes about the Degen presentation, while LCogs lends her photography skills.

Going to the Degen Spring / Summer 2013 Presentation at Industria Super Studio, we knew Lindsey Degen was well versed in knit wear; and that is exactly what she delivered. We learned that she first started knitting at age 3, when her grandmother gave her a pair of knitting needles and taught her how to stitch. The Degen line defines fun, quirkiness, and color. While most pieces are not intended for the mainstream fashion population, I would definitely love to incorporate something Degen into my Spring wardrobe. 

Some of our favorite pieces were the crocheted bikini top, knit pants (they looked super comfortable!) and her simple t-shirt "The Shizz Knit" (get it?). 

 

  

Her Converse collaboration, while I would never dare wear it, added an extra element of drama to her presentation. They were bedazzled, platformed, and tie-dyed. 

 

     

I adored the styling of her line with whimsical crocheted headpieces, and glittered lips and brows.