Fur
Gucci Fall 2012 Collection: Black Magic
Frida goes back to black – and there’s nothing somber about it! I’ll admit it: my friends and I have been dressing like clowns as of late. The all-consuming colorblocking trend has unleashed the tacky in all of us. It is time to take a step back, as Gucci inspires us to get back to [...]
Chadwick Bell Fall 2012 Collection: Woman on the Verge of a Nervous Breakthrough
Searing pink lights blazed and horror-movie music hit menacing chords as Chadwick Bell sent models down his Fall 2012 runway. Roughed-up bouffants also set the tone. “A perfect woman in an imperfect situation” – his inspiration was clear. And doesn’t that apply to all of us? Try as we might to be perfect, our lives [...]
J. Mendel Fall 2012 Collection: One Enchanted Evening
With precision-perfect craftsmanship, innovation of fur, evening dresses with endless sexy-louche appeal, J. Mendel presented one of the most beautiful collections of the week! Gilles Mendel has a rare eye for luxury that emanated out of every detail, from the feminine silhouettes, so natural and unforced, to the Art-Deco beading and geometric cutouts. Creamy vanillas, [...]
Oscar de la Renta Fall 2012 Collection: Dresses to the Nines
The tone for the Fall season has been set: “Go big or go home.” At least that was the message Mr. de la Renta sent down the runway last night. To call the delectable array of dresses, suits, and gowns embellished would be a woeful understatement. Oscar delivered unabashed decadence with jewels galore. Embroidered blouses [...]
Michael Kors Fall 2012 Collection: The Great Outdoors
Aside from a big, glamorous slice of elegant Americana fashion, there’s one thing you can expect from a Michael Kors show: they are always celebrity-packed. This time, Jessica Alba and Cash Warren, Angelica Houston, Debra Messing, Nina Garcia, Rachel Zoe, and Brad Goreski all made appearances. (Funny enough, as we were exiting Brad was in [...]
Marc Jacobs Fall 2012 Collection: Magical Mystery Tour
Marc is back! Not that he ever went away – he certainly didn’t – but I’m talking about the old Marc Jacobs we used to know and love, fresh off his Perry Ellis days in the early nineties. The guy with a quirky edge who doesn’t give a damn. I loved the whimsy of his Fall [...]
Top 5 Furs: Let’s Make the Fur Fly
Fur certainly has its enemies (even Bottega designer Tomas Maier calls is “vulgar”), but say what you will about the controversial accoutrement, I find it simply irresistible. Whether it comes in the form of a vintage find or a brand-new addition, fur is meant to be treasured. Because, really, is there anything more decadent? Toss [...]
Oscar de la Renta Pre-Fall 2012: A Park Avenue Love Story
Credit: Style.com My love affair with Oscar de la Renta is a well-documented fact, one that even my husband approves of wholeheartedly. And the romance continues with his Pre-Fall 2012 collection. The show’s Park Avenue location might have been a telling hint: we have gone back uptown. Unlike Spring, which revolved around the electrified ball [...]
Top 5 On-Sale Furs: Are You Fur-Real?!
I just love it that furs are on sale now right as it’s getting cold! It used to be you had to wait until February to snag some cozy outer layers for cool bargains and by then, what’s the fun? It’s already onward and upward to spring. But now the timing is right on. Be [...]
Diane von Furstenberg “Loretta” Rabbit and Satin-Twill Jacket: Fur-ociously Glam
There are only a few things in this world to make me look forward to chilly weather: new boots, hats, and the perfect chubby fur jacket! This year, Diane von Furstenberg has nailed it with her cropped “Loretta” jacket ($1,400): rich brown rabbit fur is alternated with black satin twill panels for a subtle stripe [...]
